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Today, Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar introduced the American Medical Investment Generating Overseas Security or the AMIGOS Act (H.R. 3236) to protect American Intellectual Property and strengthen the United State's ability to engage in vaccine diplomacy in Latin America and the Caribbean.

"The United States is leading the world’s COVID-19 response by developing the most effective vaccines and making the largest contributions to global health organizations like COVAX and GAVI to deliver vaccines directly to vulnerable communities. That is why the Biden Administration’s hasty decision to hand over American technology and waive vaccine Intellectual Property protections is alarming. "

Today, Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar introduced the Expanding Contracting Opportunities for Small Businesses Act, a critical measure that will help our small businesses, particularly disadvantaged contractors who have been devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Today, Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar introduced the Reinforcing Nicaragua’s Adherence to Conditions for Electoral Reform Act of 2021, or the RENACER Act, to hold the brutal Ortega regime accountable for their Human Rights abuses and promote democratic elections in November.

"This is a phony, pathetic transfer of power to the very same murderous and corrupt monsters who have destroyed the island for the past 62 years. Titles may change but the oppression remains and increases every day as more and more Cubans on the island speak out and risk their lives for freedom, democracy, and Human Rights."

Today Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar introduced the Careful Resumption Under Improved Safety Enhancements (CRUISE) Act, which would revoke the CDC’s current No Sail Order on cruises and require the CDC to provide COVID-19 mitigation guidance for cruise lines to resume safe domestic operations.

During a hearing of the U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar questioned the Biden Administration's Special Envoy for the Northern Triangle, Ricardo Zuniga Brown, on the Human Trafficking crisis at the Southern border and U.S. policy towards Central America.

"As the daughter of exiles who fled tyranny to find freedom in America, I am beyond honored to serve on the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission. It is a privilege to work together and celebrate this incredible country, a beacon of freedom and democracy, that welcomed so many in my community with open arms," said Congresswoman Salazar.