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Washington DC – Today, U.S. Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25), Buddy Carter (GA-01), Joe Wilson (SC-02), and Brad Schneider (IL-10) announced the introduction Thursday of the BIRD Energy and U.S.-Israel Energy Center Reauthorization Act of 2024. This bipartisan legislation expands upon the U.S.-Israel energy cooperation program, increasing funding and extending the program through 2034 to advance clean energy technologies, improve energy security, and foster economic innovation in both nations. The BIRD Energy program has consistently demonstrated its success, supporting 49 projects with ... Read More »

Important funding for South Florida priorities was included in the appropriations bill Congress passed in January to prevent another needless government shutdown. The House of Representatives took the correct action in passing the Appropriations bill to avert a shutdown and secure across-the-board funding for critical domestic priorities. While the bill is not perfect, it includes necessary funding for key issues for South Florida, while also ensuring that our state’s federal workers do not face the specter of more missed paychecks. I was especially pleased to secure vital funding for many of... Read More »