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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Florida Newsletter for Tuesday March 04, 2025 ( 6 items )  

CONGRESSMAN CARLOS GIMENEZ MOURNS THE PASSING OF LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN CARLOS GIMENEZ MOURNS THE PASSING OF LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Today, Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez issued the following statement, in English and Spanish, following the passing of Congressman Lincoln Diaz-Balart. " To speak of Congressman Lincoln Diaz-Balart is to speak of a titan, a patriot, and a champion for freedom, said Congressman Carlos Gimenez. " Lincoln's leade  more

Congressman Maxwell Frost Announces Former UNITE Here Organizer and Haitian TPS Recipient as Guest for President Trump's Joint Address to Congress
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Maxwell Frost Announces Former UNITE Here Organizer and Haitian TPS Recipient as Guest for President Trump's Joint Address to Congress ORLANDO, FL -- In anticipation of the upcoming State of the Union Address to Congress on Tuesday, March 4, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) has announced Wilna Destin, a former labor organizer and Haitian Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holder  more

Diaz-Balart Family Mourn the Loss of Lincoln Diaz-Balart
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Diaz-Balart Family Mourn the Loss of Lincoln Diaz-Balart Miami, FL - Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) released the following statement, alongside members of his family, following the passing of his brother, the Honorable Lincoln Diaz-Balart. "It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Lincoln Diaz-Balart. Defender of the silenced and oppressed, author of the democracy requirem  more

Rep. Laurel Lee Participates in Ribbon Cutting for New TPA Security Checkpoint
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Laurel Lee, R-Florida, issued the following news release on March 3, 2025: * * * Rep. Laurel Lee Participates in Ribbon Cutting for New TPA Security Checkpoint Tampa, F.L. - Today, Congresswoman Laurel Lee (FL-15) participated in the official grand opening of Tampa International Airport's (TPA) new and expanded Airside E Security Checkpoint. Last year, Congresswoman Lee led a joint effort with other Tampa Bay Area Congressional leaders to secure funding for brand n  more

Sens. Rick Scott, Ashley Moody Announce Legislation to Include Osceola Camp in Miccosukee Reserved Area
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Rick Scott, Ashley Moody Announce Legislation to Include Osceola Camp in Miccosukee Reserved Area WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Florida's U.S. Senators Rick Scott and Ashley Moody announced the reintroduction of the Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act designating the Osceola Camp in Everglades National Park as a part of the Miccosukee Reservation. The legislation will help optimize water flow in  more

Statement from Sen. Rick Scott on the Passing of Lincoln Diaz-Balart
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Sen. Rick Scott on the Passing of Lincoln Diaz-Balart WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Rick Scott released the below statement following the passing of Lincoln Diaz-Balart Senator Rick Scott said, "Ann and I are heartbroken to learn of the passing of our good friend, Lincoln Diaz-Balart and send our deepest condolences and prayers to Cristina, Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart and the ent  more