Thursday - May 22, 2025
U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Florida Newsletter for Saturday May 10, 2025 ( 10 items )  

Declassification Task Force Demands AG Bondi Immediately Release Epstein Files, Client List
WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Florida, issued the following news release on May 9, 2025: * * * Declassification Task Force Demands AG Bondi Immediately Release Epstein Files, Client List WASHINGTON, D.C.--Yesterday, in the wake of the tragic death of another survivor of disgraced financier and sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, U.S. Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) led the Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets in sending a letter to Attorney General Pam B  more

Mast Announces Winner Of 2025 Congressional Art Competition
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Brian Mast, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Mast Announces Winner Of 2025 Congressional Art Competition STUART, Fla. - Congressman Brian Mast (FL-21) honored the participants of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition and announced Gianna Pagano from Oxbridge Academy in Palm Beach County as the winner. Her piece was selected as a finalist by local experts and awarded first prize by Rep. Mast. "I'm constantly impressed by the brilliance and talent  more

Rep. Cammack Joins Colleagues In Introducing MOMS Act To Support Expectant Mothers & Their Families
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Cammack Joins Colleagues In Introducing MOMS Act To Support Expectant Mothers & Their Families WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Rep. Cammack proudly joined Rep. Michelle Fischbach (R-MN-07) and her colleagues in reintroducing the More Opportunities for Moms to Succeed (MOMS) Act, which will provide critical support to new moms during and after their pregnancy, empower women to choose life, and help them to rais  more

Rep. Castor: Opposing Gulf of America Act, Focus on Real Issues
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Florida, issued the following floor remarks on May 8, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to this farcical bill. I thought I would share what I am hearing from my neighbors across the Gulf Coast. They want policymakers in Washington, D.C., to tackle the cost of living. During this Republican-led Congress, there has not been   more

Rep. Gimenez: Congratulating South Florida Builders Association President Tapanes
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Carlos A. Gimenez, R-Florida, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on May 8, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Melissa Tapanes on being named President of the Builders Association of South Florida. Ms. Tapanes is an accomplished attorney who specializes in complex legislative and quasi-judicial matters. She has demonstrated a strong commitment to public service, holding leadership roles wi  more

Reps. Salazar, Soto, and Wasserman Schultz Introduce Legislation to Designate TPS for Venezuelans
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Salazar, Soto, and Wasserman Schultz Introduce Legislation to Designate TPS for Venezuelans WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representatives Maria Salazar (FL-27), Darren Soto (FL-09), and Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) introduced the bipartisan Venezuela TPS Act of 2025, with Salazar serving as the Republican co-lead on the legislation. The bill provides Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelans cur  more

Sen. Rick Scott Announces FLIGHT Act to Require Airlines Provide Better Flight Statuses
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott Announces FLIGHT Act to Require Airlines Provide Better Flight Statuses WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Rick Scott announced the introduction of the Frequent Logistics Information for Grounded and Held Travelers (FLIGHT) Act to require airlines to provide passengers of flights delayed by more than 15 minutes a notification of the delay, and a status notification every 15 minutes thereaf  more

Sen. Rick Scott, Sen. Ashley Moody Urge U.S. Army Corps for Full Consideration of Critical Florida Projects
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott, Sen. Ashley Moody Urge U.S. Army Corps for Full Consideration of Critical Florida Projects WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Florida's U.S. Senators Rick Scott and Ashley Moody sent a letter to the Acting Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, D. Lee Forsgren, asking for full consideration of ongoing and upcoming projects throughout Florida as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (  more

Wasserman Schultz Leads Democrats in Amicus Brief to Supreme Court Backing TPS for Venezuelans
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Wasserman Schultz Leads Democrats in Amicus Brief to Supreme Court Backing TPS for Venezuelans Washington, DC - Yesterday, U.S. Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) led 48 Democratic Members of Congress in filing an amicus brief with the United States Supreme Court in response to the Trump Administration's attempt to override a district court ruling that blocked the Department of  more

Wasserman Schultz Statement on Negotiations to End Iranian Nuclear Threat
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Wasserman Schultz Statement on Negotiations to End Iranian Nuclear Threat Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) released the following statement on the Trump Administration's negotiations over Iran's nuclear capabilities: "In his first term, President Trump recklessly withdrew from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) without a replacement,  more