Rep. María Elvira Salazar, who represents Florida’s 27th congressional district, posted a series of updates on her official X account highlighting legislative achievements, community initiatives, and national celebrations.
On September 17, 2025, Salazar marked the tenth anniversary of a student competition by inviting young people in her district to participate: ” ¡El Congressional App Challenge cumple 10 años! En el #NationalAppChallengeDay invitamos a todos los estudiantes de secundaria y preparatoria del FL-27 a participar: regístrate hoy, empieza a programar y sé parte de la próxima década de innovación. Fecha límite: 30 de”
Later that evening, on September 18, she announced progress on proposed legislation aimed at Venezuela. According to her post: “My proposed PANA Act amendment just passed unanimously in the Foreign Affairs Committee markup tonight! PANA would turn stolen money into a tool for Venezuela’s freedom, allowing us to use the nearly 4 BILLION dollars we’ve seized from drug traffickers and criminals connected” The PANA Act is intended to repurpose funds seized from criminal activities for humanitarian or democratic efforts related to Venezuela.
On September 18, Salazar also commemorated the anniversary of an American military branch with a bilingual message: “Happy Birthday to the United States Air Force! To the men and women who soar above and protect our great nation, you make America stronger every day. ~~~ ¡Feliz cumpleaños a la Fuerza Aérea de los Estados Unidos! Gracias a los hombres y mujeres que defienden nuestros”
The Congressional App Challenge is an annual initiative encouraging middle and high school students across U.S. congressional districts to develop software applications and engage in STEM education. Rep. Salazar’s participation reflects broader congressional efforts to promote technological skills among youth.
The United States has imposed various sanctions against individuals involved in illicit activities tied to Venezuela; recent legislative proposals like the PANA Act seek new ways of utilizing confiscated assets for democratic support or humanitarian relief.
