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Carlos A. Gimenez

Representative for Florida · Republican · United States

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Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of my bipartisan One-Stop Pilot Program Extension Act. In south Florida, Miami International Airport is one of the busiest international gateways in the United States. Every day, millions of passengers pass through airports like Miami International Airport throughout the country.

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Customs and Border Protection retains full oversight, and any passenger or bag identified as a security concern receives additional inspection. This commonsense, bipartisan legislation will reduce delays, ease congestion, improve the travel experience, and strengthen our aviation system while protecting our homeland. Mr.

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Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 70 (Monday, April 28, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 70 (Monday, April 28, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E343] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING MR. HAROLD R. ARVE, JR. ______ HON. CARLOS A.

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Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 70 (Monday, April 28, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 70 (Monday, April 28, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E349] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING HIALEAH, FLORIDA MAYOR ESTEBAN BOVO ______ HON. CARLOS A.

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Following his service in Tallahassee, Mayor Bovo was elected to the Miami Dade County Commission, where he served from 2011 to 2020. During his tenure, his colleagues elected him to serve as the Commission Chair from 2017 to 2018. In 2021, Mayor Bovo was elected as Mayor of the City of Hialeah.

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Arve embodies dedication, integrity, and hometown pride. Further, his decades of experience in charity auctioneering, show his unwavering community spirit. Mr. Arve's contributions to local causes and organizations have left a lasting mark on the South-Dade community. It is with great gratitude that I recognize Mr.

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  1. Customs and Border Protection retains full oversight, and any passenger or bag identified as a security concern receives additional inspection. This commonsense, bipartisan legislation will reduce delays, ease congestion, improve the travel experience, and strengthen our aviation system while protecting our homeland. Mr. Speaker, I thank Chairman Garbarino for his leadership. Also, I thank the gentleman from Louisiana (Mr. Carter) for cosponsoring this legislation. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support the One-Stop Pilot Program Extension Act.

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  2. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of my bipartisan One-Stop Pilot Program Extension Act. In south Florida, Miami International Airport is one of the busiest international gateways in the United States. Every day, millions of passengers pass through airports like Miami International Airport throughout the country. We have a responsibility to keep those passengers and our airports moving efficiently while maintaining the highest security standards. This bill does exactly that. By extending this successful pilot program, passengers arriving from trusted foreign airports can connect to their final destination without unnecessary duplicate baggage screening. Security is never compromised. Every participating airport must meet strict TSA standards.

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  3. Following his service in Tallahassee, Mayor Bovo was elected to the Miami Dade County Commission, where he served from 2011 to 2020. During his tenure, his colleagues elected him to serve as the Commission Chair from 2017 to 2018. In 2021, Mayor Bovo was elected as Mayor of the City of Hialeah. Since taking office, he has been an advocate for transparency, public safety, and accountability. Under his leadership, Mayor Bovo Hialeah has served his constituents with pride and with a commitment to excellence. I extend my gratitude to Mayor Esteban Bovo for his unwavering dedication to public service and I look forward to his continued contributions to the community. ____________________

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  4. Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 70 (Monday, April 28, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 70 (Monday, April 28, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E349] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING HIALEAH, FLORIDA MAYOR ESTEBAN BOVO ______ HON. CARLOS A. GIMENEZ of florida in the house of representatives Monday, April 28, 2025 Mr. GIMENEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize my dear friend and the Mayor of the City of Hialeah, Esteban Bovo, for his decades of commitment to public service. Mayor Bovo began his career in 1998 as a member of the Hialeah City Council. In 2008, he was elected to serve his community in the Florida House of Representatives.

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  5. Arve embodies dedication, integrity, and hometown pride. Further, his decades of experience in charity auctioneering, show his unwavering community spirit. Mr. Arve's contributions to local causes and organizations have left a lasting mark on the South-Dade community. It is with great gratitude that I recognize Mr. Arve for his lifetime of service, leadership, and love for our community. ____________________

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  6. Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 70 (Monday, April 28, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 70 (Monday, April 28, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E343] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING MR. HAROLD R. ARVE, JR. ______ HON. CARLOS A. GIMENEZ of florida in the house of representatives Monday, April 28, 2025 Mr. GIMENEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Harold Arve, Jr., a lifelong resident of South-Dade and a pillar to the community of Homestead. Throughout his 47-year career with the Florida Farm Bureau, Mr. Arve has dedicated his career to community service. From earning the rank of Eagle Scout to coaching on the football field and raising a family with his high school sweetheart Linda, Mr.

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  7. After securing their fourth consecutive State championship in Florida's Class 7A, the Explorers made school history by capturing their first national title and county history as the only Miami-Dade County high school to ever win a national basketball title. These young men have demonstrated relentless dedication and perseverance throughout the season. I am proud to see that their hard work and commitment was rewarded. I extend my congratulations to Coach Andrew Moran, his staff, and the entire team on this remarkable accomplishment. Through unity, tradition, and excellence they have cemented their place in Columbus and Miami-Dade County history. ``Forward''; ``Adelante.'' ____________________

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  8. Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 64 (Wednesday, April 9, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 64 (Wednesday, April 9, 2025)] [House] [Page H1554] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] CONGRATULATING CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL EXPLORERS (Mr. GIMENEZ asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. GIMENEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate my high school alma mater, the Christopher Columbus Explorers, for winning the national basketball championship.

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