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U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson is the senior senator from the state of Florida.

Florida/ Washington, D.C.
Joined February 2009

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  1. 2 hours ago

    Pulling out of this deal now is a tragic mistake.

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  2. 22 hours ago

    After returning from Puerto Rico, I took to the Senate floor today to tell my colleagues that we have to do more to help the people of Puerto Rico recover.

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  3. Another tragic shooting involving Florida law enforcement last night. We are all praying for Deputy William Gentry, his family and all the brave men and women who put their lives on the line every day to keep the rest of us safe.

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  4. Congratulations to all of the graduates today! Thanks for letting me be a part of your big day!

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  5. Got a firsthand look at the Caño Martín Peña Ecosystem Restoration Project in Puerto Rico today. This project is designed to remove debris from the once-navigable canal that’s now clogged. The buildup of untreated sewage poses a health risk to 26,000 people living in the area.

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  6. Was great talking to these guys at Las Piedras Bakery in Puerto Rico today. They’ve been struggling for months to get and maintain power, and we need to do everything we can to help them rebuild their community after the storm.

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  7. Junto al de llegando a una actividad del para la entrega de subsidios y títulos de propiedad.

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  8. Visitando el proyecto piloto solar de que provee electricidad para 12 hogares en la cima de una montaña donde es difícil obtener servicios de energía eléctrica. Espero que en futuro toda la isla pueda tener este tipo de energía eléctrica.

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  9. May 4

    At 's solar pilot project serving 12 homes on top of a mountain where it's tough to get electricity to. I hope that in the future, the entire island can have this kind of electricity.

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  10. I'm with the governor of Puerto Rico — just drove past a group of people screaming "we want electricity!"

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  11. Met with Governor of Puerto Rico and expressed my condolences for the nine Puerto Rican national guard members lost this week when their C-130 crashed in Georgia.

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  12. In Puerto Rico, meeting with Secretary of Housing about the ongoing efforts to repair the houses and businesses damaged by Hurricane Maria. They are making progress, but there is still so much more work that needs to be done.

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  13. I'm in Puerto Rico today with to inspect the lack of electricity and housing eight months after the hurricane. I'm here to find out why it is taking so long - and to urge FEMA to get it fixed.

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  14. Had a good discussion tonight in Haines City with and about Amendment 4 on the November ballot to restore the right to vote. If you serve your time, you should be able to vote. That’s only fair.

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  15. Also grateful for the opportunity to thank local firefighters for the sacrifices they make to keep our communities safe and had the chance to meet the local group, sharing my experiences as a member and how herding cattle helped pay my way through college.

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  16. Great meeting with local leaders in Pasco County today! We discussed the importance of speeding up the process of getting disaster relief to those impacted by Hurricane Irma, making housing more affordable, and what we need to do to combat the opioid crisis.

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  17. Big News today! - FEMA has just agreed to extend its TSA housing assistance program for all displaced Puerto Rican families through June 30 to allow them to, at least, finish out the current school year.

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  18. Great meeting with some of our hardworking Customs officers at today. These officers are working overtime to keep up with the demands of a busy port. We need to hire more officers like them to help boost our economy by getting goods into the country quicker.

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  19. CDC reports that mosquito-borne diseases have been on the rise, as FL had over 1,700 Zika cases since 2016. It’s another reason why the House needs to pass the SMASH Act, our bipartisan bill to expand mosquito control, which the Senate passed last year.

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  20. I’m glad is finally sending more federal help to our Florida citrus farmers. I fought hard to make sure this money is available to growers still hurting after Hurricane Irma. Now the state needs to make sure this funding goes straight to the farmers who need it most.

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