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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Florida Newsletter for Thursday September 24, 2020 ( 14 items )  

After Reports of Disinformation Targeting Florida Latino Voters, Reps. Mucarsel-Powell and Castro Send Letter Requesting FBI Investigation
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, D-Florida, issued the following news release on Sept. 23: Following troubling reports of disinformation campaigns targeting Latino voters in South Florida, U.S. Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (FL-26), member of the Judiciary Committee, and U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Chairman of the Hispanic Caucus, wrote to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) requesting an immediate investigation into the surge in disinformation and ties to coordina  more

House Natural Resources Subcommittee Sets Legislative Hearing
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States issued the following information for a virtual hearing entitled: "Legislative Hearing" at 2 p.m.: On Thursday, September 24, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. EDT, the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States (SCIP) will host a fully remote, virtual legislative hearing on the following tribal-related legislation: * H.R. 7565 (Rep. Darren Soto), To authorize the Seminole Tribe of Florida  more

House Ways & Means Subcommittee Sets Hearing on Restaurants in America During COVID-19
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Select Revenue Measures issued the following information for a virtual hearing entitled: "Restaurants in America During the COVID-19 Pandemic" at 9 a.m. on Sept. 25: Witnesses: * The Honorable Buddy Dyer, Mayor, Orlando, Florida * Sondra Bernstein, Owner and Proprietor, The Girl and the Fig * Christine Ha, Owner and Chef, The Blind Goat * Mario Sandoval, Culinary Worker, Las Vegas, Nevada * Saru Jayaraman, President, One Fair  more

Rep. Diaz-Balart Joins President Trump at White House for Announcement on New Cuba Sanctions
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following statement on Sept. 23: * * * Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-25) issued the following statement after joining President Trump and the heroes of Brigade 2506 at the White House today for the announcement of new sanctions on the Cuban dictatorship, including prohibitions on stays in regime-controlled hotels. The overwhelming majority of Cuba's tourism industry is run by the Cuban military and intelligence services  more

Rep. Rooney Votes Against Another Bloated Spending Package
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Francis Rooney, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Sept. 23: Today, Congressman Francis Rooney voted against H.R. 8319 - a continuing resolution (CR) to extend government funding through December 11, 2020. The Congressional Budget Office estimates the CR appropriates funding at an annualized level of $1.398 trillion. Congressman Rooney stated, "This continuing resolution contains an excessive amount of spending which far exceeds what we need for Covid   more

Rep. Steube Introduces Legislation to Improve Efficiency for VA Billing, Promote Fiscal Responsibility for America's Heroes
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. W. Greg Steube, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Sept. 23: U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) today introduced the VA Fiscal Responsibility Act, legislation to promote efficiency and fiscal responsibility by directing the U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) to improve its third-party billings and collections procedures. "Our veterans sacrificed for our country's security, and they should not be subjected to inefficient collection procedur  more

Rep. Waltz Applauds Passage of Veteran Suicide Prevention Bill
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Michael Waltz, R-Florida, issued the following news release: On Wednesday, U.S. Rep. Michael Waltz applauded the House's unanimous passage of the Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act, a bill designed to improve veterans' access to mental healthcare and to prevent veteran suicide. Approximately 20 service members and veterans die by suicide each day. This legislation addresses veteran suicide by expanding access to care and program  more

Reps. Rutherford, Waltz Hail Passage of Bill to Name St. Augustine VA Clinic After Vietnam War Hero
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. John Rutherford, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Sept. 23: Today, the House of Representatives passed legislation, first introduced by Congressman John Rutherford (FL-04) and Congressman Michael Waltz (FL-06), to name a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) clinic in St. Johns County after Army Private First Class Leo C. Chase, Jr., the first man from St. Johns County to be killed in the Vietnam War. The new VA outpatient clinic will be located at 207   more

Reps. Speier, Lee, and Frankel Introduce Resolution in Support of a Feminist Foreign Policy
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Lois Frankel, D-Florida, issued the following news release on Sept. 23: Today, Co-Chairs of the Democratic Women's Caucus Congresswomen Jackie Speier (CA-14) and Lois Frankel (FL-21), and Co-Chair of the Pro-Choice Caucus Barbara Lee (CA-13) were joined by 20 Members in introducing a House resolution calling for the adoption of a feminist foreign policy across all areas of foreign policymaking, including foreign assistance and humanitarian response, trade, diplomacy  more

Sen. Cotton, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Allow Awarding Medal of Honor to SFC Cashe
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), along with Senators Marco Rubio (R-Florida), Rick Scott (R-Florida), Joe Manchin (D-West Virginia), Tim Kaine (D-Virginia), Richard Blumenthal (D-Connecticut), and Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today introduced a bill that would give the president authority to award posthumously the Medal of Honor to Sergeant First Class (SFC) Alwyn Cashe. SFC Cashe exemplified the finest traditions of  more

Sen. Rubio Comments on New Sanctions Targeting Sources of Revenue for the Cuban Regime and Military
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) issued the following statement after the Trump Administration recently announced amendments to the Cuban Assets Control Regulations (CACR), which is targeting sources of revenue for corrupt members of the Cuban dictatorship and military: "The Trump Administration continues to deliver on its promise of reversing the Obama Administration's disastrous one-sided Cuba policy, whic  more

Sen. Scott Applauds President Trump and Administration for Rolling Back Obama-Era Cuba Policies
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Sept. 23: Today, Senator Rick Scott released the below statement following the Administration's announcement of new travel restrictions and sanctions against the Cuban regime, including prohibiting American citizens from importing Cuban-origin alcohol and tobacco products in order to deny the regime of additional sources of revenue. Senator Rick Scott said, "I'm glad the Trump Administration is continuing   more

Sens. Rubio, Scott Applaud House Passage of Bill to Name St. Augustine VA Facility After Vietnam War Hero
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Rick Scott (R-FL) applauded the House passage of legislation to name a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) clinic in St. Johns County Florida after Private First Class Leo C. Chase, Jr., the first man from St. Johns County to be killed in the Vietnam War. This new VA outpatient clinic is located at 207 Stratton Road, St. Augustine, Florida, and, if signed by the President  more

Sens. Scott and Cortez Masto Introduce Bipartisan Legislation Requiring Apps to List Country of Origin
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Sept. 23: Today, Senators Rick Scott and Catherine Cortez Masto introduced the American Privacy Protection (APP) Act to require digital apps to disclose their country of origin. Following recent security concerns about apps made by U.S. adversaries, including Communist China and Russia, the APP Act will require the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to ensure all entities that operate application platforms disc  more