Congress is out of session until Monday, November 9 for the midterm campaign. No new roll-call votes until then; the last were the House on Sep 16 and the Senate on Sep 30.

From public records: votes from Voteview, bills from congress.gov, money from FEC filings · votes updated Nov 5, 2026 · How we measure

Background

9 facts · all sourced · last checked Oct 25, 2026. How we check

Background

  • 1989–1992Congressional staff1Official record
  • 1989–1992Legislative Aide, Florida State Representative Peter Deutsch2Official record
  • 1986–1988Administrative Assistant, Gainesville City Commissioner Jean Chalmers2Official record
  • EducationMaster of Arts, University of Florida, 19901Official record
  • EducationBachelor of Arts, University of Florida, 19881Official record

Offices held

  • 2000–2004State Senate of Florida1Official record
  • 1998–2000Representative, Florida2Official record
  • 1992–2000Florida House of Representatives1Official record
  • Incumbent, Florida House District 203Official record

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Résumé and contact

Career in Congress

  • U.S. House, FL-25Democrat2023–present
  • U.S. House, FL-23Democrat2013–2023
  • U.S. House, FL-20Democrat2005–2013

Seat

State
Florida
District
25
Current term
2025–2027
Age
60

Committees and roles

All committees

Contact

DC office
202-225-7931
270 Cannon House Office Building
District offices
Sunrise, Hollywood
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