U.S. Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL)
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La Ley Dignidad recibe el apoyo de 25 Representantes y más de 50 organizaciones
H.R. 3599, known as the Dignity Act, is gaining significant support in the House of Representatives. This historic bipartisan immigration reform bill aims to address the flaws in our current immigration system and provide a dignified solution for undocumented immigrants living in the United States. Led by Representatives Salazar and Escobar, the Dignity Act has garnered the backing of 25 sponsors and co-sponsors, as well as more than 50 organizations across the country.Representative Salazar emphasized the urgency of the Dignity Act, stating, "The Dignity Act is the only...
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Dignity Act Gains Support from 25 Members and 50+ Stakeholders
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The bipartisan Dignity Act, also known as H.R. 3599, is gaining significant support in the House of Representatives as it aims to address the pressing issue of immigration reform. Spearheaded by Representatives Salazar and Escobar, this historic bill has garnered attention for its comprehensive approach to fixing the broken immigration system in the United States.With a focus on stopping illegal immigration and providing a dignified solution for undocumented immigrants living in America, the Dignity Act has attracted bipartisan support. It also aims to...
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Declaración de los líderes del Subcomité del Hemisferio Occidental de la Cámara de Representantes sobre los acontecimientos recientes en Honduras
Washington, D.C. - La congresista María Elvira Salazar y el congresista Joaquín Castro, líderes del Subcomité del Hemisferio Occidental de la Cámara de Representantes, expresaron su preocupación por los recientes acontecimientos en Honduras.En su declaración conjunta, los líderes del subcomité expresaron su preocupación por la violencia política en Tegucigalpa y llamaron a la defensa de los principios democráticos de control y equilibrio, así como un poder judicial independiente."Estamos seriamente preocupados por la reciente violencia política en Tegucigalpa. El...
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Salazar and Wasserman Schultz Condemn Maduro's Attacks on María Corina Machado and Urge Forceful Action from the Biden Administration
Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs, Western Hemisphere Subcommittee Chairwoman María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) and Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) have spoken out against Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro's recent actions against opposition candidate María Corina Machado. In a joint statement, the lawmakers condemned Maduro's decision to nullify the results of the Venezuelan opposition primary elections held on October 22, 2023.Salazar and Wasserman Schultz expressed their strong condemnation of the regime-controlled court's suspension of the democratic...
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Congresistas Salazar y Wasserman Schultz condenan los ataques de Maduro contra María Corina Machado e instan a una acción contundente de la Administración Biden
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar (R-FL), Chair of the Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, and Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) issued a joint statement today condemning the arbitrary decision by socialist dictator Nicolás Maduro to annul the results of the Venezuelan opposition's primary elections held on October 22, 2023."We strongly condemn the decision of the Venezuelan regime-controlled Tribunal to suspend the democratic opposition's primary election process, which mobilized 2.4 million Venezuelan voters to nominate María Corina...
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Salazar Demands President Biden Reimpose Sanctions on Maduro Regime
Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs, Western Hemisphere Subcommittee Chairwoman María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) has called on President Biden to reinstate sanctions on the socialist Maduro regime. This demand comes after the regime's violation of the agreement negotiated by President Biden and Nicolás Maduro on October 17th, 2023.In her letter to President Biden, Chairwoman Salazar emphasized Maduro's attempt to manipulate the opposition by handpicking a candidate who poses no threat to his regime. She stated, "This is a clear breach of the agreement reached on the 17th...
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Congresista Salazar exige al presidente Biden que vuelva a imponer sanciones al régimen de Maduro
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar (R-FL), Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere Affairs of the Committee on Foreign Relations, sent a letter to President Biden demanding that the Administration reimpose sanctions on the socialist regime of Nicolás Maduro for violating the agreement negotiated by Biden with the dictatorship on October 17, 2023."The dictator Nicolás Maduro wants to choose an opposition candidate that he finds acceptable," wrote Congresswoman Salazar. "This is a clear violation of the agreement reached on October 17...
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Congresista Salazar insta a la Administración Biden a mejorar las relaciones con Paraguay
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar (R-FL), President of the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere of the Committee on Foreign Relations, has sent a letter to the Biden Administration urging for Paraguay to be included in the group of countries that make up the Association of the Americas for Economic Prosperity (APEP).APEP is the economic growth framework proposed by President Biden between the Administration and our partners throughout Latin America. By not including Paraguay in the network of countries that make up this association, the United States...
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Salazar Urges Biden Administration to Improve Relations with Paraguay
WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs, Western Hemisphere Subcommittee Chair María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) has called on the Biden Administration to include Paraguay in the Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity (APEP), a proposed economic growth framework between the United States and its Latin American partners. In a letter addressed to President Biden, Salazar emphasized the importance of including Paraguay in this partnership, stating that by not doing so, the United States is turning its back on a crucial and steadfast ally.Salazar stated, "If APEP is a group...
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Salazar Reintroduces Bipartisan Legislation To Help Women Entrepreneurs Succeed
Reps. María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) and Grace Meng (D-NY) have reintroduced a bipartisan bill in the House of Representatives aimed at increasing federal support for female entrepreneurs and women-owned businesses. The legislation, known as the Interagency Committee on Women’s Business Enterprise Act, has also been reintroduced in the Senate by Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL).The bill seeks to reauthorize the Interagency Committee on Women’s Business Enterprise (ICWBE) and appoint a chairperson to handle panel operations and prevent backlogs. This move is seen as crucial in...
