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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Florida Newsletter for Saturday April 26, 2025 ( 10 items )  

Bilirakis, Tonko, Crenshaw, Khanna, Peters and Liccardo Celebrate Re-launch of Longevity Science Caucus
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Bilirakis, Tonko, Crenshaw, Khanna, Peters and Liccardo Celebrate Re-launch of Longevity Science Caucus Washington, D.C. - Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), Congressman Paul Tonko (D-NY), Dan Crenshaw (R-TX), Ro Khanna (D-PA), Scott Peters (D-CA) and Sam Liccardo (D-CA) are proud to announce the re-launch of the Congressional Caucus for Longevity Science. The Longevity Science Caucus aims to  more

Congresswoman Cherfilus-McCormick Statement on the Smithsonian's Purging of Black Artifacts
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Cherfilus-McCormick Statement on the Smithsonian's Purging of Black Artifacts WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) issued the following statement on reports (link is external) that the Administration has purged exhibit items at the National Museum of African American History and Culture. "This purge is nothing short of betrayal and is   more

El Senador Rick Scott se unio a lideres de la comunidad venezolana para un rally en apoyo a la libertad y la democracia en Venezuela en Tampa.
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * El Senador Rick Scott se unio a lideres de la comunidad venezolana para un rally en apoyo a la libertad y la democracia en Venezuela en Tampa. TAMPA, Fla. - El Senador Rick Scott se unio a la comunidad venezolana para enviar un mensaje claro: Estados Unidos apoya firmemente al pueblo venezolano y se opone al regimen ilegitimo y criminal de Nicolas Maduro. El Senador Scott tambien destaco las acciones   more

Rep. Laurel Lee Announces 2025 Congressional Art Competition Winners
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Laurel Lee, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Laurel Lee Announces 2025 Congressional Art Competition Winners Tampa, F.L. - Today, Congresswoman Laurel Lee (FL-15) announced Nishant Sailesh Shah from Carrollwood Day School as the winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for Florida's 15th District. His piece, "Calm Before the Storm," will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. for the next year, alongside artwork from o  more

Reps. Frankel, Meeks, Reproductive Freedom Caucus Leaders Demand Reinstatement of Global Family Planning Programs in Letter to Secretary Rubio
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Rep. Lois Frankel, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Frankel, Meeks, Reproductive Freedom Caucus Leaders Demand Reinstatement of Global Family Planning Programs in Letter to Secretary Rubio Washington, DC - Today, Representatives Lois Frankel (FL-22), Ranking Member of the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Subcommittee; Gregory Meeks (NY-05), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs; Dian  more

Sen. Rick Scott Joined Venezuelan Community Leaders to Rally in Support of Freedom and Democracy for Venezuela in Tampa
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott Joined Venezuelan Community Leaders to Rally in Support of Freedom and Democracy for Venezuela in Tampa TAMPA, Fla. - Today, Senator Rick Scott stood with members of the Venezuelan community to send a clear message: America stands firmly with the people of Venezuela and against the illegitimate, criminal regime of Nicolas Maduro. Senator Scott also highlighted the decisive actions of P  more

Sen. Rick Scott Joins Bipartisan Colleagues in Letter to DOI Secretary Doug Burgum Highlighting Importance of American Potash and Phosphate Minerals
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott Joins Bipartisan Colleagues in Letter to DOI Secretary Doug Burgum Highlighting Importance of American Potash and Phosphate Minerals WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Rick Scott joined a bipartisan group of Senators and Representatives in a letter to Department of Interior (DOI) Secretary Doug Burgum thanking him for his work with President Trump to protect our natural resources and fe  more

Sen. Rick Scott, Colleagues Lead Legislation Targeting Organizations Enabling and Funding Terrorists
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott, Colleagues Lead Legislation Targeting Organizations Enabling and Funding Terrorists WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Senator Rick Scott joined Senator Ted Cruz and colleagues to introduce the Limiting Immunity for Assisting Backers of Lethal Extremism (LIABLE) Act which targets legal loopholes that protect international organizations aiding terrorist groups from being held accountable in a   more

Statement from U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor on Illegal Deportations in Tampa Bay
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor on Illegal Deportations in Tampa Bay "I am working with the family of my constituent, Frengel Reyes Mota, to help in any way I can. Tearing apart this family is cruel, plain and simple. Courts have ruled that Trump is violating the law, and people are entitled to due process under the Constitution. It is wasteful and costly for Trump to generate such chaos and f  more

Subcommittee Hearing on Shaping Future of Cyber Diplomacy
WASHINGTON, April 26 -- Rep. Brian Mast, R-Florida, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Subcommittee Hearing on Shaping Future of Cyber Diplomacy WASHINGTON, D.C. - The House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Europe will hold a public hearing titled, "Shaping the Future of Cyber Diplomacy: Review for State Department Reauthorization" on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Date: Tuesday, April 29, 2025 Time: 2:00 p.m. ET Location: Rayburn 2200 Subje  more