Jared Moskowitz

Jared Evan Moskowitz was born in Coral Springs, Florida.[1] Moskowitz graduated from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. He earned a bachelor's degree in political science and government from George Washington University in 2003 and a law degree from Nova Southeastern University in 2007.[1][2] Moskowitz's career experience includes working as the director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management and general counsel with AshBritt Inc.[1][3]

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Campaign websiteMoskowitz's campaign website stated the following:Jared Moskowitz was first elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2022 and re-elected in 2024, earning the trust of voters with his record of action, bipartisan leadership, and crisis-tested experience.Since arriving in Congress, Jared has quickly built a reputation as a principled, independent voice—willing to work across the aisle to deliver for his constituents while holding government accountable. His sharp, direct style has made him a standout advocate for transparency, public safety, support for America’s allies, and confronting rising antisemitism and extremism. That commitment to public service and results-driven leadership has defined Jared’s career from the very beginning.Jared Moskowitz was born and raised in Broward County and is a proud graduate of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. From a young age, he was shaped by a deep commitment to public service and Democratic values, inspired by his father’s work as a Democratic Party Committeeman. Following his father’s passing from pancreatic cancer, Jared has continued to honor his legacy through a life dedicated to service and results-driven leadership.Jared pursued his passion for politics and policy at The George Washington University, where he earned a degree in political science with a focus on public policy, before completing his law degree at Nova Southeastern University.While in college, Jared interned for Vice President Al Gore, an experience that deepened his understanding of government and motivated him to become further engaged in public service. He worked on several Democratic campaigns and served as one of Florida’s electors for Barack Obama in 2008.His public service began early — Jared was elected to the Parkland City Commission while still in law school. During his six-year tenure, he championed public safety and environmental initiatives, including one of the state’s first local bans on texting while driving.In 2012, Jared was elected to the Florida House of Representatives. During his six years in the Legislature, he earned a reputation as a pragmatic, bipartisan problem solver. He championed legislation to make schools safer, promote climate resiliency, protect animals, support the State of Israel, and reform aspects of Florida’s criminal justice system.After the tragic 2018 mass shooting at his alma mater, Jared became a leading advocate for gun safety and mental health reform. He played a key role in crafting and passing the bipartisan Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act, Florida’s most comprehensive school safety and gun violence prevention legislation. He remains a trusted partner to many of the families affected by the tragedy.In 2019, Jared was appointed by Republican Governor Ron DeSantis to serve as Director of Florida’s Division of Emergency Management, a rare bipartisan move that earned praise across party lines. Jared led the state’s response to multiple hurricanes and was at the forefront of Florida’s COVID-19 response: setting up testing sites, designing vaccine distribution systems, delivering millions of meals, and ensuring underserved communities had access to lifesaving resources. His leadership helped save countless lives.In 2022, Jared Moskowitz was elected to Congress, succeeding Congressman Ted Deutch. In Congress, he serves on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, where he is the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Accountability, which oversees the State Department’s Office of Inspector General and its intelligence and research functions. He also serves on the Subcommittee on East Asia, the Pacific, and the Indo-Pacific, where he helps shape U.S. policy toward one of the most strategically important regions in the world. Jared has led on key foreign policy issues, including America’s unwavering support for Israel, backing Ukraine in the face of Russia’s unprovoked war, and strengthening diplomatic ties throughout the Western Hemisphere.Jared also serves on the House Judiciary Committee, where he focuses on civil rights, justice reform, and addressing gun violence. He is a co-founder of the Bipartisan Disaster Preparedness Caucus, using his emergency management experience to improve federal readiness and response to natural disasters. He also helped launch the Bipartisan School Safety and Security Caucus, working across the aisle to promote evidence-based policies that keep students and educators safe. In addition, Jared co-founded the Sneaker Caucus, a creative effort to bridge culture and politics while engaging younger Americans in the democratic process. Through each of these efforts, he brings a results-driven, pragmatic approach to governing, always focused on keeping people safe and delivering for his community.Jared and his wife Leah live in Broward County with their two sons. From local government to Congress, Jared Moskowitz has always put people over politics, bringing a results-focused, bipartisan mindset to every role he’s held. His lifetime of public service continues to shape his work as a strong, effective advocate for South Florida families.Following his state-level service, Jared was appointed to the Broward County Commission, where he focused on infrastructure, affordability, public safety, and transportation.— Jared Evan Moskowitz's campaign website (August 24, 2026)Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

My name is Jared Moskowitz and I've been in public service for nearly two decades, working to bring tangible results to my community. At the time of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas school shooting (in my city), I was a State Representative and I knew that we could not allow another mass shooting to go by without action. I led the effort to take on the NRA and pass meaningful gun violence prevention, mental health, and school safety legislation through Florida's Republican-dominated legislature.

I then became Florida’s Director of Emergency Management, and I knew that I needed to do everything in my power to mitigate the effects of the pandemic and keep Floridians safe. I pushed for an effective and science-based approach to combatting COVID-19. In that role, I oversaw the procurement of personal protective equipment for frontline workers along with distribution of the vaccine across Florida. Under my leadership, the department developed programs to prioritize vaccines for Holocaust survivors; partnered with over 250 African American churches to offer vaccines to their congregants; and worked closely with the Biden Administration to open COVID-19 testing sites across Florida.

