Salazar, Maria Elvira [R-FL-27]
Republican · FL · 14 bills sponsored
To amend the Defense Production Act of 1950 to ensure the supply of certain medical materials essential to national defense, and for other purposes.
# Summary of HR 7777 **What the Bill Does** HR 7777 would modify the Defense Production Act of 1950 to help ensure that the U.S. has adequate supplies of medical materials considered critical to national defense. The bill appears designed to strengthen the government's ability to secure or prioritize production of these essential medical supplies, though specific details about which materials are targeted are not provided in the available information. **Who It Affects** This bill would primarily affect medical supply manufacturers, the Department of Defense, and potentially healthcare systems that rely on these materials. During public health emergencies or national crises, it could impact the availability and allocation of medical supplies for civilian use. **Current Status** HR 7777 is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but not yet voted on by the full House. The bill was sponsored by Representative Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL). Without additional details about the bill's specific provisions, it's unclear what exact changes it would make to the 1950 law or which medical materials would be prioritized under this framework.
To authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to subscribe to additional shares of the capital stock of the Inter-American Investment Corporation.
# HR 6892 Summary **What the Bill Does:** This bill would authorize the U.S. Treasury Department to purchase additional shares in the Inter-American Investment Corporation (IIC), a multilateral development bank that provides financing and investment support to small and medium-sized businesses across Latin America and the Caribbean. By increasing the U.S. government's ownership stake, this bill would expand American financial commitment to the organization's operations and lending programs in the region. **Who It Affects:** The bill primarily affects U.S. taxpayers (who fund Treasury operations), the Inter-American Investment Corporation and its member countries, and small businesses in Latin America and the Caribbean that may benefit from the corporation's financing and technical assistance programs. It could also influence U.S. economic and diplomatic relationships throughout the Americas. **Current Status:** HR 6892 is currently in committee and has not yet advanced to a floor vote in Congress. It was introduced by Representative Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) in the 119th Congress.
Shelter Act
# Shelter Act Summary Unfortunately, I don't have access to the specific details of HR 6763 (the Shelter Act) beyond the basic metadata you've provided. Without seeing the bill's actual text or summary, I can't accurately tell you what it would do, who it affects, or its key provisions. To get accurate information about this bill, I'd recommend: - **Congress.gov** - Search for "HR 6763" for the full text and official summaries - **Your representative's website** - Often explains their sponsored bills - **Nonpartisan sources** like the Congressional Research Service or organizations that track legislation If you can share the bill's text or a detailed summary, I'd be happy to explain it in plain language for you.
Anti-Communism Week Act
# Anti-Communism Week Act (HR 6540) Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The Anti-Communism Week Act would establish an official national observance week dedicated to commemorating anti-communism. If passed, the bill would designate a specific week each year for Americans to recognize and reflect on the history and impact of communism, particularly its effects on people who have fled communist-controlled countries or experienced communist regimes. **Who It Affects and Key Provisions** This legislation would primarily affect how the federal government recognizes historical commemorations. The bill encourages public awareness and education about communism's historical record. It would not create any new government agencies or enforcement mechanisms, but rather would ask the President to issue a proclamation recognizing the designated week and encourage Americans to observe it through appropriate ceremonies and activities. **Current Status** The bill is currently in committee, meaning it has been referred to the appropriate House committee for review and discussion but has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. To become law, it would need to pass out of committee, be voted on and approved by the House, then undergo the same process in the Senate before being signed by the President.
Flight Refund Fairness Act
# Flight Refund Fairness Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** The Flight Refund Fairness Act (HR 5556) aims to establish clearer rules for when airlines must refund passengers for cancelled or significantly delayed flights. Currently, airline refund policies vary widely, and federal regulations on this issue are limited. This bill would standardize these requirements across the aviation industry. **Who It Affects:** Air travelers would be the primary beneficiaries, as the bill would give them stronger protections and clearer rights when flights are disrupted. Airlines would be affected by new regulatory obligations regarding refunds. Travel agencies and ticketing systems may also need to adjust their operations to comply with new rules. **Current Status:** The bill is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House. It was sponsored by Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) in the 119th Congress. *Note: Specific details about provisions (such as how long delays trigger refund eligibility) are not publicly available in the information provided. For complete legislative language and exact requirements, interested parties would need to review the full bill text on Congress.gov.*
To provide for the political affairs authorities of the Department of State, and for other purposes.
