FL-27 Newsletter Vol. 118, Issue #32 Dear Friends/Amigos, This week, I was busy in Washington advocating on behalf of the people of Florida's 27th District! Some of FL-27's BIGGEST legislative priorities were brought before Congress this week, including two of my signature bills, the Dignity Act and the Americas Act. See more about how these bills will directly impact the lives of all Miamians below! 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, María Elvira Salazar U.S. Representative (FL-27) I ASKED THE HOUSE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE TO CONSIDER MY AMERICAS ACT! This past week, I went before the House Ways and Means Committee to advocate on behalf of my Americas Act! The Americas Act is the America-first trade proposal our country needs to decouple from the Chinese Communist Party's economic agenda. In essence, the Americas Act would expand the historic USMCA trade deal to include nations in the Western Hemisphere who respect the rule of law and fight political corruption. In other words, nations who reflect America's values. By reshoring to our hemisphere, the United States will secure our supply chains and critical industries from Chinese and Russian influence. Since the House Ways and Means Committee directly engages with trade policy, I wanted to voice my support for the bill that will directly impact Miami, the Gateway to the Americas. For my full remarks, click HERE. For the press release on my testimony, click HERE. ¡Para el comunicado de prensa sobre mi testimonio frente al Comité de Medios y Arbitrios a favor de la Ley de las Américas, haga clic AQUÍ! I SPOKE WITH THE INSPIRATION BEHIND SOUND OF FREEDOM, TIM BALLARD, ABOUT THE DIGNITY ACT'S ANTI-CHILD TRAFFICKING MEASURES This past week, I also got to join my friend and colleague Chairman Chris Smith (R-NJ) of the Human Rights Subcommittee in a hearing examining solutions to end child trafficking in the United States! One of the witnesses at the Committee hearing was Tim Ballard, the anti-child trafficking activist who served as the inspiration for the critically acclaimed film Sound of Freedom! Tim and I got to discuss the anti-child trafficking provisions in my Dignity Act, the comprehensive, bipartisan immigration solution I presented a few months ago. Most cases of child trafficking occurring at our southern border primarily affect children of Latin American origin. This is a shameful development, and must end NOW! I look forward to using Tim as a resource as my colleagues in Congress continue to deliberate on my bill! For my full remarks at the hearing, click HERE. For the press release about my remarks, click HERE. To learn more about my Dignity Act, click HERE. I MET WITH THE GUYANESE PRESIDENT TO DISCUSS SHARED ECONOMIC GOALS WITH MIAMI Lastly, I met earlier this week with President Irfaan Ali of Guyana alongside my colleagues on the House Foreign Affairs Committee! Guyana's economy is expanding rapidly thanks to a new, wholehearted embrace of free markets and rule of law. As a result, Guyana's economy has expanded by 62% just last year, and is forecasted to grow another 32% this year! Guyana is also a critical strategic partner, as the nation serves as the headquarters of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). In this Congress alone, I have sponsored numerous pieces of legislation to expand the United States' economic and strategic relationship in the Caribbean, including the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative Authorization Act and the U.S.-Caribbean Strategic Engagement Act. For more information about our exchange, read the press release HERE. ¡Para más información sobre mi reunión con el presidente de Guyana, Irfaan Ali, haga clic AQUÍ! FLORIDA-27 CASEWORK TESTIMONIALS! My office is one of the best in Congress for helping our constituents with the federal casework they need. Whether it’s navigating the difficult immigration bureaucracy, securing Social Security benefits, or getting your passports renewed on time before a family vacation, my staff is always willing to help my constituents solve their toughest challenges! Read some testimonials below! Excellent help! Recommend it 100% – GC [The Caseworker] was outstanding. It was actually a nice experience working with her. – JG  Estoy muy agradecida por toda la ayuda que me brindo todo el personal de la oficina … desde el primer dia fue muy profesional y elocuente con todo el proceso y ha estado al tanto de cada paso del caso. Muchas muchas gracias a todos. – MM If you need help with federal casework AND reside in Florida’s 27th congressional district, call my office at (305) 668-2285! 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 5725 SW 8th St Suite 200, Miami, FL 33144 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]