Feb 5, 2018
Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days within which to revise and extend their remarks and to include extraneous materials on this measure. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the…
Ileana Ros-Lehtinen
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Ileana Ros-Lehtinen is a former U.S. Representative who served Florida's 18th congressional district from 1989 to 2019. A member of the Republican Party, she was the first Hispanic woman elected to the U.S. Congress. Throughout her tenure, Ros-Lehtinen was known for her strong advocacy on issues related to Cuba, human rights, and foreign policy. She played a significant role in promoting legislation aimed at supporting democracy and human rights in Cuba, often speaking out against the Castro regime.
Congressional Record · 2018-02-05
Feb 5, 2018
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I want to thank Chairman Royce and Ranking Member Engel for their support for this measure and for their leadership in helping to bring H.R. 2646, the United…
Feb 5, 2018
Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 1997--the Ukraine Cybersecurity Cooperation Act--offered by our Foreign Affairs Committee colleague from Pennsylvania, Brenden Boyle. This bill focuses on how the U.S. and Ukraine can work together to…
Feb 5, 2018
Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 2646) to reauthorize the United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Act of 2015, and for other purposes, as amended. The Clerk read the title of the bill. The text of the bill…
Jan 30, 2018
Mr. Speaker, I rise this morning in recognition of Ofelia Ruder, who will be celebrating her 90th birthday this May. Ofelia Ruder is the executive director of the Cuban Hebrew Congregation, a religious organization in my congressional…
Jan 30, 2018
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Palmetto Bay resident Miki Erez, a constituent of my congressional district who recently competed in the 2018 Fitbit Miami Marathon and Half Marathon. Miki was injured while serving in the Israeli Air…
Jan 29, 2018
Mr. Speaker, I rise tonight to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Red Cross South Florida. The Red Cross opened its first south Florida chapter in 1918 in order to meet the demands of World War I. In the century since, its wonderful…
Jan 18, 2018
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Grameen America for opening a new facility in Miami, and to recognize its president and CEO, Andrea Jung. Grameen America is a nonprofit microfinance organization that, for over 10 years, has been…
Jan 18, 2018
Mr. Speaker, I would like to highlight the 2018 Miami Creator's Ball that will take place at LMNCTY on Friday, January 26 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of City Year Miami. City Year volunteers, in their distinctive red jackets, have…
Jan 18, 2018
Mr. Speaker, I would like to encourage my south Florida community to take part in the 8th annual Dan Marino Foundation WalkAbout Autism. This event will take place on Saturday, January 27, at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens…
Jan 17, 2018
Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate and recognize the president and CEO of United Way of Miami-Dade County, Maria Alonso. The United Way of Miami-Dade is an organization committed to helping those most in need to lead successful lives. As…
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