Our community deserves leaders who will take on tough issues and make an actual difference in people’s lives. Congressman Deutch served us well in this district, and I want to ensure we continue to have pragmatic leadership.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

I have been endorsed by over 100 Democratic elected officials, unions, and organizations.After the Marjory Stoneman Douglas shooting, I championed the most comprehensive gun violence prevention, mental health, and school safety policy passed in Florida's history.During the pandemic, I was in charge of procuring PPE for our frontline workers, setting up testing sites, and distributing the vaccine across Florida.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Gun violence prevention is personal to me because of the shooting at my alma mater, Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. It’s a scar on our community and like our neighbors, my wife and I feel the constant fear that our children are at risk. In America, I believe we should be able to make parents a simple promise: when you drop your kids off at school, you get to pick them up alive. Our community deserves that peace of mind. I championed the Florida gun violence prevention law after the Parkland school shooting, and I want to build on the recently passed federal bill by banning assault weapons.

The most important issue affecting this congressional district and the entire country are threats against our democracy. If we cannot protect longstanding democratic institutions and stop attempts to undermine the rule of law, it will be impossible to affect change on other priorities. Many of the attacks on our rights (abortion rights, LGBTQ+ equality, etc.) fall under this umbrella since rollbacks are only possible due to the undemocratic theft of Supreme Court seats.

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Moskowitz's campaign website stated the following:

Defending Democracy

Donald Trump and extremist Republicans have been on a mission to disenfranchise voters, weaken democratic institutions, undermine the rule of law and sow unfounded doubts about the legitimacy of our electoral system and processes. Jared will fight back, ensuring that American democracy is insulated from Trumpism and placed on a safer path than the one which ultimately led us to the horrific events of January 6th, 2021. He will support election security at the national level, advocate for reforms to stop gerrymandering and ensure minority representation, make Election Day a national holiday, universalize vote by mail, and standardize the process by which elections are certified in order to blunt GOP attempts to invalidate them.

Preventing Gun Violence

When 17 people died in the mass shooting at Jared’s alma mater, Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, he championed the movement to pass meaningful reforms through the Florida Legislature in order to make sure a tragedy like this could never happen again in the Sunshine State. As a State Representative, he worked with the families of the victims and lawmakers from both sides of the political divide to enact historic gun violence prevention legislation raising the age to buy guns from 18 to 21 and putting in place “red flag laws” giving law enforcement the power to take away firearms from those too dangerous to responsibly possess them. In Congress, Jared will fight to make this law a model for the nation and to ban assault weapons.

Safeguarding Reproductive Rights

As a State Legislator, Jared fought against attempts to restrict abortion rights. When the draft decision overturning Roe v. Wade was leaked, he immediately called on the U.S. Senate to bypass the filibuster and codify Roe into law. In Congress, he will be committed to making sure reproductive rights are protected by the federal government and that we continue the fight for health care equity.

Standing up for the LGBTQ+ Community

Love is love. As hate crimes against the LGBTQ+ community continue to rise, Jared is focused on fighting against bigotry and stigmas. In Congress, Jared will be a strong ally to the LGBTQ+ community, advocating for anti-discrimination policies and safeguarding marriage equality, just as he did in the FL legislature. He will also continue sponsorship of Congressman Deutch’s Ruthie and Connie LGBT Elder Americans Act.

Protecting Social Security, Medicare, and Obamacare

The GOP is working overtime in Washington to gut three of the most popular government initiatives on which Americans rely: Social Security, Medicare and the Affordable Care Act – but Jared won’t let them. In Congress, he’ll fight to expand Medicare, protect Social Security, and reduce prescription drug costs. He will also work to protect and expand the Affordable Care Act, which has extended coverage to millions in our country – including those with preexisting conditions who previously had no access to the care they needed.

Standing Up For Israel

Jared’s great-grandparents were killed at Auschwitz, and his grandparents barely escaped Europe before the war. Today, antisemitism is on the rise globally and the U.S.-Israel relationship is more important than ever. Jared is 100% committed to continuing U.S. military assistance to Israel; keeping the U.S. embassy in Jerusalem; and strengthening economic, diplomatic and military ties with Israel. He is a staunch fighter against the BDS movement and will work to stop antisemitism in all its forms.

Fighting for Affordability

South Florida has become one of the country’s least affordable communities. In Congress, Jared is committed to taking concrete actions to reduce the cost of living when it comes to housing, property insurance, inflation, gasoline, groceries, and other basic household goods. That’s why on the Broward County Commission, Jared recently advocated for over 1,000 new affordable housing units. In Congress, he’ll fight for lower gas prices, more federal funds for workforce housing, and renter protection initiatives to crack down on bad actors. Jared will also support economic opportunities, entrepreneurship programs, and emerging markets through measures like the Responsible Financial Innovation Act.

Protecting the Environment

We’re living through a climate crisis that threatens our way of life, and we must act quickly to mitigate the effects of climate change. Investing in environmental protection isn’t just a long-term plan towards clean air, clean water, and sustainability, it’s also a way to reinvigorate the economy and create jobs in our community. Jared was a consistent advocate for environmental causes as a State Representative, and he will fight for bold policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, convert to clean energy sources, protect the Everglades, and make our community more resilient against environmental threats.

Preventing the Next Pandemic

When COVID-19 first emerged, we all saw how unprepared the United States was for a health crisis of its magnitude. As Florida’s Director of Emergency Management, Jared worked hard to respond to the unprecedented challenges Florida faced by accelerating the statewide vaccine distribution network to ensure families across the state were protected. He brought vaccines to senior living facilities, 250+ Black and Hispanic churches, HUD housing, immigrant communities, Holocaust Survivors, and other vulnerable communities. In Congress, Jared will prioritize critical vaccine research, biosecurity for gene synthesis, proper safety protocols around research of concern, supply chain issues, PPE production, and pandemic-proof infrastructure as ways to mitigate COVID-19 and prevent the next pandemic. This also means increasing common sense safety and security measures, like better regulation of gain of function research. Our public health professionals, scientists, and researchers are ready to advance this science and technology, and we need to empower them by fully funding pandemic prevention and preparedness research at the federal level.[25]

—Jared Moskowitz's campaign website (2022)[26]