U.S. Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (FL)
Recent News About U.S. Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (FL)
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Lawmakers question Biden's easing of Cuba sanctions
Reps. María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) and Bill Huizenga (R-MI) have submitted a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, seeking clarification on how President Biden's proposed easing of financial sanctions on Cuba aligns with existing U.S. law. Reps. Carlos A. Giménez (R-FL) and Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-MO) also signed the letter.
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Congress members question Biden's approach to Cuba sanctions
Today, Congress members María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) and Bill Huizenga (R-MI) submitted a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, demanding an explanation on how President Biden's plans to alleviate financial sanctions on the Cuban regime are consistent with current U.S. legislation. Representatives Carlos A. Giménez (R-FL) and Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-MO) also joined the letter.
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Congresswoman Salazar promotes Americas Act at Organization of American States
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Chairwoman of the Western Hemisphere Subcommittee, Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar (R-FL), and Representative Adriano Espaillat (D-NY) promoted their historic Americas Act before the Council of the Americas at the Organization of American States (OAS).
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Salazar and Espaillat advocate for Americas Act at Organization of American States
Today, Western Hemisphere Subcommittee Chairwoman María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) and Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D-NY) presented their landmark Americas Act before the Council of the Americas at the Organization of American States (OAS). This comes at a time when China's influence in the Western Hemisphere is increasingly growing. The proponents of the Americas Act believe it to be an effective tool for the United States to demonstrate its commitment to its Latin American allies as a steadfast trading partner and ally.
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Salazar and Davidson challenge State Department's involvement in Guatemala
Today, Western Hemisphere Subcommittee Chairwoman María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) and Rep. Warren Davidson (R-OH) issued a letter to the State Department and the U.S. Agency on International Development (USAID), seeking an explanation for what they perceive as undue interference in Guatemalan domestic affairs.
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Salazar defends Musk against Brazilian censorship, criticizes Lula da Silva
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Chairwoman of the Subcommittee for the Western Hemisphere, Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar (R-FL), criticized Brazilian President Lula da Silva and Brazil's Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes for censoring opposition voices on social media during a hearing on the state of Democracy and Rule of Law in Brazil. She also defended Elon Musk against unprecedented Brazilian censorship.
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Salazar criticizes Brazilian leadership, defends Elon Musk's fight for free speech
Western Hemisphere Subcommittee Chairwoman María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) has criticized Brazilian President Lula da Silva and Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes for their alleged censorship of opposition voices on social media. The comments were made during a hearing about the state of democracy and the rule of law in Brazil. Salazar also defended Elon Musk, who she believes is being unfairly targeted by Brazilian authorities.
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Salazar questions State Department's alleged overreach in Guatemala
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Chairwoman of the Western Hemisphere Subcommittee, Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar (R-FL), joined Representative Warren Davidson (R-OH) in sending a letter to the State Department and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The representatives are demanding an explanation for what they perceive as inappropriate interference in Guatemalan internal affairs.
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Congresswoman Salazar defends Elon Musk and free speech in Brazil
Today, the Chairwoman of the Western Hemisphere Subcommittee, Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar (R-FL), accused Brazilian President Lula da Silva and Supreme Federal Court Judge Alexandre de Moraes of censoring opposition voices on social media. This occurred during a hearing on the state of Democracy and Rule of Law in Brazil. She also defended Elon Musk against an unprecedented Brazilian censorship.
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Salazar and Latino-Jewish Caucus Condemn Colombian President Petro's Decision to Cut Ties With Israel
Western Hemisphere Subcommittee Chairwoman María Elvira Salazar, along with members of the Latino-Jewish Caucus, expressed strong condemnation towards Colombian President Gustavo Petro's recent move to sever diplomatic ties with Israel. In a joint statement, they emphasized their disapproval of the decision, citing its detrimental effects on both Colombia and Israel.The statement highlighted concerns over President Petro's actions, describing them as "unacceptable" and "inflammatory." They criticized his rhetoric comparing Israel to the Nazis, as well as his support for...
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La Ley Dignidad de Salazar salvará el Seguro Social y Medicare y mejorará el sistema de salud de Estados Unidos
La representante María Elvira Salazar de Florida ha presentado la Ley Dignidad (H.R. 3599) como una solución crucial para abordar la crisis de solvencia del Seguro Social y Medicare en los Estados Unidos. Según un informe de la Institución Brookings, esta legislación también se destaca como una respuesta a la creciente escasez de mano de obra en la industria de la salud a nivel nacional.La representante Salazar enfatizó que, con la implementación de la Ley Dignidad, se evitará la insolvencia de los fondos fiduciarios del Seguro Social y Medicare, al mismo tiempo que se...
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Salazar’s Dignity Act Gains Traction as Key Solution for Social Security, Medicare, and Healthcare Challenges
In a recent report by the Brookings Institution, Rep. María Elvira Salazar's Dignity Act (H.R. 3599) has been identified as a crucial solution to the United States' growing Social Security and Medicare solvency crisis and the escalating workforce shortages, particularly in the healthcare sector.According to Rep. Salazar, the Dignity Act is poised to address these pressing issues by stating, “The Dignity Act will prevent the Social Security and Medicare Trust Funds from going insolvent, while ensuring we have an adequate healthcare workforce to take care of our aging...
