Statements and posts
21 press releases and posts, newest first.
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Today, Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06), alongside Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) led eight Members of Congress in a letter urging the nation’s leading recreational vehicle manufacturers to adopt more sustainable supply chain practices and…
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Rep. Andrea Salinas Celebrates Continued Funding for Landmark Women’s Healthcare Research
Today, U.S. Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06) celebrates the five-year extension of funding for the Study of Women's Health Across the Nation (SWAN).
“Menopause affects every woman as they age, yet it has long been underresearched and underfunded, thus limiting our understanding of its impact on women's lives. Over the last three decades, SWAN researchers have made innovative breakthroughs in understanding how perimenopause and menopause can exacerbate mental health…”
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Today, U.S. Representatives Andrea Salinas (OR-06) and Delia Ramirez (IL-03) introduced the ICE Shootings Transparency Act to provide local and state law enforcement agencies unfettered access to evidence in Immigration and Customs…
“When an ICE or CBP agent kills or injures someone in our community, transparency needs to be the bare minimum.”
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ICYMI: Rep. Salinas Joins KIND Press Call on Treatment of Unaccompanied Children
Today, U.S. Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06) joined Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) for a virtual press conference on the Trump Administration’s efforts to fast-track the removal of unaccompanied children.
“Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free.”
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Andrea Salinas Celebrates Restoration of Specialized 988 Crisis Services for LGBTQI+ Young People
Today, U.S. Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06), Vice-Chair of the Congressional Equality Caucus and Co-Chair of the Congressional Mental Health Caucus, celebrated the restoration of specialized crisis services for LGBTQI+ young people…
“When a young person reaches out for help in a moment of crisis, they deserve someone on the other end of the line who understands what they are going through and knows how to help.”
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Today, Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06) led 25 Members of Congress in a letter to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) Acting Director Angie…
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Rep. Andrea Salinas Announces Formation of Bipartisan Geothermal Caucus
Announced formation of bipartisan Congressional Geothermal Caucus.
“Geothermal will help deliver the affordable, reliable, and clean energy that Oregonians need.”
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Announced $1,031,000 in federal funding for Oregon Institute of Technology's Quantum Devices and Computing Initiative.
“Quantum technology is moving quickly, and schools like Oregon Tech are helping lead the way.”
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Rep. Andrea Salinas, Sen. Jeff Merkley, Oregon Lawmakers Introduce Grand Ronde Land Transfer Act
Introduced bill to transfer 18,626 acres of federal forest land to Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde.
“For too long, the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde has faced historic injustices that stripped them of their ancestral lands.”
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Rep. Andrea Salinas’ Statement Following the War Powers Vote
Voted for bipartisan war powers resolution to end U.S. involvement in Iran conflict.
“After more than six months of conflict, Americans have borne both human and economic costs. Republicans must join Democrats to end this war and ensure federal resources reflect the needs of the people we represent.”
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Rep. Salinas Applauds Supreme Court Decision Blocking Trump’s Voter Suppression Plan
Today, Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06) released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court denied the Trump Administration’s request to allow new U.S. Postal Service restrictions on mail-in ballots to take effect ahead of the…
“Oregon has safely and securely voted by mail for decades. I will keep fighting to protect Oregonians’ right to vote and make sure every eligible voter can participate in our elections. If candidates are concerned that voters will reject their candidacy at the ballot box, the answer is not to make it harder for people…”
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Today, Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06) Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture, celebrated the U.S. Forest Service’s decision to extend the public comment period on the Trump Administration’s…
“When the Roadless Rule was first adopted 25 years ago, more than 1.6 million comments were submitted in favor of the rule. That’s more than any other rule in our nation’s history at the time it was adopted.”
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Rep. Salinas Leads 164 Lawmakers Demanding the Trump Administration Halt Its Roadless Rule Rollback
Today, Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06), alongside Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) and Senators Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Reuben Gallego (D-AZ) led a bipartisan coalition of 164 Members of Congress in urging the Trump…
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Rep. Andrea Salinas’ Statement from Unidos Press Conference on Newberg Resident Detained by ICE
Today, Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06) issued the following statement at a press conference hosted by Unidos Bridging Community.
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Today, Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06) released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court’s decision that clears the way for President Trump to move forward with parts of his executive order restricting mail-in voting.
“The more Trump tries to silence Oregonians, the more we will make our voices heard. Come November, Oregonians will vote overwhelmingly to hold Trump, Congress, and every other institution that has enabled his corruption, accountable.”
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Reps. Salinas and Ansari React to White House Repeal of the Roadless Rule
Today, Representatives Andrea Salinas (OR-06) and Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) responded to the Trump Administration’s decision to move forward with its repeal of the Roadless Rule.
“Instead of wiping out critical environmental protections, the Administration should refocus on what works and reinvest in the workforce that gets it done. I will continue to use every tool at my disposal to fight this reckless and dangerous decision.”
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Rep. Salinas Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Fund Mental Health Support for First Responders
Yesterday, U.S. Representative Andrea Salinas (OR-06) introduced the Lifeline for First Responders Act at a press conference hosted by Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue (TVF&R) at Station 39.
“This has been Oregon's most devastating wildfire season on record. Our firefighters and paramedics have felt every bit of it. Just as we ask our first responders to be there for us, we need to be there for them.”
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U.S. Representative Andrea Salinas (OR-06) introduced the Data Center Community Reinvestment Act, a bill that would tax the electricity data centers use and send that money to programs that build affordable housing, protect public lands and…
“As AI use expands and the demand for data centers grows, we need to ensure our communities aren’t left footing the bill.”
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Today, Assistant Democratic Leader and Federal Lands Subcommittee Ranking Member Joe Neguse (CO-02), Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (CA-02), Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02), Forestry and…
“Oregon is already experiencing one of our worst wildfire seasons on record. Families are living with smoke, farmers and small businesses are facing disruptions, and rural communities are shouldering the burden of increasingly costly fires. We owe Oregon’s firefighters the tools they need to respond safely, and we owe…”
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Today, U.S. Representative Andrea Salinas (OR-06), alongside Reps. Janelle Bynum (OR-05) and Kweisi Mfume (MD-07) and Del.
“No President should allow Wall Street firms to pay for privileged access to the Oval Office.”
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Rep. Salinas Presses Trump Administration for Updates on Gaza Ceasefire and Peace Plan
Today, U.S. Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06), alongside Rep. Kweisi Mfume (MD-07), led 63 colleagues in a letter to President Trump requesting updates from the Administration on its 20-point peace plan in Gaza and urging the President…
“Entry of distribution and aid in the Gaza Strip will proceed without interference from the two parties.”