WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Jimmy Patronis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * **PHOTO & B-ROLL RELEASE** Congressman Patronis: Peak Hurricane Season Has Arrived - Prepare Now! * DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, Fla. - Today, Congressman Jimmy Patronis delivered remarks during a press conference with U.S. Senator Ashley Moody urging Floridians prepare now for major storms as the state nears the peak of hurricane season. This hurricane season the Atlantic has already produced five named top  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Scott Franklin, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Franklin Applauds USDA's Strong Action to Protect Florida Cattle from New World Screwworm * Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) unveiled a new plan to prevent the New World Screwworm from reaching U.S. cattle herds, including construction of a domestic sterile fly production facility: "The New World Screwworm is a d  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Lois Frankel, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Frankel Leads Bipartisan Effort to Give Moms and Babies a Healthy Start * Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-22) reintroduced the bipartisan Connected Maternal Online Monitoring (MOM) Act to help pregnant and new mothers stay healthy and safe. "As a mom and now a grandmother, I know how important it is for expectant mothers to feel safe and supported every step of the way," said Rep. Fran  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. W. Greg Steube, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Steube Leads Bipartisan Effort to Expand Housing for Foster Children * WASHINGTON -- U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) introduced today the Create Accountable Respectful Environments (CARE) for Children Act. This bill permits federal funds to be used on cottage family homes for the purpose of addressing shortfalls in housing for foster children. "Every son and daughter of America des  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. W. Greg Steube, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Steube and Golden Introduce Secure Trade Act * WASHINGTON -- U.S. Representatives Greg Steube (R-Fla.) and Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine) today introduced the Secure Trade Act. This bill provides supplemental support for President Trump's trade policies to protect U.S. workers and industries and crack down on Chinese trade manipulation. "American workers have the right to compete on a level p  more