Madam Speaker, I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall No. 86.
María Elvira Salazar
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María Elvira Salazar is a U.S. Representative for Florida's 27th congressional district, having taken office on January 3, 2021. A member of the Republican Party, she has a background in journalism and media, which informs her political communication style. Salazar has been vocal about her opposition to socialism, drawing on her family's experiences fleeing Cuba. She emphasizes the importance of freedom and democracy in her public statements and legislative priorities.
I want to congratulate Ms. Pilar Guzman because I think you are the epitome of the American dream.
Small businesses are the foundation of our community. And during these difficult times our local job creators have been absolutely devastated.
We Hispanic Americans, first generation, we should celebrate what a fantastic country we have.
And I thank you, because that is why I created a prosperity center within my congressional office.
What are we going to say to those people that owe that loan payment April 1st?
The amendment is simple. It adds only two words to the section about the community navigator pilot program.
This extension will allow small businesses who are still struggling with the economic hardships of the coronavirus to further recover.
This crucial program will provide technical and educational support to business owners who currently lack access to adequate COVID relief resources.
If you were to be in my shoes, what else would you be offering in that prosperity center...





