Dear Neighbor,

This morning, the House voted on a $1.2 trillion government funding package. I voted against this bill out of respect for our nation's fiscal crisis. We cannot continue down the same path of reckless spending without serious changes, including necessary ones to secure our southern border. 

In the Energy & Commerce Committee on Wednesday, we unanimously passed my bill ensuring all Americans receive access to lifesaving treatments regardless of their disability status. The bill will head to the House Floor for a vote in the coming months. I'm encouraged by this amazing news and will continue to provide updates as the bill makes its way through the legislative process. 

We celebrated National Agriculture Day this week, recognizing the hardworking farmers, ranchers, and producers who feed, clothe, and fuel our nation. I also sponsored a bipartisan, bicameral resolution with my colleagues to designate March 21 as "National Women in Agriculture Day." Women are an integral part of our national agricultural landscape and it's important to recognize their indelible contributions. 

The House stands in recess for the next two weeks for the Easter and Passover holidays. I will be home in Florida to meet with many of you and enjoy some much-needed time in our beautiful North Central Florida. 

With all that's happening this Congress, it is my greatest honor to represent you and hear from you about the issues that matter most. You can read below about what we've been up to this week, and as always, you can stay up to date with us here, on our website, and on X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

For the Republic,

Congresswoman Kat Cammack                                                                                Proudly Representing Florida's Third Congressional District

House Energy & Commerce Committee Passes Charlotte Woodward Bill Unanimously

It was a big week for us in the House Energy & Commerce Committee as the Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act passed the committee unanimously. Charlotte herself was in the audience to celebrate this milestone, and we're so grateful for all of her advocacy and the work of families across the country to rally support of the bill to ensure lifesaving treatments are available to all regardless of their disability status.

We especially think of the Sarmiento Family from Florida's Third whose son Zion passed away after not receiving a lifesaving heart transplant due to his Down syndrome diagnosis. Take a look at this video marking this moment.

National Women In Agriculture Day

We know how important the women who operate our nation's farms and ranches are to feeding, clothing, and fueling our nation. I was glad to join a bipartisan, bicameral effort with Rep. Angie Craig, Senator Joni Ernst, and Senator Tina Smith in declaring March 21 "National Women In Agriculture Day."

Here's to the incredible women across Florida's Third District, the Sunshine State, and the nation!

To learn more, click the button below!

Celebrating National Agriculture Day

Happy National Agriculture Day to all of our hardworking farmers across Florida's Third District who feed, clothe, and fuel our district, state, and nation! As a proud member of the House Agriculture Committee, I will always fight for the men and women who steward our lands.

Leaders From Disabled American Veterans (Florida) Visit D.C.

Leaders from Disabled American Veterans - Florida were in town recently as part of their annual fly-in on Capitol Hill. The DAV is very active in North Central Florida and plays a large role in supporting and advocating for our veterans. We discussed the top issues for them, including transparency and accountability at the VA, plus VA care wait times. Dave, our Director of Veterans and Military Services, was even in town from Gainesville for all of the veteran groups' visits.

Please join me in thanking them for visiting and all they do on behalf of our heroes.

2024 Service Academy Day

Join us on Saturday, May 4th at Trinity Catholic School from 9am to 12 noon for 2024 Service Academy Day.

If you know a high school junior or senior interested in learning more about serving our nation while getting a top-notch education at one of our five military academies, this session is for you. Learn about how to receive a congressional nomination and hear from representatives from each academy about what life looks like at West Point, the U.S. Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, Coast Guard Academy or Merchant Marine Academy.

For more information, give us a call in Gainesville at (352) 505-0838.

Our 2024 Firefighter Advisory Council Roundtable

We hosted 30+ fire chiefs and first responder leaders from across the district in our Gainesville District Office for our 2024 Firefighter Advisory Council and Roundtable. At the event, we provided information on federal grant opportunities for our first response agencies to improve firefighter health and to provide upgraded safety equipment that allows these heroes to do their jobs safely and effectively. We also heard from the leaders about the top issues facing their departments.

We're grateful for the over 20 departments in attendance for taking the time out of their busy schedules to learn more about the opportunities available for our communities. As the wife of a firefighter myself, I know how critical these programs can be and look forward to seeing them put to good use in Florida's Third.

Nationwide Rise In Crime

Violent crime is becoming part of our national day-to-day! Last night, I spoke with Elizabeth MacDonald on the public safety crisis plaguing D.C. and cities across the country. The Committee on House Administration held a hearing on this very topic yesterday to bring to light the increasing dangers. 

Since 2018, police officer resignations have increased by almost 50 percent. This is what happens when we have cities and states catching and releasing criminals.

To watch the full conversation, click the button below.

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