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Congresswoman Andrea Salinas, representing Oregon's 6th District since 2023, shared several updates on her legislative efforts and initiatives via social media on December 2, 2024. The Congresswoman has a background in the Oregon House of Representatives and is known for her focus on educational and healthcare issues.

In a post on December 2, Salinas introduced the bipartisan STAR Plus Scholarship Act. She stated that the legislation aims to establish a scholarship program designed to assist students in pursuing careers within the mental health sector. This initiative seeks to foster a skilled and diverse mental health workforce in the United States. More details can be found in her tweet.

On the same day, Congresswoman Salinas announced good news for bilingual students at Western Oregon University. According to her tweet, these students will have increased opportunities to earn degrees in behavioral and mental health fields. This comes amidst a shortage of qualified mental health professionals and growing demand for Spanish-speaking counselors.

Additionally, Salinas encouraged individuals searching for Cyber Monday deals to consider exploring their health coverage options as well. In her tweet from December 2, she advised visiting an online platform to compare plans or make changes to Medicare coverage before the deadline of December 7th.