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Congresswoman Andrea Salinas

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Congresswoman Andrea Salinas

@RepSalinas

Working for #OR06. Proud Latina, mom, & first-generation American. Member @HouseAgDems & @ScienceDems. Leader in @HispanicCaucus & @NewDemCoalition.

Joined January 2023

Congresswoman Andrea Salinas
@RepSalinas
Jul 17
Mental health impacts so many of our families, and as co-chair of the Mental Health Caucus, I will not stop working until everyone — and I mean everyone — has access to the quality, affordable, and timely care they need. If you or a loved one ever needs help, call 988. You are
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Congresswoman Andrea Salinas
@RepSalinas
Jul 17
Six years ago, we lost Congressman John Lewis, the Conscience of Congress, whose commitment to equality and justice was unwavering. We honor his legacy by continuing his important work — and getting into “Good Trouble” whenever we can.
Congresswoman Andrea Salinas reposted
NBC News
@NBCNews
Jul 15
The cost of the war with Iran could be more than triple the most recent estimate of roughly $30 billion, according to three U.S. officials and three people familiar with the internal cost estimates.
Iran war cost could be as much as $100 billion
From nbcnews.com
Congresswoman Andrea Salinas
@RepSalinas
Jul 17
ICE cannot violate our freedoms with impunity. @SenJeffMerkley and I introduced legislation that allows people to sue ICE and CBP for infringing their rights. Accountability is long overdue.
ProPublica
@propublica
Jul 15
“Arrest as many people that touch you as you want to," Gregory Bovino told Border Patrol officers in 2025. But a review of hundreds of such arrests shows that charges brought against protesters and bystanders repeatedly fell apart under scrutiny. propublica.org/article/caught…
Congresswoman Andrea Salinas reposted
PBS News
@NewsHour
Jul 17
President Donald Trump repeated several false claims about elections during an address to the nation on Thursday. The speech comes just months before the midterm elections and as he is pushing lawmakers to pass the SAVE America Act, an elections bill that has failed to get
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Congresswoman Andrea Salinas
@RepSalinas
Jul 17
Read my statement on Trump's attacks on our elections.
Congresswoman Andrea Salinas
@RepSalinas
Jul 16
We must restore funding for SNAP. No child, veteran, or senior should go hungry because Congress chose tax breaks for billionaires over food for families.
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Congresswoman Andrea Salinas
@RepSalinas
Jul 16
Oregon’s success depends on the vitality of our rural communities! Entire regions thrive when people can reach jobs, schools, hospitals, and opportunities 🛻 Rural transit is a critical infrastructure that supports the high standard of living every Oregonian deserves.
Congresswoman Andrea Salinas
@RepSalinas
Jul 16
What do Nvidia, Tesla, Micron, and American Eagle all have in common? President Trump bought stock in each company — then, less than a week later, promoted them on his social media accounts. This is straight-up corruption. My bill would prevent President Trump — or any sitting
Trump promoted companies on Truth Social days after buying their stocks | CNN
From cnn.com
Congresswoman Andrea Salinas reposted
House Democrats
@HouseDemocrats
Jul 15
Donald Trump promised no new wars and then proceeded to throw us into a RECKLESS and COSTLY war of choice with Iran. There was a ceasefire, and he broke it. Donald Trump CANNOT be trusted.
Congresswoman Andrea Salinas
@RepSalinas
Jul 16
This is a stark reminder of how far we still have to go to improve mental health access in this country. This shouldn’t be a partisan issue. As co-chair of the Mental Health Caucus, I am working hard so that no family is left with an empty seat at the table.
KFF
@KFF
Jul 14
In 2024, 170,449 people in the U.S. died from suicide and/or substance use, an age-adjusted death rate of 47.7 deaths per 100,000 population. Only heart disease and cancer (rates of 157.6 and 139.4, respectively) ranked higher as causes of death that year:
Congresswoman Andrea Salinas
@RepSalinas
Jul 16
Today, on her birthday, we remember Ida B. Wells — a relentless voice against injustice and a trailblazer for civil rights. May her legacy inspire us to speak boldly and act courageously in the pursuit of equality.
womenshistory.org
Biography: Ida B. Wells-Barnett
Ida B. Wells-Barnett was a prominent journalist, suffragist, activist, and researcher.
Congresswoman Andrea Salinas
@RepSalinas
Jul 16
Your tax dollars should go toward making your life better. ❌ Not toward an ILLEGAL war ❌ Not toward funding more abuses from ICE ❌ Not toward more tax cuts for billionaires
Congresswoman Andrea Salinas
@RepSalinas
Jul 16
Is he really serious? Trump is slapping his face on coins while Americans are struggling to get by. This is gross.
The Hill
@thehill
Jul 15
Bessent unveils $1 gold coin featuring Trump image thehill.com/homenews/admin…