Debbie Mucarsel-Powell: “Universal background checks will not prevent all deaths, but they are a very important step.”

The status quo has to change.

My community is not going to be an afterthought. We are not going to be flood control for U.S. sugar or anybody else.

It is definitely another weapon for us to help fight against the effects of climate change.

To all my colleagues in the committee, it has been the greatest honor to serve with all of you, even in the most contentious times, and I truly will carry these experiences with me.