Miami, Florida—Rep. Carlos Curbelo (FL-26) released the following statement regarding the results of the Colombia peace process referendum. "I congratulate the Colombian people for yesterday’s successful democratic exercise. A majority of Colombians rejected the agreement with the terrorist FARC negotiated in Havana. Together with other colleagues in Congress, I closely followed the peace process expressing concerns that evidently are shared by many Colombians, especially those living in our Sou...
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Washington, D.C.—The U.S. Department of Justice recently announced that the State Attorney’s Office of the 11th Judicial Circuit in Miami has been awarded a grant of $350,000 for the Smart Prosecution Initiative. Rep. Carlos Curbelo (FL-26), a supporter of this funding, released the following statement: “I am proud to have helped secure this important grant for the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s office that will provide $350,000 for the Smart Prosecution Initiative. This program, administered by t...
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Washington, D.C.—Rep. Carlos Curbelo (FL-26) introduced a resolution to honor the life of Miami Marlins baseball player Jose Fernandez, who tragically passed away on September 25, 2016, as a result of a boating accident. “Jose Fernandez personified American success. He and his family came to the United States after fleeing Castro’s dictatorship when he was a teenager. His passion for baseball was apparent from an early age, and he was drafted by the Marlins organization in the first round. Jose ...
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Miami, Florida—Reps. Carlos Curbelo (FL-26), Diaz-Balart (FL-25), and Wilson (FL-24) held a press conference at Miami International Airport to discuss the Zika funding package which passed the House last night. "This is a great victory for our community, and we achieved it by working together. I witnessed all of the Florida delegation—every day that we were in session—talking to colleagues from all over the country and explaining to them that this is not only a major public health crisis for So...
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Washington, D.C.—Today, the House passed H.R. 5303, the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). WRDA contains funding for the critical Central Everglades Planning Project. “Today’s passage of WRDA and the Central Everglades Planning Project is crucial to the ecological and economic health of South Florida - especially in the Florida Keys and Miami. I was proud to lead the bipartisan effort in securing $1.9 billion to be used towards Everglades Restoration programs. This high-impact program will ...
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Washington, D.C.—Today the House is expected to consider a Continuing Resolution (CR) that would fund the federal government through December 9, 2016. The CR includes $1.1 billion in emergency Zika funding. “For months I have led the efforts in calling on Congress to act on Zika funding. The bipartisan compromise of $1.1 billion being considered today to eradicate the Zika virus is an important step forward in providing funds for our health care professionals. I am pleased that Congress has hear...
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Washington, D.C.—Tonight, a Continuing Resolution (CR) that would fund the federal government through December 9, 2016 was reported out of the House. The CR includes $1.1 billion in emergency Zika funding. Rep. Carlos Curbelo (FL-26) released the following video message. Excerpts from his speech: “The Zika virus has been an ongoing threat to the health of residents and to the economic vitality of businesses in South Florida, and for months I have led the efforts in calling on Congress to act on...
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Washington, D.C.—Over the weekend, several unidentified bodies believed to be of Cuban migrants were found off Islamorada, Ramrod Key, and Little Palm. “I was saddened to learn the news of a group of Cubans who lost their lives while trying to reach our shores. It has been a rough few days for our South Florida community. Regrettably, President Obama's new policy toward the Castro dictatorship has created much anxiety and desperation on the island, leading many to dangerously risk their lives in...
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Washington, D.C.—Today, Rep. Carlos Curbelo (FL-26) urged his colleagues during a speech on the House Floor to vote in favor of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). WRDA includes crucial funding for the Central Everglades Planning Project. Excerpts from Curbelo’s speech: “I rise today in strong support of the Water Resources Development Act containing the Central Everglades Planning Project that is of critical importance to the ecological health of the state of Florida. This project will...
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Washington, D.C.—Representatives Carlos Curbelo (FL-26), Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-25), Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (FL-27), and Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) released the following statement after meeting with Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez and City of Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine regarding the continuing battle against the Zika virus in South Florida. “Today’s meeting further proves that Florida legislators from both parties and elected leaders at all levels are taking this issue serious...
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