Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) released the following statement on the summit in Singapore between President Donald John Trump and North Korean Dictator Kim Jong-un: “North Korea poses a significant risk to our national security and the security of our allies in the region and across the globe. While diplomacy is our best chance at staving off crisis on the Korean Peninsula, our efforts must be carried out through a united front with global leaders. That is not what happened in Singapore. ...
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Congressman Alcee L. Hastings joined Congressman Charlie Crist and Florida Democrats in calling on HUD Secretary Ben Carson to abandon his proposal to drastically increase rents on low-income Floridians (Please find below and attached a copy of the letter): June 7, 2018 The Honorable Ben Carson, Secretary United States Department of Housing and Urban Development RE: Urge reversal of Trump Administration proposal to triple rents on poorest Florida families Dear Secretary Carson: As members of the...
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Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) released the following statement after his amendment to H.R.5895, the Energy and Water, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, adding millions of dollars to cybersecurity of the electric power grid, was rejected by Republicans in the House: “Every aspect of daily life, from the use of cellphones, to functioning traffic lights, to the cooling of our homes during summer, relies on the electric power grid. While we...
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Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) released the following statement marking Caribbean American Heritage Month: “This month, the United States honors our longstanding relationship with the nations of the Caribbean and celebrates the Caribbean-Americans who have embodied the American Dream through their talents and hard work. “Throughout history, Americans with Caribbean roots have shaped the development of our country within all facets of society – from sports to academia to architecture. Today...
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Today, Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) released the following statement marking LGBTQ Pride Month: “The month of June marks LGBTQ Pride Month and the 49th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots. I am proud to celebrate the LGBTQ community and those individuals who continue to promote equality. I have spent my career advocating for equal rights for all Americans, and I have a 100 percent pro-equality voting record regarding legislation affecting the LGBTQ community. “As we approach the second an...
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Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) made the following statement on the 2018 hurricane season, which begins today: “Forecasters have predicted that this year’s hurricane season will again be above average. Given last year’s damaging storms, it is critical that all Floridians adequately prepare beforehand. “Last year, Broward and Palm Beach Counties were luckily spared from direct hits by large storms. However, this week, we learned that an estimated 4,600 Puerto Ricans lost their lives as a res...
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Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) made the following statement in observance of Memorial Day: “The America we cherish came with great sacrifice. As we observe Memorial Day, I join with all Americans in recognizing and honoring the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. “I am proud to represent a state with the nation’s third largest veteran population. As we recognize the service of so many, we must recognize that the needs of the veterans community and their families c...
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Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) released the following statement after the House of Representatives adopted his amendments to H.R.5515, the FY19 National Defense Authorization Act, which passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 351-66: “I was pleased to offer a number of amendments to the FY19 NDAA that were adopted with bipartisan support. The NDAA is sweeping legislation, and this year’s bill was overwhelmingly bipartisan. My amendments will be highly beneficial for veterans and a...
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Congressman Alcee L. Hastings sent the following letter to the U.S. Department of Justice requesting funds for the Florida Department of Law Enforcement’s (FDLE) Mental Competency (MECOM) Database. These funds would be used to update the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) Indices with disqualifying mental health records. May 16, 2018 Alan Hanson Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Office of Justice Programs United States Department of Justice 810 Seventh Street NW W...
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Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL), Congressman Ted Deutch (D-FL), and Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) released the following statement in reaction to the newly elected National Rifle Association (NRA) President Oliver North calling student gun reform activists “civil terrorists”: “Oliver North’s comparing gun reform activists to civil terrorists is as outrageous as it is shameful,” said Congressman Hastings. “I’ve got news for Mr. North: the Stoneman Douglas High School students...
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