Representative in Congress, District 21

As a father of four beautiful children, I’m a strong supporter of the right to life. Read full quote

In Florida, agriculture is the dominant source of phosphorus and nitrogen within most impaired watersheds. Read full quote

Nonetheless, the Army Corps’ operational priorities do not currently consider impacts to human health. Read full quote

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One of the roles I take most seriously in Congress is the opportunity to be a voice for the voiceless. Far too often, throughout the world and inside the United States, people are discriminated against because of their beliefs, religion, gender or ethnicity.

I see my mission in Congress the same way I saw it in the military: keeping Americans safe. Read full quote

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In order to keep our community safe, I'm working to support our local law enforcement and provide local community organizations with the support they need to fight crime, prevent domestic terrorism, reduce drug abuse, help those struggling with mental illness, stop domestic violence and more.

We must fight for working families by expanding opportunities and creating an economic environment that allows for job growth!

The explosive growth of government regulations during the Obama Administration also hurt both economic growth and job creation, and the Biden Administration is repeating these mistakes. Read full quote

In addition to improving community safety, strong communities rely on having excellent educational opportunities available to all. Read full quote

I support term limits for politicians and have co-sponsored legislation implementing a cap of three terms for members of the House of Representatives and two terms for members of the Senate.

Sadly, the policies proposed by Democrats in Washington, D.C. seem designed to achieve the exact opposite: more power for them, their special interest allies and their political operatives. Read full quote

That’s why I’ve fought tirelessly in Congress to speed up Everglades restoration. Read full quote

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Our community has felt the social and economic consequences of environmental disaster firsthand. The water issues stemming from Lake Okeechobee exemplify why it's absolutely critical that we work together to strengthen conservation programs.

I have carried a rifle and a pistol for most of my adult life and fired both in defense of every American and myself. Read full quote

The explosive growth of government regulations during the Obama Administration also hurt both economic growth and job creation, and the Biden Administration is repeating these mistakes. Read full quote

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The rising costs of healthcare have prevented families from seeking the care that they need and a new maze of bureaucracy has led to less choice for American families.

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The ongoing opioid crisis in America is a national tragedy, and the problem is only getting worse. Read full quote

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There is no question that our immigration system is broken, and for far too long, Congress has ignored its responsibility to fix the problem. The time has come for Congress to lead on this issue.

Likewise, we all know our immigration system, illegal and legal, is broken. Read full quote

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As a member of the Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, my top priority is completing the projects affecting the Indian River Lagoon and our beaches.

As a member of the Foreign Affairs Committee since my first day in Congress, I have worked to oppose the dangerous BDS movement, support Israel’s efforts to counter instability in the Middle East and prevent a nuclear-armed Iran. Read full quote

As a Member of the Foreign Affairs Committee, I know we must work to combat aggression from Iran, North Korea, Russia and other adversaries who work to undermine global security. Read full quote

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One of my top priorities in Congress is protecting Medicare and Social Security for today’s seniors and for future generations. When the federal government created these programs, it made a commitment to America’s seniors, and it’s a commitment that must be upheld.

There’s no doubt the rising cost of healthcare caused by Obamacare has burdened American families and created a massive increase in bureaucracy resulting in less choice. Read full quote

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Washington’s spending habits are completely out of control. These high levels of debt are simply unsustainable and will limit economic opportunities for future generations of Floridians if not addressed.

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For far too long, your taxpayer dollars have been used to fund gruesome and unnecessary experiments on animals. The federal government’s misuse of taxpayer dollars to fund these outdated, often deadly experiments must stop.

One of the best ways we can prevent fraud and abuse in the federal government is to strengthen whistleblower protections. Read full quote

That’s why I support giving veterans the flexibility to choose anytime, anywhere medical care, and I also opened the first-ever office inside a VA facility to provide on-the-spot support to veterans in our community. Read full quote

I see my mission in Congress the same way I saw it in the military: keeping Americans safe. Read full quote

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In order to keep our community safe, I'm working to support our local law enforcement and provide local community organizations with the support they need to fight crime, prevent domestic terrorism, reduce drug abuse, help those struggling with mental illness, stop domestic violence and more.