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, D.C. – Today, Representatives Donna Shalala (FL-27) and Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon (PR-At Large) introduced H.R. 8471, the Set Sail Safely Act to prepare ports and cruise lines to safely reopen for business. Cruise lines are currently under a No Sail Order until the end of October. While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended extending the current order through ... Read more »
Washington, D.C. - Hoy, las Representantes Donna Shalala (FL-27) y Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon (PR) presentaron H.R. 8471, Set Sail Safely Act para preparar los puertos y líneas de cruceros a reabrir de manera segura para los negocios. Las líneas de cruceros están actualmente bajo una orden de ‘No Navegar’ hasta finales de octubre. Aunque los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (C... 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 (FL-27) issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that it is awarding a grant of $749,000 to Be Strong International, Inc. for its “Marriage Matters” program: “Be Strong International has worked tirelessly to install positive youth development practices and social-emotional learning to e... 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 iba a otorgar una subvención de $749,000 a Be Strong International, Inc. por su programa “Marriage Matters”: “Be Strong International ha trabajado incansablemente para instalar prácticas positivas de desarrollo juven... Read more »
Washington, DC - Today, Representatives Donna Shalala (FL-27) and Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) and introduced a congressional resolution to designate September 22nd as National Hispanic Nurses Day. The designation of a specific day to honor Hispanic nurses will help raise awareness of their accomplishments and the important work they carry out in our communities. “For years now, Hispanics have been... Read more »
Washington, DC - Hoy, los representantes Donna Shalala (FL-27) y Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) presentaron una resolución en el parlamento nacional para designar el 22 de septiembre como el Día Nacional de las Enfermeras Hispanas. La designación de un día específico para honrar a las enfermeras hispanas ayudará a crear conciencia sobre sus logros y el importante trabajo que realizan en nuestras comu... Read more »
