U.S. Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL)
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Recent News About U.S. Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL)
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Salazar and Cárdenas Introduce Resolution to Recognize Latinos in STEM Careers
Reps. María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) and Tony Cárdenas (D-TX) have introduced a bipartisan resolution aimed at increasing the number of Latino students and young professionals pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The resolution recognizes the importance of Latinos in STEM fields and seeks to promote economic empowerment and sustainability within the Latino community and the broader American economy.Speaking about the resolution, Rep. Salazar highlighted the significance of investing in education and workforce development. She...
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Rep. María Elvira Salazar Commends U.S. Export-Import Bank for Denying Loan to Pemex over Fuel Supply to Cuban Regime
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) has expressed her appreciation to U.S. Export-Import Bank Chairwoman Reta Jo Lewis for rejecting an $800 million loan to Petróleos Mexicanos (PEMEX) due to Mexico's policy of providing free fuel to the Cuban regime.Rep. Salazar highlighted the direct connection between Mexico's provision of free oil to Cuba and the Cuban regime's oppression of its people."The President of Mexico is using Pemex as a charity for dictators," stated Rep. Salazar. "This decision...
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Representative María Elvira Salazar Commends Export-Import Bank for Denying Loan to Pemex
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) has sent a letter congratulating the President of the Export-Import Bank of the United States, Reta Jo Lewis, for denying an $800 million loan to Petróleos Mexicanos (PEMEX) due to the Mexican government's policy of supplying free fuel to the Cuban regime.With Mexico sending free oil to Cuba, they are directly financing the Cuban dictatorship's oppression of its people."El Presidente de México está utilizando a Pemex como una organización benéfica para...
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María Elvira Salazar Warns of Chinese Influence in Latin America
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Western Hemisphere Subcommittee Chairwoman María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) organized a hearing detailing the extent of Chinese influence throughout Latin America, and the national security threat this poses to the United States.Salazar announced that Communism is once again on our doorstep, and that great power competition has returned to the Western Hemisphere.“China, in my understanding, is the greatest threat the United States has ever faced,” said Chairwoman Salazar. “If we sit back, we...
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Rep. María Elvira Salazar Honored as Policymaker of the Year by Recording Industry Association of America
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last night, Rep. María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) was awarded the prestigious title of Policymaker of the Year by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for her unwavering dedication to addressing the issues that directly impact the Hispanic community in the United States. The award was presented to her alongside her Democratic colleague, Rep. Veronica Escobar, who co-sponsored the landmark Dignity Act (H.R. 3599)."I am deeply honored to receive this award from the Recording Industry Association of America alongside some of the most celebrated...
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Representante María Elvira Salazar reconocida como "Legisladora del Año" por la Asociación de la Industria Discográfica de Estados Unidos
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Anoche, la representante María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) fue reconocida como "Legisladora del Año" por la Asociación de la Industria Discográfica de Estados Unidos (RIAA, por sus siglas en inglés), en reconocimiento a su profundo compromiso en resolver los problemas que impactan directamente a la comunidad hispana de Estados Unidos y su carrera de defensa de las artes escénicas.La representante Salazar recibió este premio junto a su colega demócrata y copatrocinadora de la histórica Ley Dignidad (H.R. 3599), la representante...
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US Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan VOICE Act to Support Democracy in Venezuela
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In an effort to support democracy in Venezuela and condemn the Maduro regime's attempts to eliminate political opposition, Western Hemisphere Subcommittee Chairwoman María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) and Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL), co-chair of the Congressional Venezuela Democracy Caucus, have introduced the bipartisan Venezuelans Overcoming Interference and Corruption in Elections Act, or VOICE Act.The VOICE Act aims to impose sanctions on Maduro regime officials who are responsible for banning opposition...
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Legislation Introduced to Support Free and Fair Elections in Venezuela
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar (R-FL), and Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL), co-chair of the Congressional Venezuelan Democracy Caucus, introduced the bipartisan "Venezuelans Overcoming Interference and Corruption in Elections" or VOICE Act.This legislation would impose sanctions on Maduro regime officials responsible for attempting to prohibit...
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Chairwoman María Elvira Salazar Introduces Legislation to Renew Vital Trade Programs in Haiti for 10 Years
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In the midst of a crisis of biblical proportions in Haiti, Western Hemisphere Subcommittee Chairwoman María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) has co-introduced legislation to support one of Haiti's key industries by renewing the vital Haiti Economic Lift Program (HELP) for ten years. This move is crucial during a tumultuous and unstable time for the country and the Caribbean region. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) is leading companion legislation in the
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María Elvira Salazar urges President Biden to defend candidate María Corina Machado from attacks by Maduro regime
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, Representative María Elvira Salazar (R-FL), sent a letter to President Biden urging him to defend Venezuelan presidential candidate María Corina Machado and her campaign from the concerted attacks by the Maduro regime."I am writing to you about the best opportunity we have for freedom and democracy in Venezuela and the vital need to protect...
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Chairwoman María Elvira Salazar Urges Inclusion of Sandinistas on Religious Freedom Violations List
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Chairwoman of the Western Hemisphere Subcommittee, María Elvira Salazar (R-FL), has called for the inclusion of the Frente Sandinista de Liberación Nacional (FSLN) on the Entities of Particular Concern List for their violations of religious freedom, according to a letter sent today to Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom Rashad Hussain.“The Frente Sandinista is the political arm of the bloody Ortega-Murillo regime, and its crimes against the Catholic faithful can no longer go unpunished,” said...
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Chairwoman Salazar Urges President Biden to Defend Venezuelan Presidential Candidate from Maduro Regime's Attacks
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a powerful letter to President Biden, Western Hemisphere Subcommittee Chairwoman María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) called for the protection of Venezuelan presidential candidate María Corina Machado and her campaign against the relentless attacks by the Maduro regime.“I am writing to you about the best chance we have for freedom and democracy in Venezuela and the vital need for you to protect it,” said Chairwoman Salazar. “Maduro is frightened by the popularity of the frontrunner Maria Corina Machado...