Office of the 20th Congressional District of Florida Formerly the Office of Representative Alcee Hastings
The Washington, D.C., office and the district office of former Representative Hastings will continue to serve the people of the 20th Congressional District of FLorida under the supervision of the Clerk of the House of Representatives. See Press Release
Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) released the following statement after earning a 100 percent scorecard from the Human Rights Campaign in the 115th Congress: “I am truly honored to receive this recognition from the Human Rights Campaign, our country’s largest civil rights organization working to achieve equality for the LGBTQ community. “Throughout my entire career, I have always proudly advoc... Read more »
Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) made the following statement on President Donald John Trump’s nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court of the United States: “The nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court is President Trump’s latest shameful effort to further roll back the progress we have made on voting rights, workers’ rights, women’s rights, civil rights, clea... Read more »
Today, Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) released the following statement marking LGBTQ Pride Month: “The month of June marks LGBTQ Pride Month and the 49th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots. I am proud to celebrate the LGBTQ community and those individuals who continue to promote equality. I have spent my career advocating for equal rights for all Americans, and I have a 100 percent pro-equal... Read more »
Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) released the following statement marking the 23rd annual National HIV Testing Day: “Even as the rate of annual HIV infections declines, the HIV/AIDS epidemic remains a pressing concern in my district and across the country. Approximately one in seven people currently infected with HIV don’t know their status. As we mark National HIV Testing Day, I believe it is... Read more »
Today, Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) released the following statement marking LGBT Pride Month: “The start of June marks the beginning of LBGT Pride Month and the 48th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots. I would like to wish all of my friends in the LGBT community a ‘Happy Pride.’ This month, we celebrate the individuals who continue to fight for freedom, fairness, and equal opportunity for... Read more »
Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) released the following statement after the Trump Administration rescinded protections for transgender students enacted by President Obama: “In rescinding guidance issued by President Obama’s Administration, President Trump has abandoned transgender students across the country. I am deeply disappointed by the Administration’s retraction of these important protec... Read more »
Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) issued the following statement in recognition of the 17th Annual National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: “Seventeen years ago, National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day was first observed in order to raise awareness about the impact of the HIV/AIDS epidemic on African Americans. Today, National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day continues to serve as a valuable mobilizati... Read more »
Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) released the following statement marking the one-month anniversary of the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida: “As we mark the one-month anniversary of the worst mass shooting in our nation’s history, Republicans in Congress continue to block important legislation to prevent future tragedies. Americans are demanding action, and Democrats continue to an... Read more »
Today, Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) made the following statement after Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant signed a controversial measure into law allowing businesses and other private organizations to refuse service to lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) individuals based on religious belief: “Governor Bryant’s decision to sign the so-called ‘religious freedom’ bill is totally unco... Read more »
Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) made the following statement expressing his support as an original co-sponsor of The Equality Act, legislation that would prohibit discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals in public accommodations, housing, employment, and other critically important areas of daily life: “I am proud to be an original co-sponsor of legisla... Read more »