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Congresista Salazar y el Caucus Latino-Judío condenan la decisión del presidente colombiano Petro de cortar lazos con Israel
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Hoy, la presidenta del Subcomité del Hemisferio Occidental, la congresista María Elvira Salazar (R-FL), junto a los presidentes del Caucus Latino-Judío, emitieron una declaración condenando la decisión del presidente colombiano Gustavo Petro de romper relaciones diplomáticas con Israel.En la declaración, la congresista Salazar expresó su desaprobación de la medida tomada por Petro, afirmando: "Como amigos bipartidistas del pueblo colombiano e israelí, condenamos inequívocamente la decisión del presidente Petro de romper unilateralmente relaciones...
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Reps. Salazar, Strong Introduce Bipartisan SERVICE Act to Support Veterans, Law Enforcement
Rep. Salazar expressed, "Research shows that when a veteran is in crisis, they are most receptive to help and support provided by fellow veterans. Nearly 20% of our U.S. law enforcement has served in the military, and they are undoubtedly the most well-equipped to respond to other veterans in need."Rep. Strong emphasized, "Supporting our veterans after they return home is crucial. This legislation will ensure that law enforcement agencies around the country are better equipped to assist veterans suffering from issues such as mental health crises and connect them with...
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Representatives Salazar and Strong Introduce Bipartisan SERVICE Act to Support Veterans and Law Enforcement
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representatives Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL), Dale W. Strong (R-AL), Lou Correa (D-CA), and Glenn Ivey (D-MD) have introduced the H.R. 8140, the "Supporting Every at-Risk Veteran In Critical Emergencies" (SERVICE) Act. Thirteen additional members have joined as original cosponsors of the bill.The SERVICE Act establishes a pilot program through the U.S. Department of Justice to provide grants to law enforcement agencies to create local veteran response teams: teams of law enforcement officers who are also military veterans responding to fellow veterans in...
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Salazar’s Migratory Birds Protection Legislation Signed Into Law
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, President Biden signed H.R. 4389, Rep. María Elvira Salazar’s (R-FL) Migratory Birds of the Americas Conservation Enhancements Act, into law. The legislation passed overwhelmingly in the House of Representatives and Senate, marking a significant milestone in the protection of migratory bird species.“The passage of this bill represents a historic step forward in the protection of our South Florida ecosystem,” said Rep. Salazar. “The federal government has made a significant investment in protecting our migratory birds by directing critical...
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Legislación de la congresista Salazar para proteger aves migratorias se convierte en Ley
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Esta semana, el presidente Biden promulgó la H.R. 4389, la Ley de Mejoras a la Conservación de las Aves Migratorias de las Américas, de la representante María Elvira Salazar (R-FL), poco después de que la legislación fuera aprobada abrumadoramente en la Cámara de Representantes y el Senado."La aprobación de este proyecto de ley representa un paso histórico hacia la protección de nuestro ecosistema del sur de Florida”, dijo la representante Salazar. "El Gobierno federal ha realizado una inversión significativa para proteger a nuestras aves migratorias al...
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Congresista Salazar vota para financiar a los aliados de Estados Unidos en el extranjero
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Hoy, la representante María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) emitió la siguiente declaración después de votar para aumentar las medidas para la seguridad fronteriza y aprobar los proyectos de ley de financiamiento suplementario individuales para Israel, Ucrania y Taiwán:“Mientras el mundo está sumido en el caos, Estados Unidos debe liderar. Es fundamental que sigamos apoyando a nuestros aliados mientras se enfrentan a una envalentonada alianza de tiranos — Irán, Rusia y China — dedicada a la destrucción de Estados Unidos, Occidente y de valores como la democracia,...
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Salazar Votes To Fund America’s Allies Abroad
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) issued a statement after voting to increase border security measures and pass the individual supplemental funding bills for Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan."As the world is in chaos, America must lead. It’s critical we continue to support our allies as they confront an emboldened alliance of tyrants — Iran, Russia, and China — dedicated to the destruction of America, the West, and values like democracy, capitalism, and liberty."Salazar emphasized the importance of supporting allies in the face of challenges posed by...
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Salazar Praises Revista Semana’s Vicky Dávila for Journalistic Bravery in Colombia
Washington, D.C. – Today, Reps. María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) and Carlos A. Giménez (R-FL) honored Vicky Dávila, director of Revista Semana, for her dedication to quality investigative journalism in Colombia amidst challenges faced under President Gustavo Petro's administration."It is an honor to receive Vicky Dávila in the U.S. Capitol, the heart of American democracy," said Rep. Salazar. "We in Congress are here to defend journalists like Vicky and to defend Colombia’s honor."Last year, President Petro criticized the Colombian press, accusing them of "misinforming the...