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Salazar marks first anniversary of bipartisan dignity act

By North Miami-Dade News | Jun 17, 2024

Rep. María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) celebrated the one-year anniversary of the introduction of her bipartisan immigration legislation, the Dignity Act (H.R. 3599). The bill has continued to garner support from various stakeholders across the nation aiming to address issues within the U.S. immigration system.

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Rep. Díaz-Balart to host commendation ceremony for U.S. Army veteran

By North Miami-Dade News | Jun 17, 2024

NAPLES, FL – Representative Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26) invites members of the media to attend a Congressional Veteran Commendation ceremony honoring Mr. Kenneth Brandt, a U.S. Army veteran from Naples, FL. The event will take place on Tuesday, June 18 at 2:00 p.m.

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Rep. Díaz-Balart announces $3 million federal funding for Hialeah safety improvements

By North Miami-Dade News | Jun 16, 2024

Representative Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26) has announced a check presentation ceremony to celebrate the allocation of $3 million in federal funding for safety improvements in Miami-Dade County, specifically within the City of Hialeah. The event is scheduled for Monday, June 17, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.

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Federal funding secured for Miami-Dade County roadway safety improvements

By North Miami-Dade News | Jun 16, 2024

Representative Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26) will host a check presentation ceremony on Monday, June 17, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. to celebrate the allocation of $4.19 million in federal funding for roadway safety improvements in the City of Doral. The event will take place at Miami International Mall-Center Court, located at 1455 NW 107th Ave, Doral, FL.

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North Miami-Dade News area weekly mass times

By North Miami-Dade News | Jun 15, 2024

The following parishes in the North Miami-Dade News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Díaz-Balart comments on new defense authorization act prioritizing servicemembers

By North Miami-Dade News | Jun 14, 2024

Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26), a senior member of the House Committee on Appropriations, issued a statement following the passage of H.R. 8070, the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2025.

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Congresista Salazar cuestiona políticas latinoamericanas ante altos funcionarios del Departamento de Estado

By North Miami-Dade News | Jun 14, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – La presidenta del Subcomité del Hemisferio Occidental, la congresista María Elvira Salazar (R-FL), cuestionó a altos funcionarios del Departamento de Estado sobre la política de la Administración Biden hacia América Latina en una audiencia organizada por el Comité de Relaciones Exteriores de la Cámara de Representantes.

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Florida representatives urge Biden Administration to deny entry to Cuban official

By North Miami-Dade News | Jun 14, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) joined her colleagues, Reps. Mario Díaz-Balart (R-FL) and Carlos Giménez (R-FL), in demanding that the Biden Administration deny the asylum claim for Rosabel Roca Sampedro, a Cuban regime official responsible for jailing innocent citizens during the July 11th protests in 2021, including four young people.

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Legisladores piden negar asilo estadounidense para funcionaria cubana

By North Miami-Dade News | Jun 14, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – La representante María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) se unió a sus colegas, los representantes Mario Díaz-Balart (R-FL) y Carlos Giménez (R-FL), para exigir a la Administración Biden que niegue la solicitud de asilo de Rosabel Roca Sampedro, una funcionaria del régimen cubano responsable de encarcelar a ciudadanos inocentes durante las protestas del 11 de julio de 2021 en Cuba, entre ellos cuatro jóvenes.

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Salazar questions Biden administration officials on Latin America policy

By North Miami-Dade News | Jun 14, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Western Hemisphere Subcommittee Chairwoman María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) questioned senior State Department officials on the Biden Administration’s Latin America policy at a hearing hosted by the House Foreign Affairs Committee.

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USPS pauses closure process for Chokoloskee post office after community efforts

By North Miami-Dade News | Jun 12, 2024

CHOKOLOSKEE, FL – Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26), a senior member of the House Committee on Appropriations, issued a statement following the United States Postal Service's (USPS) decision to pause the discontinuance process for the post office serving Chokoloskee, Florida.

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House committee approves FY25 state foreign operations bill

By North Miami-Dade News | Jun 12, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C.–Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26), Chairman of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Subcommittee of the House Committee on Appropriations, issued a statement following the House Appropriations Committee's approval of the proposed fiscal year 2025 funding legislation.

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Cámara aprueba proyecto sobre asignaciones al Departamento Estado para año fiscal 2025

By North Miami-Dade News | Jun 12, 2024

El legislador Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26), presidente de la Subcomisión de Asignaciones sobre el Departamento de Estado, Operaciones Extranjeras y Programas Relacionados en la Comisión de Asignaciones de la Cámara de Representantes, emitió una declaración tras la aprobación del proyecto de ley de financiamiento para el año fiscal 2025 por dicha comisión.

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Cámara aprueba ley para honrar héroes olvidados del Holocausto

By North Miami-Dade News | Jun 11, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Hoy, la Cámara de Representantes aprobó la H.R. 537, la Ley “Medalla de Oro del Congreso de los Héroes Olvidados del Holocausto”, con apoyo unánime. El proyecto de ley fue presentado por los representantes María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) y Ritchie Torres (D-NY) en enero de 2023 y desde entonces había obtenido el apoyo de casi 300 miembros del Congreso, lo que lo convierte en uno de los proyectos de ley con mayor copatrocinio en el Congreso.

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House passes 'Forgotten Heroes' Holocaust medal act

By North Miami-Dade News | Jun 11, 2024

The House of Representatives passed H.R. 537, the Forgotten Heroes of the Holocaust Congressional Gold Medal Act, with unanimous support today. The bill was introduced by Representatives María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) and Ritchie Torres (D-NY) in January 2023 and has since garnered the support of nearly 300 Members of Congress.

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North Miami-Dade News area weekly mass times

By North Miami-Dade News | Jun 8, 2024

The following parishes in the North Miami-Dade News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Lawmakers review key transportation projects during visit to Florida’s 26th District

By North Miami-Dade News | Jun 7, 2024

MIAMI, FL – This week, Rep. Mario Díaz-Balart (R-FL-26), a senior member of the House Committee on Appropriations and former Chairman and Ranking Member of the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) Subcommittee of the House Committee on Appropriations, joined Chairman Steve Womack (R-AR-3) and Ranking Member Mike Quigley (D-IL-5) on tours of Miami International Airport, Brightline Miami Central Station, and the Hialeah Public Housing Authority.

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Legislación bipartidista busca restringir acceso aeroportuario antiterrorista ante amenazas internacionales

By North Miami-Dade News | Jun 7, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – La representante María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) ha presentado la Ley bipartidista Secure Airports from Enemies (SAFE), junto a los representantes Carlos Giménez (R-FL), Mario Díaz-Balart (R-FL), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) y Jared Moskowitz (D-FL). El senador Marco Rubio (R-FL) está presentando una legislación complementaria en el Senado.

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Lawmakers introduce SAFE Act aiming to shield antiterrorism infrastructure

By North Miami-Dade News | Jun 7, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) has introduced the bipartisan Secure Airports from Enemies (SAFE) Act alongside Reps. Carlos Giménez (R-FL), Mario Díaz-Balart (R-FL), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL), and Jared Moskowitz (D-FL). Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) is introducing companion legislation in the U.S. Senate.

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Bipartisan SAFE Act introduced following reports on Cuban operatives' airport tour

By North Miami-Dade News | Jun 7, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C.– Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26) has joined Reps. Carlos A. Giménez (FL-28), María Elvira Salazar (FL-27), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25), and Jared Moskowitz (FL-23) in introducing the bipartisan Secure Airports From Enemies (SAFE) Act. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) is presenting companion legislation in the U.S. Senate.