Today, Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D- FL) issued the following statement in recognition of Earth Day: “Every year as we celebrate Earth Day, events are held across the globe expressing support for protecting our environment. In reality, the issues affecting our world are serious and consequential, and we must do more on a daily basis to address the environmental challenges that we continue to face. “According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the last decade was the warmest on rec...
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Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) will deliver keynote remarks at a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) naturalization ceremony on Tuesday, April 22, 2014, at 11:00 AM. The ceremony will take place at Little Green Library, located at 1033 N.W. 6th Street, Suite 102, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311. Details: Who: Congressman Alcee L. Hastings What: Keynote Remarks at USCIS Naturalization Ceremony When: Tuesday, April 22, 2014, at 11:00 AM Where: Little Green Library 1033 N.W. 6th Stree...
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Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) made the following statement in support of the Congressional Black Caucus Budget proposal: “On January 8, 1964, President Johnson came before the nation to deliver his State of the Union address and declared a war on poverty. It has been 60 years since President Johnson gave us that charge, but we have yet to achieve a country free from the burdens of poverty. As President Johnson said all those years ago, ‘It will not be a short or easy struggle, no single w...
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Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) released the following statement in recognition of Equal Pay Day, which marks how far into the current year the average woman must work to earn what the average man made in the year before: “It has been more than 50 years since the Equal Pay Act was signed into law. And yet, equal pay for equal work still remains a major issue. More than 65 million women are part of the workforce in our country and hold approximately half of the available jobs – including nea...
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Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court’s decision in McCutcheon v. F.E.C.: “Today’s decision by the Supreme Court is a giant step backward for our nation. This ruling doubles down on policies that force elected officials to prioritize fundraising over legislating, and allows a few wealthy donors to overwhelm grassroots campaigns with money for their favored issues and candidates. It will undoubtedly further drown out the voices of o...
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(Washington, D.C.) Today, Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) was joined by Representatives Henry A. Waxman (D-CA), John Lewis (D-GA), Eliot Engel (D-NY), Al Green (D-TX), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL), Marcia Fudge (D-OH), Ted Deutch (D-FL), Terri Sewell (D-AL), and Frederica Wilson (D-FL) in hosting a breakfast for Black and Jewish Members of Congress. The purpose of the breakfast was to continue the dialogue on the history of Black and Jewish relations and develop plans for a better future...
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Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) released the following statement marking International Women’s Day: “Today, we join with nations across the world in observance of International Women’s Day. As we recognize the courageous women and men who have struggled for the social, political, and economic advancement of women worldwide, let us rededicate ourselves to the cause of improving equality for women across the globe. “I am proud of the great progress we have made in recent years, from expanding...
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Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) released the following statement commemorating the one-year anniversary of the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA): “I was proud to support the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act, which was signed into law by the President one year ago today. Since VAWA was first enacted in 1994, our country has taken historic steps to combat sexual assault, domestic and dating violence, and other forms of violence against women. “Approxima...
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Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) made the following statement after receiving a 100 percent on the 2013 Defenders of Wildlife Conservation Report Card: “I am pleased to receive this recognition from the Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund. Throughout my career, I have consistently supported the preservation of our nation’s wildlife and environment, and will continue to support environmental conservation. “As a Floridian, I am acutely aware of the vital need for preservation and conservation ef...
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Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 3370, the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act of 2013, which will bring relief to millions of Americans facing sharply rising flood insurance premiums. The legislation passed with bi-partisan support in a vote of 306-91. “Last night’s passage of the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act was a significant victory for homeowners across the country. “Florida holds nearl...
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