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...
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...
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...
Week In Review: July 14 – 20 | Safe, Strong and Healthy
Far too often it feels like the federal government just isn't paying attention to the issues that really impact our day to day lives. I had a stark example of that in a committee hearing this week...
Week In Review: June 23 – 29 | Community Safety
This week the House took action to address a critical public safety problem.Earlier this year, two paramedics in our community were killed by a drunk driver who was in the country illegally. Over...
Week In Review: June 16 – 22 | Jobs & Infrastructure
This week I had the opportunity to question Mike Reininger, who is the primary executive overseeing the All Aboard Florida project. All Aboard Florida says that the project is privately funded, but...
Week In Review: June 9 – 15 | Uniting For Veterans
Many veterans have had similar experiences and have shared healthcare challenges as a result. That’s why it’s so critical for the VA to establish and maintain expertise in providing our unique...