Press Releases

Throughout my career I've sought to be an advocate in government for the most vulnerable, and this bill includes a comprehensive package of items to both support survivors of human trafficking and victims of other horrific crimes while also punishing traffickers and buyers with jail time. Only comprehensive solutions, which include increased prevention efforts, will be effective in combatting the pernicious crimes of human trafficking and sexual violence. Read more »

Yesterday, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) released draft recommendations for public comment that throw into doubt whether insurance companies must cover routine mammograms for women between the ages of 40 and 50. This is a dangerous step in the wrong direction. Read more »

Congress must have an ongoing oversight role as the United States and its P5+1 partners continue to negotiate to try to reach a final agreement with Iran to restrict its nuclear program. We must focus on the end-goal of these negotiations, which is doing everything we can to prevent Iran from ever developing a nuclear weapon. Read more »

I continue to stand with the Administration and my colleagues to strengthen our national security by preventing their leaders from ever developing a nuclear weapon. The stakes are too high and we've come too far to move away from that goal. Read more »

Congress' inability to enact a permanent ïdoc-fix' has vexed us for almost 20 years. To date we've spent nearly $170 billion on short-term patches to prevent significant cuts to doctors who accept Medicare, a practice which has also impacted the ability of some seniors to see their doctors and get the care they need. Today, the House voted in a bipartisan fashion to end our flawed practice of temporary, year-to-year fixes and restore certainty to our seniors and to Medicare physicians. In doing so, we will help improve quality of care and the accuracy of payments. Read more »

Incorporated on March 26th, 1915, Miami Beach took its place on the map with only a handful of residents. Now home to nearly 100,000 people, the City of Miami Beach has not only grown in population but in reputation. This vacation paradise is an internationally recognized tourist destination visited by millions each year. However, for as much as Miami Beach is known for its fun and sun, it has evolved into a hub for business and is a trendsetter in the areas of arts and culture, fine dining and entertainment. Read more »

Florida's success is due in no small part to these dedicated navigators, who have worked tirelessly to learn the ins and outs of the enrollment process, help families understand the information and documentation they need to get a plan, and answer the questions that people have as they work through the system. This was a great opportunity to talk about what has worked well previously, and what could be improved upon to make the 2016 enrollment season even better. Read more »

Florida's success is due in no small part to these dedicated navigators, who have worked tirelessly to learn the ins and outs of the enrollment process, help families understand the information and documentation they need to get a plan, and answer the questions that people have as they work through the system. This was a great opportunity to talk about what has worked well previously, and what could be improved upon to make the 2016 enrollment season even better. Read more »

As an original cosponsor of bipartisan legislation last year to take punitive action against Venezuelan leaders and the U.S. representative for our hometown of Weston, affectionately known as 'Westonzuela', I am pleased that this Executive Order will build upon legislation passed by Congress last year. These officials will not be welcome in the United States and we will block their assets and ability to access the U.S. financial system. Read more »

As a voice for my constituents in Washington and a lawmaker who believes in government's ability to level the playing field and create positive change in people's lives, this past weekend has further inspired me to carry forward the work of the Freedom Riders and the marchers and the clergy and the community leaders until we live in the society we want for our children and our grandchildren. Let's finish what these brave men and women started. Read more »