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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Florida Newsletter for Saturday April 12, 2025 ( 27 items )  

Chairman Mills Delivers Opening Remarks at Hearing on Biden Administration's Far-Left Foreign Policy
WASHINGTON, April 12 -- Rep. Cory Mills, R-Florida, issued the following news release on April 11, 2025: * * * Chairman Mills Delivers Opening Remarks at Hearing on Biden Administration's Far-Left Foreign Policy WASHINGTON, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Oversight and Intelligence Subcommittee Chairman Cory Mills (FL-07) delivered opening remarks at a full subcommittee hearing titled, "Deficient, Enfeebled, and Ineffective: The Consequences of the Biden Administration's Far-Left Priorities on U  more

Congressman Bean Issues Statement in Support of Senate Budget Resolution
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Bean Issues Statement in Support of Senate Budget Resolution Votes to Deliver on American People's Agenda WASHINGTON--Member of the House Ways and Means Committee, U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) released the following statement regarding his vote in favor of the Senate Amendment to H.Con.Res.14. "Our body has a historic opportunity to deliver tax relief to hardworking families and   more

Congressman Bean Votes to Prevent Illegal Aliens From Deciding Our Elections
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Bean Votes to Prevent Illegal Aliens from Deciding Our Elections WASHINGTON--U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 22, the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act. The SAVE Act is a commonsense bill to ensure only American citizens vote in our federal elections by requiring proof of citizenship to register. "On  more

Congressman Dunn Moves to Provide Loan Relief to Communities Impacted by Natural Disasters
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Neal Dunn, R-Florida, issued the following news release on April 10, 2025: * * * Congressman Dunn Moves to Provide Loan Relief to Communities Impacted by Natural Disasters WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Neal Dunn (Florida-02) introduced the FEMA Loan Interest Payment Relief Act, a bill that would provide financial assistance to local governments and electric cooperatives by reimbursing interest payments on loans used for disaster recovery activities. "Commun  more

Congressman Mike Haridopolos Votes to Prevent Illegal Immigrants From Voting in American Elections
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Mike Haridopolos, R-Florida, issued the following news release on April 10, 2025: * * * Congressman Mike Haridopolos Votes to Prevent Illegal Immigrants from Voting in American Elections WASHINGTON D.C. - On Thursday, Congressman Mike Haridopolos (FL-08) joined his Republican colleagues in voting for H.R. 22, the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act. This is a vital measure to protect the integrity of our elections and ensure that only American citizens  more

Congressman Mike Haridopolos Votes to Rein in Judicial Overreach With the Passage of the No Rogue Rulings Act
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Mike Haridopolos, R-Florida, issued the following news release on April 10, 2025: * * * Congressman Mike Haridopolos Votes to Rein in Judicial Overreach with the Passage of the No Rogue Rulings Act WASHINGTON D.C. - On Tuesday, Congressman Mike Haridopolos (FL-08) joined his Republican colleagues in voting to pass H.R. 1526 - the No Rogue Rulings Act. This legislation is aimed at restoring balance to the judicial system by limiting the ability of individual distri  more

Congresswoman Salazar Asks Administration for Deferred Action on Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Salazar Asks Administration for Deferred Action on Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) sent a letter to President Donald Trump urging him to offer Deferred Enforcement Departure (DED) for individuals from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela who were legally paroled into the United States through the CHNV progr  more

Congresswoman Salazar Introduces the NO FAKES Act
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Salazar Introduces the NO FAKES Act WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, Rep. Maria Salazar (FL-27) introduced the Nurture Originals, Foster Art, and Keep Entertainment Safe (NO FAKES) Act along with Reps. Madeleine Dean (PA-04), Nathaniel Moran (TX-01), Becca Balint (VT-At Large), and Joe Morelle (NY-25). The legislation protects the voice and likeness of all individuals from unauthorized,   more

House Foreign Affairs Committee Pledges to Work With Trump Administration to Streamline Foreign Defense Sales
WASHINGTON, April 12 -- Rep. Brian Mast, R-Florida, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on April 11, 2025: * * * House Foreign Affairs Committee Pledges to Work with Trump Administration to Streamline Foreign Defense Sales WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast and Foreign Arms Sales Task Force Chairman Ryan Zinke (R-MT) applauded President Trump's executive order taking action on key reforms to improve the   more

