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Congresswoman Andrea Salinas, a representative of Oregon's 6th District since 2023, has recently raised critical points on issues pertaining to tax policies, maternal health, and employment in mental health services. Salinas, who has previously served in the Oregon House of Representatives, continues to use social media platforms to engage in political discourse and advocate for legislative changes.

On April 15, 2025, Salinas questioned the Republican party's commitment to working families by addressing their tax policies. In a post, she stated, "Republicans say they care about working families. So why do they keep giving tax cuts to billionaires? Americans are being sold a lie. Read my op-ed with @OCPPnews on how we can cut taxes for the middle class—without giving more handouts to the rich".

Later that same day, Salinas participated in the #BlackMaternalHealthWeek by addressing a tragic incident. She tweeted, "During #BlackMaternalHealthWeek, I'm honoring the life of one mother who passed away after giving birth. Tenisha Evans’ death was tragic & preventable. Sadly, stories like hers are all too common. I'll keep working to ensure that every mother gets the health care she". This statement highlights her ongoing commitment to maternal health initiatives.

The following day, on April 16, 2025, Salinas shared her efforts to address employment issues at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). She wrote, "In a letter I sent in March with @RepPaulTonko, I called on DOGE to reinstate hundreds of fired @SAMHSAgov workers who are vital to addressing mental illness, suicide prevention & addiction recovery in our communities. (1/2)".

Salinas, born in San Mateo, California, in 1969, currently resides in Tigard and is a University of California, Berkeley alumna. Her educational background and past experience in the Oregon legislature support her advocacy efforts in Congress.