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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Florida Newsletter for Friday May 31, 2024 ( 7 items )  

El Senador Rick Scott continua su gira estatal de preparacion para huracanes en Ft. Myers e insta a los floridanos a prepararse
WASHINGTON, May 30 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: FT. MYERS, Fla. - El Senador Rick Scott visito Ft. Myers para ofrecer una conferencia de prensa como parte de su gira de preparacion para huracanes y estuvo acompanado por el CFO Jimmy Patronis, Sheriff Carmine Marceno y lideres locales. Esta semana, el Senador Scott seguira viajando por Florida para corer la voz sobre la importancia de la preparacion para huracanes y reunirse con lideres, oficiales electos loc  more

Rep. Cory Mills Votes 'Yes' to Advance the National Defense Authorization Act Out of Committee
WASHINGTON, May 31 -- Rep. Cory Mills, R-Florida, issued the following news release on May 30, 2024: On Wednesday, May 22, 2024, Congressman Cory Mills voted to advance the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) out of Committee. The NDAA will encompass many of his national defense priorities, including investing in our military's lethality, properly equipping warfighters, improving the quality of life for our service members, implementing contracting reforms, and  more

Rep. Webster Issues Statement on President Trump Trial
CLERMONT, Florida, May 31 -- Rep. Daniel Webster, R-Florida, issued the following statement on May 30, 2024: * * * Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, released the following statement regarding the jurors' decision in DA Bragg's election interference trial of President Donald Trump. "This is a sad day for our country - the latest example of the two-tier justice system being weaponized against President Trump. "This sham trial should have been thrown out before it even started. Bl  more

Rubio, U.S. Department of State to Hold Passport Application Event
WASHINGTON, May 30 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, issued the following news release: The Office of U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) and the U.S. Department of State will hold a special passport application event to assist constituents in applying for routine (6-8 weeks) or expedited (2-3 weeks) passport service. Completed passports will be delivered by mail. Event Details: Thursday, June 13 and Friday, June 14 from 8:00 AM-2:00 PM University of Central Florida Live Oak Event Center, 4115 Py  more

Sen. Rick Scott Calls on Turks and Caicos Governor to Swiftly Release Detained Floridian
WASHINGTON, May 30 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: Today, Senator Rick Scott sent a letter to the Governor of Turks and Caicos Islands Dileeni Daniel-Selvaratnam urging the swift resolution of a case involving Floridian Sharitta Grier, who is one of five Americans recently arrested on the island for an unintentional mistake, two of whom were recently released back to the United States. Senator Scott has been in contact with the U.S. Department of State and the   more

Sen. Rick Scott Hosts Hurricane Preparedness Press Conference in Ft. Myers & Urges Floridians to Get Prepared
WASHINGTON, May 30 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: FT. MYERS, Fla. - Today, Senator Rick Scott visited Ft. Myers to host a press conference as part of his Hurricane Preparedness Tour and was joined by CFO Jimmy Patronis, Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno and local leaders. This week, Senator Scott is traveling the state and urging Florida families to make a plan to get ready for the 2024 Hurricane Season which begins on Saturday, June 1. Throughout the week, S  more

U.S. Rep. Greg Steube Announces Veteran History Project Interview Featuring U.S. Navy Veteran Al Harring
WASHINGTON, May 31 -- Rep. W. Greg Steube, R-Florida, issued the following news release: U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) today announced a new interview in the Veterans History Project Series - a way to feature the accomplishments and military careers of Florida's 17th District veterans. This interview features United States Navy veteran Al Harring. "United States Navy veteran Al Harring is a true patriot, and I am thankful for his service to this great nation during the Vietnam-era.   more