ICYMI: Health Subcommittee Chairman Buchanan Chairs Hearing on Lowering Drug Costs, Advocates Food as Medicine
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, issued the following news release on April 9, 2025: * * * ICYMI: Health Subcommittee Chairman Buchanan Chairs Hearing on Lowering Drug Costs, Advocates Food as Medicine Discussed Health of the Biosimilar Market, Combatting the Chronic Disease Epidemic U.S. Can Save $181 Billion Over Next Five Years WASHINGTON -- Yesterday, Congressman Vern Buchanan, Vice Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee and Chair of the Health Subcommittee  more

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT... President Trump, Sen. Rick Scott Agree: It's Time to Finally "Lock The Clock"
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * IN CASE YOU MISSED IT... President Trump, Sen. Rick Scott Agree: It's Time to Finally "Lock The Clock" WASHINGTON, D.C. - In case you missed it, Senator Rick Scott is fighting to pass his Sunshine Protection Act to "Lock the Clock" by making Daylight Saving Time permanent, and President Trump is making clear he is on board with finally ending the twice-yearly time change. See more in the post HERE or   more

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT... Sen. Rick Scott in The Hill: Trump is Not Joe Biden - Putin Should Take Note
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * IN CASE YOU MISSED IT... Sen. Rick Scott in The Hill: Trump is Not Joe Biden - Putin Should Take Note WASHINGTON, D.C. - In case you missed it, Senator Rick Scott wrote an op-ed for The Hill on how President Trump and his administration are working to stand for America's best interests and put an end to the suffering in Ukraine. Senator Scott argues President Trump is doing so with the help of Europea  more

Moskowitz Continues to Push for Full, Expanded Child Tax Credit
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Florida, issued the following news release on April 10, 2025: * * * Moskowitz Continues to Push for Full, Expanded Child Tax Credit WASHINGTON, DC -- Congressman Jared Moskowitz (D-FL-23) today built on his push for a full, expanded Child Tax Credit by signing onto the American Family Act. The bill is led in the U.S. House by Representatives Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03), Suzan DelBene (D-WA-01), and Ritchie Torres (D-NY-15), and Moskowitz previously s  more

Rep. Bean Votes to Rein in Federal Judges
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Bean Votes to Rein in Federal Judges WASHINGTON--U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) released the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 1526, the No Rogue Rulings (NORRA) Act, a bill to prevent the weaponization of the judiciary. "The Constitution's separation of powers isn't a suggestion--it's the foundation of our Republic. Yet practically every week, judges try to usurp President Trum  more

Rep. Cammack & GOP Women's Caucus Members Send Letter To USA Fencing Leadership In Support of Female Athlete Stephanie Turner
WASHINGTON, April 12 -- Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Florida, issued the following news release on April 11, 2025: * * * Rep. Cammack & GOP Women's Caucus Members Send Letter To USA Fencing Leadership In Support of Female Athlete Stephanie Turner WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Rep. Kat Cammack (R-FL-03) and members of the Republican Women's Caucus sent a letter to the leadership of USA Fencing expressing their unwavering support for female athlete Stephanie Turner who made the decision to forfeit her matc  more

Rep. Cammack: Recognizing Florida Gators
WASHINGTON, April 12 -- Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Florida, issued the following floor remarks on April 10, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 2025 men's basketball NCAA national champions, the Florida Gators. On Monday night, the Gators defeated the University of Houston in the national championship game to become the three-time national champions, winning the   more

Rep. Laurel Lee Introduces Bill to Protect American Broadband Consumers
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Laurel Lee, R-Florida, issued the following news release on April 10, 2025: * * * Rep. Laurel Lee Introduces Bill to Protect American Broadband Consumers Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Laurel Lee (R-FL) and Congressman Marc Veasey (D-TX) introduced the Stopping the Theft and Destruction of Broadband Act. This bill will impose penalties for those who damage or steal broadband lines. "American consumers use broadband for a wide range of uses and expect to   more

Rep. Laurel Lee's Statement on House Passage of the SAVE Act
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Laurel Lee, R-Florida, issued the following news release on April 10, 2025: * * * Rep. Laurel Lee's Statement on House Passage of the SAVE Act Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Laurel Lee (FL-15) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act. This bill will support state and local elections officials by providing them with data and tools necessary to help them verify the accurac  more

