Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) introduced a resolution honoring Dr. Elmira Mangum as the first female president of Florida A&M University (Please find attached a copy of the resolution): “Dr. Elmira Mangum is paving the way for women across the country to realize their dreams and achieve greatness. That is why I was proud to introduce this resolution honoring her as the first permanent female president of Florida A&M University (FAMU), one of the nation’s most distinguished Historically Bl...
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Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (FL-20) made the following statement in support for H.R. 12, the Voter Empowerment Act (VEA): “The right to vote is a pillar of our democracy, and yet, the fight to protect this basic right and ensure access to the ballot box continues. That is why I was proud to join Rep. John Lewis (GA-5), House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD-5), Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn (SC-6), Rep. John Conyers (MI-13), Rep. Robert Brady (PA-1), and more than 170 Democrat...
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Representatives Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) and David Schweikert (R-AZ), Co-Chairmen of the Tunisia Caucus made the following statement regarding the Tunisia museum attack: “I am deeply saddened by the museum attack that took place in Tunisia earlier today. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends who lost loved ones in this horrific event. This attack reminds us all that there are still people who choose hate and intolerance, over understanding and compassion. This was a heinous and...
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Congressmen Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) and Vern Buchanan (R-FL), Co-Chairman of the Florida Congressional delegation will host a delegation meeting on Wednesday, March 18th at 8:30 AM on agricultural issues affecting Florida. The meeting is open to the public and will take place in room 2212 of the Rayburn House Office Building (House Armed Services Subcommittee Room). Confirmed panelists, include: • Mike Stuart, President, Florida Fruits and Vegetables Association • Michael W. Sparks, Executive V...
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Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (FL-20) sent the following letter to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Senate Finance Committee urging that the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) be prioritized. Federal funding for this successful program is set to expire in September. Therefore, immediate action is needed. Without funding, participants would be forced to find alternative health coverage. Over 350,000 Florida kids could be impacted by a loss of federal funding for CHIP. Pr...
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Today, Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL), Co-Founder and Co-Chairman of the Congressional Homelessness Caucus, introduced the Services for Ending Long-Term Homelessness Act. This bill would establish a grant program to provide permanent supportive housing for chronically homeless individuals and families whose needs are not addressed by traditional affordable housing. (Please find the attached copy of the bill): “The very sad reality is that approximately 84,291 Americans experience chronic h...
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Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) released the following statement in recognition of Women's History Month: “Each year during the month of March our nation observes Women’s History Month by celebrating the achievements and contributions made by women to our country, as well as the world. This March, let us remember those women who have helped pioneer our democracy and who, not only as mothers, daughters, and sisters, but as veterans, business leaders, and public officials, have successively a...
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Representative Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) and Representative Robert Dold (R-IL) have introduced H.Res.130 to combat the rise of anti-Semitism in Europe. This is the companion to S.Res.87, legislation authored and introduced by Senator Robert Menendez’s (D-NJ). (Please find attached a copy of the resolution): “Today, the prevalence of Holocaust denial and anti-Semitism across our globe is once again on the rise. All one needs to do is look across Europe to see this disturbing trend,” said Hastings....
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Today, Representative Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) introduced a resolution to establish a National Voting Rights Day, on which the magnitude of the Voting Rights Act would be recognized. (Please find attached a copy of the resolution): “Each February we celebrate Black History Month by commemorating the achievements of African Americans and their invaluable contributions to our nation’s history. Few pieces of legislation have had a more profound effect on the African American community in this count...
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Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) released the following statement on the reintroduction of the Lena Horne Recognition Act of 2015, which would award the Congressional Gold Medal Posthumously to Lena Horne. (Please find attached a copy of the legislation): “I am truly honored to reintroduce legislation that would award Lena Horne with a Congressional Gold Medal. I believe that her outstanding contributions to American culture and the Civil Rights Movement are to be commended. “From a very ear...
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