Email from Rep. Salazar As always it is an honor representing you and your family in Washington, D.C. FL-27 Newsletter Vol. 119, Issue #15 Dear Friends/Amigos, August may be a recess month for Congress, but our work for the people of District 27 never pauses. My team and I continue pushing forward on the issues that matter most to our community. I’m committed to making sure your stories and concerns guide every decision. District 27’s priorities remain at the heart of everything I do. Follow along on Facebook, Instagram, and X for updates from Capitol Hill and from across our district. And if you'd like to reach out directly, don't hesitate to call or write to my D.C. office at (202) 225-3931 or visit Salazar.House.Gov. Sincerely/Atentamente, María E. Salazar U.S. Representative (FL-27) I Co-Lead a Bipartisan Initiative to Strengthen Care for Mothers and Newborns Last week in Washington, I joined Representative Lois Frankel (FL-22) to reintroduce the bipartisan Connected Maternal Online Monitoring (MOM) Act. This bill will provide expectant and new mothers with preventive resources to avoid potential complications during and after pregnancy. As a lawmaker and a mother, I am deeply committed to strengthening maternal health. Ensuring that expectant mothers have access to every tool necessary is vital to supporting maternal health and to our nation’s future. I am proud to reintroduce legislation that would give new and expecting mothers and their children the head start they deserve with the best technology our country has to offer. You can read more about the bill here. I Sent a Letter Demanding Investigation and Action Against Companies Evading Cuba Sanctions This week, I sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent demanding an investigation into companies in South Florida that may be attempting to evade U.S. sanctions on the Cuban communist regime.  My constituents want their government to look into this flouting of the law. We cannot permit possible accomplices of tyranny to enrich themselves at the expense of the Cuban people’s struggle for freedom. Every dollar that slips through sanctions undermines U.S. policy and strengthens the hand of oppressors in Havana. In Cuba’s totalitarian system, nothing enters or leaves the island without the regime taking its cut. U.S. law strictly prohibits American tourism and commercial dealings with the dictatorship. Recent complaints indicate that some newly established companies in South Florida may be using services such as “tourism packages,” “logistics,” door-to-door shipping, and car sales as potential vehicles to sidestep sanctions. If confirmed, these activities would directly undermine U.S. policy designed to cut off resources to the regime. Reports also suggest that some of the companies’ founders may be linked to individuals close to the Cuban regime. For example, Jorge Javier Rodríguez Cabrera, recently detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, was identified as a close associate of one of Raúl Castro’s grandchildren. These developments raise serious concerns about whether such businesses are being used to provide the dictatorship with a financial lifeline it does not deserve. I have urged the administration to fully investigate these companies and take appropriate enforcement action if violations are confirmed. You can read the full letter here. Office Hours at the Kendall Branch Library I’m proud to share that this week's Office Hours at the Kendall Branch Library were a great success. We welcomed our constituents, each bringing unique cases and concerns. From navigating federal agencies to sharing perspectives on the challenges and opportunities facing our country, my team and I are here to listen and help you. I want to thank everyone who came out, and I encourage others to join us at future Office Hours. My team and I are committed to delivering answers, support, and results for District 27. CASEWORK TESTIMONIALS! My office is proud to be one of the most responsive in Congress, and we're always ready to help. Whether it’s navigating the immigration system, securing Social Security or VA benefits, or getting your passport renewed in time for a family trip, my staff works hard every day to solve the toughest challenges for our constituents. I am extremely satisfied with the help I received. Congresswoman Salazar has an excellent team working with her. My caseworker is definitely at the top of that team!! Thank you for your service! - BM I cannot thank my caseworker enough. She went above and beyond to help me. You are very fortunate to have her as part of ur staff. Again thank you!!! - SG Your staff was excellent and a pleasure to work with. We love you Maria Elvira! Thank you for all the work you do for our community. God bless you and your family! - JR 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 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice