WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Diaz-Balart, Espaillat Reintroduce Bipartisan Secure E-Waste Export and Recycling Act WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representatives Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL-26) and Adriano Espaillat (D-NY-13) reintroduced the Secure E-Waste Export and Recycling Act (SEERA) (link is external) to strengthen U.S. national security by halting the export of electronic waste to high-risk foreign entities. The bill would curb th  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Buchanan Argues for Tax Cuts in "One Big, Beautiful Bill" in Latest Op-Ed Published Ahead of Committee Markup to Cut Taxes for Working Families, Seniors, Farmers and Small Businesses WASHINGTON -- Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan, Vice Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, penned an op-ed in the Sarasota Herald Tribune calling on Congress to pass the Republican tax package to preve  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: CONGRESSIONAL REPUBLICANS AND PRESIDENT TRUMP UNVEIL THEIR PLAN TO TRADE AWAY AMERICANS' HEALTH COVERAGE FOR TAX CUT FOR THE WEALTHY TAMPA, FL -- Before heading back to Washington, D.C., where her Republican Energy and Commerce colleagues plan to rip health care away from millions of Americans and make life more expensive for everyone to fund tax breaks for the wealthy, Castor stood with local   more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. W. Greg Steube, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: U.S. Rep. Greg Steube Congratulates FL-17 Students Appointed to U.S. Military Academies SARASOTA -- In case you missed it, U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) on Friday congratulated nine students from Florida's 17th Congressional District who have received appointments to U.S. Service Academies following his nomination process in December. "These exceptional young men and women have c  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Moskowitz Calls for Up or Down Vote to Protect Medicaid and Food Assistance Programs WASHINGTON, DC -- Congressman Jared Moskowitz (D-FL-23) signed a discharge petition to force a Congressional vote on protecting Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) from harmful cuts sought by the House Republican majority. If signed by a majority of members, the measure would specifica  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis, R-Florida, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on May 5, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Coast Guard Auxiliary Clearwater Flotilla 11-1's 75th Anniversary. The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary was established by Congress to support the Coast Guard with its boat safety mission. Clearwater Flotilla 11-1's service to the Clearwater area predates the Coast Guard's presence in the c  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Laurel Lee, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Laurel Lee Introduces Bill to Crack Down on Prison Phone Smuggling Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Laurel Lee (FL-15) introduced the Lieutenant Osvaldo Albarati Stopping Prison Contraband Act to combat the growing threat posed by illegal cell phones in federal prisons. The bill would make it a felony to smuggle a cell phone into a correctional facility, strengthen deterrence against future   more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Darren Soto, D-Florida, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on May 5, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, Bob Wesley was born in Marietta, Georgia, in 1953 to Martha "Pete" Wesley and Frank Wesley. Bob was the middle son among six siblings and was always different and quick-witted. As a child who stood head and shoulders above other kindergartners, he immediately befriended the shortest kid in class. He convinced his   more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott Introduces Permitting Transparency and Accountability Act to Streamline Permitting Processes WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Senator Rick Scott led a group of colleagues to introduce the Permitting Transparency and Accountability Act to require all U.S. agencies issuing permits to create a page on their website for permit applicants to track the status of their permit application, along with   more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott Spearheads Bill to Remove Communist Chinese Spies from American Universities WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Senator Rick Scott, joined by Senators Ted Budd and Ted Cruz, announced the reintroduction of the DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act. This legislation will prevent Department of Homeland Security (DHS) grants from being awarded to American univ  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Darren Soto, D-Florida, issued the following news release on May 13, 2025: * * * Soto Delivers Opening Remarks During Energy & Commerce Full Committee Markup of Budget Reconciliation Text WASHINGTON, D.C.--Today, during the House Energy & Commerce Full Committee Markup of Budget Reconciliation Text, Congressman Darren Soto (FL-09) spoke against cuts to Medicaid, including KidCare and nursing home care. In Florida's Ninth Congressional District, over 158,000 constitu  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. W. Greg Steube, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Rep. Greg Steube Announces Veterans History Project Interview Featuring Musician Third Class Dennis White, United States Navy View the Video Here. SARASOTA - U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) today released the latest installment of the Veterans History Project Series, featuring Musician Third Class Dennis White, United States Navy. A lifelong musician and the recipient of the John Phi  more