María Elvira Salazar sponsored and supported a range of bills in Congress, including measures on tax exclusions, prohibition of non-U.S. flags at public buildings, environmental protection, and immigration reform (BillTrack50; El Nuevo Herald).
She is known for her strong opposition to socialism and communism, authoring a House resolution denouncing socialism (H.Res. 548) and making this stance a central part of her political identity (FreedomWorks Foundation; El Nuevo Herald).
Salazar served as Chairwoman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere Affairs, actively advocating for democracy and human rights in Cuba, Venezuela, Nicaragua, and other Latin American countries (Miami Herald; El Nuevo Herald).
She was one of the few House Republicans to vote in favor of creating a commission to investigate the January 6th Capitol attack and to raise the federal purchase age for assault-style rifles (Miami Herald; El Nuevo Herald).
A significant vulnerability: Salazar repeatedly voted against major bipartisan bills, including the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and CHIPS and Science Act, but later promoted or took credit for the funds and projects those laws brought to her district, drawing criticism (Independent; Miami Herald; Floricua News).
2021-2024: María Salazar Sponsored Multiple Bills In US House According to BillTrack50, the site lists bills sponsored by María Salazar, including HR1340 (to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the exclusion of gain from the sale of a principal residence), HR1313 (to prohibit the display of any flag other than the US flag at public buildings), and several others currently in committee or advanced status. [BillTrack50, 3/1/21]
2021: Salazar Voted To Establish Commission On January 6th Insurrection According to Miami Herald, "She was among a small group of House Republicans who voted in 2021 to establish an independent commission to investigate the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol." [Miami Herald, 10/11/24]
2021: Salazar Votó Para Establecer Comisión Independiente Sobre 6 De Enero According to El Nuevo Herald, "Ella fue parte de un pequeño grupo de republicanos de la Cámara de Representantes que votó en 2021 a favor de establecer una comisión independiente para investigar los incidentes del 6 de enero en el Capitolio federal." [El Nuevo Herald, 10/11/24]
Salazar Claimed Credit For Infrastructure And CHIPS Acts She Opposed According to Floricua News, "One of Salazar's strategies appears to be claiming credit for projects made possible by bipartisan legislation that she didn't support, such as the Bipartisan Infrastructure and Jobs Act [...] and the CHIPS and Science Act." [Floricua News, 5/13/24]
2022: Fabiola Santiago Argued María Salazar Voted Against CHIPs and Science Act According to an opinion piece by Fabiola Santiago in Miami Herald, "On July, 28, 2022, Salazar voted against the CHIPs and Science Act in support of tech hubs devoted to energy and environmental issues." [Fabiola Santiago - Miami Herald, 1/30/24]
2024: Salazar Defended Federal Funds She Opposed In Congress According to Miami Herald, "She came under fire earlier this year after she touted millions of dollars in federal funding for her district that came from legislation that she voted against, including a bipartisan infrastructure bill and the CHIPS and Science Act that expanded manufacturing and semiconductor research in the U.S." [Miami Herald, 10/11/24]
January 2021: Maria Elvira Salazar Voted Against Impeaching Trump According to Miami Herald, "Reps. Carlos Gimenez, Mario Diaz-Balart and Maria Elvira Salazar all voted against one article of impeachment, titled 'incitement of insurrection' and drafted by Democrats within hours of last week's riot." [Miami Herald, 1/13/21]
January 2021: Salazar Cast Her First Vote On 25th Amendment Resolution According to Miami Herald, "Salazar cast her first vote on Tuesday night, on a symbolic resolution to urge Vice President Mike Pence to invoke the 25th Amendment and remove Trump from office." [Miami Herald, 1/13/21]
January 2021: María Elvira Salazar Voted Against Resolution To Remove Trump Via 25th Amendment According to El Nuevo Herald, "La representante republicana de Miami María Elvira Salazar juró a su cargo el martes por la tarde, y apenas horas después votó por primera vez en contra de una resolución que pide sacar de su cargo al presidente Donald Trump mediante la invocación de la Enmienda 25." [El Nuevo Herald (Miami, Florida), 1/13/21]
2021: Fabiola Santiago Reported María Elvira Salazar Voted Against Impeaching Donald Trump According to an opinion piece by Fabiola Santiago in Miami Herald, "freshman Maria Elvira Salazar -- who missed the vote to certify Electoral College results, but voted against impeachment on Wednesday -- gave credence to false conspiracy theories with [her] votes." [Fabiola Santiago - Miami Herald, 1/15/21]
February 2021: Salazar Voted Against Impeaching Trump For Inciting Capitol Riot According to Orlando Sentinel (Florida), "All three voted against impeaching Trump for inciting the deadly Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol." [Orlando Sentinel (Florida), 2/6/21]
2021: María Elvira Salazar Voted Against Impeaching Donald Trump After January 6th Capitol Riot According to an editorial published in Miami Herald, "the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee has put big money behind an off-election-year ad blitz against Salazar for her vote not to impeach former President Trump after he incited deadly mobs that invaded the Capitol last month: 'Republicans like Maria Elvira Salazar voted to protect Trump, letting the QAnon mob win. Congresswoman Salazar should have stood with us, but she was a coward. She stood with Trump and the lies. Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar: She stood with Q, not you.'" [Editorial - Miami Herald, 2/7/21]
