Rep. María Elvira Salazar, a U.S. Representative from Florida’s 27th congressional district, shared her experiences and advocacy efforts on February 5, 2026, through a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter).
In the morning, Salazar reflected on her participation in a national event focused on faith. She wrote, “A moving morning at the National Prayer Breakfast, where Representatives from all over the nation come together to pray and seek guidance from God. Faith has always been at the heart of America, and I’m proud to be part of that important legacy.” (posted February 5, 2026).
Later that day, Salazar addressed immigration policy while standing with American Families United at Capitol Hill. In her post she stated, “Proud to stand with @amerifamsunited on Capitol Hill today to defend U.S. citizens whose families are being torn apart by the current immigration system. Our laws must recognize that U.S. citizens and their families belong together. The Dignity Act would fix this problem, by” (posted February 5, 2026).
She also posted in Spanish about her advocacy for families affected by immigration laws: “Hoy estuve en el Capitolio junto a @amerifamsunited defendiendo a ciudadanos estadounidenses cuyas familias están siendo separadas por un sistema migratorio fallido. Nuestras leyes deben partir de una verdad fundamental: los ciudadanos de Estados Unidos y sus familias deben” (posted February 5, 2026).
The National Prayer Breakfast is an annual event in Washington D.C., attended by members of Congress and other leaders who gather for prayer and reflection.
American Families United is an organization advocating for changes in U.S. immigration law to prevent family separation among American citizens.
The Dignity Act is proposed legislation aimed at reforming the U.S. immigration system to address issues such as family separation.