Maria Elvira Salazar

Republican Representative of Florida's 27th district

202-225-3931

@RepMariaSalazar

salazar.house.gov

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November 1, 1961 (62 years old)

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Served as a U.S. representative since January 3, 2021
Worked as a journalist for three decades, including for Telemundo, CNN Español, and Univision
Interviewed significant figures such as Fidel Castro, Augusto Pinochet, and several U.S. and international presidents
Lost her first congressional race in 2018 but won a rematch in 2020
Born to Cuban exiles and grew up bilingual in Spanish and English
Holds a Bachelor of Arts in communications and a master’s degree in public administration
Has won five Emmy Awards for her journalism work
Opposes taxpayer funding for abortion and has voted to restrict access to abortion medication
Voted for the Merger Filing Fee Modernization Act of 2022 to address anti-competitive behavior
Supported a carbon tax proposal and has environmental protection as part of her agenda
Voted against the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
Supports Israel and has criticized policies of engagement with Cuba
Voted against the Equality Act but co-sponsored the Fairness for All Act
Introduced the Puerto Rico Statehood Admission Act
Lives in Miami with her two daughters from her first marriage