WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2025: Today, Senator Rick Scott, Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, alongside Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand convened a hearing titled, "Making Washington Work for Seniors: Fighting to End Inflation and Achieve Fiscal Sanity." During the hearing, Chairman Scott's witnesses included Floridian, Tarren Bragdon, Chief Executive   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * GIMENEZ, DIAZ-BALART, AND SALAZAR STAND IN SOLIDARITY WITH THE VENEZUELAN PEOPLE MIAMI, FL \- Today, Representatives Carlos A. Gimenez (FL-28), Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26), and Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27), released the following joint statement regarding Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelan nationals: The lawmakers said: "The regime of Nicolas Maduro is one of the world's most repressi  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Rep. Brad Knott, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: DORAL, FL - While attending the 2025 GOP Issues Conference in Florida, Congressman Brad Knott (NC-13) spoke with David Webb on Sirius XM's Patriot to discuss President Trump's leadership in addressing disaster recovery in Western North Carolina, deflecting national security threats and taking on the cartels. " Treating [cartels] like the terrorists they are is the right approach. Mexico has obviously f  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Florida, issued the following news release: In celebration of National School Choice Week, U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) visited schools in Clay County to spotlight the educational excellence in Northeast Florida. During his time at R.M. Paterson and Orange Park Elementary Schools, Congressman Bean engaged with enthusiastic fourth, fifth, and sixth-grade classes, sparking lively discussions and sharing his insights about laws and Congress. Congr  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Cory Mills, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2025: Last week, Congressman Cory Mills (FL-07) voted in favor of the Laken Riley Act, which will ensure that all illegal immigrants who commit theft, assault on law enforcement, or violent crimes resulting in death or serious harm are detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Today, President Trump signed the Laken Riley Act into law, his first bill, which will help protect the safety   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Rep. Frederica Wilson, D-Florida, issued the following statement on Jan. 30, 2025: * * * Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson, Senior Member of the U.S. House of Representatives Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and a member of the Aviation Subcommittee, released the following statement on President Trump's Comments Regarding the Aircraft Crash over the Potomac River: "While human bodies are still being pulled from the Potomac, Donald Trump is blaming white w  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Rep. Frederica Wilson, D-Florida, issued the following statement on Jan. 30, 2025: * * * Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson, Senior Member of the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Education and Workforce and a member of the Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Subcommittee, released the following statement on the Executive Order to Divert Public Funds to Charter and Private Schools: "Public schools were founded to educate everyone: the gifted  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Rep. Mike Haridopolos, R-Florida, issued the following news release: The House Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics appointed Congressman Mike Haridopolos (FL-08) as Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics, the subcommittee tasked with overseeing America's space policy and programs. Congressman Haridopolos will lead efforts to expand America's leadership in space exploration, national security, and innovation. "I am honored to be selected to serve a  more