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Congressman Alcee L. Hastings represents parts of Broward and Palm Beach counties in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Florida 20th
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Joined April 2014
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  1. 10 hours ago

    8 out of 10 LGBTQ students experience harassment at school. Over 60% of LGBTQ students who did report bullying said their school staff did nothing. I’m proud to stand with LGBTQ youth to speak out against anti-LGBTQ bullying. Learn more about :

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  2. 10 hours ago

    I’m honored to receive a 100% on ’s Congressional Scorecard for my support of LGBTQ equality. No one should be discriminated against because of who they are or who they love. Learn more at:

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    13 hours ago

    If the GOP wins Congress, we'll have a sequel to Groundhog Day. Instead of a TV weatherman discovering the meaning of life, a senator from Kentucky will take your health coverage... I would rather see the one about how Democrats are fighting .

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  4. Oct 17

    Medicare, Medicaid, & Social Security provide life-saving care . I will continue to push back against Republicans & ’s misguided efforts to gut these vital programs to pay for the GOP Tax Scam & its irresponsible $2 trillion handout to the wealthy.

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    Oct 17

    . is coming after Medicare & Social Security after their tax cuts for millionaires & big corporations blew a massive hole in our debt & deficits. Democrats are & committed to protecting the benefits Americans work a lifetime to earn.

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    Oct 16

    When Jodi’s son was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, her family did everything they could to keep up with the rising cost of prescription drugs needed to save his life. are fighting to lower drug costs for families like Jodi’s across the country.

    How Will We Keep Him Alive?
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  7. Oct 15

    I just got off the phone with my Florida Delegation colleagues and representatives to discuss . Our Delegation stands ready and willing to do all that we can to assist Florida’s panhandle in its recovery.

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    Oct 15

    There is no reason that anyone in the US should die from a simple sinus infection, yet that is exactly what happened to Sarah Broughton from San Jose. We can’t continue to divide our society between those who can afford insurance and those who can’t. We need .

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  9. Oct 12

    I am honored to have earned a 100% score from . I will continue to fight for real progress for women and families, including economic security, equal access to education, and civil rights

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  10. Oct 11

    Commitment to the U.S.-Israel relationship, whether it is mutual security cooperation or partnerships in agriculture, academia, or science, must remain bipartisan. I speak often of my support for Israel, and will continue working to strengthen our friendship in the coming year.

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  11. Oct 11

    The Caucus will fight for all Social Security beneficiaries & a stronger Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA), one of SS's most important protections against inflation. I am proud to join over 100 of my colleagues in protecting Social Security from cuts!

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  12. Oct 11

    Today’s 2.8% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) increase is great news for seniors, survivors & people w/ disabilities who've earned their Social Security benefits. This is why I'm a founding member of the Caucus working to strengthen Social Security for all!

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  13. Oct 11

    The Senate must reject the confirmation of U.S. District Court Nominee . Putting Farr on the federal bench would be placing a stamp of approval on his reprehensible record of African American voter suppression & hostility towards civil rights in North Carolina.

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  14. Oct 10

    The report that journalist Jamal Khashoggi was murdered while inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul demands a thorough investigation & immediate answers. must raise the issue of his disappearance with the highest levels of the Saudi and Turkish Governments without delay.

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  15. Oct 10

    Communities of color have been the most vulnerable to ’s policies and programs. The GOP tax reform legislation that was signed into law in December 2017 will hurt African Americans and other marginalized communities for generations to come.

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    Oct 10

    .'s visit to PA is reminder of the results of the : —Health costs are rising —Prescription drug prices are soaring —Unmet Infrastructure needs Democrats are fighting to address the challenges facing the families has left behind.

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  17. Oct 9

    As approaches, I joined & in urging President Trump to immediately approve ’s request for a pre-landfall emergency declaration for Florida. Preparation & up-front FEMA resources are paramount for our community's safety.

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  18. Oct 9

    A year ago, Trump ordered the EPA gut the Clean Power Plan, designed to help energy companies transition from fossil fuels. The replacement is so bad that in 17 states, including Florida, which estimates there will be more pollution by 2030 than if no regulation existed at all.

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    Oct 7

    Good luck to as they compete in

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    Oct 7

    Good luck to as they compete in

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