Maria Elvira Salazar
- Previous profession
- Journalist
- First public office
- 2020Elected to the 117th Congress on November 3, 2020
- Years in public office
- 5
Confirmed from the official recordSource: Congressional Directory for the 119th Congress (2025-2026), February 20, 2026. We saved our copy on October 8, 2026.
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The saved record holds 329 recorded votes by Maria Elvira Salazar, from 2021 to 2026.
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118th Congress, 2023 and 2024
64 Yes · 0 No · 15 Did not vote on 79 laws of this Congress. 2 votes on a resolution that passed a law.
Votes on a resolution that passed a law
What this member says about laws and orders
This section has two lists: statements in the official record, and excerpts from this member’s own press releases. Together they name 5 laws.
From the official record
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From this member’s press releases
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10 excerpts
- Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026February 20, 2026
Rep. María Elvira Salazar Secures $25.6 Million for Florida’s 27th District in FY26
“Miami, FL. — Today, U.S. Representative María Elvira Salazar (FL-27) announced that she successfully secured $25.6 million in federal funding for community projects in Florida’s 27th Congressional District through the newly enacted Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 (H.R. 7148), which she proudly supported and was signed into law by the President on February 3, 2026.”
- Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026February 18, 2026
“WASHINGTON, D.C. — Representative María Elvira Salazar’s (FL-27) IDB Capital Increase Act ( H.R. 6892 ) has been signed into law as part of H.R. 7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026, marking another legislative win that strengthens U.S. economic leadership and engagement across the Western Hemisphere.”
- National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026December 19, 2025
Salazar’s Western Hemisphere Bill Signed Into Law as Part of Final National Defense Package
“Recognizing the importance of these provisions, House Leadership and the Armed Services Committee included them directly in Division E (Sections 5141-5162) of S.1071, the National Defense Authorization Act of 2026.”
- National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026December 12, 2025
SALAZAR PROVISIONS PASS IN NATIONAL DEFENSE BILL (NDAA)
“WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, Rep. María Elvira Salazar’s (FL-27) Western Hemisphere and State Department Political Affairs Authorization Act passed the House of Representatives as part of S.1071, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026.”
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Rep. Salazar Marks the Second Anniversary of the October 7th Hamas Terror Attacks
“She also co-led the Forgotten Heroes of the Holocaust Congressional Gold Medal Act, which was signed into law in 2024 and awards the Congressional Gold Medal to 60 diplomats who bravely and selflessly saved Jewish lives during the Holocaust, often at great personal risk.”
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TAKE IT DOWN Act Officially Signed into Law by President Trump
“The Forgotten Heroes of the Holocaust Congressional Gold Medal Act – Honors 60 diplomats who risked their lives during World War II to save Jews from Nazi persecution. Signed into law in December 2024.”
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Take It Down Act Passes the House and Heads to President's Desk
“The Forgotten Heroes of the Holocaust Congressional Gold Medal Act honors 60 diplomats who risked their lives during World War II to save Jews from Nazi persecution. Signed into law December 2024.”
- TAKE IT DOWN ActApril 28, 2025
Take It Down Act Passes the House and Heads to President's Desk
“(Washington, D.C.) – Today, the House of Representatives passed the Senate version of the bipartisan, bicameral TAKE IT DOWN Act ( S.146 ), completing its passage through Congress. The bill passed unanimously in the Senate in February 2025.”
- Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (LIBERTAD) Act of 1996January 14, 2025
Salazar Reintroduces Legislation to Keep Cuban Regime on the State Sponsors of Terrorism List
“The FORCE Act prevents the Cuban communist regime from being removed from the State Sponsor of Terrorism List until they meet the requirements of Section 205 of the LIBERTAD Act (P.L. 104-114). Section 205 of the LIBERTAD Act requires Cuba to comply with the following conditions:”
- Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (LIBERTAD) Act of 1996January 14, 2025
“La Ley FORCE impide que el régimen comunista cubano sea removido de la Lista de Patrocinadores del Terrorismo hasta que cumpla con los requisitos de la Sección 205 de la Ley LIBERTAD (P.L. 104-114). La Sección 205 de la Ley LIBERTAD requiere que Cuba cumpla con las siguientes condiciones:”
Member-requested spending
Congress printed 13 spending items this member requested, $25,603,500 in all, in the lists read for 4 laws.
Laws read: Public Law 119-37, Public Law 119-74, Public Law 119-75, Public Law 119-86.
| Recipient | Law | Purpose | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| on STAG--Clean Water Stat Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | e FL City of South Septic-to-SewEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $1,000,000 |
| on STAG--Clean Water Stat Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | e FL Town of Cutler Drainage SystEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $1,000,000 |
| on STAG--Clean Water Stat Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | e FL Village of Key Stormwater SyEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $2,000,000 |
| on STAG--Clean Water Stat Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | e FL Village of Pin Storm DrainagEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $750,000 |
| University of Miami-- College of Engineering | Public Law 119-74 | Expanding and Studying the SEAHIVE Comb-Protecting Coastal Communities through Improving Sustainable Manufacturing, Placement, and AssessmentDOC · NIST--STR S | None printed | $2,000,000 |
| Florida International University | Public Law 119-74 | Equipment Acquisition to Advance Functional Precision Medicine Approaches and Imaging Studies for Hard-to-Treat CancersDOC · NIST--STR S | None printed | $3,131,000 |
| Village of Key Biscayne | Public Law 119-74 | Offshore Barrier Reef for Shoreline Stabilization Study, Village of Key BiscayneDOC · NOAA--CZM | None printed | $412,500 |
| City of Miami | Public Law 119-74 | City of Miami Marked Police CruisersDOJ · OJP--Byrne | None printed | $2,100,000 |
| Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office (MDSO) | Public Law 119-74 | Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office Violence Reduction InitiativeDOJ · OJP--Byrne | None printed | $1,250,000 |
| FL | Public Law 119-75 | Roadway Resurfacing along Coral Way from SW 77 Avenue to SW 87 AvenueDepartment of Transportation · Highway Infrastructure Programs | FL | $960,000 |
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| Recipient | Law | Purpose | State | Amount |
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| Miami-Dade County Seaport (PortMiami) | Public Law 119-75 | Reefer Yard Expansion ProjectDepartment of Transportation · Port Infrastructure Development Program | FL | $5,000,000 |
| City of West Miami | Public Law 119-75 | Senior Activity CenterDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | FL | $1,000,000 |
| City of Miami | Public Law 119-75 | Auburndale Flood ImprovementsDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | FL | $5,000,000 |
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Reported stock trades
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- Report 20035411, filed September 9, 2026 · Typed report, rows not read yet · The Clerk's file
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Source: Periodic Transaction Reports filed with the Clerk of the House. The Clerk's index for 2025 and 2026 was saved October 8, 2026.
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