FL-27 Newsletter Vol. 118, Issue #59 Dear Friends/Amigos, My office partnered with Miami Dade College to throw a Job Fair to connect anyone in Florida's 27th Congressional District to an employer in our community, and I am pleased to report that it was a major success! Nearly 2,000 constituents and more than 50 employers were in attendance in our biggest job fair yet. I also announced a historic federal investment in Miami Dade College at the fair, but more details below. There are less than 2 weeks until the deadline to turn in your submission to the Congressional Art Competition! Read more about the details and rules of the competition below. It is an honor to serve you in Congress. Let me know how I can better serve you by calling my office at (202) 225-3931 with your opinion. Sincerely/Atentamente, María Elvira Salazar U.S. Representative (FL-27) MY JOB FAIR AT MIAMI DADE COLLEGE WAS A HUGE SUCCESS! This last week, my office planned a Job Fair in the heart of Little Havana, at Miami Dade College's Eduardo Padrón Campus. The event was a huge success! Nearly 2,000 residents of Florida's 27th Congressional District attended, and more than 50 employers from the public and private sectors were ready to answer questions about potential employment. Not only did I get to attend this Job Fair, but I also announced $3 million in federal investments that I secured in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024 for Miami Dade College's renovation of the historic Federal Dyer Courthouse building. I want to thank President Madeline Pumariega for allowing us to use the campus for our Job Fair, and for being an amazing local partner in our community. Read more about the event here. TUNE IN: THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO DEBATE MY MIGRATORY BIRDS OF THE AMERICAS CONSERVATION ENHANCEMENTS ACT! MARK YOUR CALENDARS! The House of Representatives will be opening up debate on my bill—the Migratory Birds of the Americas Conservation Enhancements Act—this coming Tuesday, April 19! This legislation will protect Miami's most beautiful birds and safeguard our biological diversity for decades to come. I'll be speaking on the floor of the House to defend my bill, so stay tuned! The Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act (NMBCA) provides competitive grants for habitat conservation, research and monitoring, and community outreach and education. The Migratory Birds of the Americas Conservation Enhancements Act of 2023 reauthorizes this program for the next 5 years. This bill will fund projects in the Western Hemisphere that have a positive impact on migratory birds. The bill passed unanimously in the House Committee on Natural Resources earlier this month. For more info about the bill, click here. 2 WEEKS UNTIL THE CONGRESSIONAL ART COMPETITION DEADLINE! The Congressional Art Competition is back for 2024! Enter for a chance to have your art featured at the U.S. Capitol. Details can be found below, and at my congressional website here. Make sure you turn in your entry by the deadline on April 19, 2024! CASEWORK TESTIMONIALS! My office is one of the best in Congress and is always happy to help our constituents with federal casework. 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: “Thank you so much, I will be grateful for your amazing help forever. I don't have any more words to express my gratitude to your office.” - KSZ “Thank you all so very much for rectifying the situation that I was having with the Department of Education.” - DI “Siempre que he necesitado sus servicios, han sido muy profesionales. Gracias por el excelente trabajo que hacen.” - EM 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]