Hello,

Happy Friday!

This week, I remained focused on ensuring that federal priorities reflect the responsibility to protect our country and deliver for our community. From partnering with federal leadership to strengthen our district’s disaster response capabilities to securing the resources needed for long-term recovery, I worked to make sure federal commitments translate into meaningful results here at home. I also pushed back against efforts to put political agendas ahead of the public good, particularly from organizations whose actions deepen the very division they claim to oppose.  Americans deserve honesty about whose interests are being served, and I will keep fighting to ensure our community’s needs come first.

On Wednesday, I was proud to announce that I partnered with Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to secure a new U.S. Air Force Special Tactics Squadron at MacDill Air Force Base. This National Guard unit will bring some of America’s most elite warfighters to Tampa Bay, expanding U.S. Special Operations Command’s capabilities while giving Florida access to world-class search-and-rescue assets during hurricanes and other natural disasters.

I am grateful to Secretary Hegseth for helping make this happen and look forward to welcoming him to MacDill when we establish the new squadron!

Read the full press release here.

 Fighting for Florida’s Recovery

After Helene and Milton devastated our community, I knew securing federal recovery dollars for Pinellas County meant fighting through the bureaucracy standing in the way. That's why, after helping correct a HUD mapping error to deliver $173 million for St. Petersburg’s recovery from Hurricane Milton, I kept pushing for commonsense FEMA reforms that remove barriers to reconstruction.

We have already helped secure millions for recovery, but our work is far from over, and I will keep fighting for the resources needed so those still rebuilding can continue moving forward. Floridians have already been through enough, and they deserve results from their government, not excuses.

Read more in my op-ed here. 

Claiming to fight hate means nothing when you help fund the very division you condemn. The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC)'s funding of the Democratic Socialists of America raises serious questions about an organization that presents itself as a moral authority on hate.

Americans deserve to know when an “anti-hate” label is being used to advance a far-left political agenda.

 Service Academy Nominations

Service Academy nomination applications for the Freshman Class entering in 2027 remain open for students in Florida’s 13th Congressional District, and my office is proud to help facilitate the process. 

If you are interested in applying, be sure to submit your application before the October 30, 2026 deadline. To learn more about eligibility requirements, application materials, and the nomination process, please visit luna.house.gov/service-academy-nominations or click the image above.

 Internship Opportunities

Congressional internship applications are now open for my Washington, D.C. and Seminole offices. If you are interested in serving Florida’s 13th Congressional District and gaining firsthand experience in public service from Team Luna, submit your application today at luna.house.gov/internships.