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Today, U.S. Representative Andrea Salinas (OR-06) joined U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), as well as U.S. Representatives Earl Blumenauer (OR-03), Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), and Val Hoyle (D-04) in announcing a total of $60,295,011 in federal investments to support 140 homelessness prevention and support initiatives in communities across the state.

On Tuesday, January 23, U.S. Representative Andrea Salinas (OR-06) visited the Grand Ronde Community to meet with members of the Tribe and celebrate the passage of her bill, the Grand Ronde Reservation Act Amendment, which was signed into law by the President on December 26, 2023.

Today, U.S. Representative Andrea Salinas (OR-06), along with U.S. Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), announced that the U.S. Department of Education has awarded $1,421,219 to Chemeketa Community College as part of the first-ever Perkins Innovation and Modernization Career Connected High Schools (CCHS) grant program.

Today, U.S. Representative Andrea Salinas (OR-06) introduced the Peer Support for Firefighters Act, legislation that would prioritize mental and behavioral health support for firefighters under federal law.

Today, U.S. Representative Andrea Salinas (OR-06) issued the following statement on the 51st anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court decision Roe v. Wade.

Today, U.S. Representative Andrea Salinas (OR-06) sent a letter to Speaker Mike Johnson, calling for immediate consideration of the bipartisan, bicameral tax deal negotiated by U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) and U.S. Representative Jason Smith (R-MO), the Chairs of the Senate Finance and House Ways and Means Committees.

Today, U.S. Representative Andrea Salinas (OR-06) and U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) introduced the Gambling addiction Recovery, Investment, and Treatment (GRIT) Act, legislation that would create the first-ever federal funding stream dedicated to helping prevent, treat, and study gambling addiction in the United States.