Sworn in for the 119th Congress on Source
Their stated policy positions and commitments, with quotes and links to the original sources.
Salazar supports keeping Cuba on the State Sponsors of Terrorism list and has called for human-rights and democratic reforms as conditions for removing it. She presents this as part of her opposition to the Cuban regime.
Context: The passage does not specify the reforms or a process for determining whether Cuba has met them.
Maria Elvira Salazar introduced the National Climate Adaptation and Resilience Strategy Act to create a comprehensive plan for strengthening resilience to hurricane damage, storm surges, and flooding. The plan would also safeguard vulnerable natural areas, including the Everglades.
Context: The source describes the act as introduced; it does not say it became law.
Salazar introduced the John W. Walsh Alpha-1 Home Infusion Act, which would allow Medicare beneficiaries with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency to receive treatment at home. She says the change is intended to reduce healthcare costs and improve patients’ quality of life.
Context: The passage describes an introduced bill, not an enacted law.
Salazar says she is focused on reducing unnecessary federal spending as part of her economic agenda. She also backs the Fiscal Responsibility Act, which she says cuts over $2 trillion in spending and reclaims $28 billion in unspent COVID funds; she describes the measure as aiming to achieve the largest deficit reduction ever.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.
Salazar says she is dedicated to championing initiatives to increase small businesses’ competition with larger corporations. She presents this as part of her effort to foster economic growth and help small businesses thrive.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.
Salazar says she is dedicated to championing initiatives that enhance small businesses’ access to capital. She identifies Miami’s “Mom and Pop” shops as the businesses she aims to support.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.
Salazar says she is dedicated to championing initiatives to cut red tape for Miami’s small businesses. She presents this as part of her effort to help local businesses thrive.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.
Salazar says she has secured federal funding for South Florida projects involving flood mitigation, stormwater management, roads and bridges, water and sewer systems, coastal resilience, and port infrastructure. She says she remains committed to ensuring the region has modern infrastructure to support its economy and prepare for future growth.
Context: The passage does not give funding amounts or project-specific details.
Salazar commits to securing funding to restore and preserve the Everglades, with the goal of protecting the ecosystem for future generations.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.
Salazar says she is leading an effort to create a National Resilience Strategy to protect coastal communities from hurricanes, storm surges, and rising sea levels. The strategy is presented as a proposal, not as an enacted program.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.