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May 12, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Problem Solvers Caucus today endorsed the Dignity Act (H.R. 4393), marking a major step forward for the legislation and underscoring its growing support in Congress.


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May 8, 2026

MIAMI, FL — Today, U.S. Representative María Elvira Salazar hosted a First Responders Recognition Ceremony honoring the courage, sacrifice, and unwavering service of South Florida’s law enforcement officers, firefighters, paramedics, and emergency personnel.

The ceremony recognized the critical role first responders play in protecting local communities and highlighted the ongoing need to support those who serve on the frontlines every day.


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April 24, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers in introducing a resolution to officially recognize April as Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Month.


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April 22, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — This morning, U.S. Rep. María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) joined bipartisan lawmakers, veterans, families, farmers, faith leaders, employers, and the American Business Immigration Coalition (ABIC) for a press conference at the U.S. Capitol urging passage of the Dignity Act (H.R. 4393).



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April 21, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Tonight, Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar (FL-27) was honored by the Recording Academy® as a 2026 Congressional Honoree at the 25th Anniversary of GRAMMYS On The Hill® , alongside Sen. Chris Coons, for bipartisan leadership advancing the music community and protecting creators in the age of artificial intelligence.



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April 20, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C.– Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar (R-FL-27) and U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen (D-CO-07) introduced two bipartisan bills that would help family caregivers better save for retirement. 



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April 16, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Rep. María Elvira Salazar (FL-27) convened a high-level roundtable with National Association of Manufacturers President and CEO Jay Timmons and leading job creators from across the country, representing the nation’s largest manufacturing organization.


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April 16, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Rep. María Elvira Salazar (FL-27), Chairwoman of the Western Hemisphere Subcommittee, led a key hearing titled “Latin America After the Fall of Maduro,” examining next steps for Cuba and the region as dynamics shift following Nicolás Maduro’s fall.



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April 16, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar (FL-27) voted to extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian nationals, reaffirming her commitment to ensuring that individuals are not returned to unsafe conditions and to protecting South Florida’s workforce and economic stability.

She emphasized that the crisis in Haiti is not distant, but one that directly impacts communities like South Florida.


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April 8, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative María Elvira Salazar (FL-27), original sponsor of the TAKE IT DOWN Act in the House, marked the first-ever conviction secured by the Department of Justice (DOJ) under the law, a major milestone in protecting Americans from online exploitation and AI-generated abuse.