Congressman Al Lawson is a committed public servant who brings a hard-working, problem-solving spirit to Congress and to the task of creating jobs, improving access to a quality education from the preschool through the post-secondary level and protecting working families. Re-elected for a third term in November 2020, Lawson represents Florida's 5th Congressional District.
Congressman Lawson has devoted more than half of his life to public service and is guided by the belief that the greatest gift an individual can give is service to their community. Lawson has served the people of Florida for 28 years in the state legislature as a member of the Florida House of Representative and the Florida Senate.
All Americans have a role to play in protecting Earth. Human activity is leaving a severe footprint on our planet. The effects can be seen in our communities -- most recently, with Hurricane Michael, which was the strongest hurricane to ever hit Florida’s panhandle. For more information concerning work and views related to the environment, please contact our office.