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Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Andrea Salinas (OR-06) joined Congressional Wine Caucus Co-Chairs Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) and Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04), alongside Rep. Doug LaMalfa (CA-01), and Rep. Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) in introducing the Specialty Crop & Wine Producer Tariff Relief Act, legislation to provide direct support to specialty crop growers and wine producers facing economic losses from tariffs.

Today, Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06) announced a $1 million federal Community Project Funding grant to support major sewer infrastructure upgrades in Carlton.

Today, U.S. Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06) led 28 of her colleagues in urging the Bureau of Prisons to immediately restore the cancellation of the collective bargaining agreement between the Bureau of Prisons and its employees represented by the American Federation of Government Employees Council of Prison Locals 33.

Today, Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06) introduced the Housing to Homes Act to support community furniture banks and provide home furnishings for families transitioning out of homelessness and into permanent housing.

Today, Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06) delivered remarks on the House Floor on the need to hold the Trump Administration and ICE accountable for their inhumane treatment of immigrants.

Today, Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06), Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Forestry & Horticulture, alongside Congressman Jared Huffman (CA-02), Ranking Member of the House Natural Resources Committee, led 18 of their colleagues in sending a letter to Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz to question him about the Forest Service’s inadequate hazardous fuels reduction performance this year, which is critical for wildfire prevention and mitigation.

Today, Representatives Andrea Salinas (OR-06) and Eric Sorensen (IL-17) introduced the Social Security Data Transparency Act. This legislation would require the Social Security Administration (SSA) to post and regularly update metrics on their website such as wait times, system outages, and number of callers on hold. By requiring SSA to display these metrics, the bill would give Americans greater insight into SSA’s performance and efficiency.