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Congresswoman Andrea Salinas, representing Oregon's 6th District since 2023, shared a series of updates on November 20, 2024. Salinas has been active in public service since her tenure in the Oregon House of Representatives from 2017 to 2023. Born in San Mateo, California, she currently resides in Tigard and holds a BA from the University of California, Berkeley.

On Transgender Remembrance Day, Salinas expressed her condolences for those lost to anti-trans violence and affirmed her commitment to the LGBTQIA+ community. She stated: "On Transgender Remembrance Day, we mourn those lost to anti-trans violence & stand in solidarity with the LGBTQIA+ community. I'll keep working to stop these senseless crimes & ensure that everyone can feel safe in their community, no matter who they love or how they identify." This tweet was posted on November 20 at 18:14 UTC.

Later that day at 21:48 UTC, Salinas announced her election as Vice Chair of Member Engagement for the Hispanic Caucus for the upcoming Congress session. She tweeted: "I am excited to announce that I have been elected as @HispanicCaucus Vice Chair of Member Engagement for the 119th Congress! I look forward to enhancing member engagement and services for my colleagues so that we can work together to improve the lives of Latinos & all Americans."

In another update posted at 22:26 UTC, Salinas mentioned taking a brief pause between legislative duties to engage with constituents. She invited people interested in learning more about her work or personal background to reach out via email: "I took a quick break between floor votes and introducing new legislation to answer a few questions! Want to know more about me or my work in Congress? Send me an email at https://t.co/Uvx9DX6lA0!"