Washington, July 21 -- Congresswoman Andrea Salinas issued the following press release:

Today,Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06) celebrated the passage of two of her bills through the House of Representatives with overwhelming bipartisan support. Both of her bills, the Nucleic Acid Screening for Biosecurity Act and the Next-Generation Geothermal Research and Development Act, would strengthen two industries that are critical to Oregon's future, support American workers, and help the United States remain a global leader in science and energy innovation.

"I am proud that two of my bills have passed the House floor with bipartisan support. My bills will support two industries that are critical to Oregon's future: geothermal energy and biote...