February 2021: Sarasota Herald Tribune Reported That Maria Elvira Salazar Voted To Remove Marjorie Taylor Greene From Committees According to Sarasota Herald Tribune, "Voting yes: Al Lawson, D-5, Stephanie Murphy, D-7, Darren Soto, D-9, Val Demings, D-10, Charlie Crist, D-13, Kathy Castor, D-14, Alcee Hastings, D-20, Lois Frankel, D-21, Ted Deutch, D-22, Debbie Wasserman Shultz, D-23, Frederica Wilson, D-24, Mario Diaz-Balart, R-25, Carlos Gimenez, R-26, Maria Elvira Salazar, R-27" regarding removing Marjorie Taylor Greene from committees. [Sarasota Herald Tribune (Florida), 2/7/21]
February 2021: Maria Elvira Salazar Voted To Remove Marjorie Taylor Greene From Committee Assignments According to Tampa Bay Times, "In the end 11 House Republicans, including Diaz-Balart, Rep. Carlos Gimenez and Rep. Maria Elvria Salazar ended up breaking with their party to kick Greene off her committees. The three Miami Republicans joined a group of eight lawmakers who cast their 'yes' vote at the last possible second." [Tampa Bay Times, 2/10/21]
2022: Florida Democrats Accused Salazar Of Voting 'Like A Socialist' In Congress According to Miami Herald, "The Florida Democratic Party also sent out mailers to voters in the district, accusing Salazar of voting 'like a socialist' in Congress, including against the Inflation Reduction Act, which in part aimed to lower the cost of prescription drugs, and for supporting restrictions on access to abortion." [Miami Herald, 11/3/22]
February 2021: María Elvira Salazar Voted For The American Rescue Plan COVID Relief Package According to Bradenton Herald, "Voting yes: Lawson, Murphy, Soto, Demings, Castor, Frankel, Salazar, Wasserman Shultz, Wilson" in reference to the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan (HR 1319). [Bradenton Herald (Florida), 11/7/22]
August 2022: María Elvira Salazar Voted For The Inflation Reduction Act According to Bradenton Herald, "Voting yes: Lawson, Murphy, Soto, Demings, Castor, Cherfilus-McCormick, Frankel, Salazar, Wasserman Shultz, Wilson" in reference to the Biden administration bill (HR 5376) known as the Inflation Reduction Act. [Bradenton Herald (Florida), 11/7/22]
January 2021: María Elvira Salazar Voted Against Impeaching Trump For Inciting Insurrection According to Bradenton Herald, "Voting no: Rutherford, Waltz, Posey, Bilirakis, Franklin, Buchanan, Steube, Mast, Donalds, Diaz-Balart, Gimenez, Salazar" regarding the article of impeachment (H Res 24) for 'incitement of insurrection.' [Bradenton Herald (Florida), 11/7/22]
2022: Fabiola Santiago Argued María Salazar Voted Against Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 According to an opinion piece by Fabiola Santiago in Miami Herald, "On Dec. 23, 2022, Salazar voted against the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 to fund government spending of vital things, from disaster relief and support for Ukraine, on whose side the congresswoman claims she's on in the war with Putin." [Fabiola Santiago - Miami Herald, 1/30/24]
2021: Salazar Voted To Create Jan. 6 Commission And Raise Rifle Purchase Age According to Miami Herald, "Salazar, the more moderate of the three, was among the few Republicans who voted to create a commission to investigate the U.S. Capitol attack on Jan. 6, 2021, and to raise the federal age to buy assault-style rifles from 18 to 21." [Miami Herald, 11/5/24]
2023: Barry University Political Scientist Noted Salazar's Activity In Office According to South Florida Sun-Sentinel, "It's hard to see who that strong challenge will be to Representative Salazar, who is now the incumbent and has been very active in office. ... She has her detractors, but she's been putting forth possible solutions to problems, most of all with immigration." [South Florida Sun-Sentinel, 7/31/23]
Davey Criticized Salazar For Voting Against Bipartisan Legislation As Of 2024 According to Miami Herald, "Davey tore into Salazar on Wednesday, saying that she is at 'the center of the problem' in Washington. He slammed her for voting against high-profile federal legislation - including some that she later touted as successes - like a bipartisan infrastructure measure and the CHIPS and Science Act to boost manufacturing of semiconductors in the U.S." [Miami Herald, 2/22/24]
2021-2022: Salazar Criticized For Voting Against High-Profile Federal Legislation According to El Nuevo Herald, "La criticó por votar en contra de legislación federal de alto perfil -incluyendo algunas que ella más tarde pregonó como éxitos- como una medida de infraestructura bipartidista y la Ley CHIPS y de Ciencia para impulsar la fabricación de semiconductores en Estados Unidos." [El Nuevo Herald (Miami, Florida), 2/22/24]
2020-2024: Salazar Advocated For Immigration Reform And Local Environmental Protection According to El Nuevo Herald, "Salazar y Giménez, que representan a comunidades más diversas que han votado por los demócratas en el pasado, han abogado por cuestiones que resuenan a nivel local, como la reforma migratoria o las medidas de protección del medio ambiente en los Cayos de Florida y la Bahía Biscayne." [El Nuevo Herald (Miami, Florida), 11/5/24]
María Salazar Voted To Create Jan. 6 Commission According to an editorial published in Miami Herald, "She was among the few House Republicans who voted to create a commission to investigate the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol." [Editorial - Miami Herald, 10/21/24]
March 2024: Rubio And María Elvira Salazar Led Letter To Biden Urging TDA Designation According to FAIR, "CNN quoted a March letter to then-President Joe Biden from a group of Republican congressmembers, led by Florida's Marco Rubio and María Elvira Salazar (incorrectly identified by CNN as Ana María Salazar). The letter sounded the alarm that the 'invading criminal army' Tren de Aragua was positioned to 'unleash an unprecedented reign of terror' across the US." [FAIR, 1/25/25]
June 2024: María Elvira Salazar Cast Tren De Aragua As Gang Sent By Maduro According to FAIR, "Rubio linked to Salazar's post from the same day, in which she cast the outfit as a 'vicious gang that the dictator Maduro is dumping into America through our open southern border'---a reference to current Venezuelan president and US enemy extraordinaire Nicolás Maduro." [FAIR, 1/25/25]
