U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Florida
Blumenthal, Murphy, & Colleagues Introduce Bill to Raise Minimum Age to Buy Assault Weapons
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Blumenthal, Murphy, & Colleagues Introduce Bill to Raise Minimum Age to Buy Assault Weapons
[HARTFORD, CT] - On the seventh anniversary of the tragic shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) joined their colleagues in announcing legislation to raise the minimum age to purchase assault weapons and h
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Buchanan Hosts Inaugural Valentines for Veterans, Delivers Remarks on New Veterans Legislation
WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Feb. 14, 2025:
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Buchanan Hosts Inaugural Valentines for Veterans, Delivers Remarks on New Veterans Legislation
BRADENTON -- Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan delivered handwritten valentines cards to local veterans at the Manatee County Sheriff's Office and the Manatee County Commission through his new constituent appreciation program, Valentines for Veterans. He also discussed a new package of pro-
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Chairman Mast Delivers Opening Remarks at HFAC Hearing on the USAID Betrayal
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Rep. Brian Mast, R-Florida, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 13, 2025:
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Chairman Mast Delivers Opening Remarks at HFAC Hearing on the USAID Betrayal
Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast delivered opening remarks at a full committee hearing on the United States Agency for International Development's betrayal of America.
-Remarks as delivered-
We are here today, very simply, because man
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Congresista Salazar denuncia derroche de gastos de USAID durante Administracion Biden-Harris en programas de "Diversidad, Equidad e Inclusion"
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Congresista Salazar denuncia derroche de gastos de USAID durante Administracion Biden-Harris en programas de "Diversidad, Equidad e Inclusion"
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Hoy, la presidenta del Subcomite del Hemisferio Occidental, la congresista Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL), denuncio el gasto abiertamente despilfarrador y politico que se permitio en la Agencia de los Estados Unidos para el Desarrollo Internac
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Congresista Salazar presenta la "Ley de Extension de los Limites de las Aguas Aduaneras de los Estados Unidos"
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Congresista Salazar presenta la "Ley de Extension de los Limites de las Aguas Aduaneras de los Estados Unidos"
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Hoy, los representantes Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL), Mike Levin (D-CA), Carlos A. Gimenez (R-FL) y Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) presentaron la "Ley de Extension de los Limites de las Aguas Aduaneras de los Estados Unidos" ( H.R. 1268 (link is external) ). La legislacion mejora la
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Congressman Bean Reintroduces Bill Targeting Government Waste
WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Feb. 14, 2025:
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Congressman Bean Reintroduces Bill Targeting Government Waste
WASHINGTON--Congressional DOGE Caucus founder and co-chair U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) today reintroduced a bill aimed at draining the swamp. The Decentralizing and Reorganizing Agency Infrastructure Nationwide To Harness Efficient Services, Workforce Administration, and Management Practices (DRAIN THE SWAMP) Act wou
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Congressman Maxwell Frost, Sen. Murphy Reintroduce Bicameral Legislation to Reestablish Office of Gun Violence Prevention
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Maxwell Frost, Sen. Murphy Reintroduce Bicameral Legislation to Reestablish Office of Gun Violence Prevention
Pres. Donald Trump Dismantled the First of its Kind Office Earlier this Year
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WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) and Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) reintroduced the Office of Gun Violence Prevention Act,
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Congressman Mike Haridopolos Delivers Speech Honoring Veteran Family From Rockledge
WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- Rep. Mike Haridopolos, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Feb. 14, 2025:
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Congressman Mike Haridopolos Delivers Speech Honoring Veteran Family From Rockledge
WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Wednesday, Congressman Mike Haridopolos (FL-08) delivered a speech on the Floor of the House of Representatives honoring constituent Robert L. Willett. The 98-year-old is a brave veteran of World War II and the Korean War. Mr. Willett is seeking a memorial for his late mother
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Diaz-Balart and Moskowitz Honor Parkland Families by Reintroducing the Bipartisan, Bicameral EAGLES Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Diaz-Balart and Moskowitz Honor Parkland Families by Reintroducing the Bipartisan, Bicameral EAGLES Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today marks seven years since the horrific Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting, which claimed the lives of 17 students and staff. Representatives Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL-26) and Jared Moskowitz (D-FL-23) are honoring the Parkland families by reintroducing the bipar
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Diaz-Balart, Moskowitz, Gonzales, Cherfilus-McCormick Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Streamline School Safety Grant Process
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Diaz-Balart, Moskowitz, Gonzales, Cherfilus-McCormick Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Streamline School Safety Grant Process
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL-26) and Reps. Jared Moskowitz (D-FL-23), Tony Gonzales (R-TX-23), and Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL-20) introduced the Single Application for School Safety Act (SASS) (link is external), which aims to enhance school
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Durbin, Duckworth Help Unveil Bill To Raise Minimum Age To Buy Assault Weapons
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Durbin, Duckworth Help Unveil Bill To Raise Minimum Age To Buy Assault Weapons
WASHINGTON - On the seventh anniversary of the tragic shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today joined U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) in announ
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Durbin, Duckworth Help Unveil Bill To Raise Minimum Age To Buy Assault Weapons
WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 14, 2025:
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Durbin, Duckworth Help Unveil Bill To Raise Minimum Age To Buy Assault Weapons
WASHINGTON - On the seventh anniversary of the tragic shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckw
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Grassley Leads Reintroduction of Bipartisan Legislation to Prevent Mass Violence
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Grassley Leads Reintroduction of Bipartisan Legislation to Prevent Mass Violence
