Rep. María Elvira Salazar, who represents Florida’s 27th congressional district, posted a series of updates on March 31, 2026, addressing both local passport services and federal immigration processing.
In an English-language post dated March 31, 2026, Salazar announced: ” Planning a summer trip? Don’t wait until the last minute to get your passport.
On Thursday, April 9, my office is bringing passport services directly to #FL27, no appointment needed.
Apply on site with the help of South Florida’s trusted municipal passport acceptance team, https://t.co/Bqt9S0DXwF“
She followed up with a Spanish-language message later that day: ” ¿Viajas este verano? Prepárate desde ya.
Este jueves 9 de abril, llevo a mi equipo directamente a #FL27 para ayudarte a sacar tu pasaporte, sin cita.
Aplica en el lugar con el equipo oficial de aceptación de pasaportes del sur de Florida, y mi oficina te guía en cada paso, https://t.co/pChHoilOhO” The event aims to facilitate access to passport services for constituents in her district without requiring appointments.
Later in the afternoon on March 31, Salazar addressed federal immigration issues. She wrote: “I just sent a letter to @SecMullinDHS urging the Department to resume citizenship processing and naturalization ceremonies while maintaining strong security vetting.
In South Florida, tens of thousands of applicants, many Cuban and Venezuelan, remain in limbo despite having https://t.co/MyHfQCy3XQ” This reflects ongoing concerns about delays in citizenship processing for immigrant communities in South Florida—a region known for its significant Cuban and Venezuelan populations seeking U.S. citizenship after meeting legal requirements but facing administrative backlogs.
Salazar’s outreach aligns with her broader efforts as a member of Congress representing Miami-Dade County and surrounding areas. Her focus on both constituent services like passport assistance and advocacy for immigrant communities highlights ongoing challenges faced by residents in her district regarding travel documentation and naturalization processes.