January 2021: Salazar Praised Diaz-Balart's Work On DED For Venezuelans According to Miami Herald, "I commend my dear friend and colleague, Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart, for his work with the administration and his unwavering commitment to the plight of the Venezuelan people," Salazar said in a statement. [Miami Herald, 1/20/21]
March 2021: Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar Logged Into House Foreign Affairs Committee Haiti Hearing According to Miami Herald, "One member of the committee who did not chime in during the hearing was Miami Republican Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar. According to Salazar's office and a second congressional source, she did log in." [Miami Herald, 3/12/21]
February 2021: Salazar Was Named To The Western Hemisphere Subcommittee Overseeing Haiti According to Miami Herald, "Salazar was ultimately named to the Western Hemisphere subcommittee in February." [Miami Herald, 3/12/21]
February 2021: Salazar Criticized Reduction Of Western Hemisphere Subcommittee Seats According to Miami Herald, "Last month, Salazar complained that the House Foreign Affairs Committee was 'sending a message that we don't care' when the number of seats on the Western Hemisphere subcommittee, which oversees Haiti, was cut to three." [Miami Herald, 3/12/21]
Salazar Served As House Foreign Affairs Western Hemisphere Subcommittee Chairwoman According to Miami Herald, "She's a member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, where she serves as the Western Hemisphere Subcommittee chairwoman." [Miami Herald, 10/11/24]
August 2019: Salazar Emphasized Addressing Antisemitism And Supporting Israel According to El Nuevo Herald, "Tiene que haber una voz que diga que el antisemitismo y el socialismo no son permitidos. Es muy preocupante ese odio en contra de Israel, de los judíos, el pueblo más sufrido de la humanidad, y que son nuestros hermanos", enfatizó. [El Nuevo Herald (Miami, Florida), 8/1/19]
January 2021: María Elvira Salazar Presentó Un Proyecto Para Impedir Un Nuevo 'Deshielo' Con Cuba According to El Nuevo Herald, "La recién electa congresista María Elvira Salazar, quien ocupa el escaño del distrito 27 en Miami inició su legislatura con un proyecto de ley copatrocinado por otros cubanoamericanos que pretende impedir un nuevo deshielo de la administración demócrata con el régimen cubano." [El Nuevo Herald, 1/14/21]
January 2021: Salazar Dijo Sentirse Orgullosa De Su Primer Proyecto De Ley According to El Nuevo Herald, '"Muy orgullosa de mi primer proyecto de ley", dijo Salazar en las redes sociales, donde es seguida por decenas de miles de personas.' [El Nuevo Herald, 1/14/21]
Salazar Explicó Que Su Propuesta Busca Impedir Que EE.UU. Retire A Cuba De La Lista De Países Que Promueven El Terrorismo Sin Reformas According to El Nuevo Herald, "La propuesta busca impedir que la administración demócrata retire a Cuba de la lista de países que promueven y financian el terrorismo [...] En caso de aprobarse esta ley, para retirar esa designación, el gobierno cubano tendría que liberar a todos los presos políticos y comprometerse a realizar elecciones libres y justas." [El Nuevo Herald, 1/14/21]
Salazar Dijo Que Su Proyecto Busca Asegurar Que Cuba No Sea Removida De La Lista De Países Terroristas Hasta Que 'Se Porten Bien' According to El Nuevo Herald, 'Este proyecto de ley le pide al gobierno federal, sea republicano o demócrata que no puede quitar a Cuba de la lista de países terroristas hasta que no se porten bien', dijo Salazar. [El Nuevo Herald, 1/14/21]
Salazar Recordó Que La Ley Federal Condiciona El Fin Del Embargo A Cuba A Avances En Derechos Humanos According to El Nuevo Herald, "La congresista recordó que la ley federal condiciona el fin del embargo a Cuba a que la isla realice progresos sustanciales en el respeto a los derechos humanos." [El Nuevo Herald, 1/14/21]
2021: María Elvira Salazar Objetó La Reducción De Escaños En La Subcomisión De Asuntos De América Latina According to El Nuevo Herald, "lo que provocó una objeción de la representante republicana de Miami de primer mandato, María Elvira Salazar." [El Nuevo Herald, 2/4/21]
2021: Salazar Calificó La Reducción De Escaños Como 'Ejemplo Vergonzoso' De Descuidar A América Latina According to El Nuevo Herald, "calificó la reducción de escaños en la subcomisión de las Américas, de 14 a ocho, 'un ejemplo vergonzoso de cómo estamos descuidando a nuestros vecinos'." [El Nuevo Herald, 2/4/21]
2021: Salazar Envió Carta De Objeción Al Presidente De La Comisión De Asuntos Exteriores According to El Nuevo Herald, "A principios de esta semana, Salazar envió una carta al presidente de la Comisión de Asuntos Exteriores de la Cámara, Gregory Meeks, para oponerse a la asignación de escaños a la subcomisión." [El Nuevo Herald, 2/4/21]
2021: Salazar Planteó Objeciones Formales Durante Reunión De Comisión According to El Nuevo Herald, "Salazar planteó formalmente objeciones durante una reunión de la Comisión el el miércoles." [El Nuevo Herald, 2/4/21]
2021: Salazar Argumentó Que América Latina Enfrenta Amenazas De Dictadores Socialistas Y Comunistas According to El Nuevo Herald, "América Latina enfrenta amenazas de brutales dictadores socialistas y comunistas como Cuba, de donde escaparon mis padres', dijo Salazar durante la reunión de la Comisión el miércoles." [El Nuevo Herald, 2/4/21]
2021: Salazar Dijo Que El Sur De Florida Se Sentiría Abandonado Si Reducen Esos Escaños According to El Nuevo Herald, "Salazar dijo que representa 'el sur de Florida, que es la capital de las Américas', y que la región 'se sentirá abandonada si reducimos esos escaños'." [El Nuevo Herald, 2/4/21]
2021: María Salazar Introduced Resolution Denouncing Socialism, H.Res. 548 According to a press release from FreedomWorks Foundation, "FreedomWorks is excited to announce that our bill of the month for August 2021 is a Resolution Denouncing the Horrors of Socialism, H.Res. 548. Introduced by Rep. Maria Salazar (R-Fla.), the resolution outlines the history of socialism as a failed ideology that has resulted in the deaths of over 100 million people worldwide." [Press Release - FreedomWorks Foundation, 8/13/21]
