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I have good news: Congress has heard our pleas, and water infrastructure leaders have now committed to authorizing the EAA southern storage reservoir this year once the Army Corps completes their review. We also secured several big wins for our local water in the Water Resources and Development Act.
This is my first week as a member of the House Veterans Affairs Committee. In this new role, I’ll have an even louder voice to advocate for veterans in our community and around the country. Building on our passage of the VA MISSION Act last week, the House just passed more than a dozen bills to continue the momentum toward improving care.
Every day, law enforcement officials across the country put their lives on the line to enforce the rule of law and serve justice around our communities. Last year, 135 police officers lost their lives in the line of duty, including 9 in the state of Florida alone. This National Police Week, we honor those fallen heroes and recognize the service of police officers in our communities. This week we passed a series of bills to support our law enforcement community’s efforts.
In addition to the bills we passed to help police, this week was also a big one for our work for veterans. We passed the VA MISSION Act to increase choice and improve care. And, I also had the honor of being named to join the Veterans Affairs Committee.
Small businesses are the backbone of the American economy. That’s why it’s critical that we empower aspiring business owners with tools and resources they can use to thrive. This week we passed several bills to do exactly that.
In Florida alone, small businesses employ over 3 million people, or nearly half of the private sector workforce. That’s why it’s critical that we empower aspiring business owners with tools and resources they can use to thrive. This week, we passed several bills to do exactly that!
When I was serving in Afghanistan, trash and human waste were often burned in open air pits. It’s quickly becoming clear that these burn pits are emerging as the Agent Orange of my generation. That's why this week I joined my fellow veteran Tulsi Gabbard in introducing the Burn Pits Accountability Act.
During my time in the Army, we worked together toward a serious mission: keep Americans safe and free. While I may no longer be an asset on the battlefield, as your Congressman, my core mission hasn't changed. Every day I go to work for you, it's with the goal of keeping Americans safe and free.
One of the roles I take most seriously in Congress is the opportunity to be a voice for the voiceless. This week, we passed several bills to hold evil regimes accountable.
We have the great opportunity to hire a wounded warrior to expand our services to veterans in our community. Applications are now open to wounded warriors and medically retired veterans for a fellowship working in our office at the West Palm Beach VA. Read more here.