Seven years after the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, lawmakers continue bipartisan push for changes to prevent future violence
WASHINGTON - Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) is leading bipartisan lawmakers in both chambers of Congress to reintroduce the EAGLES Act to pre
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In Advance of Seven-Year Mark Since Parkland Shooting, Moskowitz Leads Legislative Package of Commonsense, Bipartisan School Safety Reforms to Protect Florida Students, Teachers, and Families
WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Florida, issued the following news release:
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In Advance of Seven-Year Mark Since Parkland Shooting, Moskowitz Leads Legislative Package of Commonsense, Bipartisan School Safety Reforms to Protect Florida Students, Teachers, and Families
WASHINGTON, DC -- In advance of this Friday's seven-year mark since the 2018 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, Congressman Jared Moskowitz (FL-23) is introducing a set of commonsense, bip
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Murphy, Blumenthal, 17 Colleagues Introduce Bill to Raise Minimum Age to Buy Assault Weapons
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Murphy, Blumenthal, 17 Colleagues Introduce Bill to Raise Minimum Age to Buy Assault Weapons
WASHINGTON--On the seventh anniversary of the tragic shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) joined 17 of their Senate colleagues in introducing the Age 21 Act, legislation to raise the minimum age t
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Padilla Introduces Bill to Raise Minimum Age to Buy Assault Weapons
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Padilla Introduces Bill to Raise Minimum Age to Buy Assault Weapons
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- On the seventh anniversary of the tragic shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) announced legislation to raise the minimum age to purchase assault weapons and high-capacity ammunition magazines from 18 to 21, the same age requirement that alre
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Rep. Frankel, Congressional Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Remove Tax Penalty on Payments to Survivors of Sexual Violence
WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- Rep. Lois Frankel, D-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Frankel, Congressional Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Remove Tax Penalty on Payments to Survivors of Sexual Violence
Washington, DC - Representatives Lois Frankel (D-FL-22) and Claudia Tenney (R-NY-24) and Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) introduced the Tax Fairness for Survivors Act, a bipartisan, bicameral bill to remove the tax penalty on settlements, a
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Sen. Rick Scott Joins Sen. Chuck Grassley on Reintroduction of EAGLES Act to Keep Schools Safe
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Sen. Rick Scott Joins Sen. Chuck Grassley on Reintroduction of EAGLES Act to Keep Schools Safe
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Rick Scott and Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley reintroduced a bipartisan, bicameral bill, known as the EAGLES Act, to prevent acts of mass violence. The bill, named after the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School mascot and introduced on the seventh anniversary of the tra
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Senators Collins, King Join Reintroduction of Bipartisan Legislation to Help Prevent Mass Violence
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release:
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Senators Collins, King Join Reintroduction of Bipartisan Legislation to Help Prevent Mass Violence
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers in both chambers of Congress to reintroduce the EAGLES Act to help prevent acts of mass violence. The bill, named after the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School mascot and introduced on the seventh ann
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Sens. Rick Scott & Ashley Moody Honor Victims Ahead of Anniversary of the Tragic Shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Sens. Rick Scott & Ashley Moody Honor Victims Ahead of Anniversary of the Tragic Shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, ahead of the seventh anniversary of the tragic shooting that took place at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, the United States Senate unanimously passed the commemorative resolution filed by Senators Rick Scott and Ashley Mo
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Soto, Castor, Tonko Lead Letter Expressing Opposition to Federal Highway Administration's Illegal Decision to Rescind the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program
WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- Rep. Darren Soto, D-Florida, issued the following news release on Feb. 14, 2025:
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Soto, Castor, Tonko Lead Letter Expressing Opposition to Federal Highway Administration's Illegal Decision to Rescind the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program
Members believe it is critical for the United States to continue assisting rural and working-class areas with access to charging stations, enhance electric vehicle manufacturing competitiveness, and develop o
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U.S. Rep. Castor Demands Protection of Consumer Pocketbooks & National Security Amid Unauthorized Access to Sensitive Data at DOE
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Florida, issued the following news release:
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U.S. Rep. Castor Demands Protection of Consumer Pocketbooks & National Security Amid Unauthorized Access to Sensitive Data at DOE
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14), Ranking Member of the Energy and Commerce Committee's Energy Subcommittee, sent letters to Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Christopher Wright and Deputy Inspector General Jennifer Quinones demanding assurances
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U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor Blasts Trump Admin's Attempts to Rip Away Affordable Health Care from Florida Families
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Florida, issued the following news release:
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U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor Blasts Trump Admin's Attempts to Rip Away Affordable Health Care from Florida Families
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Kathy Castor (FL-14) today denounced the Trump Administration's callous and short-sighted drastic reduction of funding for independent health care Navigators who help our neighbors select affordable health care options every day. The University of South
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Wasserman Schultz on Veterans' Health Care Assault from VA Firings
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Wasserman Schultz on Veterans' Health Care Assault from VA Firings
Washington, DC - U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25), the Ranking Member on the House Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Subcommittee, released the following statement in response to the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs confirming it dismissed more than 1,000 employees:
Under President Trump's
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