Drug overdose is now the leading cause of death for people under 50 in the United States, with more than 115 people dying every day. Opioid-related ER visits in Florida increased nearly 100% in the...
Passed: Bills to Support Returning Veterans’ Transition to Civilian Life
Our veterans have fought hard to protect our nation, and we should fight just as hard for them when they get home. However, far too often, veterans aren’t provided the support they need to...
Passed: 25 Bipartisan Bills to Tackle the Opioid Epidemic
The opioid epidemic continues to devastate communities across the country. Drug overdose is now the leading cause of death for people under 50 in the United States, with more than 115 people...
Week In Review: June 1 – June 7 | Fighting For Our Water
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is currently discharging nearly four billion gallons of water per day to the east and west of Lake Okeechobee without regard for the quality of water or safety of...
House Passes Placeholder for Southern Storage Reservoir & More!
The Army Corps’ discharges from Lake Okeechobee — which started again last week — are unacceptable. Our community cannot afford more devastation. We cannot afford a status quo that prioritizes...
Week In Review: May 19 – 25 | Progress On Water + More
This week was great. We were able to make big progress on a number of top priorities, including our water issues, efforts to stop Brightline, help for veterans and national defense. Here's a...
Big Wins For Local Water In Infrastructure Bill
Last year, I brought Committee Chairman Bill Shuster, other members of this committee and Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke to our district to see our water issues firsthand, and over the last several...
New Bills Passed For Veterans
Our nation’s veterans have earned the very best care our country has to offer. Sadly, as a veteran who gets my healthcare through the VA, I’ve seen firsthand how still too often the government fails...
Honoring Law Enforcement For National Police Week
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...