Press Releases

Sep 19, 2012

Congressman Rivera Commends Cuban Dissidents After Hunger Strike, Calls for Continued Solidarity With Cause for a Free Cuba

Congressman David Rivera released the following statement reacting to news that 30 Cuban dissidents who were on a hunger strike ended their protest upon the release of Jorge Vazquez Chaviano from a Castro regime prison.

Sep 14, 2012

Congressman Rivera Calls Attention to Struggle of Marta Beatriz Roque & Other Cuban Dissidents in Floor Speech

Congressman David Rivera spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives Thursday to bring attention to the plight of Cuban dissident Marta Beatriz Roque and 25 other dissidents who are on a hunger strike to protest the Castro regime’s suppression of pro-democracy supporters.

Sep 14, 2012

Congressman Rivera Joins Call for President Obama to Meet with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu

Following media reports that President Barack Obama declined a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his visit to the United States later this month, Congressman David Rivera joined 127 of his House colleagues urging the President to accept the meeting.

Sep 14, 2012

Congressman Rivera Denounces Use of Ché Guevara Image in EPA Hispanic Heritage Month Email

Congressman David Rivera released the following statement today reacting to the Environmental Protection Agency’s use of an image of Ché Guevara in an email to agency staff regarding Hispanic Heritage Month.

Sep 13, 2012

Congressman Rivera Honored as "Guardian of Small Business" by National Federation of Independent Business

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the leading small and independent business association in the United States, named Congressman David Rivera a “Guardian of Small Business” this week for his outstanding voting record on behalf of America’s small business owners in the 112th Congress.

Sep 12, 2012

Congressman Rivera Condemns Attacks on U.S. Consulate in Libya and U.S. Embassy in Egypt

Congressman David Rivera released the following statement condemning the terrorist attacks on the American Consulate in Libya that killed four Americans, and on the American Embassy in Egypt.

Aug 13, 2012

Congressman David Rivera to Host Immigration Workshop & Information Session on Applying for Deferred Action for Undocumented Childhood Arrivals

Issues: Immigration

Congressman David Rivera will be hosting an Immigration Workshop and Information Session Wednesday focused on the application process for deferred action for undocumented childhood arrivals.

Jul 20, 2012

El Congresista Rivera le desea un Feliz Día de la Independencia a Colombia, un Amigo Firme de los Estados Unidos

El Congresista David Rivera hizo la siguiente declaración en conmemoración del Día de la Independencia de Colombia.

Jul 20, 2012

Congressman Rivera Wishes a “Happy Independence Day to America’s Steadfast Friend, Colombia”

Congressman David Rivera released the following statement in commemoration of Colombian Independence Day.

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