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Salazar Highlights Socialism and Corruption in Castro’s Honduras
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The socialist government of President Xiomara Castro de Zelaya in Honduras has come under scrutiny in a hearing held by Chairwoman María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) in the Western Hemisphere Subcommittee of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. Salazar, a journalist with extensive experience covering Central American politics, highlighted the dangers of the socialist legacy of the Zelaya family and its impact on the U.S.-Honduras relationship.Salazar warned the Honduran people about the return of failed communism, stating, "When somebody tells you they don’t...
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Congresswoman Salazar points to Socialism and corruption in Honduras under Castro
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) convened a hearing in the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, to examine the socialist government of Xiomara Castro de Zelaya and how it has affected the relationship between the U.S. and Honduras.Salazar warned the Honduran people that the failed communism of Fidel Castro and Hugo Chávez is back in Tegucigalpa, manifested in the "puppet" government of Xiomara Castro de Zelaya and her husband, Manuel Zelaya."During the past decade, the beautiful country of...
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Salazar Applauds Strengthening of Miami-Dade County Coastal Infrastructure Development
Washington, D.C. - Rep. María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) has expressed her support for the establishment of the South Florida Climate Resilience Tech Hub, a center for innovation focused on advancing coastal infrastructure solutions in Miami-Dade County. This initiative aims to solidify Miami's position as a leader in innovation and economic development.Recognizing that Miami is particularly vulnerable to the impacts of sea-level rise, Rep. Salazar emphasized the importance of developing resilient infrastructure in the region. She stated, "Miami is ground zero for sea-level...
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McCaul, Salazar Strongly Condemn President Petro’s Antisemitic Remarks
October 16, 2023Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere Chairwoman María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) have expressed their strong condemnation of Colombian President Petro's recent antisemitic remarks.In a joint statement, the lawmakers stated, "We are appalled by President Petro's unhinged and antisemitic posts on X. In no universe should any leader, especially one that governs a democratic nation, compare Israel to Nazi Germany and accuse it of genocide. Comments such as these inflame...
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McCaul and Salazar Strongly Condemn President Petro's Antisemitic Comments
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In response to the antisemitic comments made by Colombian President Gustavo Petro, Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, and Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar (R-FL), Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, issued the following statement:"We are deeply disturbed by President Gustavo Petro's unhinged and antisemitic posts on the social media platform X. In no universe should a leader, especially one governing a democratic nation, compare Israel to Nazi Germany and accuse it of genocide....
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Over 150+ Members Join Salazar’s Bill Honoring Diplomats for Heroism During Holocaust
Over 150 members from both sides of the aisle have joined Rep. María Elvira Salazar's bill, the Forgotten Heroes of the Holocaust Congressional Gold Medal Act (H.R. 537), which aims to honor diplomats who risked their lives to save Jews during the Holocaust. The bipartisan support for this bill reflects the growing momentum behind recognizing the bravery of these individuals."In a time when Jewish people in Israel and around the world are facing terrorism and persecution of biblical proportions, Congress must pass this bill to send the message that we in the United States...
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Más de 150 Representantes se suman al proyecto de ley de la congresista Salazar para honrar a diplomáticos por su heroísmo durante el Holocausto
Más de 150 representantes de ambos partidos se han unido al proyecto de ley presentado por la congresista María Elvira Salazar para honrar a los diplomáticos que arriesgaron sus vidas para salvar a judíos inocentes durante el Holocausto. La Ley de la Medalla de Oro del Congreso a los Héroes Olvidados del Holocausto (H.R. 537) ha ganado un gran impulso desde su presentación en enero pasado.La representante Salazar, junto con el representante Ritchie Torres, presentó por primera vez este proyecto de ley con el objetivo de reconocer y rendir homenaje a los 60 diplomáticos de...
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Salazar Urges Biden Administration Officials to Redesignate TPS for Nicaraguans
Washington, D.C. - Chairwoman María Elvira Salazar, along with several other representatives, has penned a letter urging officials in the Biden Administration to redesignate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Nicaraguans. The letter highlights the brutal regime of Ortega-Murillo and the Sandinistas, and the dire human rights abuses and religious persecutions they have perpetrated.Salazar emphasizes the need for TPS redesignation, stating, "I call on the Department of Homeland Security to redesignate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Nicaraguans who are continuing to...
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Congresista Salazar urges Biden Administration to redesignate TPS for Nicaraguans
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar (R-FL), Chair of the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, joined representatives Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL), Joaquín Castro (D-TX), and Maxwell Frost (D-FL) in a letter to officials in the Biden Administration urging them to redesignate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Nicaragua."The blood-stained regime of Ortega-Murillo and the Sandinistas are responsible for some of the worst human rights abuses and acts of religious persecution in history," said Congresswoman Salazar. "Hundreds of thousands of...
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Congresistas Salazar y Cárdenas presentan resolución para reconocer a latinos en carreras STEM
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representatives María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) and Tony Cárdenas (D-TX) have introduced a bipartisan resolution expressing their support for increasing the number of Latino students and young professionals pursuing careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)."Investing in education and workforce development is crucial, and a greater number of Latinos studying STEM careers will contribute to the growth of our economy when it is desperately needed," said Representative Salazar. "Latinos, who are currently underrepresented in STEM...