Congressman Alcee L. Hastings made the following statement on the closing of the shared Congressional space at the West Palm Beach Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC-WPB), effective December 31, 2019 (Please find attached the letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs): “I am truly honored and privileged to represent the West Palm Beach Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC-WPB) in my Congr... Read more »

Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) issued the following statement on the attack in Rabbi Chaim Rottenberg’s home in Monsey, New York: “I was heartbroken to learn of the heinous anti-Semitic attack during a Hanukkah celebration in Rabbi Rottenberg’s home. I condemn in the strongest possible terms this horrific act of violence and the many recent anti-Semitic attacks in the New York metro area, du... Read more »

Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) released the following statement after introducing H.R.5431, the FAA Family and Medical Leave Act, legislation that will ensure employees of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are extended the same paid parental leave benefits afforded to other government employees under the conference report for the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal ... Read more »

Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) released the following statement on the passage of H.R.729, the Coastal and Great Lakes Communities Enhancement Act, a package of ten bipartisan bills reported out of the House Natural Resources Committee which aims to protect vulnerable coastal and Great Lakes communities impacted by the climate crisis. H.R.729 included several amendments Hastings offered to e... Read more »

Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) and Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) led the following letter to the Secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Alex Azar, urging the establishment of a regional office of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the State of Israel. Joining Hastings and Wilson in sending the letter include: Representatives Vern Buchanan (R-FL), Yvett... Read more »

Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) released the following statement on the passage of H.R.1309, the Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act, which included two amendments he offered with Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA): “I was proud to vote in favor of H.R.1309. This important legislation requires certain employers in the health care and social service sec... Read more »

Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) and Congressman Ross Spano (R-FL) introduced H.R.5080, the HOPE for Victims of Human Trafficking Act, a bipartisan bill which institutes several provisions to more fairly support survivors of human trafficking during and after the judicial process. Joining Hastings and Spano as original cosponsors include: Representatives Mario Díaz-Balart (R-FL), Ted Deutch (D... Read more »

Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) made the following statement in honor of Mrs. Yvette DuBose for winning this year’s Angels in Adoption Award. Hastings nominated Ms. DuBose for the award, which is given annually by the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute’s (CCAI) Angels in Adoption Program: “I was so very proud to nominate Yvette DuBose for the 2019 Angels in Adoption Award and am ov... Read more »

Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) made the following statement in response to the House Committee on Ethics’ inquiry: “I have cooperated with the Committee since May 14, 2019. As they continue to conduct their work, I stand ready to fully cooperate with their inquiry,” said Hastings. Congressman Alcee L. Hastings serves as Vice-Chairman of the House Rules Committee, Chairman of the U.S. Helsink... Read more »

Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) made the following statement in recognition of Veterans Day: “As we mark this Veterans Day, let us pause to reflect on the service, sacrifice and dedication that our veterans exemplify in their immense contributions to our nation. “Today and everyday, it is important to not only salute our veterans, but also honor the promises we made to them when they entered ... Read more »