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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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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.

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A memorial outside Robb Elementary School.
May 24, 2023

Today, Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (D-Tigard) issued the following statement to mark one year since the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas:

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A set of colorful paints, paper, and brushes on a table.
May 22, 2023

Today, Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (D-Tigard) announced the winners of the 2023 Congressional Art Competition. This year, thirteen students from across the Sixth District submitted their artwork for review by an independent panel of three judges. After careful deliberation, the judges selected first, second, and third-place winners.