Congresswoman Andrea Salinas, who represents Oregon’s 6th District in the U.S. Congress, has recently addressed several policy concerns on her social media account, including health benefits for 9/11 responders, changes to SNAP benefits, and childhood cancer awareness.
On September 11, 2025, Salinas posted about the World Trade Center Health Program: “However, due to President Trump’s illegal firings and federal budget cuts, the benefits of the World Trade Center Health Program are at risk. Without adequate staff to approve benefits, many 9/11 responders and survivors will be left without the necessary treatment they deserve.”
The following day, she commented on proposed changes to SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits: “1 in 6 Oregonians rely on SNAP to put food on their table every day. Yet Republicans’ Big, Ugly Bill is making states take on enormous new costs, which may force them to scale back SNAP benefits. This is not what hardworking families deserve.” This statement highlights concerns that legislative proposals could shift financial burdens onto states and potentially reduce support for low-income families.
On September 12, Salinas also recognized Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: “September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Almost 300 children in the U.S. are diagnosed with cancer every week. This month is an opportunity to shine a light on pediatric cancer, stand with families, and drive progress in research, care, and support. “
Andrea Salinas has served in Congress since 2023 after previously holding office 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.
