America is finally emerging from crisis. We passed the American Rescue Plan, shots in arms, money in pockets, and we avoided another great recession.

Unemployment is below 4 percent. We avoided a key foreclosure crisis in Florida and across the nation.

Thanks to my colleagues on the Democratic side, sadly all Republicans voted no.

Mr. Soto. And Dr. Sheats, how would the Environmental Justice For All Act help address these issues of cumulative pollution impacts?

In honor of Black History Month, I recognize Valparisa J. Baker. Valparisa J. Baker, a native Floridian, most recently served as the chief diversity officer at Polk State College. Prior to her recent retirement, Ms. Baker was employed with…

In honor of Black History Month, I recognize Reginald Hardee. Reginald Hardee is the information technology leader for Florida's Turnpike Enterprise and has more than 22 years of State government experience with a focus on strategic…

In honor of Black History Month, I recognize Tanisha Nunn Gary. A consummate business professional and accomplished attorney, Tanisha Nunn Gary is the president and CEO of the African American Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida, a…

In honor of Black History Month, I recognize Tony Jenkins. Tony Jenkins is the Florida Blue market president for the central Florida region, where he provides strategic oversight and leads a team in developing business plans to increase…

In honor of Black History Month, I recognize Marecia Jefferson-Lias. Hailing from the great city of Quincy, Florida, Marecia Jefferson- Lias is the daughter of Wilbert Sr. and Janie Jefferson. Her father's successful fruit contracting…

You are in luck. I heard a lot of complaints but no solutions. That is why my colleagues across the aisle lost the 2020 election miserably. We know what they are against. President Biden said it best. What are the Republicans for? What are…

In honor of Black History Month, I would like to recognize Dr. Faye Bellamy. Dr. Faye Bellamy is a retired educator. She worked full time in the Polk and Hillsborough County school districts. Presently she works part time as a professor at…

In honor of Black History Month, I would like to recognize Officer Carol Bradley. Officer Carol Bradley has proudly served and protected the citizens of Winter Haven, Florida, for 30 years. Officer Bradley served in the U.S. Army from 1980…

In honor of Black History Month, I would like to recognize Melody Taylor. Melody Taylor is a board-certified registered nurse with years of experience in the healthcare industry. She has earned a master of science in nursing leadership and…

In honor of Black History Month, I would like to recognize Kimberly Saunders. Kimberly Saunders is in her fourth year serving as president of the Central Florida chapter of the National Black MBA Association, Inc., a not-for-profit…

In honor of Black History Month, I would like to recognize Dr. Eugenia Agard. Dr. Agard's values have a direct impact on influencing her desire to assist communities in crisis. Therefore, it is imperative that she provide services to aid…

Not only is this critical for the Everglades, but also for endangered species like the manatee.

Florida's Ninth Congressional District is home to the northern Everglades, starting just north of us, going all the way down through the Kissimmee chain of lakes in our district, through Lake Okeechobee and the Kissimmee River, and out to…

We can fix it with WRDA funding to protect both the quality of life in our district and critical species.

We have seen lies about the vaccines, and about January 6th, and about the 2020 election, and we have seen lies that breed hate and division in our nation.

Transparency, privacy, integrity of information, protecting our kids, all critical ideals that our committee is charged with helping uphold in social media.

Headline: Democrats deliver for the American people again. Democrats deliver for Central Florida, again. Lowering prescription drug prices and capping costs for seniors. Extending child tax credit payments. Paid family leave and lower…

My key priority and the key priority for Florida is sustainability; a balance between fish stocks that are healthy, recreation and commercial fishing.

Let it be known, just 90 miles off the coast of our State of Florida is a murderous, socialist dictatorship that is murdering and crushing its people. Let it also be known across this Nation that Democrats and Republicans are coming…

Today the House just passed the Senate substitute for our bill, the bipartisan H.R. 164, and it now heads to President Biden's desk. It helps right an injustice. Historically, land has been held in trust for Tribes by the Federal…

We appreciate Representative Dingell's leadership, and hope the Senate will follow suit.