FL-27 Newsletter Vol. 118, Issue #33 Dear Friends/Amigos, This week, I was busy in Washington advocating on behalf of the people of Florida's 27th District! As Chairwoman of the Western Hemisphere Subcommittee on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, I am proud to advance numerous policy initiatives that will make Latin America a freer place. Check out some of those initiatives 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 WON THE POLICYMAKER OF THE YEAR AWARD! This past week, I was given the 'Policymaker of the Year' award by the Recording Industry Association of America for my commitment to solving the issues that directly impact the Hispanic community of the United States and for my career of advocacy for the performing arts! Thank you so much to the amazing team at RIAA and to my fellow honorees for putting together an fantastic event! For the full press release, click HERE! ¡Para leer el comunicado de prensa, lea más AQUÍ! DEFENDING FREE ELECTIONS FOR THE VENEZUELAN PEOPLE FROM THE MADURO DICTATORSHIP! This past week, I sent a letter to President Biden urging him to defend María Corina Machado's candidacy for the presidency of Venezuela from the relentless attacks of the Maduro dictatorship. I also introduced the VOICE Act to impose further sanctions on Nicolás Maduro and his lackeys for threatening the presidential primary elections coming up soon! María Corina's candidacy to the presidency is the best chance the Venezuelan people have to rid themselves of more than 20 years of socialism. Let's help them secure that chance! Read the press release about the letter I sent to the Biden Administration HERE! Read the press release about the VOICE Act HERE! ¡Para leer el comunicado de prensa sobre la carta que la congresista Salazar envió al presidente Biden para instarle a defender a María Corina Machado de los ataques de la dictadura de Maduro, lea AQUÍ! ¡Para leer el comunicado de prensa sobre la VOICE Act, lea AQUÍ! BLACKLISTING THE SANDINISTAS FOR THEIR CRIMES AGAINST NICARAGUAN CATHOLICS! On Monday, I sent a letter to the Ambassador-at-large for International Religious Freedom Rashad Hussain urging him to include the Frente Sandinista de Liberación Nacional, more commonly known as the Sandinistas, on the List of Entities of Particular Concern for violations of religious freedom! The Sandinistas, led by the dictator couple Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo, have engaged in a systematic war against the Nicaraguan Catholic Church since 2018. These abuses can no longer go unanswered for, and I urge the Biden Administration to take this critical step to ensure the brutal Ortega regime faces the consequences of their crimes with the full force of the United States government. Read the full letter HERE. For the full press release, click HERE. ¡Para leer el comunicado de prensa completo, 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]