WASHINGTON, DC – Last night, Congresswoman Donna Shalala (FL-27) cast her vote in favor of passing H.R. 925, the latest version of the historic HEROES Act, a comprehensive, $2.2 trillion legislative package meant to protect the American people from the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. “For months, my office has been flooded with calls and letters from constituents crying out for help,”... Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC – Hoy, la congresista Donna Shalala (FL-27) votó a favor de aprobar H.R. 925, la última versión de la ley HEROES, un paquete legislativo integral de $ 2.2 billones para proteger al pueblo estadounidense de las interrupciones causadas por la pandemia COVID -19. “Durante meses, mi oficina ha estado inundada de llamadas y cartas de electores pidiendo ayuda,” dijo la representante Shala... Read more »
Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Donna Shalala (FL-27) issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that it is awarding a discretionary grant to Miami Bridge Youth and Family Services, Inc. for $200,000: “For decades, Miami Bridge Youth and Family Services has been essential in promoting youth development within our community and keepin... Read more »
Washington, DC - Hoy, la congresista Donna Shalala (FL-27) emitió la siguiente declaración después de que el Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos (HHS) de los EE. UU. anuncio que otorgara una subvención discrecional a Miami Bridge Youth and Family Services, Inc. de $200,000: “Durante décadas, Miami Bridge Youth and Family Services ha sido esencial en promover el desarrollo juvenil en nuestra ... Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC— Today, Congresswoman Donna Shalala highlighted significant victories for South Florida’s 27th Congressional District and other communities across America in H.R. 7617, the second “minibus” appropriations bills of fiscal year 2021, which passed the House on July 31. “Funding is a reflection of our priorities – it tells us about what our government values most,” said Rep. Shalala. “T... Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC— Hoy, la congresista Donna Shalala destacó victorias significativas para el Distrito 27 y otras comunidades en los Estados Unidos con la aprobación de H.R. 7617, el segundo proyecto de ley de asignaciones de "minibús" del año fiscal 2021, que pasó a la Cámara de Representantes el 31 de julio. "La financiación es un reflejo de nuestras prioridades- destaca lo que nuestro gobierno val... Read more »
Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Donna Shalala (FL-27) voted to pass H.R. 7027, the Child Care is Essential Act. This bill would create a $50 billion Child Care Stabilization fund and invest in child care so that providers across Florida and the country have the resources they need to safely reopen. Without adequate investments in the child care industry, families across the country will be u... Read more »
Washington, DC - Hoy, la congresista Donna Shalala (FL-27) votó para aprobar H.R. 7027, el Child Care Is Essential Act. Este proyecto de ley crearía un fondo de estabilización de cuidado infantil de $ 50 mil millones e invertiría en cuidado infantil para que los proveedores de toda la Florida y el país tengan los recursos que necesitan para reabrir de manera segura. Sin inversiones adecuadas en la... Read more »
Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Donna Shalala (FL-27) issued the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1636, the Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys Act. This bill would establish a permanent bipartisan committee that will examine social disparities affecting Black men and boys in the United States. Rep. Shalala is a cosponsor of this legis... Read more »
Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Donna Shalala (FL-27) held a press call with Education and Labor Committee Chairman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03), Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05), and Nyree Washington, a teacher from Miami Coral Reef Senior High School, to discuss how to safely reopen schools. The call emphasized the immediate need of federal funds to ensure that schools will be prepare... Read more »
