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*Florida Editor Tipoffs Newsletter for Friday September 12, 2025 ( 37 items )  

Bean Supports Troops, Securing the Homeland
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Bean Supports Troops, Securing the Homeland * WASHINGTON --U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) released the following statement after voting in support of H.R. 3838, the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (NDAA). Upon House passage, Congressman Bean said, "I voted to safeguard America's future, support our great   more

BREAKING: Frost Bipartisan Bill to Fix Gaps in Hurricane Preparedness Passes Committee, Heads to House Floor
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * BREAKING: Frost Bipartisan Bill to Fix Gaps in Hurricane Preparedness Passes Committee, Heads to House Floor * Frost's Bipartisan Legislation Aimed at Saving Lives of Seniors, People with Disabilities, and Non-English Speakers During Hurricanes Included in Larger Legislative Package WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) announced his bipartisan bill, the Fixing G  more

Buchanan Leads Letter Supporting Manatee County Fort Hamer Bridge Project to Transportation Sec. Duffy
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Buchanan Leads Letter Supporting Manatee County Fort Hamer Bridge Project to Transportation Sec. Duffy * Calls For Dept. of Transportation to Provide Vital Federal Funding for Bridge Improvements WASHINGTON -- Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan led a letter to U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy in support of Manatee County's application to the Bridge Investment Program (BIP) for the Fort H  more

Buchanan Statement on 24th Anniversary of Tragic September 11, 2001, Terrorist Attacks
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Buchanan Statement on 24th Anniversary of Tragic September 11, 2001, Terrorist Attacks * WASHINGTON -- Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan issued the following statement on the 24 th anniversary of the tragic September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks: "Today marks 24 years since the 9/11 attacks that took 2,977 innocent lives. We honor the victims, their families and the heroes who rose that horrific d  more

Cammack Votes to Pass FY2026 NDAA
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Cammack Votes to Pass FY2026 NDAA * Congresswoman Kat Cammack (FL-03) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA):  "This year's NDAA not only strengthens our national defense--it delivers real solutions to the challenges Americans face at home and abroad. By securing our supply chains, boosting cybe  more

Carbajal Demands Answers on ICE Racial Profiling
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Carbajal Demands Answers on ICE Racial Profiling * U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) joined Representatives Juan Vargas (D-CA-52), Darren Soto (D-FL-09), and over 64 of their colleagues in demanding answers from the Trump Administration's Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on the use of racial profiling in immigration enforcement. Under the Fourth Amendment, federal agents gene  more

Chairman Mast Issues Statement on Russia Violating Polish Airspace
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Brian Mast, R-Florida, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2025: * * * Chairman Mast Issues Statement on Russia Violating Polish Airspace Today House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast issued the following statement in response to Russia's violation of Polish airspace: "Last night was a clear and purposeful attack by Russia against Poland and in turn NATO. What would be the logic behind this?   more

Coast Guard repatriates 66 aliens following an unlawful voyage vessel interdiction in Mona Passage waters off Puerto Rico
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release: * * * Coast Guard repatriates 66 aliens following an unlawful voyage vessel interdiction in Mona Passage waters off Puerto Rico * SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Heriberto Hernandez repatriated 66 aliens to the San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic, Thursday, following the interdiction of an unlawful migration vessel voyage in Mona Passage waters off Puert  more

Congressman Dunn Applauds District Victories in NDAA
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Neal Dunn, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Dunn Applauds District Victories in NDAA * Today, Congressman Neal Dunn (Florida-02) celebrated passage of the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), including multiple victories for military facilities in Florida's Second Congressional District worth hundreds of millions of dollars. The NDAA also contained three amendments submitted by Congressman Dunn to strengthen America's c  more

Congressman Patronis: NDAA Passage Ensures Stronger, Safer U.S. Military
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Jimmy Patronis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Patronis: NDAA Passage Ensures Stronger, Safer U.S. Military * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Jimmy Patronis issued a statement on the passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which included an amendment filed by Congressman Patronis that would end the Biden administration's mandate giving preferential treatment to electric and hybrid non-tactical vehicles over  more

Consumer Price Index, Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach -- August 2025
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Consumer Price Index, Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach -- August 2025 * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach decreased 0.2 percent from June to August, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted the inde  more

Consumer Price Index, South Region -- August 2025
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Consumer Price Index, South Region -- August 2025 * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the South region increased 0.3 percent in August, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. The index for all items less food and energy also rose 0.3 percent in August, as did the index for food. In c  more

Cotton, Barr Introduce Bill to Stop Foreign Adversaries from Exploiting American Universities
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Cotton, Barr Introduce Bill to Stop Foreign Adversaries from Exploiting American Universities * Contact: Caroline Tabler or Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353 September 11, 2025 Washington, DC -- Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today introduced legislation to combat the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and foreign adversaries from exploiting American colleges and universities. The Protecting American R  more

CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Paris Hilton Mini Beauty Fridges
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Sept. 11, 2025: * * * Name of Product: Paris Hilton Mini Beauty Fridges Hazard: The recalled mini fridges' electrical switch can short circuit, causing it to overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard. Remedy: Refund Recall Date: September 11, 2025 Units: About 110,000 Consumer Contact: Epoca International toll-free at 888-262-3905 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at recal  more

