WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) and Raul Ruiz (D-CA), along with Senators Peter Welch (D-Vt.) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) have introduced bicameral Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry 2.0 Act and the Burn Pit Elimination Act. These bills will improve, expand, and enhance protections for Veterans under the PACT Act in addition to eliminating burn pits to prevent future toxic exposure cases. The  more

WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release: MIAMI, FL - Hoy, la representante Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) reconocio a 36 bomberos de los Departamentos de Bomberos del Distrito 27, por sus actos de valentia en el cumplimiento de su deber. Los bomberos que recibieron premios en la ceremonia fueron recomendados por sus superiores y companeros de sus respectivos Departamentos. "Miami es una de las ciudades mas grandes y pobladas del pais, y nuestros bom  more

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: El Senador Rick Scott publico una actualizacion semanal sobre sus acciones para abordar la crisis de deuda y el aumento de la inflacion en Estados Unidos. "Bidenomics" ha provocado que aumenten los precios de los alimentos, el alquiler, el combustible y la electricidad para las familias estadounidenses. El manejo de la economia por parte del Presidente Biden ha sido un fracaso desde el primer dia, y la inflaci  more

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) and Marco Rubio (R-Florida), along with U.S. Representatives Carlos Gimenez (R-Florida-28), Maria Salazar (R-Florida-27), and Jared Moskowitz (D-Florida-23) this week introduced a bipartisan, bicameral resolution to condemn the illegitimate regime of Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela. This resolution is in response to Nicolas Maduro's illegitimate regime committ  more

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Marco Rubio's (R-FL) office will host in-person and virtual Mobile Office Hours next week to assist constituents with federal casework issues in their respective local communities. These office hours offer constituents who do not live close to one of Senator Rubio's eight regional offices a more convenient way to receive federal casework assistance. In-person Mobile Office Hours Monday, June 2  more

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Florida, issued the following news release: Miami, FL - Today, Congressman Carlos Gimenez (FL-28) participated in the groundbreaking of the historic new innovative museum at The Bay of Pigs Museum and Library. The new museum will include interactive and immersive storytelling while also continuing to be a home for the Veteran's Association. The new center will continue the legacy of telling the story of Brigade 2506 and the Bay of Pigs Invasion in a  more

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Florida, issued the following news release: Congressman Carlos Gimenez with U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) and Marco Rubio (R-Florida), along with U.S. Representatives, Maria Salazar (R-Florida-27), and Jared Moskowitz (D-Florida-23) this week introduced a bipartisan, bicameral resolution to condemn the illegitimate regime of Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela.This resolution is in response to Nicolas Maduro's illegitimate regime committin  more

SARASOTA, Florida, June 22 -- Rep. W. Greg Steube, R-Florida, issued the following news release: Rep. Greg Steube (R-Fla.), Vice Chair of the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee's Main Street Tax Team, joined members of Southwest Florida's local business community, the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA), the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA), and the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) on Thursday in Sarasota to discuss the value of President Trump's pro-sma  more

WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Florida, issued the following news release on June 21, 2024: Today, Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna (FL-13) released the following statement after reports that Attorney General Merrick Garland is calling members of Congress and asking them to vote against her inherent contempt resolution: "Attorney General Garland is now calling moderate Republicans, pushing them to vote against my inherent contempt resolution. This is the very definition of cor  more

WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Florida, issued the following news release on June 21, 2024: Today, Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna (FL-13) introduced a legislative package that aims to combat child trafficking and the hiring of illegal migrants in our country. The Family Reunification Act requires DNA testing of people claiming to have a familial connection with a child coming across the border, ultimately mandating the separation of the child if there's not a positive match.   more

WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Florida, issued the following news release on June 20, 2024: Today, Congressman Jared Moskowitz hosted a press conference at the Broward Sheriff's Office to announce community project funding for public safety in Broward County. Congressman Moskowitz secured more than $10.8 million in community project funds, including $3,269,000 for public safety projects in Broward County. Those projects are: * $963,000 for the Broward County Real Time Crime Cen  more

WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release: MIAMI, FL - Today, Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) recognized 36 firefighters from fire departments across Florida's 27th Congressional District for their acts of bravery while in the line of duty. The firefighters who received rewards at the ceremony were recommended by their superiors and colleagues in their respective departments. "Miami is one of the largest and most populous cities in the country, an  more

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: Today, Senator Rick Scott released a weekly update on his actions to address America's debt crisis and rising inflation. "Bidenomics" has caused the price of groceries, rent, fuel and electricity to skyrocket for American families. President Biden's handling of the economy has been a failure since day one, and inflation is out of control with CPI up 20.1% and PPI up 19.2%. Senator Scott has been sharing weekl  more

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: Today, Senator Rick Scott joined Senator Ted Cruz to introduce legislation to exempt tips from being subject to taxation under the federal income tax, the No Tax on Tips Act. Joining Senators Scott and Cruz are Senators Steve Daines and Kevin Cramer, and has the support of industry groups including the National Restaurant Association. Senator Rick Scott said, "Under Biden's administration, families are strugg  more