SALAZAR, MARIA ELVIRA (a Representative from Florida)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 8070), H4019 [13JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

AID: recognize dangerous health impact of elevated lead exposure to children and call for inclusion of lead exposure prevention in global health, education, and environment programs (see H. Res. 1350), H6078 [18NO]

——— require sole use of U.S. flags and logos on articles of U.S. foreign assistance (see H.R. 8233), H2834 [2MY]

Alvarez, Everett, Jr.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1097), H253 [25JA]

Animal Welfare Act: expand and improve Attorney General enforcement capabilities relative to seizure and removal of abused animals (see H.R. 5041), H3727 [11JN]

Animals: prohibit captivity of mink (see H.R. 7670), H1355 [21MR]

Argentina: condemn Argentine Israelite Mutual Association bombing in Buenos Aires in 1994, express condolences to families of victims, and support holding those responsible accountable (see H. Res. 1266), H3583 [3JN]

BLM: prohibit certain uses of aircraft relative to management of wild free-roaming horses and burros (see H.R. 3656), H2771 [30AP]

——— prohibit designation of Big Cypress National Preserve as wilderness or as component of National Wilderness Preservation System (see H.R. 8206), H3728 [11JN]

Brazil: support U.S. investment opportunities and strengthen bilateral collaboration in addressing criminal elements operating in Brazilian Amazon (see H.R. 8471), H3397 [21MY]

Bureau of Prisons: develop and implement strategy to interdict fentanyl and other synthetic drugs in mail at Federal correctional facilities (see H.R. 5266), H5034 [6SE]

Chisholm, Shirley: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 1088), H4321 [26JN]

Citizenship: provide for automatic U.S. citizenship for certain internationally adopted individuals (see H.R. 8617), H3728 [11JN]

Clemente, Roberto: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 6751), H4153 [25JN]

Committee on the Library (Joint): obtain statue of Benjamin Franklin for placement in U.S. Capitol (see H.R. 6969), H504 [6FE]

Congress: provide for joint session in Philadelphia, PA, on Thursday, July 2, 2026, in honor of Declaration of Independence semiquincentennial (see H. Con. Res. 115), H4151 [25JN]

Constitution Day: observance (see H. Res. 1456), H5318 [17SE]

Crime: combat organized crime involving illegal acquisition of retail goods to sell such illegally obtained goods through physical and online retail marketplaces (see H.R. 895), H1094 [11MR]

——— provide that it is unlawful to distribute private intimate visual depictions without person’s consent (see H.R. 3686), H4453 [2JY] (see H.R. 10329), H6801 [10DE]

Cuba: commend bravery, courage, and resolve of members of pro-democracy movement and freedom activists and condemn totalitarian regime for repression and imprisonment of activists and other human rights violations (see H. Res. 1351), H4588 [10JY]

——— denounce international trafficking of Cuban medical professionals (see H. Res. 1446), H5230 [12SE]

Dept. of Commerce: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Revision of Firearms License Requirements’’ (see H.J. Res. 164), H4732 [22JY]

Dept. of Defense: carry out pilot program under which TRICARE Prime beneficiaries may access obstetrical and gynecological care without referral (see H.R. 10307), H6413 [5DE]

——— prohibit enforcement of Executive orders that limit sale, donation, and transfer of excess property to local law enforcement (see H.R. 9745), H5561 [20SE]

Dept. of Energy: study and report on greenhouse gas emissions intensity of certain products produced in U.S. and in certain foreign countries (see H.R. 8957), H4527 [9JY]

Dept. of HHS: identify and address barriers to coverage of remote physiologic devices under State Medicaid programs to improve maternal and child health outcomes for pregnant and postpartum women (see H.R. 8532), H3521 [23MY]

——— provide explanation of benefits not later than 30 days after item or service is furnished under Medicare program (see H.R. 9384), H5000 [20AU]

——— reauthorize national congenital heart disease research, surveillance, and awareness program (see H.R. 7189), H386 [1FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish and authorize funding for Iranian Sanctions Enforcement Fund to enforce U.S. sanctions on Iran and proxies, pay off U.S. debt, and codify Export Enforcement Coordination Center (see H.R. 6201), H1190 [15MR]

