Rep. María Elvira Salazar, a member of the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission, marked the start of America’s 250th anniversary celebrations in a series of posts on January 6, 2026.
In her first post at 14:33 UTC, Salazar wrote: “America’s 250th birthday is officially underway and it kicked off with a bang.
Honored to serve on the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission as we carry forward the legacy of our Founders and prepare to celebrate 250 years of American independence and leadership.
America leads https://t.co/RmAWf8upNE“
She reiterated her message in Spanish at 14:42 UTC, stating: ” El 250.º aniversario de Estados Unidos ya está en marcha y comenzó con fuerza.
Orgullosa de servir en la Comisión del Semiquincentenario, honrando a nuestros Fundadores y preparando la celebración de 250 años de independencia y liderazgo americano.
Estados Unidos lidera con”
Later that day at 15:53 UTC, Salazar expressed condolences for the passing of Congressman Doug LaMalfa: “I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Congressman Doug LaMalfa. My prayers are with his family and loved ones.
Doug served Northern California with honor, integrity, and unwavering devotion to his country. He was a respected colleague and a true public servant.
He will https://t.co/DnkcHT5uyB“
The U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission was established by Congress to plan activities commemorating the nation’s founding in 1776 and its upcoming 250th anniversary in 2026. The commission is tasked with coordinating events across federal agencies and encouraging nationwide participation in marking this milestone.
Doug LaMalfa represented Northern California in Congress until his passing in early January 2026.