Congresswoman Andrea Salinas, who represents Oregon’s 6th District in the U.S. Congress, posted a series of messages on November 3, 2025, addressing mental health awareness, Native American Heritage Month, and congressional attendance.
In her first post at 18:36 UTC, Salinas highlighted the importance of recognizing Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), writing “As the days get shorter, remember that feeling down might not just be a case of the ‘winter blues.’ It could be Seasonal Affective Disorder, a type of depression characterized by a seasonal pattern. Learn more by clicking the link #MentalHealthMonday https://t.co/pIiLgCntl2”.
Later that day at 19:45 UTC, she acknowledged Native American Heritage Month and paid tribute to Oregon’s Tribal communities. Salinas stated “This Native American Heritage Month, I’m proud to honor the diverse cultures & traditions of Oregon’s Tribal communities — including the Grand Ronde Tribe in #OR06. Not just during November, but every month, we pay tribute to the countless contributions they have made to our”.
At 21:45 UTC on the same day, Salinas criticized House Republicans for their absence from Washington D.C., referencing Speaker Mike Johnson’s reported comments. She wrote “House Republicans have no intention of returning from their super-extended vacation… what is it now? Day 34? When asked when Republicans will return to D.C., Mike Johnson responded, ‘What’s the point?’ Speaker Johnson, the DAMN POINT is to HELP AMERICANS.”
Andrea Salinas has served as a member of Congress since 2023 after previously holding office 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.
