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Congresswoman Andrea Salinas, representing Oregon's 6th District since 2023, recently shared her concerns and efforts on social media regarding the adverse impacts of decisions by the Trump Administration on disabled Americans. Her series of tweets highlights both her actions and intentions to address these issues.

On April 16, Congresswoman Salinas tweeted, "They have yet to respond—so we followed up. If they are going to make these questionable cuts, we need answers. NOW. (2/2)" This message underscores her pursuit of accountability from decision-makers regarding unspecified cuts.

Later that day, she highlighted the consequences of funding reductions affecting disabled individuals. According to her post, "The Trump Administration is cutting funding that is critical for many disabled Americans. I met with Disability Rights Oregon to discuss the harm this is causing, as well as my commitment to accessibility and fairness for all Americans." This indicates her active engagement with advocacy groups to mitigate the fallout of these cuts.

In her third tweet of the day, shared at 7:38 PM, Salinas provided insights into her participation in a local podcast: "I joined the 'What's Happening Salem' podcast to talk about how the Trump Administration's actions are directly impacting folks in Salem and across Oregon's Sixth District." Through this medium, she further elaborated on the local impact of these actions.

Andrea Salinas, who has a BA from the University of California, Berkeley, was born in San Mateo, California, in 1969, and currently resides in Tigard, Oregon. Her political career includes service in the Oregon House of Representatives from 2017 to 2023.