——— establish EB–5 Regional Center Program Advisory Committee in U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (see H.R. 7220), H681 [15FE]

——— establish Federal Clearinghouse on Safety and Best Practices for Nonprofit Organizations, Faith-based Organizations, and Houses of Worship (see H.R. 7296), H536 [7FE]

——— establish U.S. Customs and Border Protection pilot program to adopt dogs from local animal shelters to be trained as therapy dogs (see H.R. 8119), H2627 [23AP]

——— expand availability of human trafficking awareness training so first responders can recognize and properly respond to potential human trafficking situations (see H.R. 7107), H271 [29JA]

——— making appropriations to improve border security, impose new border security reporting requirements, and enhance criminal penalties for destroying or evading border controls (see H.R. 8992), H4966 [30JY]

——— require U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to facilitate naturalization services for noncitizen veterans who have been removed from U.S. or are inadmissible (see H.R. 8851), H4320 [26JN]

Dept. of HUD: provide disclosure notice to homebuyers of HUD-owned properties located in special flood hazard areas (see H.R. 7310), H543 [9FE]

Dept. of Justice: allow use of grants under Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program to combat sex trafficking (see H.R. 7382), H678 [15FE]

——— make grants to States, local government, and Tribal governments for creation and operation of veterans response teams within law enforcement agencies (see H.R. 8140), H2634 [26AP]

Dept. of State: authorize amounts collected in certain visa fees to be made available to reduce visa wait times (see H.R. 7263), H502 [6FE]

——— authorize Diplomatic Security Services to investigate allegations of violations of conduct constituting offenses relative to human trafficking (see H.R. 7089), H433 [5FE]

——— clarify exclusive regulatory authority over au pair cultural exchange program (see H.R. 9677), H5522 [19SE]

——— designate additional persons eligible to serve as passport acceptance agents (see H.R. 8234), H2834 [2MY]

——— designate certain Iranian proxy organizations as foreign terrorist organizations (see H.R. 8011), H2396 [15AP]

——— host regular Summits of the Americas (see H.R. 9082), H4729 [22JY]

——— include additional information relative to Internet freedom in annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices (see H.R. 8309), H2996 [8MY]

——— provide additional assistance to Ukraine using assets confiscated from Central Bank of Russia and other sovereign assets of Russia (see H.R. 4175), H133 [12JA]

——— provide for reallocation of unused waivers of foreign residency requirement for certain J-visa holders (see H.R. 6980), H106 [11JA]

Dept. of State and AID: require those receiving foreign assistance funds with activities in Afghanistan to report on any payments or withholdings made to Taliban, state-owned enterprises, or governing institutions (see H.R. 9503), H5096 [9SE]

Dept. of the Interior: reaffirm that certain land has been taken into trust for benefit of Poarch Band of Creek Indians (see H.R. 6180), H3583 [3JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: increase payments or allowances that individuals, including veterans service organizations, receive for transportation of veterans to or from departmental facilities (see H.R. 6551), H1182 [13MR]

——— seek to enter into agreement with federally funded research and development center for assessment of notice letters sent to claimants for benefits (see H.R. 7816), H2119 [26MR]

Depts. of Defense and State: monitor efforts by China to build or buy strategic foreign ports (see H.R. 8683), H4412 [27JN]

Douglass, Frederick: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 7378), H678 [15FE]

EPA: establish voluntary sustainable apparel labeling program (see H.R. 8978), H4587 [10JY]

Executive Office of the President: impose sanctions relative to system of compensation of PLO and Palestinian Authority that supports acts of terrorism (see H.R. 9160), H4948 [25JY]

Federal agencies and departments: clarify information required to be included in certification that rules will not have significant economic impact on substantial number of small entities (see H.R. 8033), H2500 [17AP]

——— require greater transparency for Federal regulatory decisions that impact small businesses (see H.R. 7198), H2702 [29AP]

Federal Labor Relations Authority: provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or their political subdivisions (see H.R. 3539), H4965 [30JY]

Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA): mint coins in commemoration of World Cup 2026 (see H.R. 7438), H3400 [21MY]

Firefighters: drive innovation in developing next-generation protection for firefighters by accelerating development of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances-free turnout gear (see H.R. 4769), H4951 [25JY]

Food for Peace Act: recognize continued success and prioritization of funding (see H. Res. 1349), H4588 [10JY]

Foreign countries: provide that any foreign government official who engages in censorship of American speech is inadmissible and deportable (see H.R. 9605), H5238 [16SE]

Foreign policy: address transnational repression by foreign governments against private individuals (see H.R. 3654), H2445 [16AP]

——— authorize President to impose certain sanctions with respect to Russia and Iran (see H.R. 8038), H2523 [18AP]

——— protect and promote American values abroad, including freedom of speech and freedom of expression, through foreign assistance and by assuring U.S. law enforcement does not cooperate in censorship abroad (see H.R. 9850), H5828 [25SE]

Freedom of religion: prohibit preferential Federal grant treatment for atheist groups (see H.R. 8720), H3974 [12JN]

Generalized System of Preferences: extend (see H.R. 7555), H821 [5MR]

Hamas (terrorist organization): condemn use of sexual violence and rape as weapon of war against people of Israel (see H. Res. 966), H147 [16JA]

Health: support role of U.S. in helping save lives of children and protecting health of people in low-income countries with vaccines and immunization through Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance (organization) (see H. Res. 1286), H3725 [11JN]

Hispanic Restaurant Week: observance (see H. Res. 1480), H5561 [20SE]

Immigration: eliminate employment-based visa caps on abused, abandoned, and neglected children eligible for humanitarian status (see H.R. 4285), H504 [6FE]

——— eliminate per-country numerical limitation for employment-based immigrants and increase per-country limitation for family-sponsored immigrants (see H.R. 6542), H109 [11JA]

Information technology: enhance cybersecurity of health care and public health sector (see H.R. 9412), H5015 [27AU]

Iran: condemn unprecedented drone and missile attack on Israel (see H. Res. 1143), H2397 [15AP]

——— make certain improvements relative to coordination of efforts to promote Internet freedom and access to information (see H.R. 9299), H4971 [2AU]

——— pursue censure at International Atomic Energy Agency, refer issue to U.N. Security Council, and reaffirm that all measures will be taken to prevent regime from acquiring nuclear weapons (see H. Res. 1272), H5321 [17SE]

Italian and Italian-American Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 1524), H5861 [8OC]

Jackie Robinson Ballpark National Commemorative Site: establish (see H.R. 8012), H2396 [15AP]

Jews: strengthen Federal efforts to counter antisemitism in U.S. (see H.R. 7921), H2319 [11AP]

Jimmy Buffett Post Office Building, Key West, FL: designate (see H.R. 7802), H1497 [22MR]

Jones, James Earl: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 8231), H4446 [28JN]

Maduro, Nicolas: increase maximum reward amount for information leading to arrest and conviction of, to be paid out by Federal Government from all withheld assets, officials of Maduro regime and their conspirators (see H.R. 9692), H5523 [19SE]

Medicare: improve Medicare Advantage prior authorization process through common-sense transparency, electronic adoption, and analysis of items and services subject to prior authorization (see H.R. 8702), H4914 [24JY]

Medicare/Medicaid: require certain long-term care facilities to permit essential caregivers access during any period in which regular visitation is restricted (see H.R. 8331), H4478 [8JY]

Memorial Day: observance (see H. Res. 1255), H3523 [23MY]

Mexico: raise concern about proposed constitutional reforms (see H. Res. 1435), H5156 [10SE]

Middle East: condemn atrocities committed by Hamas (terrorist organization) against Israel, call for Hamas to surrender, cease attacks and release all remaining hostages, and reaffirm Israel’s right to self-defense (see H. Res. 1537), H5860 [8OC]

——— impose sanctions on Popular Resistance Committees and other associated entities (see H.R. 7914), H3682 [7JN]

