Congresswoman Andrea Salinas, who represents Oregon’s 6th District in the U.S. Congress, addressed several issues in a series of posts on November 6, 2025.
In her first post, Salinas raised concerns about federal education funding. On November 6, she stated, “The Department of Education has stolen $1 billion in federal grant funding meant to help hire school-based mental health professionals. I joined a letter asking the Secretary of ED how they will ensure schools have the resources to fight the mental health crisis. Read more https://t.co/sk8hWd1JhM”. The message was posted as ongoing debates continue over the allocation and oversight of federal funds for school mental health programs.
Later that day, Salinas recognized former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s career and influence. On November 6, she wrote, “Nancy Pelosi’s service has made our nation stronger and has helped millions of Americans. She led with strength and grace, and I’m lucky to have served alongside her. She inspired countless women across the country, and I could not be more grateful for all she’s done.”.
Addressing current political events, Salinas also commented on the ongoing government shutdown attributed to Republican lawmakers. In a tweet from November 6, she said, “As the Republican shutdown drags on, I want to hear from you if you’ve been impacted. If you or someone you know has been affected by this government shutdown, please fill out my form to share your story https://t.co/2mX7mBjlF3”.
Andrea Salinas began serving in Congress in 2023 after previously holding office in the Oregon House of Representatives from 2017 to 2023. Born in San Mateo, California in 1969 and now residing in Tigard, Salinas is an alumna of the University of California, Berkeley.
