Rep. María Elvira Salazar, U.S. Representative for Florida’s 27th congressional district, shared updates on her recent legislative activity and public engagements through a series of posts on December 4, 2025.
In one post from December 4, Salazar announced her support for new legislation targeting foreign influence in American schools. She stated, “Acabo de votar a favor de la Ley CLASS para detener la influencia del Partido Comunista Chino en nuestras escuelas.
Si una escuela pública recibe dinero del extranjero, esta ley obliga a decir exactamente quién lo manda y desde dónde. Punto.
No vamos a dejar que intereses” (December 4, 2025).
Later that day, Salazar participated in an international soccer roundtable hosted by The Washington Post during the FIFA World Cup. She wrote in English, “Thank you to @Washingtonpost for having me at today’s @FIFAWorldCup round table. Soccer unites the world in 90 minutes, transcending borders, politics, and differences. I only wish Congress could do that!
As the Congresswoman for the most fútbol-passionate diaspora in America,” (December 4, 2025).
She echoed similar sentiments in Spanish in another post: “Gracias a @WashingtonPost por invitarme a la mesa redonda de la @FIFAWorldCup hoy. El fútbol tiene una magia: en 90 minutos une al mundo y deja a un lado fronteras, política y diferencias. Ojalá el Congreso pudiera tomar nota.
Como congresista de la diáspora más futbolera y” (December 4, 2025).
The CLASS Act referenced by Salazar is part of ongoing legislative efforts to increase transparency regarding foreign funding—especially from China—in U.S. educational institutions. Such measures are intended to address concerns about potential undue influence or interference from foreign governments within the American education system.
Salazar’s participation in the FIFA World Cup roundtable highlights her engagement with Miami’s large Hispanic and international community—often described as among the most passionate soccer fans in the United States—and reflects broader conversations about how sports can bridge cultural and political divides.
