Congresswoman Andrea Salinas, who represents Oregon’s 6th District in the U.S. Congress, posted a series of statements on January 6, 2026, addressing both the anniversary of the Capitol attack and the passing of a colleague.
In her first post on January 6, Salinas shared her reflections on a significant national event: “My statement on the fifth anniversary of the January 6th Attack on the U.S. Capitol https://t.co/ZJqGky4KIb” (posted at 17:50 UTC).
Later that day, Salinas expressed condolences following news about a fellow lawmaker: “I’m saddened by the news that my friend and colleague, Rep. Doug LaMalfa, has passed away. I had the opportunity to lead the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture with him. While we didn’t always align politically, we shared the same dedication toward our districts, and he” (posted at 18:47 UTC).
Addressing economic concerns faced by families, Salinas commented on health care costs in another message: “A sad reality for far too many hardworking families. Republicans have the choice to reverse these harmful, soaring health care costs. The ball is in their court. https://t.co/73MeTaJ4rO” (posted at 19:59 UTC).
Andrea Salinas has served in Congress 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 graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1994.
