On Tuesday, I was proud to present $1 million in federal funding to St. Petersburg College President Dr. Tonjua Williams to support their SMART Tech Industry 4.0 Lab. 

This investment will help transform the existing space at the Midtown Center into a hands-on training environment to equip local students with the skills and experience needed for high-wage careers in advanced manufacturing.

On America’s 250th birthday, President Trump called on the Senate to pass the SAVE America Act and require proof of citizenship to vote in our elections. After passing the House three times, this legislation should already be signed into law, yet the cycle of insanity from the Senate continues.

I will not stop holding the line until the Senate stops blocking this bill and delivers the election integrity win our country deserves.

This Fourth of July weekend, it was an honor tour nation’s Capitol to celebrate 250 years of the greatest country in the world. America’s story is one of courage, sacrifice, and rebellion, and this milestone was a reminder of how grateful I am to serve the people of Florida’s 13th Congressional District.

“Freedom is not a gift that lasts long in the hands of cowards.” — Theodore Roosevelt

This week, I was delighted to hear from FEMA that more than $1.3 million in Public Assistance grants are heading directly to critical recovery and protective projects across Florida’s 13th Congressional District as we continue rebuilding from Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

I am especially grateful that the City of St. Pete Beach and the Town of Belleair received 100 percent FEMA funding for critical emergency protective measures and debris removal. Our district deserves every available federal resource as we work toward a recovery built to last. Consider this a tax return!