WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congresista Salazar sobre America Latina: "Cada vez que Trump levanta el telefono, los dictadores tiemblan" WASHINGTON, D.C. - La representante Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) se unio a Fox & Friends el domingo para hablar sobre los ultimos acontecimientos en la politica exterior del presidente Trump en America Latina, con el secretario de Estado Marco Rubio a la cabeza. Enfatizo en que el presidente Tru  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart Joins Local 10 News on This Week in South Florida Miami, FL - On Sunday, Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26) joined This Week in South Florida to discuss President Trump's tariffs, immigration, Venezuela, and Guantanamo Bay. Click here (link is external) to watch the full interview On tariffs: "100,000 Americans die every single year. 80,000 of those deaths a  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Cherfilus-McCormick Urges the Trump Administration to Restore USAID Funding and Respect Congressional Authority WASHINGTON D.C. - Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick led over 100 lawmakers in a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressing deep concerns about the recent destructive actions taken by the Trump Administration regarding the United States Agency for I  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * FRANKLIN, BILIRAKIS, WASSERMAN SCHULTZ INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO HELP FLORIDA CITRUS INDUSTRY WASHINGTON, DC-- Reps. Scott Franklin (FL-18), Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) and Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) today reintroduced their bipartisan legislation, the Defending Domestic Orange Juice Production Act, which aims to update regulations and support Florida citrus growers. The measure is cospo  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Brian Mast, R-Florida, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2025: Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast released the following video exposing radical, far-left grants issued by the State Department and United States Agency for International Development under the Biden administration. Democrats and unaccountable bureaucrats don't want Americans to know how their hard-earned tax dollars are b  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Brian Mast, R-Florida, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on Feb. 4, 2025: * * * Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast issued the following statement on President Trump's proposal to potentially reorganize the United States Agency for International Development and bring it under the purview of the State Department. "After receiving formal consultation about the State Department's potential reorganiza  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Scott Franklin, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2025: Reps. Scott Franklin (FL-18) and Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) today reintroduced their bipartisan legislation, the Defending Domestic Orange Juice Production Act, which aims to update regulations and support Florida citrus growers. The measure is cosponsored by the entire Florida Delegation. "Outdated standards and needless red tape are standing in the way of Florida citrus's big comeb  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Laurel Lee, R-Florida, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Laurel Lee (FL-15) announced her support for the bipartisan Defending Domestic Orange Juice Production Act, which aims to update regulations and support Florida citrus growers. The measure is cosponsored by the entire Florida Delegation. "In recent years, Florida citrus growers have faced a multitude of challenges that threaten the sustainability and profitability of the industry, includin  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Mike Haridopolos, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2025: On Tuesday, Congressman Mike Haridopolos (FL-08) delivered a speech on the Floor of the House of Representatives to recognize two graduates of Cocoa High School. Jawaan Taylor of the Kansas City Chiefs and C.J. Gardner-Johnson of the Philadelphia Eagles, who will be facing off in the Super Bowl this weekend. A video of Rep. Haridopolos' speech can be found here (https://x.com/RepHaridopo  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Florida, issued the following news release: Congressmen Jared Moskowitz (FL-23) and Mike Lawler (NY-17), senior members of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, today joined Senate colleagues to introduce a resolution to condemn and counter a nuclear-armed Iran. Their bipartisan resolution affirms the existential threat that Iran's continued pursuit of nuclear weapons capabilities poses to the United States, Israel, and allies around the world, an  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, issued the following statement on Feb. 4, 2025: * * * Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan, Vice Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee and Chair of the Health Subcommittee, and Congressman Jimmy Panetta announced that they introduced legislation to expand treatment options provided through employers' healthcare coverage for Americans living with chronic diseases. The Chronic Disease Flexible Coverage Act allows for employers who offer   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. John Rutherford, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2025: On Tuesday, U.S. Congressmen John H. Rutherford (R-FL-05) and Mark Takano (D-CA-39) relaunched the Congressional Deaf Caucus for the 119th Congress. Rutherford and Takano will serve as co-chairs of the bipartisan caucus dedicated to advocating for accessibility policies and bolstering the relationship between members of Congress and their Deaf and hard of hearing constituents. "For more th  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, spoke on the Senate Floor as the Senate prepares to vote on the confirmation of Pam Bondi, President Donald J. Trump's nominee for Attorney General. Click HERE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlvZD1HzqSw) to watch Senator Barrasso's remarks. Sen. Barrasso's remarks as prepared: "The Justice Department needs a leader who has the qualifications, th  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott Leads Bill to Stop Communist China from Getting U.S. Tax Credits WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Rick Scott led his colleagues, Senators Jim Banks and Pete Ricketts, to introduce the No Official Giveaways Of Taxpayers' Income to Oppressive Nations (NO GOTION) Act. The legislation would prohibit companies affiliated with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) from qualifying for green energy  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement on Feb. 4, 2025: * * * Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) released the following statement regarding the Senate's confirmation of Pam Bondi to be Attorney General of the United States. Bondi was confirmed by a vote of 54-46. "Pam Bondi's confirmation is a victory for the rule of law and a promise that safer days are ahead. Ms. Bondi is a c  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Rick Scott and Tim Scott Introduce Bill to Increase Transparency for SBA Disaster Funds WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Senator Rick Scott joined Senator Tim Scott, along with Senators Ted Budd, Adam Schiff and Marsha Blackburn, to introduce the SBA Disaster Transparency Act, which requires the Small Business Administration to make its monthly reporting requirements for the Disaster Loan Account available to   more