Today, Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL), in conjunction with Representatives Eliot L. Engel (D-NY), John Lewis (D-GA), Lois Frankel (D-FL), Frederica Wilson (D-FL), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL), Ted Deutch (D-FL), Nita Lowey (D-NY), Alan Lowenthal (D-CA), Lee Zeldin (R-NY) and Mia Love (R-UT), hosted a breakfast for Black and Jewish Members of Congress. The purpose of this breakfast was to reflect on the shared experiences of Black and Jewish Americans, and to make certain that these comm...
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Congressman Alcee Hastings (D-FL) made the following statement in observance of World Refugee Day: “Each June 20th we recognize World Refugee Day, a day on which we reflect on the importance of working to promote democracy and freedom around the world, while rededicating our efforts to do all that we can to offer protection to those who have been forcibly displaced from their homes. “The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) estimates that there are currently over 50 million refu...
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(Washington, D.C.) Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL), along with Representatives Eliot Engel, John Lewis, Lois Frankel, Frederica Wilson, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Ted Deutch, Nita Lowey, Alan Lowenthal, Lee Zeldin & Mia Love will host an important breakfast for Black and Jewish Members of Congress on Thursday, June 25th at 8:30 AM in room HVC-200 of the Capitol Visitors Center. The breakfast will address the history of Black and Jewish relations, as well as how to increase engagement between...
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Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (FL-20) made the following statement on the tragic shooting at Emanuel A.M.E Church in Charleston, South Carolina: “Words cannot express the sorrow that I feel for the families and friends who lost loved ones in the horrific shooting at Emanuel A.M.E Church. As a member of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, I feel a deep personal loss, and my thoughts and prayers are with the Emanuel A.M.E congregation, and the entire Charleston community during this unimaginab...
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Today, Representatives Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) and Jeff Denham (R-CA), co-chairs of the Congressional Pollinator Protection Caucus, introduced the Highways Bettering the Economy and Environment Act, known as the Highways BEE Act. “As Co-Founder and Co-Chair of the Congressional Pollinator Protection Caucus, I am honored to once again introduce the Highways BEE Act,” Congressman Hastings said. “Through already existing authorities and funding sources, this bill will encourage the planting and cu...
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Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) made the following statement in recognition of LGBT Pride Month: “Each June, we celebrate LGBT Pride Month, a time dedicated to recognizing the remarkable progress made toward achieving equality for all, while also reflecting on the work that remains. “It is fitting that this LGBT Pride Month, the Supreme Court is also expected to issue a ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges, a case that could determine whether same-sex couples across the country may legally marry...
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Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) made the following statement regarding the 2015 hurricane season, which begins on June 1st and ends November 30th: “Today marks the beginning of the 2015 hurricane season. This year, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is predicting below-normal hurricane activity, with a seventy percent chance of 6 to 11 named storms. As we enter this period of storm activity, it is imperative that all Floridians be prepared should a hurricane make lan...
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Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) made the following statement on his participation in the Tom Lantos Foundation’s Solidarity Sabbath, held on May 22, 2015: “I am proud to support the Tom Lantos Foundation’s Solidarity Sabbath initiative, an event that transcends geographical borders and religious affiliations and provides an opportunity for leaders in North America and Europe to express solidarity with the Jewish community at a time when acts of social cohesion are more urgent than ever. “Sa...
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Today, Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) and Congressman Jeff Denham (R-CA) released the following statement on the Pollinator Health Task Force’s release of the National Strategy to Promote the Health of Honey Bees and Other Pollinators: “This week, the Pollinator Task Force released its National Strategy to Promote the Health of the Honey Bees and Other Pollinators. The plan, which is a culmination of a comprehensive and collaborative effort across 14 agencies and the private sector, outlin...
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Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) will hold a town hall meeting with local residents to discuss public housing in Broward County. The meeting is open to the public, and will be held on Saturday, May 30th from 12:00 to 1:30 PM at the African-American Research Library, located at 2650 Sistrunk Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale. DETAILS: WHO: Congressman Alcee L. Hastings WHAT: Town Hall Meeting on Public Housing WHEN: Saturday, May 30th from 12:00 to 1:30 PM WHERE: African-American Research Library ...
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