Every day, teachers across our Nation reach into their own pockets to pay for classroom supplies like books, software, and pencils, without ever being reimbursed by their schools; and since 2002, teachers could at least count on a $250…

As we stand here today in this chamber as Members of the People's House sworn to support and defend the Constitution of the United States and the ideals enshrined therein-- freedom and democracy--it would only be fitting that we honor the…

I will send a new letter to the administration asking for more names of human rights violators to be added to the Magnitsky list and I hope that my colleagues will join me in that letter.

Sixteen of my colleagues sent a letter to the President asking for those similar powers under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

It is with great pleasure that I recognize the hardworking women leaders who, throughout the years, have made instrumental contributions to the district I so humbly represent and to our entire south Florida community, in fact. On March 13…

Last week people across the Nation and in 51 other countries around the world came together to raise awareness about eating disorders. It was National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, a time not only to learn the facts but also to give…

Thank you so much, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Speaker, Congressman Ted Deutch and I introduced the United States-Israel Strategic Partnership Act because we are committed to the security of our friend and ally in an increasingly volatile Middle…

I am pleased and honored to yield 4 minutes to the distinguished gentleman from California (Mr. Royce), the chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee.

We will finally vote on the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act. Times are still tough for many hard-working families. Federal agencies like FEMA should not be in the business of making things tougher. Yet that is exactly what…

I don't see any reason for it to remain a state secret other than the administration doesn't want the American people to see how badly we got suckered.

Iran is the world's foremost state sponsor of terrorism.

The joint plan of action is a lopsided bad deal for the United States and for our allies.

This week is National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, a time to learn more about eating disorders, what causes them, and how to best treat and prevent them. Eating disorders are widespread, affecting at least 14 million Americans, and are…

Today I rise for those who cannot speak freely in Venezuela. Widespread demonstrations have broken out throughout Venezuela to protest an oppressive regime that seeks to silence the people and deny their fundamental freedoms of expression…

It is right and fitting for the United States House of Representatives to pay attention to the case of Venezuelan opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez, who has been unjustly imprisoned by the puppet regime of Nicolas Maduro. Leopoldo is a…

I thank the gentleman from Iowa for yielding me this time. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to urge this legislative body to stand in solidarity with the freedom seekers and the pro-democracy advocates of Venezuela. They have taken to the…

On Saturday, we had beautiful skies in Miami. It was a perfect day for flying. I was given the opportunity to visit the Wings Over Miami Air Museum to revel in the history of aviation with veterans, fliers, and the families of World War II…

I am so pleased tonight to rise to congratulate a Miami teacher who is going above and beyond for our south Florida students. Myrna Betancourt, a culinary arts teacher at the South Dade Educational Center, is Miami-Dade County's 2015…

My home State of Florida has been an overly responsible--and even generous--partner in the National Flood Insurance Program. In the last 20 years, Floridians have paid four times in premiums than we have seen returned in claims. Yet FEMA…

The Iraqi Government incorrectly states that these papers are theirs.

I rise this morning to recognize Alexander Montessori School for 50 years of providing exceptional educational opportunities for generations of children in south Florida. Fifty years ago, Beverly McGhee founded Alexander Day School in…

The Shi'a-dominated Maliki government cannot successfully take Fallujah on its own without the help of the Sunni tribal leaders in the region.

The safety of the residents of Camp Liberty. They still have very little protection.

What steps are we taking to ensure that the Sunnis are participating in these elections and that Iraq can return to that sort of power sharing government we saw in the post-surge Iraq?

To the sound of cracking claws, Joe's Stone Crab, a famous, and especially delicious, South Beach institution has made its debut here in the Nation's Capital. Over 100 years ago, in 1913, Joe and Jennie Weiss started a lunch stand on Miami…