Representative Andrea Salinas, Democratic from Oregon

Andrea Salinas

Representative · Oregon · Democrat

Andrea Salinas

Biography
Andrea Salinas began her career as a legislative advocate, focusing on healthcare and environmental policy before entering public office. Elected to represent Oregon’s 6th Congressional District in 2022, she champions affordable healthcare, climate action, and workers’ rights. Salinas played a key role in introducing legislation to lower prescription drug costs and serves on the House Agriculture Committee, where she advances rural and environmental initiatives. She brings a collaborative, solutions-oriented approach to representing her district’s diverse communities.
Education
  • B.A., University of California, Berkeley, CA
    1994
Professional History

  • U.S. Representative

    2023–Present

    Represented Oregon's 6th congressional district for 2 terms.

  • Member, Oregon House of Representatives

    2017–23

    (Majority Whip, 2021)

  • Consultant

  • Public Advocate

  • Trade Unionist

Policy Focus
Health29%
Agriculture and Food26%
Science, Technology, Communications10%
Public Lands and Natural Resources10%
Notable Legislation

Key legislative actions from Andrea Salinas's record in Congress.

  • Affordable Insulin Act

    Co-sponsored legislation capping insulin costs at $35 per month for insured Oregonians.

  • Wildfire Recovery Funding

    Secured federal funds to support wildfire recovery and mitigation efforts in Oregon communities.

  • Paid Family Leave

    Championed Oregon’s paid family and medical leave law, providing job-protected leave for workers.

  • Farmworker Overtime Protections

    Led efforts to pass Oregon’s law extending overtime pay protections to agricultural workers.

Committee Assignments
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  • House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
  • House Committee on Agriculture

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