Rep. Luna Introduces Legislation to Prevent the Targeting of Christian Communities With U.S. Munitions
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Florida, issued the following news release on April 10, 2025: * * * Rep. Luna Introduces Legislation to Prevent the Targeting of Christian Communities with U.S. Munitions WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, in response to increasing global hostility toward Christians, U.S. Representative Anna Paulina Luna introduced the "Civilians Resisting Unlawful Strikes Against Divine Establishments Act." The legislation would, if enacted, embolden the President's   more

Rep. Wasserman Schultz: Celebrating Gators' 2025 National Basketball Championship
WASHINGTON, April 12 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Florida, issued the following floor remarks on April 10, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise to celebrate my Florida Gators, the University of Florida men's basketball team, for winning the 2025 National Championship. It is their third title and the first since back-to-back Gator wins in 2007. In a heart-stopping final, mo  more

Rep. Webster Votes to Advance President Trump's Budget Blueprint
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Daniel Webster, R-Florida, issued the following news release on April 10, 2025: * * * Rep. Webster Votes to Advance President Trump's Budget Blueprint Washington, D.C. -- Today, Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, voted to pass H.R. Con. Res. 14, establishing the congressional budget for Fiscal Year 2025 and projected spending caps through FY2034. "This marks a significant step forward in fulfilling President Trump's agenda to restore fiscal respons  more

Salazar pide a la administracion accion diferida para cubanos, haitianos, nicaraguenses y venezolanos
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Salazar pide a la administracion accion diferida para cubanos, haitianos, nicaraguenses y venezolanos WASHINGTON, D.C. - Esta semana, la representante Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) envio una carta al presidente Donald Trump instandolo a ofrecer la Salida Forzosa Diferida (DED, por sus siglas en ingles) para nacionales de Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua y Venezuela que fueron legalmente admitidos en Estados Un  more

Salazar, Diaz-Balart y Gimenez aplauden el liderazgo del Presidente Daniel Noboa y la cooperacion en seguridad entre EE.UU. y Ecuador
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Salazar, Diaz-Balart y Gimenez aplauden el liderazgo del Presidente Daniel Noboa y la cooperacion en seguridad entre EE.UU. y Ecuador WASHINGTON, D.C. - Los representantes Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27), presidenta del Subcomite del Hemisferio Occidental del Comite de Asuntos Exteriores de la Camara; Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26), vicepresidente del Comite de Asignaciones y presidente del Subcomite de Se  more

Salazar, Diaz-Balart, Gimenez Applaud President Daniel Noboa's Leadership, U.S.-Ecuador Security Cooperation
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Salazar, Diaz-Balart, Gimenez Applaud President Daniel Noboa's Leadership, U.S.-Ecuador Security Cooperation WASHINGTON, D.C. - Reps. Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27), Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere of the House Foreign Affairs Committee; Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26), House Appropriations Vice Chair and Chairman of the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs   more

Steube, Lankford Reintroduce the Safeguarding Charity Act
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. W. Greg Steube, R-Florida, issued the following news release on April 10, 2025: * * * Steube, Lankford Reintroduce the Safeguarding Charity Act Legislation Protects the Independence of Our Nation's Nonprofit Organizations WASHINGTON -- U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) today introduced the Safeguarding Charity Act to clarify that tax-exempt organizations should not be treated as recipients of federal financial assistance. The legislation protects tax-exemp  more

TAKE IT DOWN Act Advances Through The House Energy and Commerce Committee
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * TAKE IT DOWN Act Advances Through The House Energy and Commerce Committee WASHINGTON, D.C. - The House Energy and Commerce Committee this week advanced H.R. 633, the bipartisan, bicameral TAKE IT DOWN Act, a bill designed to protect victims of real and deepfake revenge pornography. Introduced by Rep. Maria Salazar (FL-27) and Rep. Madeleine Dean (PA-4), the legislation has already passed the Senate  more

Webster Votes to Ensure Only Americans Are Voting in U.S. Elections
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Daniel Webster, R-Florida, issued the following news release on April 10, 2025: * * * Webster Votes to Ensure Only Americans Are Voting in U.S. Elections Washington, D.C. -- Today, the United States House of Representatives passed H.R. 22 the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, legislation cosponsored by Congressman Daniel Webster (R-Clermont) that requires states to obtain documentary proof of U.S. Citizenship and identity in person when registering   more