| U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Florida Newsletter for Friday August 23, 2024 ( 6 items ) |
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Rep. Gaetz Introduces Legislation to Empower Victims in Federal Court Seeking Damages From Illegal Immigrants
WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Aug. 22, 2024:
This week, following trips to the border and meetings with immigration officials and federal judges, U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) introduced the "Allocating Liability to Illegal Entrants in National Courts (ALIEN) Act." The legislation, if enacted, would fully empower federal judges to award damages to victims of illegal immigration for harms they have suffered.
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Rep. Mast Calls for Every Voice To Be Heard on Proposed Jonathan Dickinson State Park Development
HOBE SOUND, Aug. 23 -- Rep. Brian Mast, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Aug. 22, 2024:
Today, Congressman Brian Mast (FL-21) sent a letter to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and its Acquisition and Restoration Council (ARC) regarding the proposal to open up Jonathan Dickinson State Park for development. In his letter, Congressman Mast is urging the FDEP and ARC to hold a transparent public comment period that allows every citizen to have their voice hea
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Rubio, Diaz-Balart to Biden Admin: Members of the Cuban Regime Are Not Allowed in the U.S.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
Recently, a high-ranking member of the Cuban Communist Party, Manuel Menendez Castellanos, was granted entry into the United States through the Miami International Airport. Current immigration law prohibits members of communist parties from entering the United States. This breach in national security is of great concern and the Biden Administration must answer for this outrageous decision.
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Sen. Rick Scott & Colleagues Call on President Biden to Deny Evil Dictators' Visa Requests for UN General Assembly
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
Today, ahead of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly in New York next month, Senator Rick Scott led Senators Tom Cotton, Joni Ernst, Marco Rubio and Markwayne Mullin in a letter to President Biden urging him to deny visas to evil dictators from Iran, Cuba and Venezuela. In their letter, the Senators note that the United States must prevent the UN General Assembly from becoming a stage for the most evil lea
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Sen. Rick Scott Joins Sen. Jim Risch in Bipartisan VALOR Act to Promote Democracy in Venezuela
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
Today, Senator Rick Scott joined Senators Jim Risch, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Michael Bennet, Bill Cassidy and Bill Hagerty in announcing the Venezuela Advancing Liberty, Opportunity, and Rights Act (VALOR Act). This legislation would establish U.S. policy in support of a transition to democratic order in Venezuela. The bill will be led in the House by U.S. Representatives Mari
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Wasserman Schultz, Salazar, Bennet, Risch, Lead Bipartisan VALOR Act to Promote Democracy in Venezuela
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Florida, issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25), co-chair of Congressional Venezuela Democracy Caucus, and Maria Salazar (FL-27), announced their intent to introduce the Venezuela Advancing Liberty, Opportunity, and Rights Act (VALOR Act) when the House reconvenes in September. The VALOR Act would establish U.S. policy in support of a transition to democratic order in Venezuela.
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