Washington, Oct. 1 -- Congresswoman Janelle Bynum issued the following press release:
Yesterday, Representative Janelle Bynum (OR-05), and Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley announced $100,000 in federal awards to support displaced Oregonians and wildfire recovery efforts for Central Oregon communities that lost homes in the 2026 wildfires.
"No where to sleep. Only the clothes on your back. Food to go is the only option. All in the matter of one day," said Rep. Bynum. "I've heard that story too many times from my constituents. People need help after an emergency, and the faster that help comes, the better shot they have of rebuilding what was lost. And by help I mean money to get the basics. That's the difference this funding can and will...