WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Florida, issued the following statement on Sept. 16, 2024: * * * Today, U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01), Chair of the Congressional El Salvador Caucus, released the following statement responding to "The Committee in Solidarity with the People of El Salvador" (CISPES) op-ed: "CISPES has baselessly accused the Congressional El Salvador Caucus of 'whitewashing human rights abuses.' While the caucus has drawn attention to the many human rights abus  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: En celebracion del Mes de la Herencia Hispana, el Senador Rick Scott publico un video que celebra las contribuciones de la comunidad hispana que han dado forma a la historia de Florida y han ayudado a hacer del Estado del Sol un crisol increible y el mejor lugar del pais para vivir, trabajar y criar una familia. Florida tiene miles de empresas hispanas que contribuyen a la prospera economia del Estado del Sol  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: El Senador Rick Scott se unio a la Presidenta del Subcomite del Hemisferio Occidental, la Representante Maria Elvira Salazar, junto con el Senador Bill Cassidy y los Representantes Carlos A. Gimenez, Mario Diaz-Balart, Mike Waltz, Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon y Keith Self para emitir la siguiente declaracion en respuesta a la decision de la Presidenta hondurena Xiomara Castro de Zelaya de revocar el tratado de ex  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: East Hartford, CT Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement in response to the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump in West Palm Beach, Florida. "We are all glad to hear that former President Trump is safe after yesterday's assassination attempt," said Larson. "We must always condemn all forms of violence. I thank the Secret Service and law enforcement off  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: PROVIDENCE, RI Today, after reports indicated that a person pointed an AK-47-type rifle with a scope into the Trump International Golf Course in Florida while former President Donald Trump was playing a round of golf and the would-be gunman was fired upon by the Secret Service and apprehended, U.S. Senator Jack Reed issued the following statement: "Political violence has no place in America, and an AK-47  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Sept. 16, 2024: Today, Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26) along with Reps. Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27), Carlos A. Gimenez (FL-28), Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon (PR), Keith Self (TX-3) and U.S. Senators Rick Scott (FL) and Bill Cassidy (LA) issued the following statement in response to Honduran President Xiomara Castro de Zelaya's decision to revoke the longstanding extradition treaty between the Unit  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Scott Franklin, R-Florida, issued the following news release: Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) announced the Polk County Veterans Services Division will open a satellite office in the new Lakeland VA Clinic to further assist Polk County's 54,000 veterans. "I understand how challenging it can be for fellow veterans to navigate the VA," said Congressman Scott Franklin. "An experienced and compassionate VSO makes all the difference helping veterans get the benefits   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Jonathan Jackson, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on Sept. 16, 2024: Yesterday, gunshots rang out in the vicinity of Trump International Golf Course in West Palm Beach, Florida. Former President Donald Trump was present at the club, but the gunfire was not specifically targeting him. Law enforcement has indicated that an SUV breached two security points outside of Mar-a-Lago, leading to a confrontation during which officers discharged their weapons. A  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. W. Greg Steube, R-Florida, issued the following news release: U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) is honored to recognize Officer Specialist Kelsey Dalton of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and Dominic Yacca, a bartender and former Marine, as FL-17 MVPs. Their remarkable actions in a rescue have demonstrated extraordinary bravery and selflessness, significantly impacting their community. On a Saturday evening, Officer Specialist Dal  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: Today, in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Senator Rick Scott released a video celebrating the contributions of the Hispanic community that have shaped Florida's history and helped to make the Sunshine State an incredible melting pot and the best place in the nation to live, work and raise a family. Florida is home to thousands of Hispanic-owned businesses that contribute to the Sunshine State's thrivi  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: Senator Rick Scott joined Western Hemisphere Subcommittee Chairwoman, Representative Maria Elvira Salazar, along with Senator Bill Cassidy and Representatives Carlos A. Gimenez, Mario Diaz-Balart, Mike Waltz, Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon and Keith Self to issue the following statement in response to Honduran President Xiomara Castro de Zelaya's decision to revoke the longstanding extradition treaty between the Un  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Senators Rick Scott and Marco Rubio sent a letter to President Joe Biden and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, urging the administration to ensure all 11 U.S. cities hosting World Cup matches, including Miami, and those serving as base camps for national teams, have the planning, resources and information they need to keep families, tourists and pl  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: SARATOGA, NY House Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement. "I am grateful to hear that President Trump is safe following today's reported assassination attempt in Florida. I join in thanks for our hardworking law enforcement officers working to keep President Trump, his family, and his team safe. However, we must ask ourselves how an assassin was allowed to g  more