2021: María Salazar's Anti-Socialism Resolution Affirmed Congressional Commitment Against Socialism According to a press release from FreedomWorks Foundation, "This resolution affirms Congress' commitment to ensuring that America never becomes a socialist nation." [Press Release - FreedomWorks Foundation, 8/13/21]
2021: María Salazar's Resolution on Socialism Attracted 201 Cosponsors According to a press release from FreedomWorks Foundation, "Currently, Rep. Salazar's Resolution Denouncing the Horrors of Socialism has 201 cosponsors." [Press Release - FreedomWorks Foundation, 8/13/21]
2021: Salazar Attended Rally In Support Of Cuban Protesters In Miami According to Miami Herald, "Miami's Republican congressional delegation including, from left, Rep. Carlos Gimenez, Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar and Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart attend a rally in support of anti-government protesters in Cuba at Versailles Restaurant on Southwest Eighth Street in Little Havana on Aug. 4, 2021." [Miami Herald, 1/18/22]
2022: House GOP Described María Elvira Salazar As A Defender Of Human Rights Abroad According to an opinion piece by Andres Oppenheimer in El Nuevo Herald, "El sitio de internet del Partido Republicano en la Cámara describe a Salazar como una congresista 'comprometida a actuar incansablemente en defensa de los derechos y libertades individuales' y 'reconocida por su defensa de los derechos humanos y la democracia en todo el mundo, especialmente para los pueblos de Cuba, Venezuela, Bolivia y Nicaragua'." [Andres Oppenheimer - El Nuevo Herald, 10/21/22]
2022: Miami Herald Described María Salazar's Campaign Emphasis on Foreign Democracy Advocacy According to an opinion piece by Andres Oppenheimer in Miami Herald, "Salazar's television and radio ads focus on her allegedly indefatigable struggle for freedom in Cuba, Venezuela and Nicaragua. The House Republican website describes her as 'committed to acting tirelessly in defense of individual rights and liberties' and 'well-known for her advocacy for human rights and democracy around the world, especially for the people of Cuba, Venezuela, Bolivia, and Nicaragua.'" [Andres Oppenheimer - Miami Herald, 10/22/22]
2022: Salazar Emphasized Anti-Communist Stance In Political Branding According to El Nuevo Herald, "Salazar, ex periodista de televisión, ha hecho de su discurso contra los regímenes comunistas en América Latina su marca política." [El Nuevo Herald (Miami, Florida), 10/24/22]
January 2024: María Salazar Denied Barbara Lee's Request To Join Congressional Cuba Hearing According to Miami Herald, "Salazar, a former journalist who currently chairs the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere Affairs, immediately set the tone for the hearing by denying a request from Texas Democrat Joaquin Castro to allow California Democrat Barbara Lee to join the session." [Miami Herald, 1/18/24]
January 2024: María Salazar Criticized Barbara Lee's Stance On Cuba During Hearing According to Miami Herald, "Salazar called Lee 'a friend of Fidel Castro,' adding the congresswoman is 'not a friend of the Cuban people that we are trying to liberate... She's been able to express her admiration for Fidel Castro, but this is not the site to do that.'" [Miami Herald, 1/18/24]
Enero 2024: Salazar Negó Petición De Barbara Lee De Unirse A Sesión Del Congreso According to El Nuevo Herald, "Salazar, un ex periodista cubanoamericana que actualmente preside el Subcomité de Asuntos Exteriores de la Cámara de Representantes para Asuntos del Hemisferio Occidental, inmediatamente marcó el tono de la audiencia al negar una solicitud del representante demócrata de Texas, Joaquín Castro, para permitir que la demócrata de California Barbara Lee se uniera a la sesión." [El Nuevo Herald (Miami, Florida), 1/19/24]
Enero 2024: Salazar Llamó A Barbara Lee 'Amiga De Fidel Castro' Durante Audiencia According to El Nuevo Herald, "Salazar llamó a Lee 'una amiga de Fidel Castro', y agregó que ella 'no era amiga del pueblo cubano que estamos tratando de liberar... Ha podido expresar su admiración por Fidel Castro, pero este no es el sitio para hacerlo.'" [El Nuevo Herald (Miami, Florida), 1/19/24]
Salazar Chaired House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee On Western Hemisphere Affairs As Of February 2024 According to Miami Herald, "Miami congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar, a former journalist who now chairs the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere Affairs." [Miami Herald, 2/2/24]
2024: María Salazar Cited As Chairwoman Of The Western Hemisphere Subcommittee According to The Free Press (Tampa, Florida), "As Chairwoman of the Western Hemisphere Subcommittee on the House Foreign Affairs Committee and a representative of many Salvadoran Americans in South Florida, Congresswoman Salazar has highlighted the threat of gang violence in El Salvador and praised President Bukele's public safety achievements." [Free Press (Tampa, Florida), 8/8/24]
2024: Salazar Chaired The Western Hemisphere Affairs Subcommittee According to Miami Herald, "Salazar, the chair of the Western Hemisphere Affairs subcommittee; Díaz-Balart, who presides a subcommittee deciding on the State Department budget, and Giménez, the transportation and maritime security subcommittee chairman, have become a fixture in local community events denouncing the governments of Cuba, Venezuela and Nicaragua." [Miami Herald, 11/5/24]
2024: Salazar Served As Chair Of The Subcommittee On Western Hemisphere Affairs According to El Nuevo Herald, "Salazar, presidenta del subcomité de Asuntos del Hemisferio Occidental [...] se ha convertido en una presencia fija en los eventos comunitarios locales denunciando a los gobiernos de Cuba, Venezuela y Nicaragua." [El Nuevo Herald (Miami, Florida), 11/5/24]
November 2021: Biden Thanked Maria Elvira Salazar For Leadership In Passage Of Renacer Act According to Miami Herald, "Biden thanked Rubio, along with South Florida U.S. Reps. Maria Elvira Salazar, Mario Diaz-Balart, Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Ted Deutch 'for their leadership' in a statement announcing the bill signing." [Miami Herald, 11/10/21]
