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US Representative Maria Elvira-Salazar (R-FL) recently pledged to reintroduce the ‘Dignity Act’ - a bipartisan major immigration reform bill - in June.  Praising President Donald Trump’s criminal illegal immigration crackdown, Representative Salazar argued immigrants who’ve exemplified “good conduct” and who’ve contributed to the economy should be offered a path to legal residency and citizenship.  Salazar […]

Representative Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) said she was "delighted" by President Donald Trump's executive order to lower prescription drug prices in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Bottom Line. She added that his effort to improve the lives of middle—and working-class Americans "makes him a great leader." "I am delighted because this is a very important day […]

Representative Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) said that President Donald Trump's tariff policies, which have paused as countries negotiate new trade deals, will work in the United States' favor and be "beautiful in the end" in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Evening Edit. The host noted that Japan is currently in talks with the President and […]

Florida lawmakers are paying tribute to Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado as she continues resisting Venezuelan Dictator Nicolas Maduro's regime.  Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Representatives Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) and Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) simultaneously commended Machado.  The support for Machado derives from her being named by TIME Magazine as one of the […]

President Donald Trump has announced new ‘secondary tariffs’ on Venezuela that impose a general 25% levy on exports from any country purchasing Venezuelan oil.  The tariffs come as US-Venezuela relations sour due to President Trump’s discontent with Venezuelan Dictator Nicolas Maduro’s immigration policies as well as his undemocratic practices. Trump blamed Venezuela for “purposefully and […]

WASHINGTON—Four Republican legislators in the House spoke to The Floridian regarding the possibility of extending President Donald Trump's Tax Cuts And Jobs Act of 2017 and the enhanced premium tax credits for Marketplace plans, which was introduced in 2021. The Floridian discussed these tax cuts and credits with Representatives Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL), Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL), Jodey Arrington […]

Conservative lawmakers in Washington have condemned Venezuelan Dictator Nicolas Maduro’s latest threats and repressive tactics against Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado.  Machado recently reported Dictator Maduro sent undercover agents that attempted to break into her private residence in Caracas, Venezuela. The agents, who arrived in a silver SUV without a license plate, allegedly threatened […]

Pressure is mounting on Venezuelan Dictator Nicolas Maduro as US President Donald Trump has cancelled former President Joe Biden’s Venezuelan oil export licenses.  President Trump’s license cancellation effectively reimposes sanctions on Venezuela’s oil sector that had been levied on Venezuela during Trump’s first term.  Such sanctions were lifted by President Biden in the ‘Barbados Agreement’ […]

Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently announced expanded visa restrictions for members of the Cuban government participating in the ‘exploitation’ of medical workers.  Secretary Rubio’s visa restrictions announcement follows reports that the Communist Cuban regime is profiting off the forced labor of Cuban doctors.  “Cuba continues to profit from the forced labor of its workers […]

Representative Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) discussed President Donald Trump's trade tariffs, the ongoing reconciliation bill talks, and cutting USAID recently on Fox and Friends First, saying his policies are "why the American people put us there" in Washington. President Trump recently announced a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports and will enter talks with […]

Journalist and activist Laura Loomer posted a video to X (formerly Twitter) claiming Representative Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) said Cubans, Haitians, Venezuelans, and Nicaraguans in the United States have no criminal record, which earned a response from the Florida Congresswoman. "WATCH: Republican Congresswoman Maria Salazar @RepMariaSalazar Claims ILLEGAL Aliens from Cuba, Haiti, Venezuela, and Nicaragua […]

Republican lawmakers are concluding a three-day retreat hosted at President Donald Trump’s National Doral golf course and hotel in Miami, Florida.  The retreat was held for Republican members of the US House of Representatives and covered issues ranging from budgets, to campaigning, to homeland security, to education, and more.  President Trump addressed the retreat during […]

Representative Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) discussed President Trump's announcement of a $500 billion investment in artificial intelligence (AI) in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Evening Edit, saying the President is "ahead of the game" on such technology, adding that "AI has to be in the hands of the United States." Additionally, Rep. Salazar emphasized […]

Several Florida officials, including newly-designated Senator Ashley Moody (R-FL) and Representatives Carlos Gimenez (R-FL), Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL), and Kat Cammack (R-FL), celebrated the unanimous confirmation of Marco Rubio as Secretary of State on X (formerly Twitter). Although Rubio's confirmation as Secretary of State was expected, his unanimous vote of 99-0 is truly remarkable. Senator […]

Representatives Cory Mills (R-FL) and Maria-Elvira Salazar (R-FL), under the direction of Representative Brian Mast (R-FL), have been selected as subcommittee chairs for their respective subcommittees within the House Foreign Affairs committee.  The slate grants Floridian lawmakers control over nearly one third of the subcommittees of a committee already led by a Floridian lawmaker: Representative […]

President-elect Donald Trump told reporters during a press conference at his Mar-a-Lago residence that the US won’t need Venezuelan oil while he’s president.  President Trump’s comments come as rumors swirl over his administration’s policy towards Dictator Nicolas Maduro’s regime.  According to the Wall Street Journal, Trump had been facing pressure from oil executives to continue […]

A new bipartisan legislative effort intended to cut red-tape for caregivers supporting their families is being led by US Representative Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL).  Representative Salazar, alongside Representative Brittany Pettersen (D-CO) and U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Mark Warner (D-VA), has introduced two bills that aim to bolster the finances of caregivers.  Together, the […]

Former President Donald Trump held a massive rally in New York City's Madison Square Garden on Sunday, with Democrats focusing on the joke made by comedian Tony Hinchcliffe about Puerto Rico and amplifying their comparison of Trump to Adolf Hitler. Representative Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) discussed the rally and its coverage in a recent appearance […]