Congresswoman Andrea Salinas, who represents Oregon’s 6th District in the U.S. House of Representatives, used her social media platform on October 2, 2025, to address constituents regarding the ongoing government shutdown and related issues.
In a post made at 18:18 UTC, Salinas announced an upcoming event: “I will be hosting a LIVE telephone town hall on October 6, 2025, at 5:00 PM PT. Join our conversation to receive an important update about the government shutdown and how it may impact you. RSVP to receive a call at the event time! https://t.co/6got1kJln3 https://t.co/AZWp6BzMyy”.
Later that day, at 19:30 UTC, she informed followers about her office’s status during the shutdown: “The Republicans have shut the government down, but my office is still OPEN & ready to work for #OR06. Here are some resources: Call my office 503-385-0906 Write to me https://t.co/Uvx9DX5NKs Casework request https://t.co/IBFrUy3muJ Shutdown FAQ “.
At 20:35 UTC, Salinas referenced efforts by the Democratic Women’s Caucus in another post: “.@demwomencaucus stood united in our message: Cancel the cuts. Lower the cost. SAVE HEALTH CARE. Republicans, the ball is in your court. Do the right thing. https://t.co/hdCmBRL7qR”.
Andrea Salinas has represented Oregon’s newly created 6th Congressional District since 2023 after previously serving in the Oregon House of Representatives from 2017 to 2023. She was born in San Mateo, California in 1969 and currently resides in Tigard. Salinas holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Berkeley.
