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

October 19, 2023

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

Salinas Announces New Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hub

October 13, 2023

Press Release

Today, U.S. Representative Andrea Salinas (OR-06) announced that the Department of Energy (DOE) has selected the Pacific Northwest Regional Hydrogen Hub (PNWH2 Hub) as one of several planned Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs to be built across the United States.

Issues:Energy and Environment

Salinas, Merkley, Wyden Introduce Legislation to Invest in Soil Health Education

October 12, 2023

Press Release

Today, U.S. Representative Andrea Salinas (OR-06), joined by U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), introduced the Soil Conservation & Regeneration Education (Soil CARE) Act in the House of Representatives.

Issues:AgricultureEnergy and Environment

Rural America a focus for bipartisan health caucus formed in U.S. House

October 4, 2023

In The News

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On October 3, 2023, the Oregon Capital Chronicle wrote about the Bipartisan Rural Health Caucus that Rep. Salinas (D-Tigard) helped found.

Issues:Rural DevelopmentHealth Care

Salinas Votes to Keep Government Open, Avoid Shutdown

September 30, 2023

Press Release

Today, U.S. Representative Andrea Salinas (OR-06) issued the following statement after voting in favor of the continuing resolution to keep the government open and avoid a shutdown:

Issues:Congress

Salinas Announces Federal Grant to Salem Police Department

September 27, 2023

Press Release

Today, U.S. House Representative Andrea Salinas (OR-06) announced that the Department of Justice (DOJ) has awarded $99,759 to the City of Salem Police Department. This federal funding will be used to help support the City’s community service officer (CSO) program and reduce wait times for emergency services.

Issues:Public Safety

Salinas Leads Oregon Colleagues in Bipartisan Call to Avert Shutdown, Protect Oregon Chips Industry

September 26, 2023

Press Release

Today, U.S. House Representative Andrea Salinas (OR-06), joined by U.S. House Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Earl Blumenauer (OR-03), Val Hoyle (OR-04), and Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05), delivered a bipartisan letter to House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, urging him to avert a shutdown to protect Oregon’s semiconductor manufacturing industry.

Issues:Science, Space, and Technology

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

September 26, 2023

Editorial

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 TechnologyCreating a More Affordable, Secure OregonEnergy and Environment

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