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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Florida Newsletter for Tuesday March 19, 2024 ( 7 items )  

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna Introduces Legislation in Support of IVF, 'Right to Try IVF Act of 2024'
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Florida, issued the following news release on March 18, 2024: Today, March 13th, Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna introduced legislation that would discourage States from prohibiting the use of in vitro fertilization (IVF). Congresswoman Luna (FL-13) is one of the first Republicans to introduce federal legislation in support of the responsible use of IVF. "I have always supported the responsible use of IVF. IVF is an amazing innovation of moder  more

Rep. Carlos Gimenez Holds Press Conference With Cuban Opposition Leaders Amid Massive Anti-Regime Protests in Cuba
MIAMI, Florida, March 19 -- Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Florida, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez (FL-28), the only Cuban-born Member of Congress, held a press conference with Rosa Maria Paya and other Cuban opposition leaders on the massive anti-regime protests taking place since March 17. "Since yesterday, March 17, hundreds of thousands of Cubans have taken to the streets to protest the brutal Castro dictatorship and demand freedom, power, and food," said R  more

Rep. Webster and Colleagues Urge President Biden to Authorize U.S. Navy to Stop Anticipated Haitian Migration
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Daniel Webster, R-Florida, issued the following news release on March 18, 2024: Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, along with Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL), Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), and Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL), sent a letter to President Biden calling on him to use his presidential authority to declare an "anticipated mass migration of aliens en route to, or arriving off the coast of, the United States" through Florida. The declaration will allow the U  more

Sen. Crapo: Weekly Column - Pressing For Passage Of Major Richard Star Act For Idaho Veterans
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following column on March 18, 2024: * * * Pressing For Passage Of Major Richard Star Act For Idaho Veterans I had the opportunity recently to stand with fellow proponents of the Major Richard Star Act, legislation that would provide combat-disabled veterans full disability and retirement pay, to press for its enactment. Fellow U.S. Senator Jon Tester (D-Montana), U.S. Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-Florida), Tonya Star, wife of the  more

Sen. Rick Scott Demands Vote on DEMOCRACIA Act as Cuban People Peacefully Protest Communist Castro Regime
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release on March 18, 2024: Today, as power and internet outages and food shortages under the illegitimate communist Castro/Diaz-Canel regime are stoking waves of peaceful demonstrations across Cuba, Senator Rick Scott released the following statement demanding an immediate vote on his Denying Earnings to the Military Oligarchy in Cuba and Restricting Activities of the Cuban Intelligence Apparatus (DEMOCRACIA) Act. The  more

Sens. Rick Scott & Marco Rubio Express Concerns, Highlight Miccosukee Tribe Opposition to Big Cypress National Preserve Wilderness Designation
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release on March 18, 2024: Today, Senators Rick Scott and Marco Rubio sent a letter to the Secretary of the Department of the Interior, Deb Haaland, expressing deep concern and opposition to any proposed wilderness designation of the Big Cypress National Preserve that impedes management of the preserve and public access. Stakeholders, such as the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida, have raised valid concerns that   more

U.S. Rep. Greg Steube Announces 2024 Congressional Art Competition
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. W. Greg Steube, R-Florida, issued the following news release on March 18, 2024: U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) today announced the 2024 Congressional Art Competition. The Office of Congressman Greg Steube will accept submissions through April 24, 2024. "I am thrilled to announce my office is accepting submissions for the 2024 Congressional Art Competition," expressed Rep. Steube. "Within Florida's 17th District, we are fortunate to have a wealth of except  more