Val Demings: “I liken to a modern-day poll tax, to say that those persons, oh, yes, that's fine, but you have to pay any fees, any…”

I think congressman-elect Ryan said it best. He said that choice and freedom were on the ballot. And guess what? Choice and freedom, in his words, won last night.

I want to take a minute to congratulate my friend, the gentlemen from New Jersey, Mr. Payne on his legislation, the Homeland Security for Children Act.

And remember, we know that 60 percent threshold is not easy. But Florida has seen it before in 2018, with amendment for that gave citizens -- convicted felons, restored their rights so that they would be able to vote.

After seeing several gaps in the Federal Government's response to disasters and how it distributes assistance, I, along with Chairwoman Demings and Senator Elizabeth Warren, introduced the FEMA Equity Act.