FL-27 Newsletter Vol. 118, Issue #36 Dear Friends/Amigos, This week I was back in Washington, D.C. defending the interests of all my constituents in the halls of Congress! As the conflict between Israel and Hamas heats up, know that my team and I are closely monitoring the situation and will always keep you informed of the latest news we have on Americans remaining in the region. If you or a loved one remain in Israel and cannot find a way out, feel free to call my office at (305) 668-2285, or consult the State Department's resources HERE or by calling +1 (833) 890-9595 if you are in the United States, or 03-519-7426 if you are in Israel. The safety of my constituents and all Americans is my top priority. 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) MY BILL HONORING DIPLOMATS FOR THEIR HEROISM DURING THE HOLOCAUST IS BUILDING SERIOUS MOMENTUM IN CONGRESS! This past January, I introduced H.R. 537, the Forgotten Heroes of the Holocaust Congressional Gold Medal Act, with Congressman Ritchie Torres (D-NY). This bill recognizes the bravery and heroism of the 60 diplomats from around the world who risked their lives to save Jews from Nazi persecution during the Holocaust. I am excited to announce that since its introduction, my bill has secured more than 150 bipartisan cosponsors! This legislation is crucially important in a time when Jewish people around the world continue to face terrorism and persecution of biblical proportions. By passing this bill, my colleagues and I in Congress will send the message that we will never forget, and that we will always remain vigilant. To learn more about the Forgotten Heroes of the Holocaust Congressional Gold Medal Act, click HERE. Para obtener más información sobre la Ley de la Medalla de Oro del Congreso a los Héroes Olvidados del Holocausto, haga clic AQUÍ. I URGED THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION TO REDESIGNATE TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS FOR NICARAGUANS LIVING IN THE U.S.! This week, I joined 43 of my colleagues in Congress in a letter urging officials from the Biden Administration to redesignate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Nicaraguans living in the United States. The brutal Ortega-Murillo regime is responsible for some of the worst human rights violations and acts of religious persecution in history. Many Nicaraguans living in the United States came precisely to flee from Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo's Sandinista oppression. This makes redesignating TPS for those people all the more pressing. Read the full text of the letter here, and the press release about it here. Para conocer más sobre la carta que envié a la Administración Biden exigiendo que redesignen el TPS para los nicaragüenses que viven en Estados Unidos, haga clic AQUÍ. OFFICE HOURS IN KENDALL: READ MORE BELOW! PERSONAL DE MI OFICINA ESTARÁ EN KENDALL: ¡MÁS INFORMACIÓN A CONTINUACIÓN! 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]