We Will Never Forget23 years ago, our nation was forever changed. On the morning of September 11, 2001, our country endured an unimaginable tragedy that claimed the lives of nearly 3,000 innocent Americans. We will never forget the men and women who lost their lives on that fateful day. To the families of the victims, survivors, and heroic first responders—we will forever honor your loved ones, continue to fight back against hatred, and ensure that nothing like this can happen again. May we continue to demonstrate strength, resilience, and unity as a nation—today and every day.
Fighting to Combat Online Child ExploitationBefore becoming a Member of Congress, I spent much of my career fighting against the trafficking and exploitation of children as a prosecutor and a judge. Now, I am proud to be able to champion that work on a national level. This week, my colleagues and I were joined by Tim Tebow to introduce our bipartisan, bicameral bill, the Renewed Hope Act to help combat rising child exploitation online. The circulation of child sex abuse material, or CSAM, is increasing on online platforms at alarming rates. We have a duty to provide the men and women investigating and prosecuting these crimes with the tools and resources they need. The Renewed Hope Act will better protect and identify these children, rescue survivors, and put an end to this terrible crime. To learn more about the Renewed Hope Act, click here . To learn more about my work to combat trafficking and exploitation and keep our community safe, click here .
Rep. Laurel Lee with Tim Tebow, Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Senator Cornyn, and Senator Blumenthal. Click Here to Watch My Remarks About the Renewed Hope Act A Champion for Modern Cancer Care
I am proud to be a champion for Moffitt and will continue to support policies that promote innovation in cancer research and related healthcare fields. Protecting the Integrity of our Elections NationwideOne of Congress’s jobs to provide oversight and ensure transparency within our nation’s elections. This week, my colleagues and I on the House Administration Committee heard testimony from various state election officials, including Florida’s very own Secretary of State Cord Byrd, on the ways that our election officials are bolstering election security and protecting the integrity of the ballot box across the nation. In Congress, we are working to reinforce voter confidence, strengthen our elections, and ensure every state has the tools they need to hold free and fair elections.
Watch My Full Question Series Here Assemble Your Disaster Prep Kit TodaySeptember is peak hurricane season and Florida Preparedness Month. The first step to ensuring you and your loved ones are ready for inclement weather is making a plan. You should create a list of important contacts, develop a meeting place, consider the needs of pets, children, and seniors, and update your families’ or businesses’ plan annually. Remember, disasters can strike at any time. Make sure you and your loved ones are ready—before it is too late. Check out my website for more tips on how to stay safe.
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This week, I had the distinct honor of being awarded Moffitt Cancer Center’s Moffitt Momentum Award. This award recognizes outstanding public servants who advocate for Florida citizens battling cancer. Florida’s 15th District is home to the Moffitt Cancer Center, with several locations around the Tampa Bay Area. 
