FL-27 Newsletter Vol. 118, Issue #20 Dear Friends/Amigos, This week I was back in Washington advocating for all my constituents in the halls of Congress. Our immigration system is broken, and politicians for too long have never presented us with workable solutions to keep our communities safe, grow our economy, and treat immigrants and asylum-seekers with dignity. Since I became your Congresswoman more than two years ago, I promised to bring forth a solution that would put our country first, while recognizing our unique role in being the beacon of freedom to those around the world who yearn for liberty. I promised, and I delivered. I am proud to announce that I have introduced a new, bipartisan, and complete solution to the immigration crises our country is facing. The Dignity Act would secure our southern border, overhaul our asylum system, prepare our economy to compete on the world stage, and bring dignity to the millions of undocumented immigrants who live in the shadows. Read below for more information about my #DignityAct, and visit the Dignity Act page on my congressional website here! 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 INTRODUCED MY BIPARTISAN DIGNITY ACT! This week, I introduced a historic, bipartisan overhaul of our immigration system that would solve the crises we face once and for all, the Dignity Act. My colleague Rep. Veronica Escobar (D-TX) and I worked together to bring forward a bill that would give over $25 billion to our Border Patrol officers to effectively secure our border using the best technology we can find, in addition to the billions that will be used to retool and retrain American workers for the needs of our changing economy. As for the millions of undocumented immigrants who have been living in our country, working, and raising their families among us, those here for 5 years or longer will be eligible for the Dignity Program. Immigrants who qualify for this program will be able to make good with the American people by paying restitution to the taxpayer. The Dignity Act is bipartisan, necessary, and, if passed, will come at NO cost to the American taxpayer. The bill is fully paid for by the fee and levy paid for by the undocumented immigrants who qualify for the provisions in this bill. For more details about the bill, check out our new Dignity Act webpage with further details here! ¡Para leer el comunicado de prensa completo en español sobre la Ley Dignidad, haga clic aquí! IN THE NEWS Throughout the week, I joined numerous news channels to keep you, my constituents, informed of the latest updates on my Dignity Act, and how I am defending the interests of Miami in Washington. Click on the image above for more! A lo largo de la semana, me uní a numerosos canales de noticias para mantenerlos a ustedes, mis electores, informados sobre las últimas novedades sobre mi Ley Dignidad y cómo estoy defendiendo los intereses de Miami en Washington y en el extranjero. ¡Haga clic arriba para ver algunas de esas entrevistas! CALLING ALL CODERS: THE 2023 CONGRESSIONAL APP CHALLENGE IS ON! I am pleased to announce that my office is hosting the 2023 Congressional App Challenge. The Congressional App Challenge is a competition aimed at encouraging middle and high school students to learn how to code by creating their own applications. The Challenge is intended to highlight the value of computer science and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education. This competition is open to all students who meet the eligibility requirements, regardless of coding experience. We strongly encourage students of all skill levels to participate, enabling them to learn how to create their own apps. Details on the Challenge are forthcoming. Email [email protected] with any questions. 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 3951 NW 7th St, Bay F Miami, FL 33126 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]