Diaz-Balart: FY26 NDAA Delivers Peace Through Strength Agenda
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Diaz-Balart: FY26 NDAA Delivers Peace Through Strength Agenda * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26), Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, Chairman of the Subcommittee on National Security, the Department of State, and Related Programs (NSRP), and member of the Defense Subcommittee, released the following statement after the passage of H.R. 3838, the Streamlini  more

Donalds Mourns The Passing Of Charlie Kirk
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Donalds Mourns The Passing Of Charlie Kirk * WASHINGTON - Yesterday, thirty-one year-old conservative activist, American political legend, and cultural icon, Charlie Kirk was assassinated during a speaking engagement on the campus of Utah Valley University in Orem, UT. Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) released the following statement: "Charlie Kirk was not only an American political legend, but  more

Donalds Releases Statement On The 24th Anniversary Of The September 11th Attacks
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Donalds Releases Statement On The 24th Anniversary Of The September 11th Attacks * WASHINGTON - In recognition of 24 th anniversary of the September 11 th attacks, today, Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) issued the following statement to honor the memories of the thousands of innocent Americans lost and to celebrate the heroic Americans who stepped-up for their fellow man: "Twenty-four years ag  more

Franklin Applauds Passage of 2026 National Defense Authorization Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Scott Franklin, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Franklin Applauds Passage of 2026 National Defense Authorization Act * Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) applauded House passage of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The measure passed the House 231-196. "China's accelerating military buildup and the aggression of Iranian-backed terrorists in the Middle East highlight why America must pursue peace through strength  more

Health Resources & Services Administration Publishes 93 Vaccine Injury Petitions
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration has published a list of 93 petitions received under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. The program offers a system of no-fault compensation for individuals who have been injured by vaccines. Petitions for compensation are filed with the United States Court of Federal Claims. The Secretary of HHS is named as the respondent in all proceedings, a responsibili  more

House Foreign Affairs Committee Introduces State Department Reauthorization Bill Text
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Brian Mast, R-Florida, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2025: * * * House Foreign Affairs Committee Introduces State Department Reauthorization Bill Text Today, the House Foreign Affairs Committee introduced its bipartisan, standalone State Department reauthorization bill. The reauthorization will fix what was once a broken State Department by reasserting command and control. The product of nine mon  more

House Passes Steube Amendments to NDAA
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. W. Greg Steube, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * House Passes Steube Amendments to NDAA * The U.S. House of Representatives voted yesterday in favor of six amendments introduced by U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) to H.R. 3838, the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026.  "I am pleased to announce the adoption and passage of six of my amendments in this  more

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT... Sen. Rick Scott in The Hill: US-Philippine Alliance is Vital to Trump's Fight Against Communist China
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * IN CASE YOU MISSED IT... Sen. Rick Scott in The Hill: US-Philippine Alliance is Vital to Trump's Fight Against Communist China * WASHINGTON, D.C. - In case you missed it, Senator Rick Scott published an op-ed for The Hill discussing his recent trip to the Philippines - a great ally of the United States in our fight for global defense against the threat of our enemy, Communist China - where he reinfor  more

Judiciary Committee Advances Judicial Nominations for First and Ninth Circuits & Montana and Eastern Kentucky District Courts, Along With 17 U.S. Attorney Nominations
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Judiciary Committee Advances Judicial Nominations for First and Ninth Circuits & Montana and Eastern Kentucky District Courts, Along with 17 U.S. Attorney Nominations The Senate Judiciary Committee today advanced the following nominations: * Joshua D. Dunlap, to be United States Circuit Judge for the First Circuit, by a vote of 12-10; * Eric Chueyee  more

Our 2025 NOAA-Supported Education Program Students Share Insights
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news: * * * Our 2025 NOAA-Supported Education Program Students Share Insights NOAA offers a variety of student internship and fellowship opportunities. Some of the students participating in a few of these programs choose to work with mentors at the Northeast Fisheries Science Center. This summer, the Northeast Fisheries Science Center hosted 19 students from 10 states and 12 different colleges an  more

Ranking Member Shaheen Opening Remarks at Nominations Hearing for Ambassadors to India, the Bahamas, Jordan and Assistant Secretary of State for Population, Refugees and Migration
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 11, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Shaheen Opening Remarks at Nominations Hearing for Ambassadors to India, the Bahamas, Jordan and Assistant Secretary of State for Population, Refugees and Migration Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, delivered opening remarks at a commit  more

Ranking Members Larsen, Wilson Statements From Hearing on WRDA Implementation
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Washington, ranking member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, and Rep. Frederica Wilson, D-Florida, ranking member of the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment, issued the following opening remarks on Sept. 10, 2025, at a hearing entitled "Water Resources Development Acts Implementation: Review and Oversight of Past Provisions": * * * Ranking Members Larsen, Wilson Statements from Hearing on WRDA Implementation The   more