National Caregiving Youth Week: designate (see H. Con. Res. 132), H6013 [14NO]

National Clean Energy Week: designate (see H. Res. 1489), H5646 [23SE]

National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls: designate (see H. Res. 1177), H2700 [29AP]

National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week: designate (see H. Res. 1437), H5649 [23SE]

National Latino Physician Day: designate (see H. Res. 1502), H5829 [25SE]

National Police Week: observance (see H. Res. 1226), H3203 [14MY]

National School Choice Week: designate (see H. Res. 974), H240 [18JA]

Nicaragua: condemn unjust imprisonment of individuals affiliated with Mountain Gateway Order, Inc. (see H. Res. 1019), H1190 [15MR]

Nicaraguan Investment Conditionality Act (NICA): reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 6954), H105 [11JA]

NIH: enhance activities and programs and reauthorize certain programs relative to research on autism spectrum disorder (see H.R. 7213), H4446 [28JN]

North Korean Human Rights Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 3012), H1094 [11MR]

Olympic Games: award Congressional Gold Medals to members of 1980 U.S. Olympic Men’s Ice Hockey Team in recognition of their extraordinary achievement at Winter Olympics in historic ‘‘Miracle on Ice’’ (see H.R. 9950), H5869 [11OC]

OMB: require to approve or deny spend plans within certain amount of time (see H.R. 5103), H3727 [11JN]

Reinforcing Nicaragua’s Adherence to Conditions for Electoral Reform (RENACER) Act: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 6954), H105 [11JA]

SBA: establish Office of Whistleblower Awards (see H.R. 7129), H314 [30JA]

Ships and vessels: mint coins to honor and memorialize tragedy of Sultana Steamboat explosion (see H.R. 7801), H4976 [2AU]

Smithsonian Institution: permit National Museum of the American Latino and American Women’s History Museum to be located within National Mall Reserve (see H.R. 9274), H5869 [11OC]

Taiwan: reaffirm U.S. commitment to Taiwan and recognize anniversary of Taiwan Relations Act (see H. Res. 1127), H2289 [10AP]

Taxation: allow additional catch-up contributions for certain family caregivers (see H.R. 9764), H5646 [23SE]

——— allow certain family caregivers to contribute to Roth IRA (see H.R. 9765), H5646 [23SE]

——— establish neighborhood revitalization tax credit (see H.R. 3940), H3485 [22MY]

——— increase exclusion from gain of sale of principal residence (see H.R. 1321), H3274 [15MY]

——— reform low-income housing credit (see H.R. 3238), H189 [17JA]

Terrorism: include senior leader of HAMAS (terrorist organization), Palestine Islamic Jihad, U.S. designated foreign terrorist organizations, as well as affiliated terrorist on FBI most wanted terrorism list (see H.R. 9153), H5034 [6SE]

Thomas H. Corey VA Medical Center, West Palm Beach, FL: designate (see H.R. 7333), H580 [13FE]

Trooper Zachary Fink Post Office Building, Port St. Lucie, FL: designate (see H.R. 8408), H3272 [15MY]

TSA: prohibit access by certain individuals to certain areas of airports (see H.R. 8608), H3655 [4JN]

——— provide TSA PreCheck to certain severely injured or disabled veterans (see H.R. 7365), H4454 [2JY]

U.N.: prohibit U.S. contributions relative to Israel (see H.R. 9374), H4996 [16AU]

U.S. Foundation for International Conservation: establish (see H.R. 6727), H247 [22JA]

U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission Act: modify requirements for time capsule (see H.R. 9432), H5020 [30AU]

U.S. Soccer Federation: recognize and support efforts of New Heights Bid Committee to bring Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) Women’s World Cup competition to U.S. and Mexico (see H. Con. Res. 82), H694 [23FE]

Ukraine: review and modify decision to suspend adoption by foreign nationals and resume such adoptions, particularly in cases where mutual concerns of Ukraine and U.S. can be substantially addressed (see H. Res. 915), H15 [9JA]

Venezuela: condemn illegitimate regime of Nicolas Maduro (see H. Res. 1313), H4119 [21JN]

——— halt investment by U.S. persons in energy sector of Venezuela until legitimate results of July 28, 2024, election are respected (see H.R. 9995), H5872 [15OC]

——— stand in solidarity with Venezuelan people and condemn Nicolas Maduro attempt to steal Venezuelan Presidential election (see H. Res. 1409), H4972 [2AU]

Veterans Day: observance (see H. Res. 1566), H5915 [8NO]

Vietnamese Conflict: award Congressional Gold Medal to Army Dust Off crews (see H.R. 1015), H4063 [13JN]

Waterways: provide for standardization, publication, and accessibility of data relating to public outdoor recreational use of Federal waterways (see H.R. 7925), H2289 [10AP]

Women: mint coins in commemoration of women who contributed to home front during World War II (see H.R. 7770), H3206 [14MY]

Yemen: designate Ansarallah as foreign terrorist organization and impose certain sanctions (see H.R. 6046), H247 [22JA]

——— impose sanctions on Houthis for attacks on international shipping (see H.R. 8001), H2396 [15AP]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Business and industry: protect intellectual property rights in voice and visual likeness of individuals (see H.R. 9551), H5228 [12SE]

Copyrights: provide for individual property rights in likeness and voice (see H.R. 6943), H51 [10JA]

Cuba: call for accountability for human rights violations and malign activities against U.S. and democratic countries in Western Hemisphere (see H. Res. 1358), H4625 [11JY]

Dept. of State: establish Precursor Chemical Destruction Initiative to promote bilateral counterdrug interdiction efforts within governments of specified countries (see H.R. 9172), H4948 [25JY]

Dept. of Transportation: exempt ticket agents that are small businesses from requirement to provide refunds for cancelled or significantly delayed or changed flights (see H.R. 9552), H5228 [12SE]

Foreign trade: establish regional trade, investment, and people-to-people partnership of Western Hemisphere countries to stimulate growth and integration through viable long-term private sector development (see H.R. 7571), H998 [6MR]

FTC: require covered platforms to remove nonconsensual intimate visual depictions (see H.R. 8989), H4587 [10JY]

Immigration: provide for electronic submission of domestic violence information and communications with visa applicants (see H.R. 9545), H5201 [11SE]

Israel: support defense in war launched by Hamas (terrorist organization), reaffirm right to self-defense, and oppose efforts to place one-sided pressure on Israel relative to Gaza (see H. Res. 1117), H2251 [9AP]

Venezuela: promote democracy (see H.R. 9546), H5201 [11SE]

Constitutional authority and single subject statements

Business and industry: protect intellectual property rights in voice and visual likeness of individuals (H.R. 9551), H5230 [12SE]

Copyrights: provide for individual property rights in likeness and voice (H.R. 6943), H52 [10JA]

Dept. of State: establish Precursor Chemical Destruction Initiative to promote bilateral counterdrug interdiction efforts within governments of specified countries (H.R. 9172), H4951 [25JY]

Dept. of Transportation: exempt ticket agents that are small businesses from requirement to provide refunds for cancelled or significantly delayed or changed flights (H.R. 9552), H5230 [12SE]

Foreign trade: establish regional trade, investment, and people-to-people partnership of Western Hemisphere countries to stimulate growth and integration through viable long-term private sector development (H.R. 7571), H1000 [6MR]

FTC: require covered platforms to remove nonconsensual intimate visual depictions (H.R. 8989), H4589 [10JY]

Immigration: provide for electronic submission of domestic violence information and communications with visa applicants (H.R. 9545), H5202 [11SE]

Venezuela: promote democracy (H.R. 9546), H5202 [11SE]

Remarks

Cuba: U.S. policy, H1491 [22MR]

Haiti: U.S. policy, H1491 [22MR]

Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act: amend (H.R. 4389), H2152 [9AP]

Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation: develop and disseminate civic education curriculum and oral history resources on certain political ideologies (H.R. 5349), H6419 [6DE]

Votes: correction, H4209• [26JN]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to certain diplomats, in recognition of their bravery and heroism during Holocaust (H.R. 537), H3696 [11JN]