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Laurel Lee

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Laurel Lee

Laurel Lee is an American attorney and politician currently serving as the incumbent U.S. Representative for Florida's 15th Congressional District. Lee built an extensive public service career in Florida’s legal and executive systems. She served as a federal prosecutor for the U.S. Attorney's Office in the Middle District of Florida.

Lee built an extensive public service career in Florida’s legal and executive systems. She served as a federal prosecutor for the U.S. Attorney's Office in the Middle District of Florida.

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Position on major issues

Position on major issues

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Abortion and reproductive policy

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Women's Health is NOT Up for Debate Women are still having to deal with a host of issues during doctor's visits. Read full quote

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Agriculture and rural policy

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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Laurel Lee (FL-15) announced her support for the bipartisan Defending Domestic Orange Juice Production Act, which aims to update regulations and support Florida citrus growers. The measure is cosponsored by the entire Florida Delegation.

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Today, Representative Laurel Lee (FL-15) hosted Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., U.S. Senator Ashley Moody (R-FL), Representative Kat Cammack (FL-03) and Florida Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson for a press conference alongside Florida citrus growers and industry leaders to discuss the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) proposed rule to modernize the federal Brix standard for not-from-concentrate pasteurized orange juice.

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Voted Yes on Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act of 2025

Jun 23, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

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Robert would also like to restore USDA funding for food banks and to engage with food assistance organizations to identify bureaucratic barriers and regulation changes that could expand opportunities and alleviate costs.

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Artificial intelligence

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Preparing students for high-demand technology careers through investment in hands-on artificial intelligence and cybersecurity equipment at the University of South Florida, strengthening workforce readiness, and supporting Tampa Bay’s growing innovation economy.

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Voted Yes on AI for Main Street Act

Jan 20, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

Robert speaks with members of the American Postal Workers Union about his priorities, including protecting Social Security, Medicare for All, Vote by Mail, protecting people and the environment, and opposing data centers when communities don’t want them.

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Civil rights and freedoms

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Cosponsored Right to Worship Act

Sep 14, 2026 · Source: Congress.gov

Voted Yes on Calling on elected officials and civil society leaders to counter antisemitism and educate the public on the contributions of the Jewish-American community.

May 13, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

Did not vote on Condemning the rise in ideologically motivated attacks on Jewish individuals in the United States, including the recent violent assault in Boulder, Colorado, and reaffirming the House of Representatives commitment to combating antisemitism and politically motivated violence.

Jun 9, 2025 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

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Criminal justice and policing

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Yesterday, Congresswoman Laurel Lee's legislation, the Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act, passed through the House. The legislation is a bipartisan and bicameral measure to strengthen safety and accountability in federal correctional facilities.

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Washington, D.C – Today, Congresswoman Laurel Lee (R-FL) introduced the Lieutenant Osvaldo Albarati Stopping Prison Contraband Act, which will increase the penalty for smuggling or possessing a contraband cellphone in federal prisons from a misdemeanor to a felony.

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The bill would make it a felony to smuggle a cell phone into a correctional facility, strengthen deterrence against future smuggling, and require a comprehensive review of the Department of Justice’s current contraband enforcement policies.

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Economy, jobs and wages

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In order for our economy to thrive, Congress must advance responsible fiscal policies and eliminate harmful regulations on our small businesses. Read full quote

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As a life-long public servant, Laurel is focused on bringing common-sense solutions to Washington that will encourage job growth, limit government overreach, secure our borders, and bolster our economic and national security.

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Voted Yes on Retire through Ownership Act

Sep 16, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

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Since Donald Trump’s term started in 2025, his administration has made decisions for the benefit of the fossil fuel industry and to the detriment of regular people. Read full quote

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Education

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As a mother of three, a top priority for me is ensuring that all students in our community have access to quality education, regardless of their background or zip code. Read full quote

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Today, Congresswoman Laurel Lee announced the opening of the 2026 U.S. Service Academy nomination application process for students interested in attending one of the nation's prestigious military service academies.

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Preparing students for high-demand technology careers through investment in hands-on artificial intelligence and cybersecurity equipment at the University of South Florida, strengthening workforce readiness, and supporting Tampa Bay’s growing innovation economy.

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One way Robert will look to do this is to establish a minimum salary in every state. This will be determined at the very least by the cost of living, the current median salaries, and a few other factors. It will be enough for teachers not to have to get second jobs over the summer.

When annual budgets are established, teacher salaries need to be at the TOP of the list. Except for emergency issues, all the improvements and enhancements in the world make NO difference if you don't have teachers.

Our children need to be fed and nourished so that they can focus on learning and becoming their absolute best. Robert will fight for FREE school breakfasts and lunches for ALL our children. ​Robert would like to propose child tax credits to cover school meals.

