Representative Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) urged the Trump Administration to toughen its stance ahead of negotiating with Mexico for the United States-Canada-Mexico Agreement (USMCA) summit. The USMCA, which President Donald Trump created during his first term to replace the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), is up for review next year, and preliminary hearings in the […]
Representative Scott Franklin (R-FL) is introducing legislation to examine the economic effects of the ongoing government shutdown. Specifically, Rep. Franklin's Non-Essential Workers Transparency Act requires all federal agencies to disclose the number of furloughed employees and how much each will be paid in back pay by the taxpayers for not working. In addition, the bill […]
Representative Cory Mills (R-FL) joined in a recent letter urging the United States Army to continue maintaining Central Florida as an acquisition headquarters. The letter comes as the Army considers restructuring its program offices, including the Orlando-based Program Executive Office Simulation, Training and Instrumentation (PEO STRI). PEO STRI is a world leader in modeling, simulations, […]
President Donald Trump has endorsed Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) for reelection in 2026. In a post to Truth Social, Trump described Rep. Bilirakis as "a Tremendous Champion for Florida's 12th Congressional District." "As a Senior Member of the POWERFUL House Energy and Commerce Committee, Gus is working tirelessly to Advance American Energy DOMINANCE, Create GREAT […]
United Nations Ambassador Mike Waltz invited singer and rapper Nicki Minaj to discuss the ongoing persecution of Christians in Nigeria after Minaj amplified President Donald Trump's call for action. On Halloween, Trump posted to Truth Social about the ongoing slaughter of Christians in the West African country by Islamists, writing, "Christianity is facing an existential […]
Representative Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) has introduced legislation prioritizing federal highway projects critical to civil and national defense. Rep. Patronis's Warrior Road Act requires the Secretary of Transportation to compile a list of the three most important highway and infrastructure projects nationwide — those roads most critical to ensuring the rapid and efficient movement of military […]
Representative Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) issued a statement demanding that Senate Democrats vote in favor of the continuing resolution (CR) to reopen the government after the cancellation of the Blue Angels' Homecoming Airshow. The annual event is held at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, where the legendary Blue Angels perform for thousands of spectators, and it […]
Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) celebrated confirmation that federal workers attached to Florida Power and Light (FPL) will receive a payment extension for the duration of the government shutdown. Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick previously wrote to FPL CEO Armando Pimentel with the request that, "federal workers are a critical component of communities across Florida, and it is imperative […]
Representative Aaron Bean (R-FL) has issued a statement rebuking narratives that blame Republicans for health insurance premium hikes, calling them "a political talking point, not a fact." The primary point of contention regarding the government shutdown, which began at the start of October, is that the continuing resolution (CR) passed by House Republicans in September […]
Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) took to social media this week to warn of the "764" child exploitation group. In a video posted on social media, the Florida Republican provided information about the "dangerous online network known as '764.' After attending a briefing with the FBI, she shared that "this group uses encrypted apps to […]
Representative Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) has introduced legislation to keep the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funded during a government shutdown. Appropriately named the Keep SNAP Funded Act, the bill requires the Department of Agriculture to keep the program active through emergency funds, as it is set to run out on November 1st. "SNAP keeps […]
Representative Sheila Cherfilus McCormick (D-FL) condemned the outbreak of violence that has erupted in the Central African country of Cameroon as a result of disputed elections. As Reuters describes, Cameroon has been ruled by President Paul Biya since 1982, making him the world's oldest state leader at 92, and he has been accused of weaponizing […]
Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) commended the Department of Transportation for cracking down on illegal alien truck drivers, noting that "the message is simple: no shortcuts when it comes to American safety." "Keeping Americans safe on our roads is common sense," Rep. Mast wrote in a blog post. "All of us who rely on our highways […]
Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) discussed the recent release of a 100-page report on the use of an autopen during the Joe Biden Presidency during a recent appearance on Fox News's Faulkner Focus, calling it "disgusting" and "scary." "This is a stunning report that every American should be deeply concerned about," Rep. Cammack argued. "Think about […]
Representative Randy Fine (R-FL) has introduced a bill that would prohibit members of Congress from holding dual citizenship. Specifically, the Disqualifying Dual Loyalty Act requires House and Senate candidates to renounce any citizenship in another country before they can be elected to serve in Congress. "I think it's a fair argument to say you can […]
Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) warned that the government shutdown could extend into Thanksgiving or even longer during a recent appearance on Fox News's Sunday Morning Futures. "I am hearing that we potentially might not be back until even around the Thanksgiving timeframe or after that," Rep. Luna informed over the weekend. She called it "unfortunate […]
Representative Randy Fine (R-FL) received a letter from Qatar's Ambassador to the United States, Meshal Hamad Al Thani, after he appeared on independent journalist Laura Loomer's podcast denouncing the country's influence in the U.S. Loomer shared the letter on X, writing, "Qatar thinks they can silence our legitimate and accurate criticism of state sponsors of […]
President Donald Trump has endorsed Representative Mike Haridopolos's (R-FL) 2026 reelection campaign. In a post to Truth Social, Trump praised Rep. Haridopolos as "an America First Patriot who is doing a fantastic job representing Florida's 8th Congressional District!" "A former Teacher, successful Businessman, and now, as U.S. Congressman, Mike has strongly served his Community with […]
