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Soil health
July 27, 2023

Washington, DC – Today, U.S. House Representatives Andrea Salinas (OR-06), Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), and Sean Casten (IL-06), along with U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR), introduced legislation to help address the climate crisis by encouraging farming practices that improve soil health and crop resilience and lower the amount of carbon in the atmosphere – with a strong focus on supporting the nation's small, rural and underserved farmers in this transition.

Issues:Agriculture
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A photo of the front entrance of the Salem Airport.
July 20, 2023

Today, Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (D-Tigard) issued the following statement after voting in favor of a bill to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for five years:

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A row of grape plants at an Oregon vineyard.
July 20, 2023

Today, U.S. House Representatives Andrea Salinas (OR-06) and Earl Blumenauer (OR-03), along with U.S.

Issues:Agriculture
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A photo of a Cherriots bus.
June 27, 2023

Today, U.S. House Representative Andrea Salinas (OR-06) and U.S. Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) announced that the Federal Transit Administration has awarded $6,586,104 to the Salem Area Mass Transit District (SAMTD) for the construction, expansion, and enhancement of zero-emission electric buses and related facilities.

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A wildfire burns through a forest.
June 26, 2023

Today, U.S. House Representative Andrea Salinas (OR-06) announced the introduction of the Civilian Conservation Center Enhancement Act, legislation to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to offer specialized wildland firefighter training to Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center students. Salinas is joined by three co-leads, Representatives Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chuck Edwards (NC-11), and Val Hoyle (OR-4).

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The exterior of the Supreme Court of the United States.
June 26, 2023

On Saturday, June 24, 2023, U.S. House Representative Andrea Salinas (D-Tigard) issued the following statement to mark one year since the Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade:

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A picture of the exterior of Independence City Hall.
June 21, 2023

Today, U.S. House Representative Andrea Salinas (OR-06) announced that members of her staff will host mobile casework hours in Independence, OR on June 29, 2023.

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An American flag waves.
June 20, 2023

On Friday, June 9, 2023, Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (D-Tigard) issued the following statement after multiple reports confirmed that former President Trump has been indicted on multiple counts related to his mishandling of classified documents:

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A view of the US Congress.
June 20, 2023

On Wednesday, May 31, 2023, Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (D-Ore.) issued the following statement after voting in favor of the bipartisan budget agreement to lift the debt ceiling:

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Hands clapping.
May 24, 2023

On Wednesday, May 24, 2023, the National Endowment for the Arts announced it will award the Oregon Arts Commission a $1,016,100 grant to support its programs, services, and activities associated with carrying out the agency's National Endowment for the Arts-approved strategic plan.