WASHINGTON, D.C. - In a joint hearing, Western Hemisphere Subcommittee Chair María Elvira Salazar and Human Rights Subcommittee Chair Chris Smith condemned the ongoing persecution of Catholic religious leaders in Nicaragua under the Ortega/Murillo regime. The focus of the hearing was the unjust imprisonment of Catholic Bishop of Matagalpa, Monsignor Rolando Álvarez, and the broader persecution faced by the Catholic community in Nicaragua.Chairwoman Salazar expressed her outrage at the Ortega regime's audacity to target Bishop Álvarez and the Catholic Church. She sent a...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the House of Representatives approved the "RECLAIM Taxpayer Funds" Act (H.R. 4667) with overwhelming bipartisan support. The bill, introduced by Representative María Elvira Salazar (R-FL), aims to recover billions of dollars for taxpayers by reclaiming fraudulent government loans and restoring fiscal responsibility and accountability.In a statement, Representative Salazar emphasized the importance of preventing bad actors from misusing taxpayer money. She said, "The federal government must step up and ensure that bad actors do not walk away with...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The RECLAIM Taxpayer Funds Act, introduced by Rep. María Elvira Salazar (R-FL), has successfully passed the House of Representatives with strong bipartisan support. This legislation aims to recover billions of dollars in fraudulent government loans and restore fiscal responsibility and government accountability.In a statement, Rep. Salazar emphasized the importance of ensuring that taxpayer money is not misused. She said, "The federal government must step up and ensure that bad actors are not taking hard-earned taxpayer money. By passing the RECLAIM...