# HR 5246 Summary **What the Bill Does:** HR 5246 would modify how the Department of State's Political Affairs division operates and is funded. Based on its subject matter, the bill appears to address diplomatic staffing, structure, and operations across various global regions, though the specific details of proposed changes are not provided in the summary information available. **Who It Affects:** The bill would primarily affect the State Department and its diplomatic workforce, including foreign service officers and staff working on international relations. It could also impact U.S. foreign policy priorities in regions like Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, as well as Americans living or working abroad who depend on diplomatic services. **Current Status:** The bill was introduced by Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. At this stage, it remains in the early stages of the legislative process. *Note: The bill's full text was not available in this summary, so specific provisions and detailed policy changes cannot be outlined. For complete information, the full legislative text would need to be reviewed.*
DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2025
# DIGNIDAD Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** The DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2025 is a proposed federal law currently under review in Congress. However, the publicly available information about this bill is limited. The bill was introduced by Representative Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) but detailed provisions and legislative text are not included in the available materials, making it difficult to provide specific details about what changes it would implement. **Current Status:** The bill (HR 4393) is currently in committee, meaning it has been assigned to the relevant House committee for review and debate but has not yet advanced to a full floor vote. The bill remains in the early stages of the legislative process. **What This Means:** To understand the specific impacts, affected groups, and key provisions of this bill, you would need to review the full legislative text, which is available on Congress.gov. As with all bills in committee, there is no guarantee it will advance further in the legislative process.
Protect Honduran Democracy Act
# Protect Honduran Democracy Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The Protect Honduran Democracy Act (HR 4202) is a bill currently under consideration in the U.S. House of Representatives that addresses U.S. policy toward Honduras. While specific legislative details aren't available in the summary provided, bills with this title typically focus on U.S. support for democratic institutions, elections, and governance in Honduras, potentially including provisions related to foreign aid, sanctions, or diplomatic measures tied to democratic standards. **Who It Affects** This legislation would primarily affect U.S.-Honduras relations and could impact Honduran government officials, citizens, and organizations involved in governance and elections. It may also affect U.S. foreign aid budgets and diplomatic priorities in Central America. **Current Status** The bill is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet advanced to a full House vote. It was sponsored by Representative Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL). At this stage, the bill remains under review and has not become law. *Note: Additional details about specific provisions would require access to the full bill text, which wasn't included in the provided information.*
TAKE IT DOWN Act
# TAKE IT DOWN Act Summary **What the Bill Does:** The TAKE IT DOWN Act would make it illegal to post intimate images or videos of people online without their permission. This covers both real photos/videos and deepfakes (computer-generated fake images). The bill requires social media platforms and websites to quickly remove such content when notified it exists. People who violate the law could face criminal penalties and be required to pay restitution (money) to victims. **Who It Affects:** The bill protects adults whose intimate images are shared without consent, as well as minors in any sexual or exploitative images. It applies to anyone posting such content and to online platforms that host it. The bill specifically addresses the growing problem of deepfake technology being used to create fake intimate images of real people. **Current Status:** The bill (HR 633) was introduced by Representative Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it hasn't yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. The bill addresses concerns about non-consensual intimate imagery and image-based abuse, which are increasingly common problems as technology makes it easier to create and distribute such content online.
