FL-27 Newsletter Vol. 118, Issue #18 Dear Friends/Amigos, This week, I was back in Washington advocating on your behalf in the halls of Congress! Know that I am working every day to make sure District 27 remains free. Summertime is upon us, so if you and your family are planning a trip to Washington, D.C., contact my office to schedule a tour of the Capitol! It is an honor to serve you in Congress, and please continue to call my office or visit my website to share your thoughts with me. As always, I invite you to connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, to get the latest from Washington and from across our district. Sincerely/Atentamente, Maria Elvira Salazar U.S. Representative (FL-27) PANAMA NEEDS HELP TO PROCESS THE MIGRANT FLOWS COMING THROUGH THE DARIEN GAP! This week, I welcomed officials from the Panamanian government, including the Foreign Minister of Panama and the Ministers of Commerce and Security, to my congressional office in Washington. They all expressed concern that the small pass separating Panama from Colombia, the Darien Gap, is currently unable to withstand the flow of migrants. This is causing a heavy burden on Panama and all the other countries that fall on the migrants' path. With Title 42 having expired this week, it is important we work with our Latin American partners to bring order back to our continents! WE CELEBRATE OUR MIAMI TOURISM AND TRAVEL INDUSTRIES! Miami is one of the most welcoming cities in the United States, and tourists from around the world love to visit us for our beautiful beaches, world-renowned shopping, and best-in-class dining. Our economy relies on the billions the millions of tourists who visit us each year spend, and I am working with organizations that promote the economic resilience of our communities to make sure our city remains open to the world! CALLING ALL CODERS: THE 2023 CONGRESSIONAL APP CHALLENGE IS ON! I am pleased to announce that my office is hosting the 2023 Congressional App Challenge. The Congressional App Challenge is a competition aimed at encouraging middle and high school students to learn how to code by creating their own applications. The Challenge is intended to highlight the value of computer science and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education. This competition is open to all students who meet the eligibility requirements, regardless of coding experience. We strongly encourage students of all skill levels to participate, enabling them to learn how to create their own apps. Details on the Challenge are forthcoming. Email [email protected] with any questions. CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA! ‌ ‌ ‌ Have questions? Reach me at: [link removed] Washington, D.C. 2162 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-3931 Miami, FL 3951 NW 7th St, Bay F Miami, FL 33126 Phone: (305) 668-2285 Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar | 2162 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected]