Archive for August 2020
Rep. Lawson Receives Support from Key Members of the Congressional Black Caucus in Re-Election Campaign
WASHINGTON, D.C. — House Majority Whip U.S. Rep. James Clyburn, Florida colleague Congresswoman Val Demings, Congresswoman Lucy McBath and several other members others of the Congressional Black Caucus have endorsed U.S. Rep. Al Lawson (FL-05) for re-election in the Democratic Primary for Florida’s Fifth Congressional District. “I am truly honored to have received the endorsement of my…
Read MoreRep. Lawson’s Statement Regarding Joe Biden Choosing Sen. Kamala Harris As His Running Mate
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep Al Lawson released the following statement announcing his support for the Biden-Harris Ticket: “Vice President Biden’s selection of Sen. Kamala Harris speaks directly to the moment where we stand in our country. We are a diverse nation, and that should be reflected in our leadership. Sen. Harris is a trailblazer who has…
Read MoreA+ HUMAN RIGHTS
Supported the Equality Act to anti-discrimination protections to LGBTQ Americans with regard to employment, education, housing, public accommodations. Sponsored the Keep Families Together Act to limit the separation of families at or near U.S borders or ports, and imposes limits on the prosecution of asylum seekers.
Read MoreA+ WOMEN’S RIGHTS
Sponsored the Paycheck Fairness Act to ensure women will no longer be fighting on their own for equal pay for equal work. Voted to pass the Reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act to protect the millions of victims and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Supported the Reproductive Rights are Human Rights Act…
Read MoreA+ PROTECTING OUR SENIORS
Sponsored the Social Security for Future Generations Act, which would extend the life of Social Security by 15 years to 2049. Fought to protect Medicaid and Social Security. Introduced SNAP Simplification for the Elderly Act to make it easier for the low-income elderly and disabled individuals to receive SNAP, SSI and the Medicare Savings Program…
Read MoreA+ PROTECTING OUR ENVIRONMENT
Secured $9 million to clean up contamination at the Fairfax Street Wood Treaters Superfund Site in Jacksonville. Sponsored the Climate Action Now Act to fight for a clean and healthy environment, clean energy jobs and promote environmental justice. Opposed Trump’s plan to expand oil leasing off Florida’s west coast, and sponsored a bill to permanently…
Read MoreA+ INVESTING IN EDUCATION
Through the FUTURE Act, secured $255 million for HBCUs and MSIs, including Edward Waters College, Florida A&M University. Secured $13.5 billion for public school budgets through the CARES Act. Sponsored the NCAA Act of 2019 to provide medical coverage for collegiate student-athletes. Secured a $396,048 grant for Alzheimer’s Research at FAMU. Secured $184 million in…
Read MoreA+ BENEFITS FOR OUR VETERANS
Fighting for a much-needed VA Hospital in Jacksonville Designating POW/MIA Memorial and Museum at Cecil Air Field. Sponsored Veterans Jobs Opportunity Act to boost veterans opening small businesses. Renamed Tallahassee VA health center after Marine Sgt. Ernest “Boots” Thomas, a Monticello native who fought in World War II. Led the Veterans Armed for Success Act…
Read MoreA+ IMPROVING OUR ECONOMY AND INFRASTRUCTURE
Secured $16.9 million for JTA in a Capital Investment Grant to improve transportation and connect more people to jobs, education, health care services and entertainment. Voted to raise the minimum wage to $15. Secured more than $120 million for JaxPort deep harbor dredging will create 15,000 new good paying jobs. Voted for funding to improve…
Read MoreA+ IMPROVING OUR ECONOMY AND INFRASTRUCTURE
Secured $16.9 million for JTA in a Capital Investment Grant to improve transportation and connect more people to jobs, education, health care services and entertainment. Voted to raise the minimum wage to $15. Secured more than $120 million for JaxPort deep harbor dredging will create 15,000 new good paying jobs. Voted for funding to improve…
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