NO FAKES Act of 2025
# NO FAKES Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The NO FAKES Act of 2025 aims to protect artists and creators from unauthorized use of their work through artificial intelligence and digital manipulation. The bill would create legal protections and remedies for situations where someone uses an artist's likeness, voice, image, or creative work without permission—particularly in the context of AI-generated content and deepfakes. It addresses intellectual property concerns in the digital age by giving creators tools to take action against unauthorized use of their work online. **Who It Affects** This bill would primarily affect artists, musicians, photographers, and other creative professionals whose work could be copied or manipulated digitally. It would also impact tech companies and social media platforms that host user-generated content, as they may face new compliance requirements. The bill falls under the jurisdiction of the Department of Commerce and involves federal regulations on digital media and the internet. **Current Status** As of now, the bill (HR 2794) is in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet advanced to a full vote in the House of Representatives. The bill was sponsored by Representative Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL).
John W. Walsh Alpha-1 Home Infusion Act of 2025
# John W. Walsh Alpha-1 Home Infusion Act of 2025 — Plain Language Summary **What the bill would do:** This bill would expand Medicare coverage to include at-home treatment for people with a serious genetic condition called alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency. People with this condition lack a protective protein in their lungs, which puts them at high risk for emphysema and other diseases. The bill specifically allows Medicare to cover "augmentation therapy"—a treatment that replaces the missing protein—when patients receive it at home rather than at a medical facility. **Who it affects and key provisions:** The bill applies to Medicare beneficiaries (primarily seniors and some disabled individuals) who have severe hereditary AAT deficiency with emphysema. Treatment would need to be administered by qualified home infusion therapy suppliers while patients are under the care of a doctor, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant. By enabling at-home treatment, the bill aims to make therapy more convenient and accessible for patients with this rare genetic disease. **Current status:** The bill is currently in committee (HR 2343 in the 119th Congress), sponsored by Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL). It has not yet been voted on by the full House.
Crucial Communism Teaching Act
# Crucial Communism Teaching Act (HR 2080) - Summary **What the Bill Would Do** If passed, this bill would require the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation to create educational materials for high school students. These materials would include a civics curriculum and oral history resources designed to teach students about communism, totalitarianism, and other political systems that the bill characterizes as conflicting with U.S. democratic principles. **Who It Affects** The bill would primarily affect high school students and teachers, who would have access to these new educational resources. The Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation—a federally chartered organization that educates the public about the history of communism—would be responsible for developing the materials. **Current Status** As of now, HR 2080 is still in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. The bill was introduced by Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) in the 119th Congress.
Extending Limits of U.S. Customs Waters Act
# Summary: Extending Limits of U.S. Customs Waters Act (HR 1268) **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill would expand the geographical boundaries of U.S. customs waters—the ocean areas where U.S. customs and border patrol agents have enforcement authority. Currently, these waters extend a certain distance from the U.S. coast. The bill would extend those limits further out into the ocean, giving federal agencies a larger area to patrol and enforce U.S. laws related to imports, exports, and marine activities. **Who It Affects:** The bill would impact U.S. customs and border protection agencies, shipping companies, fishermen, and international maritime commerce. It could also affect neighboring countries' fishing rights and marine operations in areas where jurisdiction would change. Coastal communities and the fishing industry might see increased federal oversight of marine activities. **Key Details:** The bill is sponsored by Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) and focuses on customs enforcement, marine resources, and fisheries. It touches on international maritime law and could require coordination with other nations regarding ocean boundaries and fishing rights. **Current Status:** As of now, the bill remains in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives.
FORCE Act
# FORCE Act Summary **What It Would Do:** The FORCE Act would prevent the U.S. government from removing Cuba from its official list of state sponsors of terrorism unless the President determines that Cuba's government has undergone a significant transition. Essentially, it locks Cuba's terrorism designation in place until political change occurs in Cuba, preventing future presidents from unilaterally removing that designation through executive action. **Who It Affects:** This bill primarily affects U.S.-Cuba relations and diplomatic policy. It would impact Cuba's international standing and eligibility for certain trade benefits and aid programs tied to the terrorism list. It could also affect Americans and Cuban Americans with business or family ties to the island, as the terrorism designation influences sanctions and restrictions on commerce and travel. **Current Status:** The bill is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet advanced to a full House vote. As introduced legislation, it remains in the early stages of the congressional process.