Bill Nelson, has a long political history in Florida. He has represented Florida in the United States Senate since 2000. Prior to that, he served as state Treasurer from 1995 to 2000 and as a United States Congressman from 1978 to 1991. He currently sits on the Senate Armed Services Committee, Aging Committee, Finance Committee, and the Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation.

Nelson introduced the Economic Modernization Act to assist Floridians affected by automation and globalization. He’s currently pushing Congress to invest in ways to keep Florida working in the future including tax credits for workers looking to change careers or transition into modernized industries. Nelson is committed to building a future that works by investing in programs and industries in Florida that create well-paying jobs and careers.