2021: Salazar Amended Renacer Act For Trade Review And Intelligence Reporting According to Miami Herald, "The Renacer Act was also amended to include language from Salazar, a former journalist who once worked in Nicaragua and interviewed Ortega, that calls on the Biden administration to open a formal review to determine whether Nicaragua should continue to participate in the Central America Free Trade Agreement, requires increased U.S. intelligence reporting on Russian activities in Nicaragua and a review of Russian arms sales to Nicaragua." [Miami Herald, 11/10/21]
2021: Salazar Criticized Ortega's Crackdown On Nicaraguan Opposition According to Miami Herald, "Ortega has banned political parties. He has killed hundreds of Nicaraguans and jailed hundreds more," Salazar said. "Now we are on the eve of one of his most brazen moves in nearly 35 years of terrorizing this country -- a sham election where all seven presidential candidates were arrested in broad daylight -- one of them being my ex-husband, Arturo Cruz. This is the most flagrant example of a stolen election we have ever seen, and the world to needs know that." [Miami Herald, 11/10/21]
Biden November 2021: Thanked María Elvira Salazar For Leadership On Nicaragua Sanctions Bill According to El Nuevo Herald, "Biden dio las gracias a Rubio, junto con los representantes federales del sur de la Florida María Elvira Salazar, Mario Díaz-Balart, Debbie Wasserman Schultz y Ted Deutch 'por su liderazgo', en un comunicado en que anunciaba la promulgación de la ley." [El Nuevo Herald (Miami, Florida), 11/10/21]
Salazar 2021: Amended Ley Renacer To Include Reviews Of Nicaragua's CAFTA Participation And Russian Activities According to El Nuevo Herald, "La Ley Renacer también fue enmendada para incluir un texto de Salazar, ex periodista que alguna vez trabajó en Nicaragua y entrevistó a Ortega, que pide a la administración de Biden que abra una revisión formal para determinar si Nicaragua debe seguir participando en el Tratado de Libre Comercio de América Central, requiere un informe de inteligencia de Estados Unidos más amplio sobre las actividades rusas en Nicaragua y una revisión de las ventas de armas rusas a Nicaragua." [El Nuevo Herald (Miami, Florida), 11/10/21]
March 2023: María Elvira Salazar Condemned Ortega's Persecution Of Nicaraguan Catholics In Congressional Hearing According to El Nuevo Herald, "La representante republicana de la Florida, María Elvira Salazar, hizo la advertencia a Ortega y a Murillo durante una audiencia en el Congreso de Estados Unidos el miércoles donde se trató la grave situación que enfrenta la Iglesia Católica y los abusos de los derechos humanos de los católicos en el país centroamericano." [El Nuevo Herald (Miami, Florida), 3/23/23]
March 2023: Salazar Called Ortega A 'Demon' And Murillo 'Satanic' During Congressional Remarks According to El Nuevo Herald, "Le haría muy bien a usted dictador Ortega recordar que la Iglesia Católica a lo largo de la historia ha venido derrotando a demonios más grandes que usted y su satánica esposa Rosario Murillo", dijo la legisladora. [El Nuevo Herald (Miami, Florida), 3/23/23]
March 2023: Salazar Claimed Murillo Held True Power In Nicaragua According to El Nuevo Herald, "Consideró que debería 'ser humillante' que todos sepan que a pesar de que Ortega tiene el título de presidente, es su esposa la que tiene el 'verdadero poder'." [El Nuevo Herald (Miami, Florida), 3/23/23]
March 2023: Salazar's Office Cited Catholic Church Persecution And Church Demographics In Nicaragua According to El Nuevo Herald, "La oficina de Salazar informó que casi tres cuartas partes de los nicaragüenses pertenecen a la Iglesia Católica, que registra más de cinco millones de fieles y que en los últimos años se han producido más de 400 ataques contra la Iglesia." [El Nuevo Herald (Miami, Florida), 3/23/23]
2024: Salazar Chaired Western Hemisphere Subcommittee On House Foreign Affairs According to Miami Herald, "She's a member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, where she serves as the Western Hemisphere Subcommittee chairwoman." [Miami Herald, 10/11/24]
Salazar Presidió El Subcomité Del Hemisferio Occidental En Comité De Asuntos Exteriores According to El Nuevo Herald, "Es miembro del Comité de Asuntos Exteriores de la Cámara de Representantes, donde se desempeña como presidenta del Subcomité del Hemisferio Occidental." [El Nuevo Herald, 10/11/24]
Salazar Took Credit For $1.4 Million In Hospital Funding From A Bill She Voted Against According to Floricua News, "Salazar celebrated delivering $1.4 million to a children's hospital in her district, even though she voted against the bill that provided this money." [Floricua News, 5/13/24]
2020: Salazar Moderated Her Position On Obamacare In Campaign Statements According to Miami Herald, "In a recent TV interview with CBS4 Miami, she said, 'if you like your Obamacare, you can keep it,' despite years of efforts by Republicans to repeal the law. [...] On healthcare in 2018, Salazar said she supported what she called 'the forces of capitalism to invade and to penetrate the healthcare industry.' In 2020, her healthcare position appears to align more with Democrats who want to maintain and expand Obamacare." [Miami Herald, 10/3/20]
April 2021: María Elvira Salazar Voted Against Equal Pay for Women Bill According to Sarasota Herald Tribune (Florida), "Maria Elvira Salazar, R-27" was listed among those voting no on "a bill (HR 7) to tighten current federal law against gender-based wage discrimination and prevent employers from paying women less than men for equivalent work." [Sarasota Herald Tribune (Florida), 4/18/21]
April 2021: María Elvira Salazar Voted for Amendment Allowing Employer Self-Policing on Wage Discrimination According to Sarasota Herald Tribune (Florida), "Gimenez, Salazar" were among those who voted yes on "a proposed amendment to HR 7 [...] that would have allowed employers accused of wage discrimination to avoid penalties if during the previous three years they had conducted a job and wage analysis and taken steps to remedy any disparities based on sex that the audit revealed." [Sarasota Herald Tribune (Florida), 4/18/21]
