You shouldn't need a lab report to trust what's in your baby’s formula, a tax attorney to keep more of your own paycheck, or a backup plan for the dog when a hurricane is three days out. As a father...
Education freedom for everyone
Any parent who's ever wondered whether their child is getting the education they deserve knows we can do better. When Republicans passed the Working Families Tax Cuts Act last year, we created the...
A Debt We Can Never Repay
Everything that makes this country great comes at a cost. This Sunday, September 27th, is Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day—the day we set aside to honor the families who paid the highest...
How can I serve you?
My office works for you. When a federal agency loses your paperwork, stops returning calls, or tells you to prove you're still alive, my constituent services team steps in. I'm proud to share a few...
Recognizing National Estuaries Week
Florida water is essential to our way of life. It’s what makes Florida great, and why so many people want to call it home. Our ecosystems here in south Florida are amongst the most unique on the...
Today Is National Pow/Mia Recognition Day
Our men and women in uniform embody courage. But some of those courageous men and women return in flag-draped caskets, and some do not make it back at all. Today is the day that we remember them:...
Week in Review: Answering for every drop
I was back in Washington for another busy week! This week, my favorite piece of legislation for our water—the Water Resources Development Act—came to the House floor. I’m proud that several of...
U.S. Constitution Day
On September 17, 1787, our nation’s founders penned their names to four pages of parchment in Philadelphia. Two hundred and thirty-nine years later, those pages still remain as the foundation for...
Water Resources Development Act passes House floor
Good news: the Water Resources and Development Act—or WRDA—just passed through the House of Representatives! Without a doubt, the number one issue for our community is water. Once every two years, I...