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Congressman Jared Moskowitz @repmoskowitz.bsky.social · 2d

I was grateful to sit down with workers from @afscme.bsky.social to hear how recent decisions out of Washington are threatening the programs they rely on.

Our government should work for working families — and that means taking real, concrete steps to protect their lifesaving health care.

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Congressman Jared Moskowitz @repmoskowitz.bsky.social · 5d

Florida’s workers don’t get paid for not doing their jobs, so why should members of Congress?

If the government isn’t open, members shouldn’t be paid. As long as the government is shutdown I will be foregoing my paycheck. Let’s find a bipartisan solution and reopen for the American people.

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Congressman Jared Moskowitz @repmoskowitz.bsky.social · 7d

Wishing a blessed and meaningful Yom Kippur to you and your loved ones. May this Day of Atonement bring you clarity, renewal, and peace, and may all who observe be sealed for a good year. G'mar Chatima Tova!

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Congressman Jared Moskowitz @repmoskowitz.bsky.social · 8d

Democrats are at the table to keep the government open and protect lower health care premiums. House Republicans are refusing to do both.

Families can't afford higher costs or a government shutdown.

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Congressman Jared Moskowitz @repmoskowitz.bsky.social · 16d

Shana Tova! Wishing a happy and healthy new year to all those beginning Rosh Hashanah celebrations tonight.

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Congressman Jared Moskowitz @repmoskowitz.bsky.social · 21d

Reminder on today's #NationalAppChallengeDay that we're a little over a month away from the October 30 submission deadline for this year’s Congressional App Challenge.

We look forward to seeing the innovative apps you come up with!

Congressman Jared Moskowitz @repmoskowitz.bsky.social · May 2

📱The 2025 Congressional App Challenge is now live! Middle and high school students in Broward and Palm Beach Counties who are passionate about coding can learn more at CongressionalAppChallenge.us

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Congressman Jared Moskowitz @repmoskowitz.bsky.social · 27d

September 11, 2001 was one of the darkest days in our nation’s history. We can #NeverForget what happened that day, the lives we lost, the bravery of law enforcement and first responders, and the sacrifice of the men and women who put their lives on the line to defend our nation.

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Congressman Jared Moskowitz @repmoskowitz.bsky.social · 28d

For more than 75 years, the NATO alliance has been a cornerstone of global security. It's critical it stay that way and we stand with our allies.

As a member of @houseforeign.bsky.social, I'll continue to stand with Poland, defend NATO, and deter Putin's ongoing, unprovoked aggression.

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The Weeknight on MSNBC @weeknightmsnbc.bsky.social · 29d

Congressman @repmoskowitz.bsky.social explains why Speaker Johnson should be nervous about the new GOP-led Jan. 6 probe.

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Congressman Jared Moskowitz @repmoskowitz.bsky.social · Sep 8

In their ongoing campaign of distraction, my colleagues across the aisle found a new target: January 6. We won't let their efforts rewrite that dark day.

I look forward to serving on this Judiciary subcommittee that can only be described as a giant waste of time and taxpayer money.

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Congressman Jared Moskowitz @repmoskowitz.bsky.social · Sep 5

One of the first bills I led in Congress was the FEMA Independence Act, a landmark bill to remove FEMA from DHS and restore it as an independent, Cabinet-level agency reporting directly to the President.

This week, it passed @transportdems.bsky.social as part of the bipartisan FEMA Act of 2025.

Jennifer Shutt @jennifershutt.bsky.social · Sep 5

FEMA would be a Cabinet-level agency under bipartisan bill approved by US House panel

www.newsfromthestates.com/article/fema...

FEMA would be a Cabinet-level agency under bipartisan bill approved by US House panel

WASHINGTON — A broadly bipartisan bill to overhaul and elevate the Federal Emergency Management Agency is heading toward the U.S. House floor after a key committee approved the legislation. The Transp...

www.newsfromthestates.com

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Congressman Jared Moskowitz @repmoskowitz.bsky.social · Sep 4

Watch my full remarks: youtu.be/kCn6sZ-qDl0

Moskowitz Presses Chairman Jordan and Judiciary Republicans on their Inaction on the Epstein Files

YouTube video by Congressman Jared Moskowitz

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Congressman Jared Moskowitz @repmoskowitz.bsky.social · Sep 4

House Judiciary Republicans have held no hearings about the DOJ’s handling of the Epstein files, and today, they’re again leaving DC without getting answers.

They don’t have any questions about it?

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Congressman Jared Moskowitz @repmoskowitz.bsky.social · Sep 4

Vaccines work. They save lives.

This decision risks wiping away decades-long progress for public health in Florida, and it threatens the wellbeing of kids, seniors, and people with preexisting conditions across our state. It will not make Florida more healthy.

