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A colorful pink sunset behind the U.S. Capitol.
March 22, 2023

Today, Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (D-Tigard) was appointed to serve in Democratic Women’s Caucus leadership. Salinas will take on the role of official liaison between the Democratic Women’s Caucus and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, where she also fills a leadership role as Freshman Representative. Read Salinas’ full statement:

Issues:Civil Rights
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A picture of Aurora Airport's field sign.
March 18, 2023

On Friday, March 17, 2023, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced that the Oregon Department of Aviation would receive a $720,000 grant for improvements to the Aurora State Airport. The grant is being funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which was signed into law by President Biden on November 15, 2021.

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Congresswoman Salinas walks Hall Boulevard.
March 17, 2023

Today, Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (D-Tigard) issued the following statement after the Oregon Department of Transportation announced it will lower the speed limit for a one-mile stretch of Southwest Hall Boulevard:

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A police car's blue and red sirens.
March 14, 2023

Today, Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (D-Tigard) issued the following statement after President Joe Biden announced an executive order to increase the number of background checks conducted before firearm sales:

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A view of the United States Congress through beautiful flowers.
March 8, 2023

Today, on International Women’s Day, Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (D-Tigard) announced that she would celebrate Women’s History Month by highlighting phenomenal women in Oregon’s sixth district in a speech on the floor of the House of Representatives later this month.

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Machinery at work.
February 28, 2023

Today, Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (D-Tigard) issued the following statement on the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act:

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The Ukraine and American flags fly in front of the Capitol.
February 24, 2023

Today, Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (D-Tigard) issued the following statement on the first anniversary of the start of the war in Ukraine:

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The gorgeous vineyards of Yamhill County.
February 23, 2023

Today, Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06) and Congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05), members of the House Agriculture Committee, issued a bipartisan joint statement asking for feedback from Oregonians who will be impacted by the 2023 Farm Bill.

Issues:Agriculture
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The United States Congress stands to applaud President Biden's State of the Union.
February 8, 2023

Today, Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (D-Tigard) issued the following statement after President Joe Biden delivered his second State of the Union address:

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A group of people putting their hands together.
February 7, 2023

On Monday, February 6, 2023, Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (D-Ore.) announced her Mental Health Monday initiative, a weekly program that shines a spotlight on mental health. Through floor speeches, social media posts, and messages sent directly to Oregonians, Congresswoman Salinas will work to ensure that mental health remains part of the national dialogue – and a top priority for Congress.