Mr. Speaker, over the last few months, we have seen an unprecedented number of unaccompanied children coming across our border. While many of my colleagues want to rail at the lack of border enforcement, these kids are immediately being…

Madam Speaker, today, I am proud to be one of the founding members of the State Medicaid Expansion Caucus, and I want to thank Congressman Butterfield and Congressman Johnson for their leadership. In my home State of Florida, there are…

Madam Speaker, I rise to support education in the STEM fields--science, technology, engineering, and math--especially as more than 60 percent of U.S. employers face difficulties finding qualified workers in the STEM fields, it is essential…

You cannot stop that later. You need to do it before, so that the harm cannot occur.

Racism is about power, who gets what, when, where and how.

The Justice Department can no longer tell us what to do.

I think that part of the problem is because of some of the barriers and some of the impediments that we do have.

Madam Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Florida City. Over the past century, Florida City has grown from a small stop on the road to become the official gateway to paradise. I would like to recognize the city…

Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentlewoman from Arizona. As a nation, we have a debt of gratitude to our veterans, a debt that will be very difficult to repay; but, nonetheless, we must make every effort to do so. Mr. Speaker, I spent the last…

Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor U.S. Army Reserve Master Sergeant Alberto Santiago from Homestead, Florida, who has served our country with courage and honor for over 40 years. During his career, Master Sergeant Santiago has deployed to…

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize National Military Appreciation Month and to honor the service and sacrifice of the men and women of our military. I am proud to represent countless inspiring veterans who have served our country and…