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Congresswoman Andrea Salinas, representing Oregon's 6th District since 2023, shared several updates via Twitter on February 6, 2025. Salinas has been active in addressing mental health care and legislative concerns, as evidenced by her recent social media posts.

On February 6, Salinas highlighted a proposed bill aimed at providing three free mental or behavioral health visits annually for seniors, disabled individuals, and low-income Americans. She described the initiative as "a great first step that will encourage more people to seek care without having to worry about the price tag."

Later that day, Salinas spoke at NAMI Washington County’s Peer Celebration. During her speech, she emphasized her dedication to supporting the behavioral health workforce. As Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Mental Health Caucus, she committed to continuing efforts to secure necessary resources for mental health services. She stated on Twitter: "I’ll keep fighting to deliver the resources they need to help folks get into..."

In another tweet from February 6, Salinas expressed support for a bill concerning access to Social Security payments and sensitive information. She criticized Elon Musk's involvement and urged House Republicans to align with public interests over corporate influence. Her statement read: "If just 3 House Republicans side with the American people instead of Elon Musk, we can pass this legislation..."