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Elections and voting

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Today, Congresswoman Laurel Lee (FL-15), Chairwoman of the House Administration Subcommittee on Elections and former Florida Secretary of State, introduced the Ballots by Election Day Act, legislation establishing a clear, uniform standard that ballots cast in federal elections must be received by the close of polls on Election Day in order to

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Yesterday, Congresswoman Laurel Lee (FL-15) was named Vice Chair of the House Administration Committee and Chair of the Subcommittee on Elections for the 119th Congress. Read full quote

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Sponsored Ballots by Election Day Act

Sep 3, 2026 · Source: Congress.gov

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Since members of Congress often make policy decisions that can have a direct impact on the economy and specific industries, Robert is looking to support or put forth legislation to ban congressional stock trading.

Robert speaks with members of the American Postal Workers Union about his priorities, including protecting Social Security, Medicare for All, Vote by Mail, protecting people and the environment, and opposing data centers when communities don’t want them.

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Energy

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Today, Congresswoman Laurel Lee, a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, introduced the Unleash American Pipelines Act, legislation to reform the judicial review process for natural gas pipeline certificates of public convenience and necessity issued by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).

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Voted Yes on Ratepayer Protection Act

Sep 16, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

Voted Yes on Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025

Sep 2, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

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Since Donald Trump’s term started in 2025, his administration has made decisions for the benefit of the fossil fuel industry and to the detriment of regular people. Read full quote

Please read below for Robert's policies on lowering utility costs, expanding clean energy investments, restoring Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards, and restoring Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) programs.

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Environment and climate

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Washington, D.C. – Today, amidst the unprecedented California wildfires and following major Hurricanes Helene and Milton here in Florida, Congresswoman Laurel Lee (R-FL) and Congressman Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) introduced the Residential Emergency Asset Accumulation Deferred Taxation Yield (READY) Account Act, which would create a tax-free savings vehicle for millions of Americans to better afford home mitigation and disaster response costs.

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Improving drinking water safety and efficiency through federal investment in a chlorine booster station at Pasco County’s Crystal Springs facility, reducing unnecessary water loss while ensuring compliance with drinking water safety standards.

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Voted Yes on Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision".

Sep 16, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

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Please read below for Robert's policies on lowering utility costs, expanding clean energy investments, restoring Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards, and restoring Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) programs.

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Families and social services

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Voted Yes on Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act

Jul 23, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

Voted Yes on Stop Child Care Scams Act of 2026

Jun 3, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

Voted Yes on Clergy Act

Apr 27, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

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Our children need to be fed and nourished so that they can focus on learning and becoming their absolute best. Robert will fight for FREE school breakfasts and lunches for ALL our children. ​Robert would like to propose child tax credits to cover school meals.

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Firearms policy

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Government reform

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As a life-long public servant, Laurel is focused on bringing common-sense solutions to Washington that will encourage job growth, limit government overreach, secure our borders, and bolster our economic and national security.

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Cosponsored Countering Threats and Attacks on Our Judges Act

Sep 28, 2026 · Source: Congress.gov

Voted Yes on Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices.

Sep 2, 2026 · Did not pass · Source: House Clerk

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This will also prevent insider trading, which will stop lawmakers from having non-public, market-moving information before the general public. Read full quote

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Healthcare

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The visit highlighted the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) ongoing efforts to improve access to healthcare, modernize facilities, streamline benefits, and ensure American veterans receive the care and services they have earned through their service.

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Today, Congresswoman Laurel Lee (FL-15) and Congresswoman Chris Pappas (NH-1) introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Overcoming Prevalent Inadequacies in Overdose Information Data Sets (OPIOIDS) Act which will assist law enforcement in collecting information on fentanyl and fentanyl-related substances. Read full quote

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Today, Congresswoman Laurel Lee (FL-15) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 27, the HALT Fentanyl Act. This legislation will empower law enforcement to crack down on drug traffickers by permanently classifying fentanyl analogues, which are fentanyl-related substances, as Schedule I drugs.

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We have proven time and time again that we have the capacity to support Medicare For All, and there has been enough "kicking this can down the road." Read full quote

Robert will ensure to protect the LGBTQ+ community against harmful legislation and practices, along with supporting transgender care, access to doctors, mental health professionals, and targeted intervention.

This bill was passed on July 3, 2025, and signed on July 4, 2025. Read full quote

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Housing

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Voted Yes on Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025

Sep 15, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

Cosponsored Restoring Equal Opportunity Act

Aug 27, 2026 · Source: Congress.gov

Voted Yes on Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendment to H.R. 6644, with amendment.

May 20, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

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Immigration

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Today, Congresswoman Laurel Lee’s (FL-15) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. Read full quote

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As a life-long public servant, Laurel is focused on bringing common-sense solutions to Washington that will encourage job growth, limit government overreach, secure our borders, and bolster our economic and national security.

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Cosponsored Securing Agriculture's Workforce Act of 2026

Jun 30, 2026 · Source: Congress.gov

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There needs to be a much better and clearer path to citizenship that does not involve immigrants who are doing the right thing having to wait years for their citizenship.

Also, there seems to be unnecessary confusion on due process, as Robert will also push that immigrants have better protection and adequate due process as stated by our CONSTITUTION.

