Last week was a great one for veterans. As you already know, we began on Monday by passing 8 bills that will help veterans, including an expansion of the G.I. Bill program that included my...
Week In Review: July 21 – 27 | Safe, Strong & Healthy
This week we took decisive action that will make our community safer, healthier and stronger. We passed bills this week to clean up our water, help veterans, strengthen our national defense and...
Big Win: $150 Million For Clean Water
After last summer, our community knows far too well what environmental disaster looks like.The great news is that this week we passed a bill that includes over $150 million to directly help the...
Bill Passed: Making Our Country Safe & Strong
This week, we acted decisively to do exactly what we promised to the American people.The most important responsibility of our government is to ensure the security of the American people. That's why...
We Need Leadership For The Army Corps
The Army Corps is the most important federal agency for fixing the water problems in our community, but right now we don't have permanent leadership for the agency. Since the Assistant Secretary of...
Bill Passed: Sanctions on Iran, North Korea & Russia
North Korea, Iran and Russia have all sought to undermine American interests and cause violence throughout the world. It's critical that the United States sends a clear message that we will not...
Bill Passed: Strengthening Medicare
When the federal government created Medicare, it made a commitment to America’s seniors, and it’s a commitment that must be upheld. I will always fight to protect and strengthen Medicare.This week...
Introduced: Amendments to Combat Harmful Algal Blooms
We must tackle the lack of clean, safe water in our community from as many different angles as possible. That's why, in addition to supporting efforts to build a southern reservoir, this week I...
Dear Army Corps: No Discharges To Treasure Coast
You've probably seen the news that there is a massive algae bloom in Lake Okeechobee. My office has been monitoring the situation for warning signs of a repeat disaster throughout the summer. Here's...