Rep. Peters Leads Colleagues in Introducing Bill to Protect Seniors' Access to Laboratory Testing
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Scott Peters, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Peters Leads Colleagues in Introducing Bill to Protect Seniors' Access to Laboratory Testing * Today, Representatives Scott Peters (CA-50), Richard Hudson (NC-09), Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), and Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08) and U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Raphael Warnock (D-GA) introduced the Reforming and Enhancing Sustainable Updates to Laboratory Testing Se  more

Rep. Steube Issues Commentary to Washington Times: U.S. Intelligence is Sitting Idly by - It's Time for an Intervention
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Greg Steube, R-Florida, a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following commentary to the Washington Times on Sept. 10, 2025: * * * Rep. Steube in WashTimes: U.S. intelligence is sitting idly by U.S. intelligence is sitting idly by - It's time for an intervention For far too long, the intelligence community has resorted to admiring problems instead of fixing them, a pattern of behavior that risks our national security and de  more

Rep. Webster Votes to Pass the Stop Illegal Entry Act of 2025
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Daniel Webster, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Webster Votes to Pass the Stop Illegal Entry Act of 2025 * Washington, D.C. -- Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, today voted to pass H.R. 3486, the Stop Illegal Entry Act of 2025, which increases penalties for individuals who illegally enter or reenter the United States after being removed. "Today, I voted to pass legislation that will help secure our southern border," said R  more

Reps. Juan Vargas, Darren Soto Lead 65+ Colleagues in Demanding Answers on ICE Racial Profiling
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Juan Vargas, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Juan Vargas, Darren Soto Lead 65+ Colleagues in Demanding Answers on ICE Racial Profiling * WASHINGTON - U.S. Representatives Juan Vargas (D-CA-52) and Darren Soto (D-FL-09) led over 65 of their colleagues in demanding answers from the Trump Administration's Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on the use of racial profiling in immigration enforcement. Under the Fourth Amendment, federal   more

Senator Blunt Rochester Holds Spotlight Forum on Impact of HHS Vaccine Policies on Students and Families During Back-to-School Season
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2025: * * * Senator Blunt Rochester Holds Spotlight Forum on Impact of HHS Vaccine Policies on Students and Families during Back-to-School Season U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), Ranking Member of the Senate HELP Subcommittee on Education and the American Family, today held a spotlight forum on the impact of HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s recent, unprecedented, and   more

Sens. Rick Scott, Ashley Moody Ask Trump Admin to Continue Efforts to Block Harmful IMO Global Carbon Tax Proposal that Threatens U.S. Trade and National Security
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Rick Scott, Ashley Moody Ask Trump Admin to Continue Efforts to Block Harmful IMO Global Carbon Tax Proposal that Threatens U.S. Trade and National Security * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senators Rick Scott and Ashley Moody sent a letter to Department of Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, thanking them for their work and recent announcement making clear that Pre  more

Statement from Congressman Diaz-Balart on Passing of Charlie Kirk
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Congressman Diaz-Balart on Passing of Charlie Kirk * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26) issued the following statement on the passing of Charlie Kirk: "Charlie Kirk, an American patriot who has dedicated his life to sharing with the world one of America's key pillars of democracy -freedom of speech- has been murdered in an act of pure evil and political v  more

U.S. Reps. Castor, Kennedy & Wasserman Schultz Sound Alarm After Tampa Bay Area Residents Express Fears of Weakened FEMA, National Weather Service & Resilience Grants That Save Money
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Reps. Castor, Kennedy & Wasserman Schultz Sound Alarm After Tampa Bay Area Residents Express Fears of Weakened FEMA, National Weather Service & Resilience Grants That Save Money * Almost one year after the most devastating hurricane season of our lifetimes, local elected officials, nonprofits, environmental and emergency management experts and neighborhood representatives across the Tampa Bay   more

Wasserman Schultz Named to 2026 Conference Committee for Agriculture, Military Construction-Veterans Affairs, Legislative Branch Funding Bills
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Wasserman Schultz Named to 2026 Conference Committee for Agriculture, Military Construction-Veterans Affairs, Legislative Branch Funding Bills * Washington DC -- Today, the Speaker of the House appointed the House Conferees with the U.S. Senate after the full House voted to participate in the Conference Committee to finalize the fiscal year 2026 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and   more

Wasserman Schultz Secures Bipartisan Support to Protect NOAA Forecasting in 2026 House Funding Bill
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Wasserman Schultz Secures Bipartisan Support to Protect NOAA Forecasting in 2026 House Funding Bill * Washington, D.C. - Yesterday, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) secured a key provision in a House funding bill that would protect the research capabilities at the federal agency responsible for keeping Americans safe from extreme weather and climate threats. This bipartisan me  more

Webster Votes to Pass FY26 National Defense Authorization Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Daniel Webster, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Webster Votes to Pass FY26 National Defense Authorization Act * Washington, D.C. -- Last night, Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, voted to pass H.R. 3838, the FY26 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) which fulfills President Trump's 'Peace Through Strength' agenda by strengthening our Armed Forces, investing in our warfighters and speeding up new capabilities. "I voted to pa  more