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From the Desk Of Congresswoman Andrea Salinas: Developing Oregon's Workforce

September 26, 2023

Oregon is experiencing an economic revolution powered by advancements in technology, manufacturing, and infrastructure. The 117th Congress was among the most productive in memory with the passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the CHIPS and Science Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act.

Issues:Science, Space, and TechnologyEconomyEnergy and Environment

Representative Salinas on UAW Strike

September 23, 2023

Press Release

“I stand firmly with the United Auto Workers members currently on strike – including those who live and work in Oregon’s Sixth District.

Issues:Economy

Salinas, Colleagues Launch Bipartisan Rural Health Caucus

September 22, 2023

Press Release

On Wednesday, September 20, 2023, U.S.

Issues:Mental HealthRural DevelopmentHealth Care

Salinas Celebrates U.S. Forest Service Grants to Salem, Oregon Department of Forestry

September 15, 2023

Press Release

Today, U.S. House Representative Andrea Salinas (OR-06) announced that the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Forest Service will award two essential grants for Oregon’s Sixth District: $1 million to the City of Salem, and $22,857,196 to the Oregon Department of Forestry.

Issues:Energy and Environment

Representative Salinas Celebrates First Day of Hispanic Heritage Month

September 15, 2023

Press Release

Today, U.S. Representative Andrea Salinas (OR-06), a leader in the Congressional Hispanic Caucus and one of the first Latinas to represent Oregon in Congress, released the following statement in recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month.

Salinas Introduces HOPE and Mental Wellbeing Act

September 15, 2023

Press Release

Today, U.S. House Representative Andrea Salinas (OR-06), a member of the bipartisan Mental Health Caucus, introduced the Helping Out Patients for Emotional (HOPE) and Mental Wellbeing Act.

Issues:Mental HealthHealth Care

Salinas urges House to eliminate anti-LGBTQ, anti-abortion parts of defense budget bill

September 14, 2023

In The News

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On September 13, 2023, the Oregon Capital Chronicle wrote about Rep. Andrea Salinas' (D-Tigard) letter to Speaker McCarthy, calling on him to remove partisan riders from government funding bills.

Issues:Reproductive Freedom

Salinas Calls on McCarthy to Reject Partisanship, Prioritize Funding to Fight Fentanyl Crisis

September 13, 2023

Press Release

Today, U.S. House Representative Andrea Salinas (D-Ore.) delivered a letter to Speaker Kevin McCarthy, calling on him to reject attempts by the far-right House Freedom Caucus to politicize the Appropriations Process.

Issues:CongressHealth Care