South Florida Sun Sentinel @sun-sentinel.com · Sep 3

BREAKING: Florida will become the first state end all vaccine mandates for school children.

Florida to end all vaccine mandates, surgeon general says

The announcement comes as kindergarten vaccine rates in Florida hit 20-year lows this year and continue to trail the national average.

www.sun-sentinel.com

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Congressman Jared Moskowitz @repmoskowitz.bsky.social · Sep 1

Happy Labor Day! Today we celebrate the hardworking Floridians who power our economy and make this state an incredible place to live. I’ll always have your backs.

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Congressman Jared Moskowitz @repmoskowitz.bsky.social · Aug 29

It was an honor to join President Hasner and the Florida Atlantic community this week to kick off construction of their Kurt & Marilyn Wallach Holocaust & Jewish Studies Building—a facility that will no doubt continue to build on FAU's world-class education.

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Congressman Jared Moskowitz @repmoskowitz.bsky.social · Aug 27

I'm horrified by today's tragedy in Minnesota—an unspeakable event that's shattered another community.

From Minneapolis to my hometown of Parkland, our kids and teachers shouldn't have to be afraid to go to school and worship. Congress must work together to keep them safe.

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Congressman Jared Moskowitz @repmoskowitz.bsky.social · Aug 14

90 years ago, FDR signed Social Security into law, and today, it remains a critical lifeline for more than 160,000 Floridians in my district.

I'll always be committed to protecting Social Security and the vital resources that help our seniors access the benefits they earned.

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Congressman Jared Moskowitz @repmoskowitz.bsky.social · Aug 11

Summer's officially coming to an end (even if the summer weather hasn't), which means school's back in session. Wishing all of our students and teachers across Broward and Palm Beach Counties a successful start to the year. Welcome back! 📚

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Congressman Jared Moskowitz @repmoskowitz.bsky.social · Aug 1

Today is the last day for another great group of Moskowitz interns! Zach, Saumil, Idan, and Gabriella have been so much help to our DC office, and Ethan, Ben, Attilio, and Nathan have been doing fantastic work in our Coral Springs office. Thanks to them all!

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Congressman Jared Moskowitz @repmoskowitz.bsky.social · Jul 30

It’s been 60 years since Medicare and Medicaid were created. Today, millions of Americans rely on these programs, including 90,000 Floridians in my district alone who depend on Medicaid for lifesaving healthcare. I will always vote against any cuts to these critical benefits.

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Congressman Jared Moskowitz @repmoskowitz.bsky.social · Jul 29

My hometown of Parkland was devastated by gun violence. There’s no good justification for axing programs which law enforcement groups say have helped meaningfully reduce gun-related homicides. This decision is going to make communities less safe.

Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · Jul 29

Almost half of all federal funding for gun violence prevention programs has been axed by the Trump admin — totaling $158 million in grants to major cities including New York and Chicago.

The 69 community violence intervention grants were established under Biden. www.reuters.com/legal/govern...

Exclusive: Trump administration slashed federal funding for gun violence prevention

The Trump administration has terminated more than half of all federal funding for gun violence prevention programs in the U.S., cutting $158 million in grants that had been directed to groups in cities like New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Washington, DC, and Baltimore.

www.reuters.com

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Congressman Jared Moskowitz @repmoskowitz.bsky.social · Jul 29

As I have always said, you can provide humanitarian aid to the people in Gaza while securing the release of the hostages and defeating Hamas. The current situation is unacceptable and more urgent action must be taken. www.reuters.com/world/middle...

World Food Programme hopes for surge in food aid to Gaza

The World Food Programme hopes that an Israeli humanitarian pause in designated areas of the Gaza Strip will allow for a surge in urgently needed food aid to the region, it said on Sunday.

www.reuters.com

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Congressman Jared Moskowitz @repmoskowitz.bsky.social · Jul 25

I’m relieved that after pressure from me and my colleagues, the Administration is releasing these resources for Broward Public Schools. Our public schools rely on them for everything from after-school programs to teacher training, and ending this freeze gets them funds they planned for.

Congressman Jared Moskowitz @repmoskowitz.bsky.social · Jul 15

Under the Administration’s freeze on public education funding, Broward Public Schools are missing more than $30M in critical education resources.

I’m leading my Broward-area colleagues demanding they release these funds and ensure FL students and teachers have what they need to succeed.

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Congressman Jared Moskowitz @repmoskowitz.bsky.social · Jul 24

I stopped by the Congressional Hurricane Preparedness & Recovery Symposium this week to talk about the challenges of the 2025 hurricane season and beyond. As the only former emergency manager in Congress, I’m committed to getting hurricane relief to all those in their moment of need.

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