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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.

Feb 3, 2021

I come from Miami, Florida, district number 27, where 70 percent of the constituents are minorities...

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Feb 3, 2021

So what you are telling me is that the government will pay the employer to hire the employee?

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Sep 28, 2010

Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of H. Res. 1661, to honor the lives of the brave and selfless humanitarian aid workers, doctors, and nurses who died in the tragic attack of August 5, 2010, in northern Afghanistan, one of whom was my…

Congressional Record · 2010-09-28
Sep 15, 2010

I want to thank the gentlelady from Texas and also the gentleman from Florida, who are my wonderful friends. Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of my bill, H.R. 5706, to name the Government Printing Office Public Document Distribution…

Congressional Record · 2010-09-15
Jul 28, 2010

Madam Chair, I want to take a moment to recognize my colleagues. Chairman Edwards has been a great champion of our veterans since his tenure here in Congress began. Also, I thank Ranking Member Wamp and Mr. Crenshaw for their valiant…

Congressional Record · 2010-07-28
Jun 15, 2010

Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the entire Colorado delegation, I request a moment of silence today to pay tribute to a dedicated public servant from the State of Colorado. Former Congressman Frank Evans passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2010…

Congressional Record · 2010-06-15
May 19, 2010

Mr. Speaker I rise today in support of H.R. 5220, the Eunice Kennedy Shriver Act. On behalf of the more than 2,000 Special Olympians from my district I am so proud to honor the legacy of Eunice Kennedy Shriver, who dedicated her life to…

Congressional Record · 2010-05-19
May 18, 2010

I just wanted to thank the gentleman for joining us yesterday in Colorado for a specific water hearing that the gentlelady held in Greeley, Colorado, a prime example of how we can all work together to make sure that agriculture can…

Congressional Record · 2010-05-18
May 18, 2010

Mr. Speaker, I want to thank the distinguished chairwoman of the subcommittee for moving this important bill forward. I would like to share with you and my esteemed colleagues the importance of the Upper Colorado River and San Juan River…

Congressional Record · 2010-05-18
May 18, 2010

I thank the chairwoman. I want to remind the ranking member that the individual who actually ran against me who was the Department of Natural Resources director, Greg Walcher, for Colorado was one of the ones who helped to implement this…

Congressional Record · 2010-05-18
May 13, 2010

Madam Chair, I would like to thank Chairman Gordon for this wonderful bill that will actually create jobs. My amendment adds training for energy auditors, field technicians, and building contractors to promote the use of energy retrofits…

Congressional Record · 2010-05-13

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