Lower costs for families, increase opportunities for communities, and bring more living-wage jobs to Oregon.

She’s committed to lowering costs for families and increasing opportunities for our communities, including bringing more living-wage jobs to Oregon.

Commitment to reduce family costs, expand opportunity, and create living-wage jobs in Oregon.

Issues | Andrea Salinas for Congress
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Shes committed to lowering costs for families and increasing opportunities for our communities.

Commits to lowering family costs and expanding community opportunities.

Representative Andrea Salinas – SenGov
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On February 11, 2026, Salinas’ official House page said she joined New Democrat Coalition leaders to announce the New Dem Affordability Agenda, described as a policy roadmap to lower five core costs for hardworking Americans: health care, housing, energy, family care, and household essentials like groceries.

This is direct official evidence that Salinas was publicly advancing an affordability agenda aligned with the promise to lower family costs and help communities.

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Energy and Environment | Representative Andrea Salinas
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Salinas announced the QISE Act, which would fund shared research facilities and specialized equipment and encourage universities to work with community and technical colleges to provide hands-on learning experiences for students.

This shows concrete legislative action aimed at expanding opportunity and workforce pathways, though it is still proposal-stage rather than enacted law.

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Rep. Andrea Salinas Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Expand Access to Quantum Research Infrastructure
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Salinas announced she had secured $1,531,000 in federal Community Project Funding for Washington County and Beaverton to support public safety infrastructure and the ongoing operation of Beaverton’s Behavioral Health Court.

This is a concrete delivered result that brought federal dollars into the district for community services and support.

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Rep. Salinas Announces $1.5 Million in Federal Funding to Strengthen Public Safety and Behavioral Health Services in Washington County and Beaverton
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Salinas said she secured unanimous support for two amendments in the NASA Reauthorization Act of 2026, including one that encourages NASA to partner with the private sector to bring more young people into STEM pathways and support good jobs in Oregon.

This is concrete advancement of opportunity and jobs language, but it is still an amendment in legislation rather than a final enactment.

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Rep. Salinas Secures Amendments to Strengthen Wildfire Response and Expand Oregon STEM Jobs in NASA Reauthorization Act of 2026
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Salinas introduced the Housing to Homes Act to support community furniture banks and provide home furnishings for families transitioning out of homelessness and into permanent housing.

This is direct evidence of a bill aimed at reducing costs and helping families stabilize after housing transitions, but it is only introduction-stage evidence.

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Rep. Salinas Introduces Bill to Provide Essential Home Furnishings for Families in Need
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Salinas reintroduced the SNAP E&T DATA Act to improve workforce training programs for SNAP beneficiaries and help put them on the path to self-sufficiency and better jobs.

This is concrete legislative effort toward better job opportunities and household stability, but it is not evidence of enactment.

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Rep. Andrea Salinas Introduces Bill to Improve Workforce Training for SNAP Recipients
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