While most kids around the country are enjoying their summer out on the beach, or the lake, or going fishing, kids in our community are going out there and fighting for clean water. These are kids...
Week In Review: June 15 – 21 | Safe & Strong Communities
When I was injured, I worried that I had lost my purpose in life. You see, I had intended to spend my entire career fighting to defend our country in the Army. So, when I woke up in Walter Reed...
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...
Week In Review: May 11 – 17 | Serving You
This week was National Police Week, and not only did we pass a number of great bills to help our law enforcement officers, but it also provided an opportunity to reflect on the service of men and...
Week In Review: April 20 – April 26 | Fighting for Freedom
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...
BRIGHTLINE ADMITS IT: THEY’RE PUBLICLY FUNDED
Today, under oath before Congress, Brightline admitted that they lied when they said that their project is "not publicly funded at all." This is a direct quote from today: "There has been public...