Public Servant. Former Congresswoman for Florida's 10th. Former Orlando Police Chief. Christian. Wife. Mother. Grandmother. Harley Enthusiast.
Orlando, FL
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Former Congresswoman Val Demings retweeted
After consultation with Orange County officials, schools will NOT reopen Monday, Oct. 3 due to safety concerns and continued power outages at several schools. Our plan is to reopen schools and resume normal operations Tues., October 4.
Activities will resume sometime next week. – at Orlando, FL
Former Congresswoman Val Demings retweeted
Good morning Florida. Hurricane Ian could become the first major hurricane to hit us in four years.
Now is the time to finish checking your supplies, secure your home, and make sure your family has an emergency plan.
Listen to local authorities and stay safe.
Former Congresswoman Val Demings retweeted
The people of Puerto Rico are strong and resilient, but resiliency is no substitute for assistance. I’m getting firsthand briefings from FEMA on the mission to restore water, power, and infrastructure.
Former Congresswoman Val Demings retweeted
Here are the 11 AM EDT Sep 23 Key Messages for Tropical Depression Nine. Strengthening is forecast in the coming days, and residents in Cuba and Florida should ensure they have their hurricane plan in place.
For the latest updates: hurricanes.gov
ALT 1. The depression is expected to produce heavy rainfall and instances of flash flooding and possible mudslides in areas of higher terrain in Aruba, Bonaire, and Curacao. Heavy rains are also likely to spread into Jamaica, the Cayman Islands, and Cuba in the coming days. 2. The depression is expected to approach Jamaica as a tropical storm on Sunday and the Cayman islands as a hurricane on Monday. Watches for these locations may be required later today or on Saturday. 3. Early next week the system is forecast to move near or over western Cuba as a strengthening hurricane and then approach the Florida peninsula at or near major hurricane strength, with the potential for significant impacts from storm surge, hurricane-force winds, and heavy rainfall. While it is too soon to determine the exact magnitude and location of these impacts, residents in Cuba, the Florida Keys, and the Florida peninsula should ensure they have their hurricane plan in place.
Former Congresswoman Val Demings retweeted
The @MjrCitiesChiefs proudly supports the VICTIM Act. This bill will help agencies address staffing challenges, enhance investigative & evidence processing capabilities & provide services to victims and their families. TY @RepValDemings
I am proud that Democrats and Republicans in the House came together to pass my legislation. Today was a major win for public safety. demings.house.gov/media/pres…
Former Congresswoman Val Demings retweeted
Passing the VICTIM Act will bring justice to victims and keep our communities safe.
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Former Congresswoman Val Demings retweeted
In response to the rise in violent crimes and the struggles law enforcement agencies face in clearing cases, @RepValDemings introduced the VICTIM Act of 2022, which @HouseJudiciary passed out of committee on June 15 and the House will vote on today.
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Former Congresswoman Val Demings retweeted
My father was a hunter. My husband was a sheriff. I was police chief. Guns have always been in my life. As a former law enforcement officer and now as a lawmaker, it is still my responsibility and the responsibility of elected leaders to protect innocent people from gun violence.
Former Congresswoman Val Demings retweeted
The fact that I grew up around guns and am still a gun owner does not prevent me from doing whatever I can to keep the most dangerous weapons out of the hands of the most dangerous people.
Former Congresswoman Val Demings retweeted
Tens of thousands of American veterans who served our country honorably have been deported. This is an injustice. I’m proud to support our active service members on a pathway to citizenship, and to give deported veterans a pathway back home to the U.S. demings.house.gov/media/pres…
Former Congresswoman Val Demings retweeted
I just voted to help our law enforcement officers alert community members of an active shooter. We have the technology and resources to keep people safe, let’s use them efficiently.
Former Congresswoman Val Demings retweeted
This bill will help create public alerts to save lives when there’s an active shooter, similar to Amber Alerts for child abduction. With the Senate blocking more substantive gun violence legislation, this is an important stopgap.
Former Congresswoman Val Demings retweeted
@RepValDemings’ VICTIM Act would establish a DOJ grant program that hires and trains detectives to investigate shootings and recruits & funds victim services staff to support victims of shootings.
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Former Congresswoman Val Demings retweeted
@RepValDemings Victim Act - legislation that would improve the ability of law enforcement to solve gun crimes & homicides - endorsed by @NewDemCoalition. Leadership matters @PolicingInst @noblenatl @NAPOpolice @Abt_Thomas demings.house.gov/media/pres…
Former Congresswoman Val Demings retweeted
I was raised in the church and by my parents to treat every person with dignity and respect, and that every child is precious. The Don’t Say Gay bill will rip the soul out of these children. It’s unforgivable. Laws are created to protect people. This bill only hurts.
Former Congresswoman Val Demings retweeted
The Don’t Say Gay bill is cold blooded, vicious, designed to silence, to shame, to attack.
Think of all the good that we could accomplish in this world without those who seek to inflict harm on the innocent.
Harvey Milk said “hope will never be silent.” We will not be silenced.
Former Congresswoman Val Demings retweeted
.@RepValDemings presented us with $250,000 to help 100,000+ students. We're grateful for her support. bit.ly/3QUrcPc
Former Congresswoman Val Demings retweeted
The federal funding will help students gain access to quality art education. wftv.com/news/local/orange-c…
Former Congresswoman Val Demings retweeted
Will we do something? Haven't we had enough? Or is it just too scary to do the right thing?
Former Congresswoman Val Demings retweeted
Glad to join @ABCGMA3 to talk about the @SpecialOlympics here in Orlando - the largest humanitarian event in Florida’s history.
We also talked about our work in Congress to #EndGunViolence. As a 27-law enforcement officer, the safety of our community must always be priority #1.