April 2021: María Elvira Salazar Voted for Healthcare Worker Protection Bill According to Sarasota Herald Tribune (Florida), "Gimenez, Salazar" were among those voting yes on "a bill (HR 1195) to order new Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules protecting healthcare and social service employees from workplace violence and require employers in those sectors to implement plans to safeguard workers." [Sarasota Herald Tribune (Florida), 4/18/21]
Salazar Voted To Add Citizenship Question To Census Which Could Undercount Latinos According to Floricua News, "Salazar voted 'yes' on a bill that could lead to an undercounting of Florida Hispanics in the Census. HR 7109 would place a citizenship question on the next decennial Census." [Floricua News, 5/13/24]
Salazar Promoted Federal Funding From Bills She Voted Against According to Miami Herald, "She came under fire earlier this year after she touted millions of dollars in federal funding for her district that came from legislation that she voted against, including a bipartisan infrastructure bill and the CHIPS and Science Act that expanded manufacturing and semiconductor research in the U.S." [Miami Herald, 10/11/24]
Maria Elvira Salazar Claimed Credit For Projects Funded By Bills She Voted Against In 2023 According to Independent, "Florida GOP Rep Maria Elvira Salazar is facing criticism after claiming credit for projects made possible by bipartisan legislation that she didn't support. The CHIPS & Science Act as well as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has enabled a number of new projects to get underway in Ms Salazar's district, Florida's 27th in southern Miami." [Independent, 1/29/24]
2023: Salazar Presented $650,000 Check From Appropriations Act She Opposed According to Independent, "Last month you were at [Florida International University] when you presented a check for $650,000 to help small businesses at FIU. But you voted against the bill that gave the money that you then signed a check for and handed and had a photo op -- the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023. You voted against that bill," pressed CBS Miami reporter Jim DeFede. [Independent, 1/29/24]
Salazar Defended Bringing Money To District Despite Opposing Source Legislation According to Independent, "I do know that every time I have an opportunity to bring money to my constituents, I do so," [Salazar] responded when confronted over presenting funds from a bill she voted against. [Independent, 1/29/24]
Salazar Voted Against CHIPS & Science Act But Praised Related Projects In Her District According to Independent, "You voted against the CHIPS act, and yet you praise the fact that the South Florida Climate Resilience Tech Hub is going to be started in Miami. You voted against the infrastructure bill and you talk about all the money that comes back to the airport. So at the same time that you're taking credit for the money that you bring back to the district -- in Washington, you're voting against these projects on party-line votes," CBS Miami's DeFede said to Salazar. [Independent, 1/29/24]
2020: Salazar Promised To Create A Job Division And Support Constituents Outside Office Hours According to El Nuevo Herald, "Salazar también prometió crear una división de empleos y atender a las personas en su oficina congresional por las noches y los fines de semana. Asimismo se brindó para ayudar con el 'papeleo' para que llegue el dinero de los planes del gobierno a su comunidad." [El Nuevo Herald, 10/21/20]
2020: Salazar Advocated For Economic Recovery To Pre-Pandemic Levels According to El Nuevo Herald, "'Hay que revivir la mejor economía que hemos tenido', dijo proponiendo volver al nivel de enero de este año." [El Nuevo Herald, 10/21/20]
February 2021: Parkland Families Expressed Hope That Salazar Would Work With Them On School Safety According to Miami Herald, "And the parents also said Gimenez and Salazar's votes give them hope that they'll have two more members who will work with them on school safety issues." [Miami Herald, 2/11/21]
2021: Parkland Families Expressed Hope For Future Collaboration With Salazar On School Safety According to El Nuevo Herald, "Y los padres también dijeron que los votos de Giménez y Salazar les dan esperanza de que tendrán dos legisladores más que trabajen con ellos en temas de seguridad escolar." [El Nuevo Herald (Miami, Florida), 2/11/21]
2021: 60 Prosperity Center Cases Were Processed Separately By Salazar's Office According to Miami Herald, "Leyte-Vidal said an additional 60 cases have come to the office through the prosperity center, which is designed to help constituents find employment, job training resources or obtain a contract for services from the federal government." [Miami Herald, 2/26/21]
2021: Salazar Requested $3 Million For Water Pipe Improvements In West Miami According to Miami Herald, "$3 million to improve water pipes in West Miami from Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar." [Miami Herald, 5/7/21]
2021: Salazar Requested $1.6 Million For Biscayne Bay Water Pump Project In Coconut Grove According to Miami Herald, "Project name: Biscayne Bay Water Pump (Coconut Grove) Request Amount: $1,600,000 Intended Recipient: Miami-Dade County Explanation of the request: 'This pump will support the conversion of parcels served by septic systems to the sanitary sewer system [...] This will help prevent sewage backups into homes and potential exposure of residents to flood waters that may be contaminated with sewage.'" [Miami Herald, 5/7/21]
2021: Salazar Requested $14.3 Million In Total Earmark Funding According to Miami Herald, "Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R) Total amount requested: $14.3 million." [Miami Herald, 5/7/21]
2021: Salazar Requested Funds For 10 Appropriations Earmarks And 8 Additional Transportation Projects According to Miami Herald, "Salazar requested funds for an additional eight projects on top of her 10 appropriations earmark requests." [Miami Herald, 5/7/21]
