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Oregon Congresswoman introduces bill to provide disaster relief to farmworkers

August 12, 2024

On June 24, 2024, the Oregon Capital Chronicle published a story about Congresswoman Andrea Salinas' (D-Tigard) new bill to provide disaster relief for farmworkers, which would help give these workers and their families financial peace of mind in the wake of wildfires, extreme heat, and other natural disasters.

Issues:AgricultureRural DevelopmentEnergy and Environment

Rep. Salinas wants to extend disaster relief for farm workers

August 12, 2024

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On June 20, 2024, Gray TV published a story about Congresswoman Andrea Salinas' (D-Tigard) new bill to provide disaster relief for farmworkers, which would help give these workers and their families financial peace of mind in the wake of wildfires, extreme heat, and other natural disasters.

Issues:AgricultureRural DevelopmentEnergy and Environment

Salinas launches ‘Life After Measure 110’ tour to curb Oregon’s addiction crisis

August 12, 2024

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On June 20, 2024, KOIN published a story about Congresswoman Andrea Salinas' (D-Tigard) county-by-county listening tour about the path forward after Measure 110.

Issues:Mental HealthPublic Safety

Salinas Calls for More Tech Hub Funding on CHIPS and Science Act Anniversary

August 9, 2024

Press Release

Today, on the two-year anniversary of the CHIPS and Science Act becoming law, U.S. Representative Andrea Salinas (OR-06) called on congressional leadership to deliver more funding for the Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs (Tech Hubs) program at the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA).

Issues:Science, Space, and TechnologyCreating a More Affordable, Secure Oregon

Salinas, Oregon Members Announce $2 Million to Oregon for Soil Health Management

July 25, 2024

Press Release

Today, U.S. Representatives Andrea Salinas (OR-06), Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), and Val Hoyle (OR-04), along with Oregon's U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, announced $2 million in federal funds for soil health programs on Oregon farms made available through the Inflation Reduction Act.

Issues:AgricultureRural DevelopmentEnergy and Environment

Salinas Introduces Resolution to Establish “National Moon Day”

July 24, 2024

Press Release

This week, U.S. Representative Andrea Salinas (OR-06) introduced a resolution establishing July 20 as “National Moon Day” to mark the anniversary of the first-ever lunar landing in 1969.

Issues:Science, Space, and Technology

Salinas Calls on NRCS to Expand Conservation Funding Eligibility for Oregon and Western States

July 10, 2024

Press Release

On Tuesday, July 9, U.S. Representative Andrea Salinas (OR-06) sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), calling on the agency to expand eligibility for the Agricultural Conservation Easement - Agricultural Land Easements (ACEP-ALE) program to include Oregon and other western states.

Issues:AgricultureRural DevelopmentEnergy and Environment

Salinas, Oregon Senators Announce New Federal Investment for Wilsonville Small Business

July 2, 2024

Press Release

Today, U.S. Representative Andrea Salinas (OR-06), along with Oregon’s U.S. Senators Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR), announced that the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) has unanimously agreed to finance the construction of several new long-duration battery storage production lines at ESS Inc.’s Wilsonville facility.

Issues:Creating a More Affordable, Secure Oregon

Salinas Announces "Life After Measure 110" Listening Tour

June 20, 2024

Press Release

Today, U.S. Representative Andrea Salinas (OR-06) announced her county-by-county listening tour to gather perspectives from law enforcement and community members about the partial repeal of Measure 110 and how the federal government can partner with local officials to address the addiction crisis in Oregon.

Issues:Mental HealthPublic SafetyHealth Care

Salinas, Lofgren, Bennet, Padilla Introduce Bill to Provide Disaster Relief for Farmworkers

June 14, 2024

Press Release

Today, U.S. Representatives Andrea Salinas (OR-06), the daughter of a former farmworker and a leader in the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, and Zoe Lofgren (CA-18), along with U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Alex Padilla (D-CA), introduced the Disaster Relief for Farm Workers Act.

Issues:AgricultureRural Development

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