WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Florida, issued the following news release on March 12, 2025: * * * Bean Votes to Keep Government Open without Wasteful Spending WASHINGTON--Last night, U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) voted in support of H.R. 1968, the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act of 2025. This six-month continuing resolution (CR) is a critical step towards keeping the government open and working for the American people while House Republicans fight to   more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Castor, Ross, Wyden Reintroduce Bicameral Legislation to Crack Down on Rogue Health Insurance Brokers and Protect Families from Fraud WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Reps. Kathy Castor (FL-14) and Deborah Ross (NC-02) introduced the bicameral Insurance Fraud Accountability Act, legislation to establish criminal penalties and enhance consumer protections against rogue health insurance brokers who are changing Am  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Brian Mast, R-Florida, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on March 11, 2025: * * * Chairman Mast Issues a Statement Upon Ukraine Agreeing to Enter into a Ceasefire and Begin Negotiations to End Conflict WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast issued the following statement after Ukraine agreed to enter into a ceasefire with Russia and begin immediate negotiations toward an enduri  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Frederica Wilson, D-Florida, issued the following news release on March 12, 2025: * * * Congresswoman Frederica Wilson Reintroduces American Teacher Act with 80 Cosponsors to Raise Teacher Salary to 60K Minimum This week, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson reintroduced the 'American Teacher Act' with 80 cosponsors. This bill seeks to raise teacher salaries across the country to a minimum of $60,000 to address the nationwide teacher shortage crises and ongoing attacks   more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Florida, issued the following news release on March 12, 2025: * * * Donalds Calls For The Elimination Of Biden-Era Political Weaponization From The Securities And Exchange Commission WASHINGTON - This afternoon, Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) raised concerns to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding "regulation by enforcement" actions--which utilize novel legal theories to penalize market participants. "Regulation by enforc  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Scott Franklin, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Franklin, Soto, Scott Reintroduce Resolution to Establish National Osceola Turkey Day WASHINGTON, DC-- Rep. Scott Franklin (FL-18) and Rep. Darren Soto (FL-09) today reintroduced a bipartisan resolution to designate March 15th as National Osceola Turkey Day to recognize this unique wild turkey species native to Florida. The resolution highlights the cultural, ecological and recreational significan  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * New Bipartisan Legislation from Moskowitz and Donalds Streamlines State and Tribal Wildlife Grant Program, Supports Conservation Efforts in Florida WASHINGTON, DC -- Congressmen Jared Moskowitz (D-FL-23) and Byron Donalds (R-FL-19) introduced their bipartisan Make SWAPs Efficient Act to expedite the process under which the federal government must approve state wildlife protection grant funding. T  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Florida, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on March 11, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, on behalf of Florida's Third Congressional District, we thank Mark Kaplan, the University of Florida's Vice President of Government and Community Relations and wish him the best in what comes next. Kaplan, a Gator Grad, has served the University in this role since 2018. Calling it his dream job, Kaplan has bu  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Scott Franklin, R-Florida, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on March 11, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Billy Cypress, the longest-serving Chairman of the Miccosukee Tribe, which lies within my district. On behalf of Florida's 18th Congressional District, I extend my deepest condolences to Billy's family, the Miccosukee Tribe and all who mourn his loss. Chairman C  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott Encourages USDA Secretary to Make Strengthening American Agriculture and Supporting Farmers Top Priorities WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Senator Rick Scott sent a letter to the Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke Rollins, expressing his support for the Trump administration's efforts and commitment to supporting American farmers, ranchers, and agricultural communities and protecting the natio  more