2021: Salazar Enfrentó Críticas De La Extrema Derecha Tras Votar Por Comisión Bipartidista Sobre El 6 De Enero According to El Nuevo Herald, "Salazar, quien ha enfrentado críticas de la extrema derecha después de votar con los demócratas para crear una comisión bipartidista para investigar los hechos del 6 de enero en el Capitolio federal, no tiene ningún contrincante en las primarias del Partido Republicano." [El Nuevo Herald, 8/4/21]
María Salazar Voted Against Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill in 2021 According to an editorial published in Miami Herald, "But she voted against the bipartisan infrastructure bill that made $550 billion in new federal spending available for roads, bridges, ports and public transit -- dollars Miami desperately needs." [Editorial - Miami Herald, 10/18/22]
2021: María Elvira Salazar Voted Against The Infrastructure Law In Congress According to an opinion piece by Andres Oppenheimer in El Nuevo Herald, "Del mismo modo, Salazar y Giménez votaron junto con el 87% de los republicanos del Congreso para votar en contra de la gigantesca ley de infraestructura de $1.2 billones de Biden, que muchos de ellos denunciaron como 'socialista'." [Andres Oppenheimer - El Nuevo Herald, 10/21/22]
2021: María Elvira Salazar Requested Infrastructure Funds After Opposing The Bill According to an opinion piece by Andres Oppenheimer in El Nuevo Herald, "Pero poco después de que se aprobara esa ley, que es la mayor inversión en carreteras, puentes y energías limpias en más de una generación, los legisladores de Miami enviaron cartas a Biden pidiéndole fondos para sus distritos." [Andres Oppenheimer - El Nuevo Herald, 10/21/22]
2021: María Salazar Joined Majority of Republicans in Voting Against Infrastructure Bill According to an opinion piece by Andres Oppenheimer in Miami Herald, "Salazar and Gimenez joined 87% of Republicans in Congress in voting against Biden's massive $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill, which many of them denounced as 'socialist.'" [Andres Oppenheimer - Miami Herald, 10/22/22]
2021: María Salazar Requested Infrastructure Funds for District After Voting Against Bill According to an opinion piece by Andres Oppenheimer in Miami Herald, "But shortly after the it passed, the Miami lawmakers sent letters to Biden begging for funds from it for their districts." [Andres Oppenheimer - Miami Herald, 10/22/22]
November 2021: María Elvira Salazar Voted For $1 Trillion Infrastructure Package According to Bradenton Herald, "Voting yes: Lawson, Murphy, Soto, Demings, Castor, Frankel, Salazar, Wasserman Shultz, Wilson" in reference to the Biden administration infrastructure package (HR 3684). [Bradenton Herald (Florida), 11/7/22]
2023: María Salazar Highlighted Republican Priorities On The Economy, Borders, And Accountability According to an opinion piece by María Elvira Salazar in Miami Herald, "He [Speaker McCarthy] displayed vision last year when he announced his commitment to addressing rebuilding the economy, securing our borders, and holding government accountable to 'We, the people.'" [María Elvira Salazar - Miami Herald, 1/19/23]
Williamson Credited Salazar For Supporting Key Biscayne Shoreline Study In 2023 According to Islander News, "a huge credit goes to Congresswoman Salazar for her efforts to see it all the way through," said Williamson. [Islander News, 3/2/23]
March 2023: Key Biscayne Officials Met With Congresswoman Salazar About Shoreline Study According to Islander News, "Just three weeks ago, Williamson and Mayor Rasco traveled to Washington, DC, and met [...] with Congresswoman Salazar, of Coral Gables." [Islander News, 3/2/23]
January 2024: Rep. María Elvira Salazar Met With Cutler Bay Mayor To Discuss Infrastructure Priorities According to South Miami News, "Mayor Tim Meerbott welcomed U.S. Rep. María Elvira Salazar to Cutler Bay on Jan. 3 to discuss town priorities and ongoing projects. The meeting took place at a locally owned small business, Party Cake Bakery, and centered around crucial infrastructure and community development projects in which federal funding can assist the town." [South Miami News (Florida), 1/23/24]
Rep. Salazar Secured $4 Million In Federal Funding For Marlin Road 'Complete Streets' Project According to South Miami News, "Mayor Meerbott thanked Rep. Salazar for securing $4 million toward the construction of the Marlin Road 'Complete Streets' project spanning from S. Dixie Highway to Old Cutler Road." [South Miami News (Florida), 1/23/24]
Rep. Salazar Fought To Secure $1 Million Federal Appropriation For Saga Bay Drainage Improvements According to South Miami News, "[Mayor Meerbott thanked Rep. Salazar] also for her fight to secure a $1 million appropriation for the Saga Bay neighborhood to assist with essential drainage improvements and wetland rehydration projects." [South Miami News (Florida), 1/23/24]
Rep. Salazar Discussed Legacy Park And Municipal Complex Brownfield Redevelopment With Cutler Bay Officials According to South Miami News, "Also touched on during the meeting was the town's 16-acre Legacy Park and Municipal Complex project. Designated a brownfield, the project is open to the possibility of federally funded grants through the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)." [South Miami News (Florida), 1/23/24]
Rep. Salazar Took Part In Discussion On Federal Funding For Pedestrian Bridge To Bus Rapid Transit Station According to South Miami News, "The regional economic impact of the Southland Mall redevelopment also was discussed, as was the possibility of seeking federal funding for a pedestrian bridge over US1 to the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) station located on SW 112th Avenue." [South Miami News (Florida), 1/23/24]
2021: Fabiola Santiago Argued María Salazar Voted Against Bipartisan Infrastructure and Jobs Act According to an opinion piece by Fabiola Santiago in Miami Herald, "On Nov. 5, 2021, Salazar voted against the Bipartisan Infrastructure and Jobs Act to upgrade the country's dated roads, bridges, broadband, public transit, etc." [Fabiola Santiago - Miami Herald, 1/30/24]
2021: Fabiola Santiago Reported María Salazar Voted Against Bipartisan Infrastructure Law According to an opinion piece by Fabiola Santiago in El Nuevo Herald, "El 5 de noviembre de 2021, Salazar voto en contra de la Ley Bipartidista de Infraestructura y Empleos para mejorar las carreteras, puentes, banda ancha, transporte publico, etc., en decaimiento del pais." [Fabiola Santiago - El Nuevo Herald, 1/31/24]
