María Elvira Salazar highlights Cuba policy and immigration reform on social media

María Elvira Salazar U.S. House of Representatives from Florida%27s 27th district - Official U.S. House Headshot
María Elvira Salazar U.S. House of Representatives from Florida%27s 27th district - Official U.S. House Headshot
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Rep. María Elvira Salazar, who represents Florida’s 27th district in the U.S. Congress, has recently used her social media platform to highlight legislative efforts and opportunities for constituents.

On July 24, 2025, Salazar posted about congressional action on Cuba policy, stating, “Gracias al firme liderazgo de mi buen amigo @MarioDB, el Congreso está enviando un mensaje contundente: ni un solo dólar estadounidense apoyará a la dictadura militar cubana. El proyecto de ley de seguridad nacional para el año fiscal 2026 bloquea la ayuda a cualquiera que https://t.co/ze0m37Z8BL”.

Later that day, she announced internship opportunities for the fall of 2025 with a post reading, ” FALL 2025 INTERNSHIP ALERT When: August – December 2025 Where: Miami & Washington, D.C. Ready to make an impact? Apply now and help serve district 27. https://t.co/SBmjKdJiRf”.

On July 25, Salazar addressed immigration reform efforts through the DIGNITY Act of 2025. She wrote, “The DIGNITY Act of 2025 fixes our immigration mess. No amnesty. No federal benefits. No citizenship. Just border security, mandatory E-Verify, and Dignity. A final fix that is good for America, with zero cost to taxpayers.”

María Elvira Salazar has served in Congress since replacing Donna Shalala in 2021 and previously held office in the Florida House of Representatives. Born in Miami in 1961 and currently residing there at age 61, Salazar graduated from the University of Miami with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1983.



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