Derek Dufresne, Chief Strategist for Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL), clapped back at Congressional candidate Seth Harp, who is running against her as a Democrat, in an exchange over X (formerly Twitter). On Thursday, Harp posted that he had invited Rep. Cammack to host a joint town hall in her Congressional District. The Alachua County Republicans […]
Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) is introducing legislation designed to simplify the procurement procedures of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). For additional context, as Rep. Steube explained, rebuilding efforts often make use of a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) project, which is when a construction manager is hired to oversee a rebuilding project. Additionally, while […]
The House of Representatives has just passed a continuing resolution (CR) that prevents a government shutdown for seven weeks and now heads to the Senate. Members of Congress have taken to social media to express their thoughts. The resolution passed with 217 votes in favor and 212 opposed along strict party lines, although Representatives Thomas […]
Representative Laurel Lee (R-FL) discussed the need for a federal standard on the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) in a recent House Judiciary hearing. Rep. Lee asked hearing witness Kevin Frazier, AI Innovation and Law Fellow at the University of Texas School of Law, to elaborate on the reference he made to Louis Brandeis's "laboratories […]
Representative Aaron Bean (R-FL) celebrated the recent passage of his Claiming Age Clarity Act out of the House Ways and Means Committee, which simplifies the language in retirement benefit programs for the benefit of seniors. For example, Social Security currently uses the term "Early Eligibility Age" to refer to the earliest point at which individuals […]
During a House Judiciary Committee hearing with FBI Director Kash Patel, Representative Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) demanded an investigation into alleged forgery regarding a birthday card attributed to President Donald Trump. The president is alleged to have given the card to Jeffrey Epstein for his 50th birthday. The card was allegedly gifted to Epstein by Trump […]
Representative Maxwell Frost (D-FL) discussed the effects of defunding public education in a recent House Oversight Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs Subcommittee hearing. "No two students are the same, and students across our diverse country do need options when it comes to education," Rep. Frost explained, noting that, "these options have been proven […]
Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) discussed the impact of a second drone strike against a boat from Venezuela allegedly crewed by Tren de Aragua in a recent appearance on Fox News's Faulkner Focus, echoing President Donald Trump's sentiment that "their existence will no longer continue." The new strike, which killed three people aboard the boat, was announced […]
Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL) spearheaded a bipartisan letter demanding reforms to nutrition education and training in American medical education. The letter builds off of a late August announcement by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) calling for the same thing, prompting Reps. Buchanan and Jim McGovern (D-MA) to write to Accreditation Council for […]
Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) condemned those who celebrated the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Varney & Co., calling such words "absolutely disgusting." During the interview, he expressed that "it demonstrates an issue we have in America right now where there is a disdain and dehumanization of people on […]
Representative Aaron Bean (R-FL) is spearheading a letter to Representatives John Carter (R-TX) and Jack Bergman (R-MI) demanding a full review of the Military Housing Privatization Initiative (MHPI) amidst numerous reports of unsafe housing conditions. Chairman Carter heads the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee (House Appropriations), while Chair Bergman is the head of the […]
Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) celebrated the passage of the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which contained several amendments that he introduced or sponsored. The six amendments of Rep. Steube's include Amendment 4, which requires Congress to be briefed on the status of deliveries to the Government of Israel of any military aircraft or air-launched […]
Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) is introducing a bipartisan, bicameral bill to protect seniors' access to laboratory testing for new medications. For additional context, the Medicare Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule is the system by which the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) pays for clinical diagnostic lab tests, based on the weighted median of private […]
During an appearance on the Benny Johnson Show, Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) discussed her bill to designate Antifa as a terrorist organization in the wake of conservative activist Charlie Kirk's assassination. Johnson posted the clip to X, announcing that Luna would introduce the bill against Antifa "and impose capital punishment for its crimes." 🚨BREAKING: […]
Representative Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) issued a statement after the House of Representatives passed the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which contained his amendment to repeal the Biden-era mandate for electric military vehicles. As The Floridian previously reported, the mandate introduced by the Biden Administration in 2021 sought to gradually transition all military vehicles to […]
Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) discussed redistricting in Missouri during a recent appearance on Fox Business's Mornings with Maria, saying it is reflective of the need for Republicans to maintain control of the House of Representatives in the 2026 midterms. Additionally, Rep. Steube accused Democrats of gerrymandering "for decades," pointing to states such as California, New York, […]
Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) has introduced legislation strengthening the enforcement of English language proficiency requirements for truck drivers.
Representatives Neal Dunn (R-FL) and Danny K. Davis (D-IL) have introduced bipartisan legislation to improve Medicaid care for patients who have sickle cell disease (SCD).
