Madam President, today, I have the honor of rising in recognition of a true Florida hero. I know we hear a lot these days about entire political parties adopting platforms that want to defund and abolish the police, but in Florida, we do it a different way--an entirely different way. In fact, we watch what other crazy places are doing, and we just do the opposite, and it has worked out quite well. One of my favorite parts of my job as a U.S.
2026 MidtermsToss-Up SeatR+15$5.8M raised
Ashley Moody
Senator · Florida · Republican
Ashley Moody
Senate Floor
Recent comments in the Senate
Mr. President, I rise today to urge this esteemed body into action. I know that we are on the verge of a planned, long State work period and that many of my colleagues are looking forward to being back in our homes to meet with our constituents. But here is the thing: I know many of us agree that our business is far from done. The work the American people entrusted to us has not concluded. We have not done what we need to do.
They didn't send us up here to just debate. They want action. And that is why I am so proud to stand here today. In a moment, I am going to ask unanimous consent for two very clear, very specific pieces of legislation that have already been voted on in the House in a bipartisan way: voter ID and keeping Members of Congress from purchasing stocks while in office. Very simple. It should pass here, and I dare someone to object because the people of this country are tired of us talking about it. It is time for us to do something. These are two issues that I care very deeply about.
Biography
Ashley Moody, a former federal prosecutor, was elected as Florida’s Attorney General in 2018. She has focused on combating opioid abuse, strengthening law enforcement partnerships, and protecting consumers from scams and fraud. Moody led a multi-state lawsuit against opioid manufacturers and advocated for legislation to prevent human trafficking. Through her leadership on the Statewide Council on Human Trafficking, she advances policies to safeguard vulnerable Floridians. Moody approaches her role with a commitment to public safety and responsive service to communities across Florida.
Professional History
U.S. Senator
2025–PresentSenator from Florida. 1 term.
Attorney General of Florida
2019–2025Elected as the 38th attorney general of Florida and served under Governor Ron DeSantis.
Judge, Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida
2007–2017Elected as a circuit court judge in Hillsborough County and served until resigning to run for attorney general.
Assistant U.S. Attorney, U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Florida
Served as a federal prosecutor in the Middle District of Florida before her election to the circuit court.
Civil Litigation Attorney
Worked in civil litigation practice prior to joining the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Student Representative, Florida Board of Regents
Appointed by Governor Jeb Bush as the student representative on the Board of Regents overseeing the state university system.
Policy Focus
Immigration19%
Science, Technology, Communications10%
Sports and Recreation10%
Health10%
Notable Legislation
Key legislative actions from Ashley Moody's record in Congress.
Opioid Crisis Litigation
Led Florida's lawsuit against opioid manufacturers, resulting in billions in settlements to combat the opioid epidemic.
Human Trafficking Initiatives
Established Florida's first statewide council on human trafficking and advanced policies to combat trafficking crimes.
Robocall Crackdown
Secured major settlements with telecommunications companies to reduce illegal robocalls targeting Florida consumers.
COVID-19 Price Gouging Enforcement
Launched statewide enforcement actions against price gouging during the COVID-19 pandemic, protecting consumers from unfair pricing.
Committee Assignments
View details →- Senate Committee on Armed Services
- Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
- Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
- Senate Committee on the Judiciary
- Joint Economic Committee
- Senate Special Committee on Aging
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