Mr. Speaker, today I would like to commemorate the 120th Anniversary of the National Audubon Society, one of our Nation's oldest and most enduring conservation organizations. For over a century, Audubon has been driven by a simple but profound truth: what is good for birds is good for people and the planet. Audubon was founded in 1905 in response to the destruction of birds for the feather trade. Since then, Audubon has helped secure landmark conservation protections, from the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and the Endangered Species Act to the ban on DDT.
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Maria Salazar
Representative · Florida · Republican
Maria Salazar
House Floor
Recent comments in the House
Mr. Speaker, I thank the honorable gentleman from Arkansas, the distinguished French Hill, chairman of the Committee on Financial Services. It is a pleasure for me to be serving with him on this committee. Mr. Speaker, I am going to say before I start, before I explain to this body why I am introducing this resolution, when I was a journalist covering stories for Univision Network, I interviewed many people who had lost their legs or lost their brothers or sisters in the middle of the ocean, trying to get to Miami, and the sharks ate them up. Some of them were eaten up alive.
Mr. Speaker, every generation of Congress faces moments that test our commitment to justice, and today is one of those moments. I rise today to urge my colleagues to vote "yes" on S. 146, the TAKE IT DOWN Act. The Senate has already done its job. They passed this legislation unanimously. Now, it is our turn in the House of Representatives. This is our moment to stand up to protect our children and make this the law of the land. The name of the legislation is the TAKE IT DOWN Act. The mission of this bill is simple, profound, and long lasting. It stops cyber abuse.
Biography
Maria Salazar built her career as a journalist, reporting on major events and giving voice to immigrant stories before entering public service. Elected to represent Florida’s 27th Congressional District in 2020, she focuses on immigration reform, economic growth, and strengthening U.S.-Latin America relations. Salazar authored the Dignity Act, a bipartisan immigration bill, and serves on the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. She brings a communicator’s clarity to Congress, working to bridge divides and represent the diverse communities of South Florida.
Education
- M.P.A., Harvard University, Cambridge, MA1995
- B.A. in Communications, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL1983
Professional History
U.S. Representative
2021–PresentRepresented Florida's 27th congressional district for 3 terms.
Journalist
Policy Focus
International Affairs24%
Commerce12%
Immigration11%
Foreign Trade and International Finance9%
Notable Legislation
Key legislative actions from Maria Salazar's record in Congress.
Cuba Policy Reform
Introduced the FORCE Act to prevent removal of Cuba from the State Sponsors of Terrorism list.
Bipartisan Immigration Proposal
Co-authored the Dignity Act, a bipartisan immigration reform bill addressing border security and legal status for undocumented immigrants.
Support for Israel
Voted to provide supplemental security assistance funding for Israel during times of conflict.
Small Business Relief
Advocated for and secured federal COVID-19 relief funding for small businesses in Florida’s 27th District.
Committee Assignments
View details →- House Committee on Foreign Affairs
- House Committee on Financial Services
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