Andrea Salinas
U.S. Representative · OR-6 · Democrat
Statements and posts
235 press releases, floor remarks and posts since Jan 3, 2025.
Activity, last 12 weeks
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233 statements
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Rep. Salinas Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Fund Mental Health Support for First Responders
Introduced bipartisan bill to create first federal grant program for mental health support for firefighters, paramedics and dispatchers.
“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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Introduced bill to tax data center electricity and reinvest revenue in housing and infrastructure.
“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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Introduced comprehensive wildfire response and readiness bill amid record 2026 wildfire season.
“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.”
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Introduced bill banning President and Vice President from selling early access to official social media posts.
“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
Led letter to Trump administration requesting updates on Gaza peace plan and ceasefire.
“the demarcation line that left Israel in control of roughly 53% of Gaza, however, the Israeli military now controls nearly 70%.”
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Questioned Forest Service Chief about Trump reorganization plans during wildfire season.
“we do not anticipate overall that it is going to be a significant number of people”
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Rep. Andrea Salinas Celebrates the Passage of Two Bipartisan Bills through the House
Celebrated passage of two bipartisan bills on geothermal energy and biotechnology research.
“I am proud that two of my bills have passed the House floor with bipartisan support. My bills will support two industries that are critical to Oregon’s future: geothermal energy and biotechnology”
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Rep. Andrea Salinas’ Statement Following Government Spending Bill Vote
Voted against government spending bill, opposing Pentagon and border enforcement funding.
“Oregonians are struggling with the affordability crisis, and Trump’s illegal war of choice with Iran is only making it worse. Despite this, House Republicans voted to give more funding to the Pentagon and to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. I gladly voted against this bill”
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Reps. Andrea Salinas and Keith Self Reintroduce Resolution to Establish “National Moon Landing Day”
Reintroduced bipartisan resolution to establish July 20 as National Moon Landing Day.
“I am proud to introduce this resolution to establish National Moon Landing Day, honoring the skilled technical workers, engineers, scientists, and astronauts who made one of our nation's greatest achievements possible”
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Rep. Salinas Calls on Trump to Restore SNAP Benefits
Called on Trump to restore SNAP benefits cut by Republican reconciliation bill.
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Rep. Andrea Salinas’ Statement Reaffirming the Integrity of U.S. Elections
Reaffirmed integrity of U.S. elections in response to Trump's election integrity claims.
“Despite Trump’s attacks, Americans have stood firm, and the courts have stood with us. We will not be intimidated, and we will not stop fighting, because free, fair, and accessible elections are fundamental to the future of our democracy.”
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Opposed $1 trillion defense bill authorizing record Pentagon spending and Trump's Iran war.
“During consideration of the bill, I also supported Rep. Massie’s amendment that would cut $3.3 billion in Foreign Military Financing to Israel. This is not a decision I made lightly.”
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Rep. Salinas Leads Lawmakers Demanding DHS Withdraw Interim Final Rule Threatening Asylum Seekers
Led 24 lawmakers in demanding DHS withdraw interim rule imposing asylum application fees.
“), published at 91 Fed. Reg. 22,952 (Apr. 29, 2026). The IFR threatens to destabilize hundreds of thousands of people, cause significant economic harm to key industries, and undermine fundamental legal protections—including bypassing the notice-and-comment procedures established by Congress for rulemaking.”
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Rep. Andrea Salinas Celebrates Supreme Court Ruling that Protects Birthright Citizenship
Praised Supreme Court ruling protecting birthright citizenship against Trump's executive order.
“We should all celebrate today's victory. But we also know this won't be the last attempt to divide our communities, devastate our families, or undermine the rights of immigrants. I won't stop fighting until every family can live with dignity, security, and the full protection of our Constitution.”
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Rep. Salinas Introduces New Legislation to Stop a Sitting President from Insider Trading
Introduced bill imposing 100% tax on presidential insider trading capital gains.
“In the first three months of 2026, President Trump made over 3,600 individual stock trades valued between $220 and $750 million. Rather than lowering costs for millions of families, President Trump has used his power to make himself and his billionaire buddies even richer”
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Reps. Salinas and Fong’s AI Education Bill Passes Committee
House committee unanimously passed NSF AI Education Act to build AI workforce pipelines.
“Artificial intelligence technology has the potential to transform our society for good and drive economic growth across a broad range of industries, including clean energy, agriculture, and manufacturing. At the same time, we need to make sure Americans are able to participate in this technologic revolution”
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Celebrated passage of bipartisan housing bill to expand homeownership and affordable housing.
“Every Oregonian deserves a fair shot at homeownership, and this legislation takes practical steps to build more homes, preserve affordable housing, support veterans, modernize manufactured housing, and make it easier for communities to increase housing supply.”
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Toured Bay Area clean energy facilities and hosted roundtable on energy innovation and climate solutions.
“Across Oregon and around the country, we need lower energy costs and a reliable electric grid”
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Rep. Salinas Demands Answers on Delayed Mental Health and Substance Use Grant Funding
Led 29 colleagues demanding answers on delayed FY2026 mental health and substance use grant funding.
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Salinas, Oregon Delegation Demand Postal Service Rescind New Rule Suppressing Mail-In Voting
Demanded U.S. Postal Service rescind rule limiting mail-in voting to federally registered voters.
“The state of Oregon has relied entirely on mail-in voting since 1998”
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Rep. Andrea Salinas Calls on Trump to Uphold His Promise to the American People
Criticized Trump administration for failing to lower costs and pursuing illegal war.
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Rep. Andrea Salinas Confronts Department of Energy Secretary Wright
Questioned Energy Secretary Wright about rising gas prices since Trump took office.
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Rep. Andrea Salinas’ Statement on Reconciliation Vote
Opposed $70 billion in funding for ICE and CBP in reconciliation vote.
“I don’t support giving another cent to ICE and CBP until Congress passes protections to stop their abuses of power. Instead of voting to terrorize communities across the country, Republicans need to focus on stopping the affordability crisis that’s devastating families.”
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Rep. Salinas Demands Answers on Office of Refugee Resettlement Mistreatment of Children
Led 46 members demanding HHS end indefinite detention of unaccompanied children by Office of Refugee Resettlement.
“in the least restrictive setting that is in the best interest of the child”
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Rep. Salinas Grills Agriculture Secretary Rollins About Rising Costs for Farmers
Questioned USDA Secretary about rising fertilizer, fuel and input costs harming farmers.
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