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It’s simple—entering the country illegally, driving under the influence and risking the lives of all those on the road should be grounds for deportation. Despite DUIs being a real danger to our safety, our current immigration laws do not treat these violations as grounds for deportation. This loophole must be closed. That’s why, last week, House Republicans passed the Jeremy and Angel Seay and Sergeant Brandon Mendoza Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act of 2025.
Pain, trauma, the uphill battle to heal—it doesn’t just end on the battlefield. That’s why I’m still fighting to make sure our veterans can access every available tool to recover, including medical cannabis.
This week in Washington, I had the privilege of welcoming my friend Kari Lake, Senior Advisor to President Trump for the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) to a Foreign Affairs Committee hearing.
Today is National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Day and it’s an opportunity to both highlight the resources available, and ensure those who are suffering know that they are not alone. When service members return from the battlefield, too often they fight not just physical wounds but invisible wounds as well.
As a combat veteran and as co-chair of the Cannabis Caucus, I’ll keep fighting to tear down the red tape that’s blocking access to care. Our veterans served this country. The least we can do is ensure they have the tools they need to heal.
I will continue to fight for strong border security as we work to reverse the consequences of the last Administration’s blatant disregard for law and order. We cannot fix this crisis without confronting it, and that always starts with the truth.
Three years ago today, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade by issuing the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision. It was a historic moment that put the issue of abortion back where it belongs: in the hands of the states. And thankfully, many states – including Florida – have stood firm for life. But this fight is far from over.
It’s about building a culture of awareness, preparedness, and shared responsibility. We’ve seen how fast emergency responders can make a difference. Now it’s on us to do the same and stay just as ready. When every second counts, preparation saves lives. Protecting our families can’t wait.
Manatees are the canaries in the coal mine—when it comes to clean water, they tell us whether or not we’re successful.
It’s been one week since America’s Everglades Summit on Capitol Hill, and I’m still fired up. It was an opportunity for everyone who’s passionate about Everglades restoration to gather and talk about what’s at stake.