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Congresswoman Salazar Introduces VERDAD Reauthorization Act

By North Miami-Dade News | Dec 14, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar (R-FL), Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, along with Representative Debbie Wasserman-Schultz (D-FL), introduced the VERDAD Reauthorization Act, a bill that would reauthorize the Venezuela Emergency Relief, Democracy Assistance, and Development Act (VERDAD) passed into law in 2019.The original co-sponsors of the bill include Representatives Michael McCaul (R-TX), Mike Waltz (R-FL), Carlos Giménez (R-FL), Chris Smith (R-NJ), Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY), and Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA)....

Salazar Introduces the VERDAD Reauthorization Act

By North Miami-Dade News | Dec 14, 2023

Today, Western Hemisphere Subcommittee Chairwoman María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) and Rep. Debbie Wasserman-Schultz (D-FL) have introduced the VERDAD Reauthorization Act. This bill aims to reauthorize the anti-Maduro Venezuela Emergency Relief, Democracy Assistance, and Development (VERDAD) Act, which was originally passed into law in 2019. The VERDAD Reauthorization Act has garnered support from several original cosponsors, including Reps. Michael McCaul (R-TX), Mike Waltz (R-FL), Carlos Giménez (R-FL), Chris Smith (R-NJ), Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY), and Mariannette...

Salazar’s Passport Wait Time Reduction Bill Clears House Foreign Affairs Committee

By North Miami-Dade News | Dec 14, 2023

Washington, D.C. - A bill aimed at reducing passport wait times and improving services for American travelers has cleared the House Foreign Affairs Committee markup process with unanimous support. Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar of Florida, along with Congressman Darrell Issa of California, introduced the bill known as H.R. 6610, the Passport System Reform and Backlog Prevention Act.Passport processing wait times have been a significant concern for many Americans, particularly during the past four years since the start of the pandemic. Congressman Salazar expressed her...

Aprueba Comité de Relaciones Exteriores proyecto de ley de la congresista Salazar para reducir el tiempo de espera de los pasaportes

By North Miami-Dade News | Dec 14, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The House Committee on Foreign Affairs has approved a bill introduced by Representative María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) that aims to reduce the waiting time for passports. The legislation, known as the "Passport System Reform and Backlog Prevention Act" (H.R. 6610), received unanimous support during the review process.According to Representative Salazar, the bill will revolutionize passport processing and improve services for Americans who need to travel abroad. She expressed frustration over the long waiting times for passport processing, especially in...

Salazar Requests Fair Treatment for Argentina’s Milei from the IMF

By North Miami-Dade News | Dec 13, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Western Hemisphere Subcommittee Chairwoman María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) has called on the Department of the Treasury and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to negotiate Argentina's $900 million payment due on December 21, 2023. The request comes in light of President Javier Milei's recent inauguration and his efforts to restore order to Argentina's public finances.Salazar, who attended Milei's inauguration on December 10, 2023, witnessed firsthand the commitment of the new administration to implement a free market agenda. Recognizing the urgency of...

Congresswoman Salazar Urges Fair Treatment for Javier Milei in Argentina from IMF

By North Miami-Dade News | Dec 13, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar (R-FL), Chair of the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, has sent letters to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, urging them to negotiate Argentina's payment of $900 million to the IMF, due on December 21, 2023.President Milei took office on December 10, which presents an immediate challenge of finding a credible way to assure the IMF that Argentina will restore order in its public finances. While Milei has taken immediate measures to address...

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How many Asian students were enrolled in Miami-Dade County schools in 2022-23 school year?

By North Miami-Dade News | Dec 13, 2023

There were 3,595 Asian students enrolled in Miami-Dade County schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Florida Department of Education.

Díaz-Balart Statement on the Biden Impeachment Inquiry

By North Miami-Dade News | Dec 13, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C.– Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart has issued a statement regarding the passage of H. Res. 918, a resolution that directs appropriate committees to continue investigating whether there are sufficient grounds to impeach President Joseph Biden.In his statement, Díaz-Balart commends the efforts of Chairmen James Comer, Jim Jordan, and Jason Smith for their meticulous work in uncovering the truth about the Biden family. He emphasizes that House Republicans are dedicated to accountability, integrity, and honest government.The investigations conducted by the...

Miami-Dade County Education: 249,984 Hispanic students were enrolled in schools in 2022-23 school year

By North Miami-Dade News | Dec 12, 2023

In Miami-Dade County schools, 74.4% of students enrolled identified as Hispanic in the 2022-23 school year.

Salazar and Espaillat Urge Administration to Finalize U.S. – DR Open Skies Agreement

By North Miami-Dade News | Dec 12, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representatives María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) and Adriano Espaillat (D-NY) have written a letter to the Biden Administration expressing their support for the ongoing negotiations and swift finalization of a modernized United States—Dominican Republic (US-DR) Open Skies Agreement.The co-chairs of the Congressional Friends of the Dominican Republic Caucus highlighted the potential benefits of a modernized agreement in their letter. They emphasized that it would increase flights and flight routes between the U.S. and the Dominican Republic, lower airfare...

Salazar and Espaillat urge the Administration to finalize the "Open Skies Agreement" between the United States and the Dominican Republic

By North Miami-Dade News | Dec 12, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representatives María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) and Adriano Espaillat (D-NY), co-chairs of the Congressional Friends of the Dominican Republic caucus, have sent a letter to the Biden Administration expressing their support for ongoing negotiations and the swift conclusion of a modernized "United States-Dominican Republic Open Skies Agreement (US-DR)."In their letter, Representatives Salazar and Espaillat highlighted the potential benefits of a modernized agreement that would increase flights and air routes between the United States and the Dominican...

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Congresswoman Salazar Introduces VERDAD Reauthorization Act

Salazar Introduces the VERDAD Reauthorization Act

Salazar’s Passport Wait Time Reduction Bill Clears House Foreign Affairs Committee

Aprueba Comité de Relaciones Exteriores proyecto de ley de la congresista Salazar para reducir el tiempo de espera de los pasaportes

Salazar Requests Fair Treatment for Argentina’s Milei from the IMF

Congresswoman Salazar Urges Fair Treatment for Javier Milei in Argentina from IMF

How many Asian students were enrolled in Miami-Dade County schools in 2022-23 school year?

Díaz-Balart Statement on the Biden Impeachment Inquiry

Miami-Dade County Education: 249,984 Hispanic students were enrolled in schools in 2022-23 school year

Salazar and Espaillat Urge Administration to Finalize U.S. – DR Open Skies Agreement

Salazar and Espaillat urge the Administration to finalize the "Open Skies Agreement" between the United States and the Dominican Republic

Miami-Dade County Education: 20,897 white students were enrolled in schools in 2022-23 school year

Enrollment Analysis: Black students comprised 17.6% of Miami-Dade County's student body in 2022-23 school year

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