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SOSNicaragua
October 22, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 22, 2021) — Today, Representatives María Elvira Salazar (R-FL), Carlos Gimenez (R-FL), and Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) sent a letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi denouncing her refusal to bring the bipartisan Reinforcing Nicaragua's Adherence to Conditions for Electoral Reform (RENACER) Act for a vote in the U.S. House of Representatives.

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SCREENSHOT - Saab Floor Speech
October 21, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar (FL-27) delivered a speech on the floor of the House of Representatives regarding the extradition of Maduro henchman Alex Saab.

A video of Rep. Salazar’s remarks can be found here.  

You can read the full speech as delivered below:

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"For those who enable murderous dictators, the United States justice system will find you in this life or the next. 

This is the perfect example:

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MES Capitol
October 12, 2021

Washington, D.C. — Last week, Representatives Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL), Tom Malinowski (D-NJ), Steve Cohen (D-TN), and Joe Wilson (R-SC) announced the introduction of the bipartisan Establishing New Authorities for Business Laundering and Enabling Risks to Security (ENABLERS) Act – a bill that closes loopholes that kleptocrats from around the world use to launder money in the United States. 


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MES Capitol
October 4, 2021
Today, Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27) announced two new additions to her communications team: Valerie Chicola and Allie Rodriguez.
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Interview Jorge Ramos
September 27, 2021

ICYMI: Rep. María Elvira Salazar on Al Punto con Jorge Ramos

Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, Rep. María Elvira Salazar (FL-27) joined Al Punto con Jorge Ramos to discuss the ongoing crisis at the border and the need for compassionate and responsible immigration reform.

See below for highlights or click here to watch the full interview.

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Capitol Dome
September 24, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yesterday, two bills introduced by Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar (FL-27) passed the House of Representatives. H.R. 3065, the Expanding Contracting Opportunities for Small Businesses Act, and H.R. 5306, the REEF Act, were incorporated into the final House passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The NDAA passed the House by vote of 316-113. 

These policies will help small businesses, protect our environment, and grow our economy.


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United States Flag Flown Over Capitol
September 23, 2021
Today, Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar (FL-27) issued the following statement regarding her vote yesterday against Speaker Pelosi’s tax-and-spending spree: 

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Sun Shining
September 22, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar (FL-27), Congressman Ed Case (HI-01), and a strong bipartisan group of their colleagues introduced the Reusing Equipment for Environmental Fortification (REEF) Act. The REEF Act incentivizes retired Navy ships to be repurposed into artificial reefs, boosting marine environments and creating recreational and economic opportunities in the process.


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HFAC Hearing - Nicaragua
September 21, 2021

 

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar (FL-27) questioned the Biden Administration's Deputy Assistant Secretary of Western Hemisphere Affairs, Emily Mendrala, regarding the Administration’s response to the Ortega regime's reign of terror in Nicaragua.


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MES Capitol
August 31, 2021
La congresista María Elvira Salazar presentó la Ley de Libertad Estadounidense y Acceso a Internet (H.R. 5123). Este proyecto de ley implementa la “Operación Starfall,” un plan estratégico para brindar acceso a las comunicaciones inalámbricas en el extranjero y garantizar que estemos listos cuando ocurran apagones, desastres o cuando los regímenes deshonestos cierren el acceso a Internet.