"During your campaign, you made a forceful pledge to move our American embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, which is the eternal capital of the Jewish people and the state of Israel," the members wrote. "We write to express support for this policy and urge you to take swift action to relocate our embassy to Jerusalem as soon as you take office." Read more

"This application would provide people with cognitive disabilities, adults with limited technology experience, individuals with poor vision or hearing, and those living with mobility impairments a personalized directional guide based on their individual needs." Read more

“This new position will allow me to advocate for many issues of importance to my constituents and our South Florida community, such as the strengthening Social Security and Medicare by reducing fraud and making these programs sustainable for all generations of Americans and also the promotion of free and fair trade – a major economic driver in our community." Read more

"I was proud to join the majority of my colleagues today to take a stand against the Obama Administration's unprecedented and shameful abandonment of Israel, our only democratic ally in the Middle East... The bipartisan resolution my colleagues and I adopted today condemns the Obama Administration's actions, expresses the House's support for our ally Israel, and sends a clear message to the world that the overwhelming majority of American legislators stand with her." Read more

"I am committed to working with the incoming Administration as they seek to alleviate the suffering of Aleppo’s victims, one of the great blights on human history.” Read more

“I was proud the House passed the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act today, including the Central Everglades Planning Project (CEPP), which is crucial to the ecological and economic health of the Florida Keys and Miami. Today’s passage is a huge win for the Florida Everglades, Florida Bay, and all of our South Florida waterways.” Read more

“I was proud to support passage of the NDAA, which completely authorizes military operations for FY 2017,” Curbelo added. “This bill will include a pay raise for our troops and better access to healthcare for them and their families. I’m grateful this legislation will prohibit the Obama Administration from transferring Guantanamo Bay detainees to the U.S., closing the facility, and transferring the base back to the Cuban government. Ensuring this base stays in U.S. hands is critical to U.S.-Cuba relations.” Read more

“Americans have been plagued with an ineffective and dated healthcare system that has struggled to keep up with the demands of 21st century doctors and patients for far too long,” Curbelo said. “This legislation modernizes our healthcare infrastructure by accelerating access to treatments and biomedical innovations that could save lives, and incorporating much needed reforms to our mental health system. By eliminating unnecessary regulations and streamlining research and development processes, this bill would give patients and their families hope for better treatments, a better quality of life, and eventually, cures.” Read more

Carlos Curbelo Comments On The Death of Fidel Castro Miami, FL - Following the death of Fidel Castro, Rep. Carlos Curbelo (FL-26) released the following statement: "Cuban dictator Fidel Castro terrorized the people of Cuba for decades with religious and political persecution, oppression of free speech and free press, and disrespect for basic human rights. His passing marks the end of a long, horrifying chapter in Cuba's history. "For the past 50-plus years Castro and his regime undermined Americ... Read more

Washington, D.C.—Rep. Carlos Curbelo (FL-26) led a letter to Members of the Appropriations Committee, including Chairman Hal Rogers, urging them to include funding to support South Florida farmers who were negatively affected by the devastating Oriental Fruit Fly last year. “Last year’s devastating Oriental Fruit Fly quarantine, though necessary, had negative effects on many South Florida farmers in our community who were unable to bring crops to market. Because of this, several Florida Members ... Read more