Congresswoman Andrea Salinas, who has represented Oregon’s 6th District in the U.S. Congress since 2023, announced on November 7, 2025, that Oregonians should expect to see their full November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funds available following a federal court order.
In her first post at 16:48 UTC, Salinas stated: “GOOD NEWS
Oregonians should start to see full November SNAP funds ready and available on their Oregon Trail Cards.
This is because a federal court ordered the Trump Administration to fully release SNAP benefits to recipients by TODAY. (1/2)”
Later that day at 18:59 UTC, she reiterated the ongoing situation and criticized former President Donald Trump’s response: “As a reminder, Oregonians are still receiving November SNAP benefits. Despite a judge’s order to fully fund SNAP, Trump has appealed the ruling and is asking the courts to block full SNAP benefits from going to starving families. He is doing everything he can to defy the courts https://t.co/wzI7POkWEz”
At 19:54 UTC on the same day, Salinas shifted focus to education funding issues, writing: “Shame on Trump’s Department of Education for STEALING $1 billion meant to help hire school-based mental health professionals.
Our youth are dealing with a mental health crisis, and this decision is ripping away necessary resources from our students. Read more “
Andrea Salinas was born in San Mateo, California in 1969 and currently resides in Tigard. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Berkeley in 1994. Before joining Congress in 2023, she served in the Oregon House of Representatives for six years.
The recent court order referenced by Salinas required immediate release of full SNAP benefits for eligible recipients after concerns about delays or reductions under the Trump administration. The subsequent appeal by former President Trump aims to halt these payments while legal proceedings continue.
School-based mental health services have been an area of increased attention nationally as student needs rise; according to Salinas’ statement, $1 billion intended for hiring mental health professionals was withheld by the Department of Education during Trump’s tenure.
