Mel Martinez

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Explore the political journey of Mel Martinez, Florida (independent), the dedicated Representative for Florida. Learn about her background, legislative achievements, and stances on key issues impacting our community.

12/16/2022, 9:56 PM

Mel Martinez Congressional Service

Mel Martinez is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Florida. Mel served as a Senator for the state of Florida and served a total of 3 terms in congress.

Mel Martinez participated in over 16 voting sessions, sponsored over 177 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 710 individual bills.

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Mel Martinez's Latest Votes

Congress 111 Vote 29 - To clarify that new paperwork and enrollment barriers are not created in the Express Lane Enrollment option and that income may be determined by Express Lane agencies based on State income tax records or returns.

Amendment Agreed to (55-43)January 29, 2009

Congress 111 Vote 27 - To provide an above-the-line Federal income tax deduction for health care costs of certain children in an amount comparable to the average federal share of the benefit provided to any non-citizen child for medical assistance or child health assistance.

Amendment Rejected (40-58)January 29, 2009

Congress 111 Vote 26 - To codify regulations specifying that an unborn child is eligible for child health assistance.

Amendment Rejected (39-59)January 29, 2009

Congress 111 Vote 22 - To reinstate the crowd out policy agreed to in section 116 of H.R. 3963 (CHIPRA II), as agreed to and passed by the House and Senate.

Amendment Rejected (42-56)January 28, 2009

Congress 111 Vote 20 - To ensure redistributed funds go towards coverage of low-income children or outreach and enrollment of low-income children, rather than to States that will use the funds to cover children from higher income families.

Motion to Table Agreed to (64-33)January 28, 2009

Latest Bills

Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives and honoring the memory of the victims of the mass shooting in Aurora, Illinois, on February 15, 2019.

Bill HRES 1066February 14, 2026

Condemning and censuring President Donald Trump.

Bill HRES 1065February 14, 2026

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude automobiles from being treated as collectibles for purposes of capital gains tax, and for other purposes.

Bill HR 7582February 14, 2026

To allow Americans to earn paid sick time so that they can address their own health needs and the health needs of their families.

Bill HR 7531February 14, 2026

To address the needs of workers in industries likely to be impacted by rapidly evolving technologies.

Bill HR 7585February 14, 2026

To amend the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 with respect to the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program and the sustainability of such program, and for other purposes.

Bill HR 7571February 14, 2026

Supporting the goals and ideals of "Career and Technical Education Month".

Bill HRES 1063February 14, 2026

Palestinian Anti-Terrorism Act of 2006

Bill S 2370December 15, 2023