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May 21, 2012
Congressman Rivera Provides Update on Studying Towards Adjusted Residency Status (STARS) Act
Congressman David Rivera announced today that he will file the Studying Towards Adjusted Residency Status (STARS) Act in the coming weeks.
May 18, 2012
House Approves Rivera Amendment to Prohibit Dept of Defense from Contracting with Businesses That Do Business with State Sponsors of Terrorism
The House of Representatives approved an amendment presented by Congressman David Rivera (FL-25) to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 by a voice vote on Thursday night.
May 17, 2012
El Congresista Rivera Decepcionado, Preocupado que el Departamento de Estado de EEUU le Concedió una Visa a la Hija de Raúl Castro
El Congresista David Rivera (FL-25) hiso la siguiente declaración sobre la decisión del Departamento de Estado de los Estados Unidos para facilitar la visita de la hija del dictador cubano Raúl Castro, Mariela Castro Espín, a los Estados Unidos.
May 17, 2012
Congressman Rivera Disappointed, Concerned by State Department Granting Visa to Castro Dictator’s Daughter
Congressman David Rivera (FL-25) released the following statement regarding the decision by the U.S. State Department to facilitate a visit by Cuban dictator Raul Castro’s daughter to the United States.
Mar 9, 2012
Congressman Rivera Announces Studying Towards Adjusted Residency Status (STARS) Act
Congressman David Rivera announced today that he will file the Studying Towards Adjusted Residency Status (STARS) Act. The bill will allow undocumented immigrants who are 18 years and 6 months of age or younger, arrived in the United States before the age of 16, and have maintained residence in the United States for at least the previous five consecutive years, the opportunity to adjust their residency status if they achieve a degree from an accredited four year institution of higher education and meet certain other criteria.
Mar 1, 2012
Congressman Rivera Expresses Disappointment at Galway, Ireland Proposal to Erect Statue of Ché Guevara
Congressman David Rivera (FL-25) released the following statement regarding a proposal to erect a statue of Ernesto “Ché” Guevara in Galway, Ireland.
Feb 23, 2012
Congresista Rivera: El legado de Orlando Zapata Tamayo vive en los esfuerzos de la resistencia cívica luchando en contra de la represión del régimen Castrista
El Congresista David Rivera (FL-25) hiso la siguiente declaración como parte de un comunicado conjunto con el Congresista Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-21), la Congresista Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (FL-18) y el Congresista Albio Sires (NJ-13) en conmemoración del segundo aniversario de la muerte del disidente cubano Orlando Zapara Tamayo.
Feb 23, 2012
Congressman Rivera: Orlando Zapata Tamayo’s Legacy Lives On in Civil Resistance Efforts Protesting the Castro Regime’s Repression
Congressman David Rivera (FL-25) released the following statement as part of a joint release with Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-21), Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (FL-18) and Congressman Albio Sires (NJ-13) in commemoration of the second anniversary of the death of Cuban dissident leader Orlando Zapata Tamayo.
Feb 22, 2012
Congressman David Rivera’s Week in Review: Week of February 13th
Congressman David Rivera (FL-25) was in Washington last week focused on America’s economy, South Florida’s environment and human rights.
Feb 17, 2012
Congressman Rivera: Three Years after the Stimulus, President's Budget Highlights Continued Fiscal Irresponsibility
Congressman David Rivera (FL-25) released the following statement on President Barack Obama’s budget and the anniversary of the stimulus package.
