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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Florida Newsletter for Thursday March 06, 2025 ( 13 items )  

Bean Reacts to President Trump's Address to Congress
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Florida, issued the following news release on March 4, 2025: * * * Bean Reacts to President Trump's Address to Congress WASHINGTON--U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) released the following statement tonight in response to President Donald J. Trump's first address to a joint session of the U.S. Congress. "It may be nighttime in Washington, but the sun is rising in America. The great men and women of this nation cried out for change, and tonight Pre  more

Chairman Bilirakis Delivers Opening Statement at Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Hearing on How NIL is Reshaping College Athletics
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Florida, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade, issued the following news release on March 4, 2025: * * * Chairman Bilirakis Delivers Opening Statement at Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Hearing on How NIL is Reshaping College Athletics WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade, delivered the following  more

Congressman Cory Mills Secures Over $60 Million on Behalf of Florida's 7th Congressional District Residents
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Cory Mills, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cory Mills Secures Over $60 Million on Behalf of Florida's 7th Congressional District Residents Lake Mary, FL - Congressman Cory Mills (FL-07) has announced that $60 million has been recovered from various federal agencies on behalf of Florida's 7th Congressional District residents. "I am pleased to announce that through our office's casework efforts, my team and I have successfully recove  more

Congressman Maxwell Frost Walks Out of Trump Joint Address
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Maxwell Frost Walks Out of Trump Joint Address Frost Blasts President as Liar and Wanna-Be-King Trying to Swindle the American People WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) sent a loud and clear message on behalf of the American people by walking out of Donald Trump's Presidential Joint Address of Congress. Frost, who joined a handful of Members of Con  more

Congresswoman Cherfilus-McCormick Statement on President Trump's Joint Address
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Cherfilus-McCormick Statement on President Trump's Joint Address WASHINGTON D.C. \- Today, Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) issued the following statement on President Trump's Joint Address to the American people. "I've heard directly from my constituents who are scared. They're worried about their next meal and whether they'll be able to see their doctor.  more

Rep. Cammack Introduces Deploying American Blockchains Act of 2025
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Florida, issued the following news release on March 5, 2025: * * * Rep. Cammack Introduces Deploying American Blockchains Act of 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Rep. Kat Cammack (R-FL-03) and Rep. Darren Soto (D-FL-09) introduced the Deploying American Blockchains Act of 2025. The bill directs the Secretary of Commerce to serve as the president's principal advisor for policy pertaining to the deployment, use, application, and competitiveness of blo  more

Rep. Frankel Statement on Trump Administration's Plans to Slash VA Workforce
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Lois Frankel, D-Florida, issued the following news release on March 5, 2025: * * * Rep. Frankel Statement on Trump Administration's Plans to Slash VA Workforce Washington, DC - Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-22) issued the following statement in response to the Trump Administration's plan to cut 80,000 jobs from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), threatening critical health care and services for millions of Veterans. "Veterans' benefits are not hando  more

Rep. Laurel Lee Questions Witnesses, Addresses Energy Demand and Grid Reliability at Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy Hearing
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Laurel Lee, R-Florida, issued the following news release on March 5, 2025: * * * Rep. Laurel Lee Questions Witnesses, Addresses Energy Demand and Grid Reliability at Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy Hearing Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Laurel Lee (FL-15) questioned witnesses at the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy hearing titled "Scaling For Growth: Meeting The Demand For Reliable, Affordable Electricity" to address energy deman  more

Rep. Wilson: Honoring Internationally Acclaimed Artist William
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Frederica S. Wilson, D-Florida, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on March 4, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor the extraordinary artistic achievements and cultural contributions of internationally acclaimed artist Didier William. Born in Haiti and raised in North Miami, Mr. William has made an indelible mark on the art world, using his talent to elevate stories of identity, res  more

Sen. Rick Scott Introduces Legislation to Bring Accountability to Broadband Expansion Funds
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott Introduces Legislation to Bring Accountability to Broadband Expansion Funds WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Rick Scott joined colleagues in the Senate and House of Representatives to introduce the Broadband Buildout Accountability Act. This legislation increases accountability and transparency in our federal government, particularly for the billions of dollars in taxpayer funds alloca  more

Sen. Rick Scott Joins Sen. Marsha Blackburn and Colleagues in Introducing WHO is Accountable Act
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott Joins Sen. Marsha Blackburn and Colleagues in Introducing WHO is Accountable Act WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Rick Scott joined Senators Marsha Blackburn, John Barrasso and Ted Cruz to introduce the WHO is Accountable Act. This legislation follows President Trump's executive order to remove the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO), and prevents the United States f  more

Steube Reintroduces PAGER Act to Protect U.S. Funding From Hezbollah
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. W. Greg Steube, R-Florida, issued the following news release on March 5, 2025: * * * Steube Reintroduces PAGER Act to Protect U.S. Funding from Hezbollah WASHINGTON -- U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) today reintroduced The Preventing Armed Groups from Engaging in Radicalism (PAGER) Act. This bill will prohibit aid and assistance to the Armed Forces of Lebanon until the governing authorities in Lebanon rescind their recognition of Hezbollah as well as their  more

Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Holds Hearing on Name, Image, and Likeness in College Sports
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis, R-Florida, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade, issued the following news release on March 4, 2025: * * * Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Holds Hearing on Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) in College Sports WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade led a hearing titled Moving the Goalposts: How NIL is   more