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Protecting clean water has been my top priority since I first came to Congress. It’s an issue that affects public health, the environment, and Florida’s way of life. While meaningful progress has been made, ensuring safe and reliable water for our communities remains ongoing work.
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Earlier today, my bill, the Medal of Sacrifice Act, advanced in a markup with the House Committee on the Judiciary. After speeches from some of the bill’s cosponsors, I’m proud to share that the bill passed through the committee unanimously.
In 2026, I’m not giving up the fight to stop the discharges and send the water south!
Few resources are as vital to Florida and our nation as our estuaries. These unique ecosystems, where freshwater mixes with the ocean’s saltwater, support wildlife, strengthen economies, and are essential to our way of life along the Treasure Coast.
This evening, I supported the passage of the STARS Act on the House floor to make our national parks more accessible in preparation for the 250th anniversary of the United States of America.
I hope all of you had a peaceful Thanksgiving—we had a full week in Washington as Congress was back in session
There is no way to repay the debt we owe to those killed in action, but I recently wrote an op-ed in Fox News about how we can do more to show our gratitude as a country.
Small businesses are the backbone of our economy. This is why I continue to support House Republicans’ affordability agenda, which also includes repealing 23 Biden-era regulations and expanding Working Families Tax Cuts.
For those who have already applied for this year’s nomination cycle, here’s a quick reminder that the Physical Fitness Assessment will be held on Saturday, December 13. I look forward to seeing all of you there!
Let me reiterate: there is nothing—nothing—we can do to repay a servicemember who is killed in action (KIA). But there is more we can do to honor them. I called on House leadership to set a long overdue precedent that anyone serving and killed in action be given the opportunity to lie in state under the dome of the Capitol.
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