Press Releases

Particularly on the eve of Labor Day weekend, this is a very welcome and indicative jobs report. Welcome because unemployment is at its lowest rate in seven years, and indicative of the continued progress the economy will make based on the foundation President Obama and Congressional Democrats built. We're not yet done working to ensure the economy works for everyone, but make no mistake, this is what progress looks like. Read more »

Ten years have passed since Hurricane Katrina ravaged New Orleans and the Gulf Region, leaving in its wake a trail of death, destruction, and despair. It broke New Orleans' levees, and in turn, many people's lives were lost or upended. But before Katrina destroyed New Orleans, it hit South Florida first. It caused more than $600 million in damages and left over a million Floridians without power, while killing, either directly or indirectly, 14 people. Read more »

I'm looking forward to the Vice President's trip to South Florida next week. There are a number of questions and concerns that I have, along with my constituents and community leaders, about the agreement negotiated with the P5+1 nations and Iran, and given his extensive experience in the foreign policy arena and his intimate knowledge of the negotiations, I believe Vice President Biden can be an effective representative to respond to those questions. Read more »

Each image of a child being sexually exploited or abused is not conventional pornography - they are crime scene photos. I will continue to fight for badly needed resources so our law enforcement professionals can catch more predators and rescue more children from harm. Read more »

On the 80th anniversary of Social Security becoming law, I reaffirm my commitment and that of my Democratic colleagues to protecting the promise of Social Security for the 116,000 beneficiaries in my district, Florida's 23rd, and millions of beneficiaries in Florida and around the nation. Read more »

It is wrong of the USPSTF to write off any young woman in her forties who wants to have a mammogram, and this legislation's two-year moratorium will ensure we hear from the group most affected by these draft recommendations – young women under the age of 50. I am proud to stand with my friend and colleague Renee Ellmers in defending early prevention and detection for breast cancer, and urge my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to stand with us. Read more »

We must work together to continue strengthening and expanding these programs while rooting out fraud, waste and abuse. Today's historic anniversary will only deepen my resolve to work on behalf of my constituents every single day to protect Medicare and Medicaid. Read more »

I look forward to reviewing in detail the deal our nation's top negotiators and diplomats have put forward with Iran after months of tireless work. As I have said throughout the negotiations, any deal must ensure that Iran can never achieve their goal of developing a nuclear weapon. Read more »

Congratulations to the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team on their record-breaking third Women's World Cup title! Their incredible seven-game run, marked by stifling defense in the first portions of the tournament and punctuated with an offensive explosion at the end, captivated and inspired millions of Americans, including my family and me. They were the consummate professional athletes, exemplifying sportsmanship and honor while wearing our nation's colors. Read more »

I am deeply disappointed and troubled by the Palestinian Authority's decision to bring charges against Israel at the International Criminal Court today. This kind of unilateral action further undermines efforts to reignite direct negotiations between the two parties and find a lasting and peaceful solution. Read more »