When I was serving on the battlefield in Afghanistan, having the best tools available wasn’t just a preference - it was often a matter of life or death.That’s why I’ve made it a priority to ensure...
Bill Passed: Combating Tropical Diseases
Around the world, men, women and children are still suffering from preventable diseases such as malaria, AIDS and tuberculosis. Though we have made great strides to protect Americans from these...
Week In Review: December 13 – 19 | Historic Funding For The Everglades
Christmas came early this year! Congress approved a historic $200 million for Everglades restoration this week - nearly tripling funding for critical projects like the EAA Southern Storage...
Week In Review: December 6 – 12 | Water Bill Passes House
I am always looking for new ways to help pass meaningful legislation to clean up our waterways and protect our coastlines. This week I had an opportunity to do just that when the House of...
Week In Review: November 29 – December 5 | Standing With Israel
In the last year alone, Israel has been hit by more than 2,600 rockets and mortars with more than 1,500 of them being fired from the Gaza Strip. Numerous innocent Israelis and Americans have been...
The Tortured Coast: Episode 12 | Clean 19
There is a massive human and environmental toll from the discharges to the Treasure Coast. For decades, special interests have been prioritized over human health and safety. And it's turning the...
Week In Review: November 15 – 21 | Another Delay For Everglades Funding
Washington is just like a broken record.Back in September, Congress decided to pass a continuing resolution which delayed an increase in funding for Everglades Restoration that we fought so hard to...
Week In Review: November 8 – 14 | Progress For Veterans
Following my 12-year career in the Army, I was fortunate to be able to use the G.I. Bill to go back to school, finish my education and get back to work. Ensuring that every one of my brothers and...
Helping Veterans Combat Addiction
The destruction and pain caused by the opioid crisis can shatter lives and devastate communities. Sadly, veterans are more likely to suffer from addiction or overdose than others in our...