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Infrastructure and transportation

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As one of the fastest-growing regions in the country, Florida’s 15th District must ensure our infrastructure, public safety systems, and research institutions can keep pace with that growth.

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Enhancing community and worker safety by funding the conversion of a major water treatment plant from hazardous gaseous chlorine to a safer liquid chlorine system, eliminating the risk of dangerous gas leaks near residential areas.

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Preventing disruptive water main breaks by supporting a comprehensive inspection and analysis of aging underground water infrastructure, allowing the county to identify vulnerabilities early and prioritize critical repairs before failures occur.

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Local control

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Voted Yes on Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025.

Feb 4, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

Voted Yes on Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022.

Jun 13, 2023 · Did not pass · Source: House Clerk

Voted Yes on Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022.

Apr 19, 2023 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

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National security and foreign policy

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Today, the House of Representatives passed Congresswoman Laurel Lee’s (FL-15) bill, H.R. Read full quote

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As a life-long public servant, Laurel is focused on bringing common-sense solutions to Washington that will encourage job growth, limit government overreach, secure our borders, and bolster our economic and national security.

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Voted Yes on Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026

Sep 16, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

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Robert will NOT accept donations from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC). Read full quote

Robert will NOT support Israel's GENOCIDE against the people of Palestine. Since October 7, 2023, 65,000 Palestinians have died, and this continues even after an established Gaza peace plan that went into effect on October 10, 2025. This is unacceptable.

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Social Security and retirement

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Robert will propose raising the Social Security tax cap. According to http://pgpf.org, in 2025, the Social Security tax cap was set at $176,100, which is an increase of $7,500 more than in 2024.

We must make sure we keep the Social Security conversation on the table, and Robert pledges to keep the discussion going. Our citizens should not have to worry about losing their hard-earned money.

Robert speaks with members of the American Postal Workers Union about his priorities, including protecting Social Security, Medicare for All, Vote by Mail, protecting people and the environment, and opposing data centers when communities don’t want them.

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Taxes and government spending

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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Laurel Lee (FL-15) voted in favor of H.R. Read full quote

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During her first week in office, Laurel introduced the REINS Act to remove burdensome government regulations for Floridians. This legislation reins in harmful regulations, limits executive overreach, and protects all Americans from unelected and unchecked Washington bureaucrats.

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Washington, D.C. – Today, amidst the unprecedented California wildfires and following major Hurricanes Helene and Milton here in Florida, Congresswoman Laurel Lee (R-FL) and Congressman Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) introduced the Residential Emergency Asset Accumulation Deferred Taxation Yield (READY) Account Act, which would create a tax-free savings vehicle for millions of Americans to better afford home mitigation and disaster response costs.

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It is important to note that in this case, a two-thirds vote would be needed from both the House and the Senate. However, considering the catastrophic nature of the contents of this bill, Robert has no plans to give up on getting rid of this horrible, ugly bill.

This bill was passed on July 3, 2025, and signed on July 4, 2025. Read full quote

When annual budgets are established, teacher salaries need to be at the TOP of the list. Except for emergency issues, all the improvements and enhancements in the world make NO difference if you don't have teachers.

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Technology and privacy

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Today, Representative Laurel Lee (R-FL-15) introduced the bipartisan Stealth Bot Prohibition Act, legislation to establish transparency standards for automated web crawlers and crack down on deceptive bots that conceal their identity while scraping online content.

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Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. Read full quote

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Today, the House Judiciary Committee advanced Congresswoman Laurel Lee’s bipartisan Safe Cloud Storage Act, legislation to help law enforcement modernize how it securely handles digital evidence in child sexual exploitation investigations.

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Robert speaks with members of the American Postal Workers Union about his priorities, including protecting Social Security, Medicare for All, Vote by Mail, protecting people and the environment, and opposing data centers when communities don’t want them.

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Veterans

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Today, Congresswoman Laurel Lee announced the opening of the 2026 U.S. Service Academy nomination application process for students interested in attending one of the nation's prestigious military service academies.

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The visit highlighted the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) ongoing efforts to improve access to healthcare, modernize facilities, streamline benefits, and ensure American veterans receive the care and services they have earned through their service.

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Voted Yes on To name the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic in Marietta, Georgia, as the "Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic".

Jul 16, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

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Animals and wildlife

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Voted Yes on Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026

Sep 1, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

Cosponsored Puppy Protection Act of 2025

Apr 13, 2026 · Source: Congress.gov

Cosponsored Better CARE for Animals Act of 2025

Apr 13, 2026 · Source: Congress.gov

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Emergency management

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Cosponsored FEMA for Safe Recovery Act

Sep 3, 2026 · Source: Congress.gov

Cosponsored Post-Disaster Protection Act

Aug 3, 2026 · Source: Congress.gov

Voted Yes on Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act of 2025

Jul 13, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

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Please read below for Robert's policies on lowering utility costs, expanding clean energy investments, restoring Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards, and restoring Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) programs.

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