2022: Fabiola Santiago Reported María Salazar Voted Against CHIPS and Science Act According to an opinion piece by Fabiola Santiago in El Nuevo Herald, "El 28 de julio de 2022, Salazar voto en contra de la C Ley de CHIPS y Ciencia en apoyo de los centros tecnologicos dedicados a asuntos energeticos y medioambientales." [Fabiola Santiago - El Nuevo Herald, 1/31/24]
2022: Fabiola Santiago Reported María Salazar Voted Against 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act According to an opinion piece by Fabiola Santiago in El Nuevo Herald, "El 23 de diciembre de 2022, Salazar voto en contra de la Ley de Asignaciones Consolidadas de 2023 para financiar el gasto gubernamental en cosas vitales, desde la ayuda en desastres hasta el apoyo a Ucrania, de cuyo lado la congresista dice estar en la guerra con Putin." [Fabiola Santiago - El Nuevo Herald, 1/31/24]
2023: Fabiola Santiago Reported María Salazar Claimed Credit for Airport Improvements Funded Without Her Vote According to an opinion piece by Fabiola Santiago in El Nuevo Herald, "los $84.9 millones de financiacion para las mejoras aeroportuarias que Salazar dijo que construirian 'instalaciones impresionantes' en el Aeropuerto Internacional de Miami (MIA) no obtuvieron su voto. Estan aqui gracias a que los democratas aprobaron el proyecto de ley de infraestructura de Biden." [Fabiola Santiago - El Nuevo Herald, 1/31/24]
2021-2024: María Salazar Delivered $40 Million in Federal Funds to District 27 According to an opinion piece by Maria Elvira Salazar in Miami Herald, "Since coming to Congress in 2021, I have been able to directly deliver $40 million in federal funds for District 27, in the form of road improvements, septic-to-sewer conversions, public park enhancements, new healthcare facilities, police funding, hurricane resilience, flood reduction, environmental protection, and initiatives to help small business owners, to name a few." [Maria Elvira Salazar - Miami Herald, 2/2/24]
2021-2024: María Salazar Helped 10,000+ Constituents Solve Federal Government Problems According to an opinion piece by Maria Elvira Salazar in Miami Herald, "I will never apologize for helping more than 10,000 constituents solve their problems with the federal government and securing needed resources." [Maria Elvira Salazar - Miami Herald, 2/2/24]
2024: Rep. María Elvira Salazar Secured Federal Funding For Palmetto Bay Veterans' Park According to a press release from the Kendall Gazette, "Congresswoman Salazar successfully included the park in Congress' Consolidated Appropriations Act (FY 2024 minibus), which will provide Palmetto Bay with $200,000 in funding for Phase 1 construction. I want to thank Congresswoman Salazar for her hard work and commitment in securing these funds for the village, and I look forward to inviting her to the groundbreaking ceremony." [Press Release - Kendall Gazette (Florida), 4/2/24]
2024: Salazar Secured $200,000 Federal Funding For Palmetto Bay Veterans' Park According to a press release from Palmetto Bay News, "Congresswoman Salazar successfully included the park in Congress' Consolidated Appropriations Act (FY 2024 minibus), which will provide Palmetto Bay with $200, 000 in funding for Phase 1 construction." [Press Release - Palmetto Bay News (Florida), 4/2/24]
2024: Mayor Credited Salazar For Work On Veterans' Park Funding According to a press release from Palmetto Bay News, "I want to thank Congresswoman Salazar for her hard work and commitment in securing these funds for the village, and I look forward to inviting her to the groundbreaking ceremony." [Press Release - Palmetto Bay News (Florida), 4/2/24]
2024: Rep. María Salazar Secured Federal Funding For Palmetto Bay Veterans' Park According to a press release from Cutler Bay News, "Congresswoman Salazar successfully included the park in Congress' Consolidated Appropriations Act (FY 2024 minibus), which will provide Palmetto Bay with $200,000 in funding for Phase 1 construction." [Press Release - Cutler Bay News, 4/2/24]
2024: Mayor Karyn Cunningham Credited María Salazar For Support On Veterans' Park Project According to a press release from Cutler Bay News, "I want to thank Congresswoman Salazar for her hard work and commitment in securing these funds for the village, and I look forward to inviting her to the groundbreaking ceremony." [Press Release - Cutler Bay News, 4/2/24]
2024: María Salazar Secured Federal Funding For Palmetto Bay Veterans' Park According to a press release from South Miami News, "The Village of Palmetto Bay is reporting that new funding for the planned Veterans' Park has been secured with the help of U.S. Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar from Florida's 27th Congressional District which includes Palmetto Bay." [Press Release - South Miami News, 4/2/24]
2024: Salazar Included Veterans' Park In FY 2024 Consolidated Appropriations Act According to a press release from South Miami News, Mayor Cunningham stated, "Congresswoman Salazar successfully included the park in Congress' Consolidated Appropriations Act (FY 2024 minibus), which will provide Palmetto Bay with $200,000 in funding for Phase 1 construction." [Press Release - South Miami News, 4/2/24]
2021-2022: Salazar Voted To Create Capitol Riot Commission And Raise Assault Rifle Purchase Age According to El Nuevo Herald, "Salazar, la más moderada del trío, estuvo entre los pocos republicanos que votaron para crear una comisión para investigar el ataque al Capitolio y aumentar la edad a nivel federal para comprar rifles de asalto de 18 a 21 años." [El Nuevo Herald (Miami, Florida), 11/5/24]
2020: María Elvira Salazar Promised To Donate Congressional Salary To Expand Job Division According to El Nuevo Herald, "prometiendo que donaría su sueldo para contratar más personal en la división de empleos y extender los horarios. 'La información es poder. Voy a ayudar a hacer los trámites para que puedan obtener esos fondos'." [El Nuevo Herald (Miami, Florida), 11/3/20]