WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: Inverness, FL: October is National Manufacturing month, an opportunity to showcase innovations within the industry, highlight the tremendous financial impact that manufacturing has on national, regional and local economies, and to inspire a new generation of leaders in the manufacturing sector. It is also a valuable opportunity for government officials to engage with industry leaders to develop a better   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Rep. Daniel Webster, R-Florida, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, released the following opening remarks from a Sept. 25, 2024, hearing entitled "Always Ready: A Day in the Life of a U.S. Coast Guard Sentinel": * * * Today our subcommittee meets to highlight the extraordinary successes of the men and women of the Coast Guard. At the same time, we are here to examine what investments must be mad  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Oct. 3, 2024: Today, U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) introduced H.R. 9802, the Medical License Verification Act to combat growing Medicare & Medicaid fraud by closing loopholes which have allowed non-physicians to frequently bill health insurance companies to the tune of millions of dollars. This legislation is the House companion to Senator Rick Scott's (R-Florida) legislation introduced earlier this Con  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Oct. 3, 2024: This week, in response to the unprecedented number of illegal aliens entering the United States under the Biden-Harris administration, U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) introduced the "Blocking Assistance and Resources to Restrict Illegal Entry and Residency (BARRIER) Act." The legislation, if enacted, would cut off federal funding to non-governmental organizations (NGOs), non-profits, and oth  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- Rep. Darren Soto, D-Florida, issued the following news release on Oct. 2, 2024: Last week, Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Vice Chair of Policy Darren Soto and CHC Chair Nanette Barragan hosted a roundtable with CHC members, Congressional leadership, Biden-Harris Administration officials, and community stakeholders focused on voting rights issues affecting Hispanic communities ahead of the upcoming presidential election. During the roundtable, attendees spoke about ba  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Rep. Daniel Webster, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Oct. 3, 2024: Recently, the National Retail Federation recognized Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, as a "Hero of Main Street" for his work to advance public policy that encourages a vibrant and healthy retail sector. "Retail has a tremendous impact on Florida's economy, driving over $350 billion in economic activity and directly supporting 2.3 million jobs," said Rep. Webster. "As a small   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Oct. 3, 2024: This afternoon, Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA-04) joined Congresswoman Kat Cammack (R-FL-03) and Congressman Neal Dunn (R-FL-02) for a visit to the areas in North Central Florida devastated by Hurricane Helene. The group took an aerial tour of the damage, viewing Cedar Key, Suwannee, Horseshoe Beach, and Steinhatchee from above. Hurricane Helene made landfall last Thursday evening, dumping heavy  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, issued the following news release: Following the impacts of Hurricanes Helene and Debby, some local governments in Florida face looming budget shortfalls that could disrupt disaster recovery efforts. If these local governments receive reimbursements for past hurricanes from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), it will provide much-needed budget relief. U.S. Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Rick Scott (R-FL) sent a letter to FEMA Admi  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: Today, following the landfall of Hurricanes Helene and Debby, Senators Rick Scott and Marco Rubio sent a letter to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Deanne Criswell urging expedited reimbursements to provide much-needed budget relief to local governments in Florida facing looming budget shortfalls due to outstanding reimbursements from previous hurricanes. In the letter, the senators emph  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: KEATON BEACH, Fla. Today, Senator Rick Scott joined President Joe Biden, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack, officials from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and local officials in Taylor County to meet with families, tour impacts of Hurricane Helene in the area and receive an update on response and recovery efforts. Senator Scott urged President Biden to fully and immediat  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: In case you missed it, in the wake of a second assassination attempt in just 65 days on President Donald Trump, Senator Rick Scott's Enhanced Presidential Security Act, which was led by Representatives Mike Lawler and Ritchie Torres in the House of Representatives, was signed into law this week by President Joe Biden and will take immediate effect. In a show of bipartisanship and overwhelming support, the bill  more