I rise today in honor of Skin Cancer Awareness Month to remind us all that something as simple as stepping outside can have long-term consequences if we don't respect the sunshine. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United…

northeast Florida has watched smoke rise on the horizon as brush fires burn in Nassau and Clay Counties amid severe drought. In moments like these, communities rely on those who are willing to stand between danger and everything we hold…

we all know why a bicycle can't stand up by itself. It is because it is two tired. We also go through life being too tired sometimes, but for two married veterans in northeast Florida, they are overcoming being too tired because they, Mr…

in a world that often feels out of control, marked by anxiety and fear, how do we respond to this chaos? Pastor Chad Weeks reminds us of a simple but powerful answer: faith. Today, I rise to honor Pastor Chad Weeks of Russell Baptist…

we all remember that famous iconic final scene in the movie ``Thelma and Louise,'' two women in a red convertible, pedal down, driving straight off the edge of a cliff. For working Americans, that is exactly what many saw coming, a $4…

we have all been there before, watching a video online, and we pause to ask, is this real or is this fake? What if, Mr. Speaker, there was a way that would tell us instantly? Is there a way to know is this fake or is it real? Hold your…

sometimes the best way to preserve the past is to prepare for the future. That is exactly what has happened in Nassau County, Florida. This year, Nassau County will be recognized by the United States Environmental Protection Agency with…

What does it take to change a city? Sometimes it starts with a cup of soup. Eighty years ago, in Jacksonville, Florida, three businessmen did exactly that. They walked the streets handing out soup to men who had nowhere else to turn--no…

across the world today, brave men and women servicemembers are standing watch, protecting our freedoms, and defending the liberties we all hold dear. Among them is a group of soldiers whose mission is often carried out far away from the…

if you want to understand the strength of a community, look at the men and women who quietly built it, not for recognition or reward, but because it was the right thing to do. Today, I rise to honor one of those men, Joe Leeper of…

Mr. Speaker, it is a new year and with every new year, I like to reflect on where am I going. What am I doing? What do I want to accomplish this year? What did I accomplish the year before? That is a great time to do it with America. Where…

Mr. Speaker, when your old roof keeps leaking, you can keep adding shingles to it, but eventually you must admit the structure underneath isn't built to weather the storm. Rather than double down on a problem that keeps getting more…

some achievements don't just earn applause, they open the door for others. Today, we honor someone who has done just exactly that: Miley Meredith, the first female Eagle Scout in Nassau County, Florida. From Troop 9152 of Scouting America…

throughout history, Vikings were known as fearless explorers and warriors who never backed down from a challenge. That same spirit lives on in Jacksonville, Florida, where Raines High School Vikings have written their own chapter of…

we all know the simple joy of a glass of sweet tea--refreshing, comforting, a lift to the spirit. Teneilia ``Sweet Tee'' Anderson of Fernandina Beach, Florida, brought that same sweetness into every room she entered. This week, at the age…

I rise to celebrate a milestone that truly brings a smile. This week, Dr. William Stewart Mitchell III of Fleming Island, Florida, marks his 100th birthday, a century defined by faith, family, and devoted service to our Nation. Dr…

this has been a model. This program works. The Reagan administration approved Michigan's program. The Clinton administration approved New Jersey's program. Then Florida's program was approved by the Trump administration and then defended…

when a community moves in true harmony, you can hear it before you ever see it. It is the sound of neighbors lifting one another up, volunteers sustaining the arts, and people creating something greater than the sum of its parts. For 25…

I thank Chairman Walberg for yielding. Mr. Speaker, we have all heard the saying: There is no such thing as a free lunch. It turns out mom and dad were right. Everything comes at a price, and nothing is free. Every dollar that flows into…

Today, Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize Gayward Hendry for receiving the 2025 Distinguished Service Award from the Florida Farm Bureau, the highest honor for a lifetime of leadership in Florida agriculture. Gayward's service has been…

I rise to address the skyrocketing costs of healthcare. When President Obama signed the Affordable Care Act, he promised affordable coverage for all. Mr. Speaker, 15 years and billions of dollars later, all we have gotten are higher costs…

did you know that 1 in 50 Americans is living with an unruptured brain aneurysm? It is a silent killer hiding in plain sight. Most won't know it is there until it is too late. Today, I rise in recognition of Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month…

William Shakespeare asked: ``What's in a name? A rose by any other name would smell just as sweet.'' He may have been speaking about the flower, but, Mr. Speaker, he could very easily have been talking about the One Big Beautiful Bill Act…

a beam is a ray of light, a symbol of hope. For more than 40 years, BEAM in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, has been that light, delivering hope and help to northeast Floridians in need. It started in 1985 by representatives of local churches…