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This week, the House took an important step to protect America’s heroes by unanimously passing my bill, the Servicemember Residence Protection Act.
Last week, the House passed the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)—and I’m proud to share that several of my provisions were included. It’s a big step forward to honor our veterans, support our service members, and strengthen our national defense.
In Washington, it was a busy week, where I spoke with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers about how we can best protect our communities and Army personnel from toxic water and algae blooms
The sugar industry claims that the Southland Rock mine—proposed to be built just 1,000 feet from the EAA Reservoir which is the single most important project for Everglades restoration– would not have a negative impact on our restoration efforts.
Twenty-four years ago, terror struck our nation in an attempt to destroy democracy, freedom, and the greatest nation the world has ever known. On September 11, 2001, we lost 2,977 innocent lives, our country was changed forever, but we stood together united as Americans.
Yesterday, the TRANSPORT Jobs Act passed on the House floor—a bill that will deliver for America’s veterans while strengthening the backbone of our economy.
Serving in the U.S. military and defending our country profoundly shaped my life, and now, hosting the Service Academy Summit is something I look forward to every single year. Nominating outstanding students to our nation’s service academies is one of my highest honors as a Member of Congress.
Congress was back in-session after August’s district work period and we hit the ground running.
Yesterday, I joined America’s Newsroom to talk about an issue that should never be partisan: keeping our communities safe and putting Americans first.
As Floridians, we know the devastating power of natural disasters. From hurricanes to flash flooding, our communities face unique challenges every year. That’s why, this week in the Transportation & Infrastructure (T&I) Committee, we took steps to advance legislation that restructures and strengthens the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA.