What Andrea Salinas said, and what was done

“Mr. Speaker, 57 years ago this week, the world watched as Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin first stepped foot on the Moon. That historic achievement was thanks to American innovation and engineering breakthroughs, and it showed what is possible when we dream beyond the stars.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to mark 1 year of the Republicans' big, ugly bill, which has left our children, veterans, and seniors hungry. When President Trump signed this bill, he promised to lower costs for everyday people.”

“Mr. Speaker, President Trump and I ran for office on the same promise: to lower costs. Let's review the promises President Trump made to the American people. The average cost of gas on the day President Trump took office was around $3 per gallon.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Allan Pollock for 19 years of dedicated public service in my district. This summer, Allan is retiring from his role as general manager of the Salem Area Mass Transit District known as Cherriots.”

“Mr. Speaker, Amalia, an 18-month-old, was sent to Dilley Detention Facility where she began to fall ill. Her parents waited in the health clinic line eight separate times, begging for little Amalia's life.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to share an excerpt of a letter from a child who was detained at the Dilley ICE facility: ``My name is Ariana . . .”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to oppose President Trump's disastrous tariffs and shine a light on the real harm they are causing families and businesses in my district.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to call out President Trump for abusing his power, acting in secrecy, and threatening our safety, all while failing to address the rising costs in America.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to urge my colleagues to pass this legislation to prevent families' healthcare costs from skyrocketing. I will share just a few messages from my hardworking constituents who will be impacted.”

“Madam Speaker, I rise in opposition to this disgusting bill that does nothing to protect children's innocence. It endangers parents, healthcare providers, and children. It allows healthcare providers and parents to be fined and possibly jailed if they help a minor access lifesaving care.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank Representative Vasquez for yielding time. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of S. 356, the Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act, my bipartisan legislation with Representatives LaMalfa and Neguse in the House and Senators Crapo and Wyden in the Senate.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to call out the inhumane treatment of immigrants and people living on American soil. Individuals are missing from work, children are skipping school, and people are too afraid to leave their own homes because Trump has ordered his administration to arrest immigrants at any cost.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to highlight the growing mental health care crisis in rural America. Nearly one in five adults live with a mental illness, yet rural communities lack the providers, facilities, and resources to meet their needs.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of my friend and colleague, Congressman Garcia. Over the past 3-plus years, I have had the pleasure of working with Chuy Garcia.”

“Mr. Speaker, September is National Suicide Prevention Month. That is why I rise today to highlight the urgent need to support the mental well-being of our rural communities.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to call out the Trump administration for their arrest and unconstitutional treatment of my constituent. Last week, my constituent was working as a wildland firefighter to combat the Bear Gulch fire when CBP stopped his crew and arrested him.”

“Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize the city of Beaverton and Mayor Lacey Beaty for being selected as 1 of 50 finalists in the 2025 Bloomberg Mayors Challenge.”

“Mr. Speaker, with this bill, my Republican colleagues are betraying the American people. In the dark of morning, they are trying to ram through legislation that will raise costs, strip away healthcare, take food off the tables of working families, and increase energy costs for all Americans, all to give tax breaks to billionaires and corporations.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of the LGBTQ community to celebrate Pride Month, and to call out President Trump's reckless decision to shut down the 988 specialized LGBTQ youth hotline.”

“Madam Speaker, I rise to sound the alarm about the Trump administration's reported plans to fire nearly 7,000 workers in the U.S. Forest Service. These illegal firings could have devastating consequences for Oregon.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize West Salem High School for its commitment to inclusivity in sports. The Titans recently earned two national awards for their inclusive basketball program.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the inspirational work of the LEAP Youth Alliance in my district. LEAP stands for leadership, education, advocacy, and prevention. This coalition of teens works to educate their friends and peers about how to lead healthy, happy, and substance-free lives.”

“Don't get me wrong, I enjoy a little gambling myself from time to time, but I also know the pain that comes with addiction. Unlike drugs and alcohol, there is currently no Federal funding devoted to addressing problem gambling.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong opposition to President Trump's unlawful attempt to end birthright citizenship. The 14th Amendment clearly states that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens of the United States.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Oregon fire strike teams who have deployed to southern California to help contain the ongoing wildfires. These fires are leaving a historic path of destruction in their wake.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong opposition to H.R. 28. As a mother to a former child athlete, I get the need to keep our daughters safe and ensure our school sports are fair.”