Press Releases

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 »

Moving forward, married Americans will be treated equally no matter where in our nation they travel, by every level of their government. Read more »

Today's Supreme Court ruling is a victory for millions of Americans, including 72,000 people in my congressional district, who will keep access to their quality, affordable health care coverage. Read more »

I have spoken with President Obama and his team several times these past few months, as well as held meetings and phone calls with numerous national and local labor leaders, and after weighing all sides carefully, I voted to grant the President the "fast track" authority he needs to complete negotiations on free trade agreements between the United States and other nations. Read more »

I believe Dr. Billington has been as critical to the success and progress of the Library of Congress as its founder, Thomas Jefferson, and I was proud to express that to him personally. Congratulations to Dr. Billington, his wife Marjorie, their four children, and grandchildren on his well-deserved retirement from service to our nation. Read more »

South Florida's small businesses and startups have a lot to be proud of with their #2 national ranking for startup activity from the Kauffman Foundation. The energy and progress of our small businesses have inspired communities all across our state. South Florida's outstanding businesswomen have been crucial to this success, creating thriving initiatives and serving as mentors to tomorrow's female leaders. As one of the winners of the South Florida Business Journal's "Influential Business Woman" award, I know how vital each and every one of us is to moving our South Florida economy forward to create an economy that works for the middle class and working families. Read more »

Today's Fifth Circuit decision to maintain an injunction on the President's executive immigration actions aimed at keeping families together, is a step backwards that will continue to hurt families all across the nation and Florida. The President's actions fall well within previous executive actions on immigration by presidents of both parties. President Obama's actions would provide compassion and much-needed clarity to millions of our neighbors, family and friends. Instead, the decision of two judges in one circuit continues to pull families apart and allow a broken system to remain that way. I will continue to fight for common sense immigration reforms that keep families together and make us safer as a nation. Read more »

Today, CMS wrote a letter confirming what many of us have been saying for more than a year: Florida needs a long-term approach that ensures our citizens have affordable and accessible health coverage, instead of stopgap, patchwork measures. Read more »

As an appropriator, I am deeply committed to funding programs that will improve the lives of my constituents and this nation's citizens. Today I am proud to announce that both of my amendments passed the House Appropriations Committee. Read more »