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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Florida Newsletter for Thursday July 11, 2024 ( 11 items )  

Congresista Salazar presenta legislacion para proteger a las victimas de la porno-venganza
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release: Hoy, los representantes Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL), Madeleine Dean (D-PA), August Pfluger (R-TX), Stacey Plaskett (D-VI), Vern Buchanan (R-FL) y Debbie Dingell (D-MI) presentaron la Ley de "Tools to Address Known Exploitation by Immobilizing Technological Deepfakes on Websites and Network" (TAKE IT DOWN Act, por sus siglas en ingles). Este proyecto de ley protege a las victimas de la "pornografia de veng  more

Congressman Dunn Votes to Secure American Elections & Require Proof of Citizenship
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Neal Dunn, R-Florida, issued the following news release statement on July 10, 2024: * * * Today, Congressman Neal Dunn (Florida-02) released the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 8281, the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, which would require every state to obtain proof of U.S. citizenship - in person - when a person registers to vote and requires states to remove all non-citizens from their voter rolls. "Requiring proof of citizenshi  more

Congressman Maxwell Frost Defends U.S. Assets From China, Russia Cyberattacks, Introduces New Bill to Enhance Cybersecurity of American Spacecrafts
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Florida, issued the following news release: Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) with Congressman Don Beyer (VA-8) have introduced the Spacecraft Cybersecurity Act. This legislation would require the National Aeronautics Space Administration (NASA) to secure a cybersecurity protection plan from manufacturers applying to use federal dollars to build NASA spacecrafts. The introduction comes after thousands of cyberattacks from malicious actors,  more

Rep. Frankel Statement on Republican-Proposed Labor, HHS, and Education Bill That Threatens Public Education, Harms Women and Children
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Lois Frankel, D-Florida, issued the following statement on July 10, 2024: * * * Today, Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-22) released the following statement after voting against the Republican-proposed Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (LHHS) Appropriations funding bill for Fiscal Year 2025. The bill makes extensive cuts to many essential programs and contains dangerous provisions that would restrict reproductive health care access, threaten Soc  more

Rep. Webster Votes to Pass the SAVE Act
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Daniel Webster, R-Florida, issued the following news release on July 10, 2024: Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, today voted to ensure only Americans are voting in America's elections! Legislation cosponsored by Rep. Webster, H.R. 8281, the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, requires states to obtain documentary proof of U.S. citizenship and identity in person when registering individuals to vote in Federal elections. elections. "It's sim  more

Rubio Praises Inhofe's Service
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) released a statement following the death of former Senator Jim Inhofe (R-OK). "Jim Inhofe was an incredible man who served his state and country with a servant's heart. I am honored to have worked alongside him over the years and grateful for his friendship. Our prayers are with Jim's family, friends, and all those who loved him."Senator Rubio *** Original text here: https:/  more

Rubio, Cardin Introduce Resolution Honoring Victims of Terrorist Attacks Against Argentina's Jewish Community
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, issued the following news release: As home to the largest Jewish community in Latin America, Argentina has endured multiple terrorist attacks orchestrated by Iranian-backed Hezbollah mercenaries. On March 17, 1992, a truck with explosives detonated at the Israeli Embassy in Buenos Aires, killing 29 and wounding more than 200. Two years later, on July 18, 1994, a car bomb exploded at the Argentine Israelite Mutual Association (AMIA) Jewish Comm  more

Rubio, Cardin Presentan Resolucion Honrando a Victimas De Los Ataques Terroristas Contra La Comunidad Judia De Argentina
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, issued the following news release: Siendo el pais donde la mayoria de los judios viven en Latinoamerica, Argentina ha sido el epicentro de multiples ataques terroristas orquestados por mercenarios de Hezbola. El 17 de marzo de 1992, un camion con explosivos detono en la Embajada Israeli en Buenos Aires. Desafortunadamente, en ese ataque terrorista, fallecieron 29 personas y mas de 200 resultaron heridas. Dos anos despues, el 18 de julio de 199  more

Rubio, Graham, to Biden DOJ: We Must Not Allow the CCP to Succeed in Information War Against Our Country
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, issued the following news release: Neville Roy Singham, a U.S. citizen living in Shanghai with extensive ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), has reportedly funded many far-left and pro-Hamas organizations. According to the New York Times and Washington Free Beacon, these organizations have a track record of parroting CCP talking points and opposing U.S. interests, often with funding from CCP entities or working with CCP officials. Yet,   more

Rubio: Biden's Outdated Security Clearance Systems Threaten National Security
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, issued the following news release: U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Vice Chairman Marco Rubio (R-FL) delivered opening remarks and questioned Office of the Director of National Intelligence Principal Deputy Director Stacey Dixon and Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency Director David Cattler during a hearing on personnel vetting, security clearance reform, and Trusted Workforce 2.0. Click here for a video of Rubio's lin  more

Salazar Introduces Legislation to Protect Victims of Deepfake Revenge Porn
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release: Today, Reps. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL), Madeleine Dean (D-PA), August Pfluger (R-TX), Stacey Plaskett (D-VI), Vern Buchanan (R-FL), and Debbie Dingell (D-MI) introduced the Tools to Address Known Exploitation by Immobilizing Technological Deepfakes on Websites and Network (TAKE IT DOWN) Act. This bill protects victims of real and deepfake 'revenge pornography,' a crime that is unfortunately having an incr  more