WASHINGTON, D.C.– Today, Representative Donna Shalala (FL-27) issued the following statement after conducting an unannounced inspection of Krome Processing Center to assess the conditions of the persons in custody at the facility: “This morning, I conducted an unannounced inspection of the Krome Processing Center. Krome’s administration and staff cooperated in granting me total access to every uni... Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Hoy, la Representante Donna Shalala (FL-27) emitió la siguiente declaración después de realizar una inspección de sorpresa del Centro de Procesamiento de Krome para evaluar las condiciones de las personas bajo custodia en la instalación: “Esta mañana, realicé una inspección de sorpresa del Centro de Procesamiento de Krome. La administración y el personal de Krome cooperaron para ... Read more »
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 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) issued the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R.2420, the National Museum of the American Latino Act, a bill that would establish a National Museum of the American Latino in the Smithsonian Institution. Rep. Shalala is a cosponsor of the legislation. “The establishment of this museum is long overdue. Lati... Read more »
Washington, DC - Hoy, la congresista Donna Shalala (FL-27) emitió la siguiente declaración después de que la Cámara de Representantes de los EE. UU. aprobó HR2420, el National Museum of the American Latino Act, un proyecto de ley que establecería un Museo Nacional del Latino Americano en La Institución Smithsonian. La representante Shalala es copatrocinadora de esta legislación. “El establecimient... Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Congresswoman Donna Shalala (FL-27) joined by other Members of Florida’s congressional delegation, passed amendments in the U.S. House of Representatives to strengthen democracy and the rule of law within Venezuela and to prevent the crisis in that country from threatening U.S. national security. This is the latest effort by this group of Florida representatives to shine a light ... Read more »
Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Donna Shalala (FL-27) voted to pass H.R. 2214, the National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants (NO BAN Act), a bill that would reverse President Trump’s executive order banning travel from majority Muslim countries. The NO BAN Act repeals President Trump’s Muslim ban, expands anti-discrimination provisions in immigration law and limits the presi... Read more »