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Salinas, Merkley bill amending Grand Ronde Reservation Act passes House

November 28, 2023

On November 15, 2023, the Polk County Itemizer-Observer wrote about Rep. Andrea Salinas' (D-Tigard) bill to restore the Grand Ronde Tribes' right to pursue land claims and compensation. The bill, which was the first piece of legislation that Rep. Salinas introduced in Congress, unanimously passed the House of Representatives on November 8, 2023.

Issues:Civil Rights

Demand for food spikes in past year as many Oregonians struggle with hunger

November 28, 2023

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On November 28, 2023, the Oregon Capital Chronicle wrote about Rep. Andrea Salinas' (D-Tigard) new bill that would help keep local food banks stocked and families fed this holiday season.

Issues:Agriculture

Rep. Andrea Salinas discusses fighting for legislation to benefit Oregon

November 28, 2023

In The News

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In October 2023, Rep. Andrea Salinas (D-Tigard) appeared on KGW's "Straight Talk" with Laural Porter to discuss her first year in Congress, weigh in on her legislative accomplishments, and share her vision for the future.

Issues:Congress

Salinas, Merkley Bill to Amend the Grand Ronde Reservation Act Passes House

November 9, 2023

Press Release

On Wednesday, November 8, U.S. Representative Andrea Salinas (OR-06) successfully passed her first piece of legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Issues:Civil Rights

Rep. Salinas with an Oregon dairy farmer

Salinas, Panetta Introduce Bill to Connect Local Farmers with Food Banks, Keep Families Fed

November 2, 2023

Press Release

Today, U.S. Representatives Andrea Salinas (OR-06) and Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) introduced the Farmers Feeding America Act, a bill that would help food banks meet demand and ensure families stay fed and healthy by expanding the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) ability to purchase food directly from producers, including Oregon’s small family farms.

Issues:Agriculture

Salinas Statement on Speaker Mike Johnson

October 25, 2023

Press Release

Today, U.S. Representative Andrea Salinas (OR-06) released the following statement after House Republicans voted to elect Rep. Mike Johnson as Speaker as the House:

Issues:Congress

Salinas Statement on Israel and Gaza

October 20, 2023

Press Release

On October 18, 2023, U.S. Representative Andrea Salinas (OR-06) released the following statement on the ongoing conflict in Israel and Gaza:

Issues:Foreign Affairs and National Security

Salinas, Hoyle Introduce Bill to Help Feed Kids in Rural Communities

October 19, 2023

Press Release

Today, U.S. Representatives Andrea Salinas (OR-06) and Val Hoyle (OR-04) introduced the Feeding Our Rural Kids (FORK) Act, legislation that would establish a summer meal delivery program to help feed kids in rural communities.

Issues:AgricultureRural Development

Salinas Pens Letter Opposing GTN Xpress Pipeline

October 18, 2023

Press Release

On October 6, 2023, U.S. Representative Andrea Salinas (OR-06) delivered a letter to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) expressing her opposition to TC Energy’s proposed Gas Transmission Northwest Express (“GTN XPress”) pipeline.

Issues:Energy and Environment

Salinas, Baird Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Accelerate Quantum Research and Development

October 13, 2023

Press Release

Today, U.S. House Representatives Andrea Salinas (OR-06) and Jim Baird (IN-04) introduced the Quantum Instrumentation for Science and Engineering Act, bipartisan legislation that will accelerate quantum research and development in the United States.

Issues:Science, Space, and Technology

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