Andrea Salinas

They mark the anniversary of the first Moon landing. They say it happened 57 years ago this week, when Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walked on the Moon. They say American innovation and engineering breakthroughs made that moment possible. They say it showed what can happen when people dream beyond the stars.

They spoke to mark one year since a Republican bill became law. They call it the big, ugly bill. They say it has left children, veterans, and seniors hungry. They say President Trump promised the bill would lower costs for everyday people when he signed it.

They say President Trump and they both ran on the same promise. That promise was to lower costs. They say the price of gas on the day President Trump took office was around $3 per gallon. They ask people to look back at the promises President Trump made.

A tribute to Allan Pollock. They say he served the public in their district for 19 years. They say he is retiring this summer as general manager of the Salem Area Mass Transit District. They say that transit district is known as Cherriots.

They tell about Amalia, an 18 month old child. They say she was sent to the Dilley Detention Facility, where she started to get sick. They say her parents waited in the health clinic line eight separate times. They say the parents begged for the little girl's life.

A member of Congress rose to speak about a letter. They say the letter was written by a child held at the Dilley ICE facility. They began to read part of it aloud. They say the child gives her name as Ariana.

They speak against tariffs put in place by President Trump. They call the tariffs disastrous. They say the tariffs are causing real harm to families and businesses in their district. They say they want to shine a light on that harm.

They speak against President Trump. They say he is abusing his power and acting in secrecy. They say he is threatening the safety of people in America. They also say he is failing to deal with rising costs.

They ask other members of Congress to pass this bill. They say the bill would stop families' health care costs from rising sharply. They offer to read a few messages from people they represent. They say those people would be affected by the change.

They speak against a bill being debated. They say it does nothing to protect children's innocence. They say it puts parents, healthcare providers, and children at risk. They say it would allow doctors and parents to be fined or jailed. They say this could happen if those adults help a minor get lifesaving care.

They thank Representative Vasquez for yielding time. They speak for a bill called S. 356. They name it the Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act. They say Representatives LaMalfa and Neguse joined the bill. They say Senators Crapo and Wyden joined too.

They spoke about how immigrants and people living in America are treated. They call that treatment inhumane. They say people are missing work and children are skipping school. They say people are too afraid to leave their homes. They say this is because Trump ordered his administration to arrest immigrants at any cost.