Press Releases

Representative Salinas Celebrates First Day of Hispanic Heritage Month

September 15, 2023

Today, U.S. Representative Andrea Salinas (OR-06), a leader in the Congressional Hispanic Caucus and one of the first Latinas to represent Oregon in Congress, released the following statement in recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month.

Salinas Introduces HOPE and Mental Wellbeing Act

September 15, 2023

Press Release

Today, U.S. House Representative Andrea Salinas (OR-06), a member of the bipartisan Mental Health Caucus, introduced the Helping Out Patients for Emotional (HOPE) and Mental Wellbeing Act.

Issues:Mental HealthHealth Care

Salinas Calls on McCarthy to Reject Partisanship, Prioritize Funding to Fight Fentanyl Crisis

September 13, 2023

Press Release

Today, U.S. House Representative Andrea Salinas (D-Ore.) delivered a letter to Speaker Kevin McCarthy, calling on him to reject attempts by the far-right House Freedom Caucus to politicize the Appropriations Process.

Issues:CongressHealth Care

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Salinas Announces Youth Mental Health, Substance Use Prevention Grant to Tualatin Together

September 13, 2023

Press Release

Today, U.S. House Representative Andrea Salinas (OR-06) announced that the U.S.

Salinas Announces Federal Grant to Health Clinics in Salem, Portland

September 7, 2023

Press Release

Today, U.S. House Representative Andrea Salinas (OR-06) announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has issued awards to two local health centers as part of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Bridge Access Program, which aims to ensure that uninsured and underinsured American adults continue to have access to free COVID-19 vaccinations.

Issues:Health Care

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Salinas on National Suicide Prevention Month

September 1, 2023

Press Release

Today, U.S. House Representative Andrea Salinas (OR-06) issued the following statement on the first day of National Suicide Prevention Month:

Salinas Celebrates Grant to Tipsu Palach Park in Dundee

August 29, 2023

Press Release

Today, U.S. House Representative Andrea Salinas (OR-06) announced that the National Park Service will award $287,175 to the Tipsu Palach Park Development project.

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Representative Salinas, Senators Wyden and Merkley Announce $300,000 Grant to Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde to Combat Opioid Epidemic

August 15, 2023

Press Release

Today, U.S. House Representative Andrea Salinas (D-Tigard) and U.S. Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded $300,000 to the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde for opioid overdose response.

Congresswoman Salinas on Anniversary of CHIPS and Science Act

August 9, 2023

Press Release

Today, Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (D-Tigard) issued the following statement to mark the one-year anniversary of the CHIPS and Science Act becoming law:

Issues:Science, Space, and TechnologyEconomy

Salinas, Wyden, Duarte, Gluesenkamp Perez Introduce Bill to Restore Forests, Boost Rural Economies by Supporting Wood Product Innovation

July 28, 2023

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Washington, DC – U.S. House Representatives Andrea Salinas (OR-06), John Duarte (CA-13), and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03), along with U.S.

Issues:Energy and Environment