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Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) made the following statement on House Republicans continued efforts to play a dangerous game with America’s national security: “At this crucial time, when the world is unified in trying to combat ISIS, House Republicans are choosing to gamble with the safety of all Americans by holding our national security hostage as they pursue their draconian political agenda. “While the international community is at a critical juncture due to the proliferation of ‘lone wo... Read more

Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) made the following statement in recognition of African American History Month: “On February 1, 2015, our nation will again observe African American History Month. Since 1976, February has been designated as the month to celebrate the achievements and contributions that have been made by African Americans to our nation and the world. The rich history of the African American Diaspora and undeniable involvement of the Black American in all facets of our nation’s... Read more

Today, Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) made the following statement expressing his support for H.R. 590, the International Human Rights Defense Act of 2015. “I am proud to be an original cosponsor of bicameral legislation introduced yesterday by Representative Alan Lowenthal (D-CA) and Senator Edward J. Markey (D-MA) that directs the State Department to make preventing and responding to discrimination and violence against the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community a foreig... Read more

Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) released the following statement marking the sixth Anniversary of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act: “Today, we recognize the sixth Anniversary of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act. Passed in response to the Supreme Court’s decision in Ledbetter v Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co, the Act eased access to the courts for women seeking to challenge pay discrimination and encouraged employers to implement fair payment practices. “This bill was the first to be signed into ... Read more

Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) released the following statement after the Humane Society Legislative Fund awarded him a 100 percent rating on their 2014 Annual Scorecard: “I am delighted to receive this recognition from the Humane Society Legislative Fund. Since I came to Congress, and even before, animal welfare has remained an issue of great importance to me. As we move into our 114th Congress, I will continue to work to ensure that all animals are treated humanely. “I believe that anima... Read more

Today, Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) sent the following letter to the Brazilian Ambassador to the United States urging him to assist in the extradition of Brazilian citizen Daniela Torres, whose involvement in a drunk driving accident in the State of Florida left two Americans dead and one significantly injured. Ms. Torres fled the U.S. to escape the charges against her and avoid her impending trial. (Please find below a copy of the letter). January 27, 2015 The Honorable Luiz Machado Amb... Read more

**BRIEFING POSTPONED** **Due to inclement weather, this briefing has been postponed until a later date** To raise awareness during Human Trafficking Awareness Month, U.S. Representatives Alcee L. Hastings (FL-20) and Ted Deutch (FL-21) will host a briefing next week on the Islamic State’s involvement in human trafficking and the violent sexual exploitation of women and girls. The briefing will take place on Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at 10:00 AM in the United States Capitol Visitor Center Congres... Read more

Today, Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) released the following statement marking the 42nd anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Roe v. Wade: “Today marks the 42nd anniversary of the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling in Roe v. Wade, establishing a woman’s constitutional right to reproductive health. I stand with the 70 percent of Americans that believe that women, in conjunction with their doctors, should be able to make choices about their personal medical decisions. “Since the i... Read more

Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) released the following statement in recognition of the fifth anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission ruling: “Today marks the fifth anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision in Citizens United, which permits corporations and special interests to contribute, essentially anonymously, unlimited amounts of money to political campaigns. In the five short years since its ruling, the Court’s decision has had a catastrophic... Read more

Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) released the following statement in response to President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address tonight: “Over the past year, we have seen great restoration of our national economy, which has in turn provided increased opportunity and success for everyday Americans. Indeed, this is the cornerstone of the ‘American Dream,’ but this restoration has not been equitably distributed to those who are most in need. I stand with the President and my Democratic col... Read more