Congresswoman Andrea Salinas, who represents Oregon’s 6th District in the U.S. Congress, used her social media account on January 5, 2026, to address issues related to mental health and health care affordability.
In a post made at 19:34 UTC, Salinas encouraged constituents to prioritize their wellbeing at the start of the year. She wrote, “The start of the new year is a great time to check in with yourself about your mental health. Pause, take stock, and plan how you’ll make your wellbeing a priority in 2026. Get started below #MentalHealthMonday https://t.co/GoU7E1ZujN”.
Later that evening at 21:58 UTC, Salinas commented on upcoming legislative action regarding health care costs. She stated, “This week, Congress has a chance to pass a bill that reverses the massive increase in health care costs and restores the ACA’s enhanced premium tax credit. Republicans have a choice: They can continue to make life unaffordable, or they can join @HouseDemocrats to lower health”.
At 23:44 UTC on the same day, Salinas criticized former President Trump’s economic and health policies. She posted, “The affordability crisis isn’t new, but President Trump has only poured fuel on the fire — from his disastrous tariff policies to his refusal to protect health care. He’s focused on distractions while Democrats are focused on solutions.”
Andrea Salinas has represented Oregon’s 6th District since 2023 after serving in the Oregon House of Representatives from 2017 to 2023. Born in San Mateo, California in 1969 and currently residing in Tigard, she graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with a BA in 1994.
