reserving the right to object, before I address this issue, I will take a moment of personal privilege to talk about the horrific tragedy that occurred in Surfside, FL, when an apartment building collapsed earlier this morning. Miami-Dade…

Reserving the right to object, I want to make one thing very clear. I am here today to ensure accountability to the American people. I voted to support Ms. Easterly's confirmation in committee last week, and if Senator Schumer filed for…

I thank my colleague from Utah for his comments. I want to thank his continued commitment always to make sure that we, Congress, handles everything we can. We don't defer constantly to the executive branch in making decisions that we…

it has been a trying year for our Nation. Thankfully, the vaccine has brought so much hope and a semblance of normalcy back to the lives of many Americans. As families and businesses in Florida and across the United States continue to work…

We`re going to fight against this woke mob and these radical Democrats who are trying to absolutely destroy this country.

I want to thank my colleagues from Iowa and Mississippi for supporting me today in our effort to make sure that we do not ever fund Hamas. I hope every single Member in this body can agree that the United States shouldn't fund terrorists…

I stand again today in support of our great ally Israel. Israel is a vibrant democracy that supports capitalism, champions human rights, and holds free and open elections. Israel is the only democracy in the Middle East, and Israel…

In Florida we have worked to address this by tying choice to the patient, by allowing them to direct where their Medicaid dollars go and give them the ability to hire and fire their personal caregiver if they wish.

First, I want to thank Ranking Member Tim Scott for his report on Home and Community-Based Services reform.

I am glad my colleague has acknowledged his interest in helping Israel. Unfortunately, I am surprised that the--if my colleague had an interest, why didn't the Foreign Relations Committee take up the same resolution that the majority…

If all your political opponents are dead, imprisoned, poisoned, doesn`t that send a message that you do not want a fair political fight?

the United States is a beacon of democracy in the world, and our Nation was founded on free and fair elections, but if the American people don't have confidence in our elections, we don't have a sustainable democracy. Right now…

Fortunately, the Biden/Harris Administration is taking an evidence-based approach to reinvesting in the well-being of our families and communities.

The importance of maintaining a strong public health system has never been more apparent.

Secretary Becerra you inherited a department that consistently sabotaged the Affordable Care Act, and jeopardized access to healthcare for millions of Americans.

I ask unanimous consent that the bill be considered read a third time and passed and that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The bill (H.R. 49)…

it is with heavy heart that I stand here today and remember this dark day in Florida's history. I thank my colleagues for joining me to honor the 49 lives lost far too soon in a terror attack on Pulse nightclub nearly 5 years ago. While…

as if in legislative session, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 265, submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The bill clerk read as…

as if in legislative session, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources be discharged from further consideration of H.R. 49 and the Senate proceed to its immediate consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The…

as if in legislative session, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources be discharged from further consideration of S. 1605 and the Senate proceed to its immediate consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr…

America is in a debt crisis. It appears, for Joe Biden and my colleagues across the aisle, reckless spending has only just begun. If left unchecked, this spending will be devastating for families in my State of Florida and all across our…

I want to thank my colleague from Florida for participating in this with me. It was a devastating day 5 years ago for all of us in Florida and around the Nation. Today, I am requesting all my colleagues join us to honor the memory of the…

nearly 5 years ago, our State, Nation, the city of Orlando, and Hispanic and LGBTQ communities were attacked, and 49 innocent and beautiful lives were lost. It was an evil act--an act of terrorism--designed to divide us as a nation and…

I ask unanimous consent that the bill be considered read a third time and passed and that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The bill (S. 1605)…

I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection…