U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Florida
Congresswoman Cherfilus-McCormick and Haiti Caucus Condemn U.S. Freeze on Assistance to Haiti
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Cherfilus-McCormick and Haiti Caucus Condemn U.S. Freeze on Assistance to Haiti
Washington, D.C. -- Today, House Haiti Caucus Co-Chairs Congresswomen Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (FL-20), Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09), and Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) issued the following statement on the Trump administration's 90-day halt of foreign funding -including a freeze (link is external) on a
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House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Mast Issues Statement in Response to President Trump's Executive Order Sanctioning the ICC
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Brian Mast, R-Florida, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on Feb. 6, 2025:
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Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast issued the following statement after President Trump signed an executive order sanctioning the International Criminal Court.
"Thank you, President Trump, for standing with Israel despite Senate Democrats' decision to side with terrorists and the globalist bureaucrats in the ICC. The I
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House Foreign Affairs Committee: ICYMI - U.S. Taxpayer-funded Drag Show Exposed
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Brian Mast, R-Florida, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 6, 2025:
Yesterday, the New York Post dropped more receipts exposing the Biden State Department's radical, far-left agenda with an article that reveals video of a drag workshop in Ecuador funded by American taxpayers.
WATCH HERE (https://youtu.be/JEGL3BWc8mo?si=Py2muJkBkuxYOyy-)
The Biden State Department paid Fundacion Dialogo Diverso, an LGBTQ group in
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House Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee Chairman Webster Issues Opening Remarks at Hearing on Freight, Passenger Rail Network
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Daniel Webster, R-Florida, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines and Hazardous Materials, released the following opening remarks at a Jan. 23, 2025, hearing entitled "America Builds: Examining America's Freight and Passenger Rail Network":
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Since the early 19th century, when trains first began operating, railroads have played an essential role in shaping our nation's history and development. As America grew
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Ranking Member Cherfilus-McCormick's Statement on Recent Comments Made Regarding Gaza
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Ranking Member Cherfilus-McCormick's Statement on Recent Comments Made Regarding Gaza
Washington, D.C. - Ranking Member of the MENA Subcommittee Cherfilus-McCormick issued the following statement on recent comments made regarding Gaza.
"Our focus should be the release of all remaining Israeli hostages and these comments may sabotage the future stages of the ceasefire negotiations as we
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Rep. Bean Protects American Children From Foreign Adversaries
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
To address the aggressive and systematic threats from foreign adversaries, U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) and U.S. Congressman Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07) reintroduced the Transparency in Reporting of Adversarial Contributions to Education (TRACE) Act. This legislation solidifies the rights of parents to know how foreign funding is impacting their child's classroom and adds a layer of deterrence to keep foreign
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Rep. Buchanan Moves to Crack Down on Criminal Alien Gang Members
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Feb. 6, 2025:
Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan introduced legislation to ensure that violent criminal illegals are immediately deported and never allowed to enter the country again. Buchanan's Criminal Alien Gang Member Removal Act prohibits aliens in criminal gangs from entering the U.S. and ensures they are eligible for immediate deportation if they are already here. The legislation also disqualifies the
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Rep. Buchanan Praises House Passage of Legislation to Combat Fentanyl Crisis
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Feb. 6, 2025:
Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan praised the U.S. House passage of legislation to crack down on the scourge of deadly fentanyl and provide law enforcement with the tools they need to keep these deadly drugs off our streets. The House-passed bill closely mirrors Buchanan's Federal Initiative to Guarantee Health by Targeting (FIGHT) Fentanyl Act (H.R. 920), which would make permanent the expiri
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Rep. Cammack Leads Charge To Restore Navigability To McGriff Channel, Secures Presidential Action For Key Next Step
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Feb. 6, 2025:
This week, Congresswoman Kat Cammack (R-FL-03) announced significant progress for the future of the McGriff Channel, also known as 'Wadley Pass,' where the Gulf of Mexico meets the Suwannee River in Dixie County, Florida.
Mid-last year, Rep. Cammack secured the votes for inclusion of McGriff Channel in the 2024 Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). In December of last year, Senator Rick Scot
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Rep. Cory Mills Introduces Legislation to Prioritize Relief for American-Owned Businesses Over Chinese-Controlled Entities
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Cory Mills, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Feb. 6, 2025:
Today, Congressman Cory Mills (FL-07) reintroduced the Preventing SBA Assistance from Going to China Act to ensure American tax dollars support U.S. businesses, not those tied to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). This bill blocks companies based in China or those with more than 25% Chinese ownership from receiving Small Business Administration (SBA) assistance. The original cosponsors include R
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Rep. Franklin Votes to Empower Law Enforcement to Seize Fentanyl and Protect Our Communities
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Scott Franklin, R-Florida, issued the following statement on Feb. 6, 2025:
Congressman Scott Franklin issued the following statement regarding his vote in favor of the HALT Fentanyl Act. The measure passed the House of Representatives 312-108.
"Today, I voted for a commonsense bill to ensure law enforcement are equipped to take down traffickers and keep our communities safe by permanently classifying fentanyl related substances as Schedule I drugs.
"Biden's disastro
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Rep. Laurel Lee Applauds House Passage of HALT Fentanyl Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Laurel Lee, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Feb. 6, 2025:
Today, Congresswoman Laurel Lee (FL-15) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 27, the HALT Fentanyl Act. This legislation will empower law enforcement to crack down on drug traffickers by permanently classifying fentanyl analogues, which are fentanyl-related substances, as Schedule I drugs.
"Our nation has witnessed the inconceivable loss and devastation that the Biden ad
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Rep. Mike Haridopolos Votes Yes on the HALT Fentanyl Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Mike Haridopolos, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Feb. 6, 2025:
On Thursday, Congressman Mike Haridopolos (FL-08) voted with his fellow Republicans to pass H.R. 27, The HALT Fentanyl Act. This landmark legislation will permanently classify fentanyl-related substances in Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. By doing so, this bill will ensure law enforcement officers have the resources to keep Fentanyl out of American communities.
"Fentanyl ove
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Rep. Steube Introduces Bill to Abolish USAID and End Wasteful Foreign Aid
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. W. Greg Steube, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Feb. 6, 2025:
U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) today introduced legislation to abolish the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and immediately halt all federal funding for the agency. The bill rescinds unobligated taxpayer funds and transfers USAID's assets and essential responsibilities to the U.S. Department of State.
"For too long, USAID has funneled billions of American
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Rep. Webster Reintroduces Legislation to Eliminate Double-Tax on Social Security Benefits
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Daniel Webster, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, joined Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) to reintroduce H.R. 1040, the Senior Citizens Tax Elimination Act. This bill assists middle-class seniors by eliminating the unjust double-tax on Social Security benefits.
"For decades, seniors have paid into Social Security with their tax dollars. Now, when many seniors are on a fixed income and struggling financially, they a
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Rep. Webster Takes Action to Stop Fentanyl Crisis
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Daniel Webster, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Feb. 6, 2025:
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 27, the HALT Fentanyl Act, legislation cosponsored by Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, that would permanently place fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I drugs.
"The fentanyl crisis continues to ravage our country and communities, accounting for a majority of drug overdose deaths in the United States," said Rep. Webste
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Reps. Soto, Bilirakis Introduce Legislation to Study Causes of Sinkhole Formation, Provide Public Information on Risk Zones
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Darren Soto, D-Florida, issued the following news release:
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The Sinkhole Mapping Act directs the USGS to conduct studies on mechanisms that potentially contribute to the triggering of sinkholes, as well as open a public website that displays maps depicting zones at greater risk of sinkhole formation
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This week, Reps. Darren Soto (D-FL-09) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL-12) introduced H.R. 900, the Sinkhole Mapping Act-- bipartisan legislation that directs the U.
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Senate Special Committee on Aging Chairman Scott Issues Opening Statement at Hearing on Improvement of Wellness Among Seniors
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, released the following opening statement from a Jan. 15, 2025, hearing entitled "Improving Wellness Among Seniors: Setting a Standard for the American Dream":
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The U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging will now come to order.
So, this is my first committee meeting as Chair. How about you [Ranking Member Gillibrand]? I just got lucky; so I want to thank everyone for being here. It is a pl
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Senate Special Committee on Aging Issues Testimony From Florida State University Sociology Professor
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging released the following written testimony by Dawn Carr, a professor of sociology and director of the Claude Pepper Center at Florida State University, from a Jan. 15, 2025, hearing entitled "Improving Wellness Among Seniors: Setting a Standard for the American Dream":
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Thank you to the committee and chairman Scott for providing me with the opportunity to testify before you. My name is Dawn Carr. I am a professor of sociology and I
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Senate Special Committee on Aging Sets Feb. 12 Hearing on Optimizing Longevity - From Research to Action
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging issued the following information for a hearing entitled "Optimizing Longevity: From Research to Action" at 3:30 p.m. on Feb. 12, 2205, at 106 Dirksen Senate Office Building:
Members
* Chairman Rick Scott (Republican-Florida)
* Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand (Democrat-New York)
Witnesses
* Dan Buettner, Founder, Blue Zones, Miami, FL
* Dr. Rhonda Patrick, Founder, FoundMyFitness, San Diego, CA
* Dr. Eric Verdin, President and C
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Sens. Rick Scott & Rand Paul Introduce REINS Act to Put Power Back in the People's Hands
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Sens. Rick Scott & Rand Paul Introduce REINS Act to Put Power Back in the People's Hands
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Rick Scott joined Senator Rand Paul to introduce the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act to rein in the administrative state by requiring congressional approval of any major rule proposed by a federal agency. This will put power back in the people's hands
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Upon Reintroduction of Bipartisan Antisemitism Awareness Act, Moskowitz Rallies Colleagues to Pass the Bill, Protect Jewish Students
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Florida, issued the following news release:
Congressman Jared Moskowitz (FL-23) joined colleagues to reintroduce the Antisemitism Awareness Act and rally members of Congress on both sides of the Capitol to pass it into law. Moskowitz was joined at a U.S. House press conference on the reintroduction by fellow sponsors and cosponsors of the bill, including fellow bill leads Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17), Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05), and Cong
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