WASHINGTON, June 29 (TNSres) -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following statement on June 28, 2024: * * * Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26), Chairman of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Subcommittee of the House Committee on Appropriations, issued the following statement after the passage of H.R. 8771, State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs bill for fiscal year 2025: "I am very pleased with the House's approval of the State and For  more

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Florida, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick issued the following statement on the commencement of the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission in Haiti. "I applaud the Biden-Harris Administration for releasing the critical funds to move the MSS forward in the wake of over eight months of Republican obstructionism. The release of the funds came shortly after a full transitional governm  more

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Florida, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick introduced a resolution congratulating the Florida Panthers for their Stanley Cup victory and celebrating the team's first championship win in their 30-year franchise history. The resolution is cosponsored by fellow South Florida Reps. Jared Moskowitz (D-FL-23), Federica Wilson (D-FL-24), and Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL-25). The full text of   more

WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: Tras el reciente anuncio del informe PCE de la Oficina de Analisis Economico que muestra que los precios pagados por los consumidores en mayo por bienes y servicios aumentaron un 2,6 por ciento durante el ano, El Senador Rick Scott emitio la siguiente declaracion y una actualizacion semanal sobre sus acciones para abordar la crisis de deuda de Estados Unidos y el aumento de la inflacion. El Senador Rick Scott  more

WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: Simply put, we need to streamline the process and get Washington working faster for Florida In case you missed it, Senator Rick Scott and Representative Byron Donalds wrote an op-ed for The Tampa Bay Times highlighting their FISHES Act to speed up disaster relief for American fisheries, which support millions of jobs and bring in billions of dollars to the broader U.S. economy each year. The Fishery Improveme  more

WASHINGTON, June 28 -- 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 Tuesday, July   more

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Daniel Webster, R-Florida, issued the following statement on June 28, 2024: * * * Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, overturning its decision in Chevron v. Natural Resources Defense Council. "Today's landmark decision from the Supreme Court puts an end to 40 years of unelected bureaucrats setting federal policy," said Rep. Webster. "By overturni  more

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Florida, issued the following statement on June 28, 2024: * * * Congresswoman Kat Cammack issued the following statement on the Supreme Court's ruling in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo to overturn its decision in Chevron v. Natural Resources Defense Council. "The administrative state has officially been put on notice. For decades, Chevron deference led to an unprecedented expansion of the federal bureaucracy, reducing the legislative branch's   more

WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Florida, issued the following news release on June 27, 2024: Today, U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) sent an oversight request to Cecilia Altonaga, the Chief Judge of the Federal District Court for the Southern District of Florida, in response to a report of potential unethical pressure brought upon Judge Aileen Cannon, who is presiding over President Donald Trump's classified-documents case. Last week, the New York Times reported that two judges, i  more

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Daniel Webster, R-Florida, issued the following statement on June 28, 2024: * * * Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, released the following statement after voting to pass H.R. 8752, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2025. "Today I voted to force President Biden to secure our border and restart construction of a border wall" said Rep. Webster. "The safety and security of American lives are impacted by President Biden's failure to secur  more

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Daniel Webster, R-Florida, issued the following statement on June 28, 2024: * * * Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, released the following statement after voting to pass H.R. 8774, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2025. "Today, I voted to fulfill my commitment to deliver a nation that's safe," said Rep. Daniel Webster. "This makes significant investments into our military, while ensuring the Department of Defense is focused on its primary  more

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. John Rutherford, R-Florida, issued the following statement on June 28, 2024: * * * On Friday, U.S. Congressman John H. Rutherford (FL-05) released the following statement on the House passage of the Fiscal Year 2025 Defense Appropriations bill: "This year's Defense Appropriations bill provides funding to refocus the Department of Defense on its core responsibilities: equipping a combat-ready military force, countering China and other adversaries, investing in innov  more

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. John Rutherford, R-Florida, issued the following statement on June 28, 2024: * * * On Friday, U.S. Congressman John H. Rutherford (FL-05) released the following statement on the House passage of the Fiscal Year 2025 Homeland Security Appropriations bill: "This year's Homeland Security Appropriations bill provides funding to protect our seaports and airports, makes investments in the cybersecurity of our nation's critical infrastructure, supports those who protect o  more

WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: Today, following the recent announcement from the Bureau of Economic Analysis' PCE Report showing May prices paid by consumers for goods and services increased 2.6% over the year, Senator Rick Scott released the following statement and a weekly update on his actions to address America's debt crisis and rising inflation. Senator Rick Scott said, "Prices continue to skyrocket and Florida families are fed up wit  more

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Scott Franklin, R-Florida, issued the following statement on June 28, 2024: * * * Rep. Scott Franklin (FL-18) today issued the following statement in response to the Supreme Court ruling overturning the doctrine known as Chevron deference: "Today's ruling properly reasserts constitutional authority through the founder's intent for Congress to make laws, the Executive Branch to implement them and the Judicial Branch to interpret laws. For decades, the Chevron doctri  more

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Daniel Webster, R-Florida, issued the following statement on June 28, 2024: * * * Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, released the following statement after voting to pass H.R. 8771, Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2025. "Today, I voted to put the interests of America first and save $7.6 billion taxpayer dollars while, still supporting our allies and advancing our national security," said Rep. Webster. "  more