Candidate, United States Senate, Florida, 2022

Candidate, President of the United States, 2016

Senator, United States Senate, Florida, 2011-Present

Representative, Florida State House of Representatives, District 111, 2000-2008

Speaker, Florida State House of Representatives, 2006-2008

Majority Leader, Florida State House of Representatives, 2003-2006

Commissioner, City of West Miami, 1998-2000

Member, Committee on Appropriations

Member, Committee on Foreign Relations

Member, Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship

Ranking Member, Select Committee on Intelligence

Member, Special Committee on Aging

Member, Subcommittee on Europe and Regional Security Cooperation

Member, Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government

Member, Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies

Member, Subcommittee on Legislative Branch

Member, Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies

Member, Subcommittee on Near East, South Asia, Central Asia, and Counterterrorism

Member, Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs

Ranking Member, Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights, and Global Women's Issues

Former Member, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Subcommittee, United States Senate

Former Member, Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, United States Senate

Former Member, Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, United States Senate

Former Member, Communications, Technology, Innovation and the Internet, United States Senate

Former Member, Near East, South Asia, Central Asia, and Counterterrorism Subcommittee, United States Senate

Former Member, Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health Policy

Former Member, Subcommittee on Aviation Operations, Safety, and Security, United States Senate

Former Member, Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, United States Senate

Former Member, Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies

Former Member, Subcommittee on Legislative Branch, United States Senate

Former Chair, Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard, United States Senate

Former Member, Subcommittee on Space, Science, and Competitiveness, United States Senate

Former Member, Subcommittee on State Department and USAID Management, International Operations, and Bilateral International Development

Former Chair, Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights, and Global Women's Issues, United States Senate

Member, Foreign Relations Committee, United States Senate, 2011-Present

Member, Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health Policy, United States Senate, 2011-Present

Member, Select Committee on Intelligence, United States Senate, 2011-Present

Member, Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, United States Senate, 2011-Present

Attorney, Broad & Cassel

Visiting Professor, Florida International University

Author, American Dreams: Restoring Economic Opportunity for Everyone, 2015

Author, An American Son: A Memoir, 2013

Political Analyst, Univision, 2008

Author, 100 Innovative Ideas for Florida's Future, 2006

Statewide Coordinator, Bob Dole Presidential Campaign, 1996

Board Member, Alafit International

Florida Chair, Grand Old Party Action Committee

Board Member, Latin Builders Association

Board Member, Miami Performing Arts Center

Awards:

Commander of the Order of the Star of Romania, 2017

Date of Wedding Anniversary:

1998

Father's Name:

Mario

Father's Occupation:

Hotel Bartender

Favorite Movie:

Godfather I and II, Pulp Fiction, Wedding Crashers

Favorite TV Shows:

O'Reilly Factor, The Tudors

Hobbies or Special Talents:

Flag football, football, public policy, and travel

Mother's Name:

Oria

Mother's Occupation:

Maid, Cashier and Retail Clerk

Publications:

100 Innovative Ideas for Florida's Future (2006)

Spouse's Occupation:

Founder of a consulting firm