MIAMI, FL - Yesterday, Representative María Elvira Salazar (R-FL), a member of the Small Business Committee, launched the Business Acceleration and Growth Program (BizGap) with Florida International University (FIU), after securing $650,000 to create jobs and grow small businesses in District 27.Congresswoman Salazar obtained funding for the U.S. Small Business Administration's (SBA) Community Project for the Florida Small Business Development Center (FSBDC) at FIU Business, as part of the Fiscal Year 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act. The BizGap program will provide...
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar (R-FL), Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, and Congressman Andy Kim (D-NJ), introduced the U.S.-Uruguay Economic Partnership Act in the House of Representatives. If passed, the legislation would unlock the potential of a close economic relationship with Uruguay, a trusted partner of the United States."At a time when our adversaries abroad are seeking to expand their reach in the Western Hemisphere, this legislation is crucial to strengthening our partnership with our friends in the region like...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Western Hemisphere Subcommittee Chairwoman María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) and Congressman Andy Kim (D-NJ) have presented the United States–Uruguay Economic Partnership Act in the House of Representatives. The bill aims to strengthen the economic relationship between the two countries and unleash the potential of their partnership.Chairwoman Salazar emphasized the importance of Uruguay as a close friend and trusted partner of the United States in the region, stating, "Uruguay is one of America's best friends in South America and is a shining example...
Yesterday, Small Business Committee Member Rep. María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) announced the launch of the Business Growth and Acceleration Program (BizGap) in partnership with Florida International University (FIU). This program aims to create jobs and support the growth of small businesses in District 27, following the securing of $650,000 in funding.The funding was made possible through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Community Project funding, which was part of the Fiscal Year 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act. The funds were allocated to the Florida...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart, Chairman of the Subcommittee on the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs, has spoken out against the Cuban regime's interference in U.S. elections. In a statement, Díaz-Balart condemned the aggressive and anti-American activities of the Cuban dictatorship, emphasizing the threat they pose to U.S. national security.Díaz-Balart highlighted the importance of a recent report by the intelligence community, which provides evidence of the Cuban regime's efforts to interfere in U.S. elections. He called on...