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February 10, 2026
U.S. Representative Andrea Salinas (OR-06) and U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley led their colleagues—including Senator Ron Wyden, Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), and Val Hoyle (OR-04)—in reintroducing the Soil Conservation And Regeneration Education (Soil CARE) Act.
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Agriculture
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Rural Development
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February 9, 2026
By now we’ve seen the videos and heard the stories. ICE agents in Oregon and across the country are hiding behind masks while violently spreading fear and trampling on the Constitution.
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February 4, 2026
Rep. Andrea Salinas, the new vice chair of the Equality Caucus, sat down with the Blade to discuss the battles ahead as she demands protections for LGBTQ Americans.
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Civil Rights
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February 4, 2026
Today, Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06) joined her colleagues on the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee to pass the bipartisan NASA Reauthorization Act of 2026, which will ensure continued American leadership in space science and exploration while supporting good jobs in Oregon. She secured unanimous support for two amendments aimed at improving the bill for Oregonians.
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February 2, 2026
Today, Representative Andrea Salinas (OR-06) and U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley introduced new legislation to hold U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) liable for violating individuals’ constitutional rights.
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January 30, 2026
Two Oregon lawmakers introduced a bill on Thursday aiming to hold federal immigration authorities accountable for abusing the constitutional rights of Americans.
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Immigration
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January 29, 2026
Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Ore., is leading the House version and said it “deters illegal enforcement practices and prevents ICE and CBP from operating with impunity.”
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January 22, 2026
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06) issued the following statement following her vote opposing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Department of Defense (DoD) appropriations bills.
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January 16, 2026
Today, Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06) delivered remarks on the House Floor condemning President Trump for abusing his power, operating in secrecy, and failing to address the rising cost-of-living crisis facing working families.
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January 15, 2026
Today, U.S. Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06) led over 90 of her colleagues to demand the Trump Administration immediately restore funding to grants supporting mental health and drug addiction services.
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Mental Health
Health Care