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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
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Are you or someone you know interested in science, coding, or technology? Then they should apply to my annual Congressional App Challenge 💻 Applications must be submitted by October 26, 2026, at 12:00 pm ET. Visit salinas.house.gov/app-challenge to learn more ⌨️
App Challenge | Representative Andrea Salinas
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Unaccompanied children's detention has devastating consequences — we must end indefinite detention now‼️ I led a letter with 46 of my colleagues to Secretary Kennedy and Office of Refugee Resettlement Acting Director Salazar, demanding answers about prolonged detention. Read my
Rep. Salinas Demands Answers on Office of Refugee Resettlement Mistreatment of Children | Represe...
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Congresswoman Andrea Salinas
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So you knew that prices would rise if we went to war, but you did it anyway?
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So good to see Polk County Commissioner Jeremy Gordon in D.C. It is always great to meet with our local elected officials!
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Parents should have peace of mind knowing that their children are walking to school on a sidewalk, rather than the side of the road. That is why I worked to bring home $850,000 for the City of Keizer to construct a brand new sidewalk so that pedestrians can safely commute on
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Congresswoman Andrea Salinas
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63 years ago today, the Equal Pay Act was passed to bar wage-based discrimination and ensure equal pay for equal work. Yet, women still earn less than their male counterparts. More work must be done to close the wage gap, and that's why I will keep fighting to pass the Paycheck
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Congresswoman Andrea Salinas
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This isn't normal, and Trump’s chaos is only hurting hardworking families. Americans can’t keep living like this.
Heather Long
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Inflation is so high that it's erasing all wage gains. Inflation: 4.2% in May for the past year Wage growth: 3.4% in May for the past year. Americans are getting squeezed financially. This isn't just "bad vibes" about the economy. There is real pain, especially for middle-class
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Congresswoman Andrea Salinas
@RepSalinas
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Fair union contracts are hot 🔥
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Congresswoman Andrea Salinas
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Read my statement on reconciliation.
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Congresswoman Andrea Salinas
@RepSalinas
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Have you recently flown out of PDX or maybe visited the Monmouth City Hall? If you have, there's a good chance you were in the company of Timberlab Cross Laminated Timber Manufacturing 🪵 I'll keep working to ensure Oregon stays a cut above the rest in producing high-quality
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Congresswoman Andrea Salinas
@RepSalinas
Jun 9
Members of my team will be ready to help you with any questions you might have about a federal agency. Meet them at the Polk Community Resource Center in #Monmouth from 11 am to 1 pm PT.
Congresswoman Andrea Salinas
@RepSalinas
Jun 2
Do you need help with renewing your passport or have questions about your VA benefits? Stop by my casework hours at Polk Resource Center in Monmouth on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, from 11 AM to 1 PM PT. Members of my team will be ready to assist you!
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Congresswoman Andrea Salinas
@RepSalinas
Jun 9
📢 I am looking for fall interns in my D.C. office. This will be a great opportunity for students and recent graduates to get a first-hand look at the operations of a congressional office. The deadline to apply is June 26, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET. Visit salinas.house.gov/internships to
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Democratic Women's Caucus
@DemWomenCaucus
Jun 8
Trump’s immigration enforcement is deporting women who report their abuse, separating mothers from their children, and endangering women in the United States. We will continue to fight to protect women and children across the country.
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