Dealing with flood insurance rates will be a priority for U.S. Rep. Carlos Curbelo this year, as Congress will reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program in 2017. ... “This is a major priority,” said Curbelo, R-Homestead. “The Florida Delegation will be working closely together. ... The goal is to extend protections to all properties. That might be an ambitious goal.” Also this year, Curbelo plans to refile legislation that could limit the number Cuban immigrants coming into the United St... Read more

Miami Republican Rep. Carlos Curbelo, who won reelection to one of the most competitive seats in Congress, was rewarded Wednesday with an appointment to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee, which writes tax law. "This new position will allow me to advocate for many issues of importance to my constituents and our South Florida community, such as strengthening Social Security and Medicare by reducing fraud and making these programs sustainable for all generations of Americans and also the ... Read more

Congressman Carlos Curbelo of District 26 took to the House Floor and recognized a South Dade Football team for making the state finals. The following is a transcript of what he said: Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate the Southridge Spartans football team on their first trip to the State finals since 1999. ... I want to congratulate Head Coach Billy Rolle, along with the players, students, faculty, and alumni of Miami Southridge Senior High School for their amazing season thus far, but you’re ... Read more

The effects of climate change in Florida and U. S. Rep. Carlos Curbelo's role as a maverick Republican involved in the issue are featured Wednesday night in a National Geographic television show. "Its kind of a shame that in today's politics, doing the right thing is considered courageous or brave - but I'll take it," Curbelo said on the episode of "Years of Living Dangerously." Now in its second season, the show on the National Geographic television channel uses celebrities and journalists to e... Read more

The U.S. House recently passed the 21st Century Cures Act. This groundbreaking legislation will expedite the discovery, development, and delivery of new treatments and cures and maintain America’s global status as the leader in biomedical innovation. There are currently treatments for 500 diseases and more than 10,000 diseases existing. One disease without a cure is Alzheimer’s, currently the sixth leading cause of death. ... On behalf of Alzheimer’s patients and caregivers, I thank Reps. Debbie... Read more

As I heard the news, my thoughts quickly went to my grandfather who was imprisoned for 12 years and tortured for opposing the regime. I also thought of his brother who was executed, without trial, by Castro’s thugs for the same reason. Then I thought of my parents, who said goodbye to their homeland and escaped to freedom at a young age to make a better life for themselves and future generations, not knowing if they would ever return again - to this date they have not. Read more