Donalds Says Trump 'Picked the Right People' to Slash Government Spending, Fulfill Agenda

Donalds Says Trump 'Picked the Right People' to Slash Government Spending, Fulfill Agenda

Grayson Bakich
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February 17, 2025
Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) spoke highly of Elon Musk's efforts to expose and cut government waste, fraud, and abuse in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Kudlow, saying, "President Trump has picked all of the right people in various spots to get the agenda done." "What Elon Musk is doing is what has needed to happen […]
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Mast Files Bill Preventing Corporate Tax Write-Offs for Abortions, Child Transition Procedures

Mast Files Bill Preventing Corporate Tax Write-Offs for Abortions, Child Transition Procedures

Grayson Bakich
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February 13, 2025
Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) has introduced legislation to prevent corporations from using out-of-state abortions or child transition procedures for employees as tax write-offs, saying, "The days of woke corporations using your tax dollars to finance a far-left agenda are over." Rep. Mast has named the bill the No Tax Breaks for Radical Corporate Activism Act. […]
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Franklin Reintroduces Bill Protecting Veterans' Community Care

Franklin Reintroduces Bill Protecting Veterans' Community Care

Grayson Bakich
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February 13, 2025
Representative Scott Franklin (R-FL) is reintroducing legislation protecting veterans' access to the Veteran Community Care Program (VCCP) over services provided directly by the Department of Veterans Affairs. More specifically, Rep. Franklin's Ensuring Continuity in Veterans Health Act amends Title 38 of the United States Code to consider "continuity of care" in determining "best medical interest" […]
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Lee Introduces Bipartisan Bill for Drug Exposure Training, Anti-Fentanyl Resources for Police

Lee Introduces Bipartisan Bill for Drug Exposure Training, Anti-Fentanyl Resources for Police

Grayson Bakich
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February 12, 2025
Representative Laurel Lee (R-FL) is introducing bipartisan legislation with Representative Chris Pappas (D-NH) to increase resources for law enforcement to combat fentanyl and prevent accidental exposure. Named the "Overcoming Prevalent Inadequacies in Overdose Information Data Sets" (OPIOIDS) Act, Rep. Lee's bill directs the Attorney General to provide grants to states and local communities so that […]
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Soto, Buchanan Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Florida Manatees

Soto, Buchanan Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Florida Manatees

Grayson Bakich
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February 12, 2025
Representatives Darren Soto (D-FL) and Vern Buchanan (R-FL) have introduced bipartisan legislation to protect Florida's manatees. Specifically, the Manatee Protection Act of 2025 would update the conservation status of the West Indian manatee from threatened to endangered according to the Endangered Species Act of 1973's system. As a result, the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) […]
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Cammack, Steube Reintroduce Bill Removing Cost-Sharing from Health Savings Accounts

Cammack, Steube Reintroduce Bill Removing Cost-Sharing from Health Savings Accounts

Grayson Bakich
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February 12, 2025
Representatives Kat Cammack (R-FL) and Greg Steube (R-FL) are reintroducing legislation to make access to health savings accounts (HSAs) easier for millions of Americans. The bill is named the "Affordable Care and Comprehensive Economic Support through Savings" (ACCESS) Act, which Reps. Cammack and Steube had first introduced in September 2023. To reiterate, the bill not […]
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Haridopolos Speaks in Favor of Bills Against Chinese Currency Manipulation, Protecting Small Businesses

Haridopolos Speaks in Favor of Bills Against Chinese Currency Manipulation, Protecting Small Businesses

Grayson Bakich
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February 12, 2025
Representative Mike Haridopolos (R-FL) recently addressed the House Finance Committee in favor of two pieces of legislation: one holding China accountable for currency manipulation and another protecting small businesses from regulations that impose unnecessary costs. H.R. 692, the China Exchange Rate Transparency Act, requires the U.S. Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to […]
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Buchanan Introduces Bipartisan Bills Against Child Sex Dolls and Exploitation

Buchanan Introduces Bipartisan Bills Against Child Sex Dolls and Exploitation

Grayson Bakich
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February 12, 2025
Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL) is introducing two bipartisan bills to crack down on human trafficking and sexual exploitation, especially of children and bans child sex dolls. The first, cosponsored by Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL), is the Human Trafficking and Exploitation Prevention Training Act, which implements training for school staff and teachers and raises awareness […]
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Steube, Wilson Demand Action Against Iran-Backed Militias in Iraq

Steube, Wilson Demand Action Against Iran-Backed Militias in Iraq

Grayson Bakich
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February 10, 2025
Representatives Greg Steube (R-FL) and Joe Wilson (R-SC) recently wrote to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and National Security Adviser Mike Waltz, calling for action against Iran-backed militias embedded in Iraq's military and security forces. As Rep. Steube explained in his letter, a combined $11.4 billion has been sent to Iraq for humanitarian assistance and […]
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Salazar Talks Tariffs, Reconciliation Bill, USAID, Says 'That is Why the American People Put Us There'

Salazar Talks Tariffs, Reconciliation Bill, USAID, Says 'That is Why the American People Put Us There'

Grayson Bakich
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February 10, 2025
Representative Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) discussed President Donald Trump's trade tariffs, the ongoing reconciliation bill talks, and cutting USAID recently on Fox and Friends First, saying his policies are "why the American people put us there" in Washington. President Trump recently announced a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports and will enter talks with […]
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Haridopolos Praises House Passage of Protecting American Energy Production Act

Haridopolos Praises House Passage of Protecting American Energy Production Act

Grayson Bakich
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February 8, 2025
Representative Mike Haridopolos (R-FL) released a statement in response to the Protecting American Energy Production Act passing the House of Representatives, saying, "House Republicans are fighting to unleash our energy wealth and ensure American energy dominance." The Protecting American Energy Production Act was initially introduced by Representative Jeff Duncan (R-SC) in February 2023 and prohibits […]
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Bean Reintroduces Bill to Counter Malicious Foreign Influence in American Schools

Bean Reintroduces Bill to Counter Malicious Foreign Influence in American Schools

Grayson Bakich
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February 7, 2025
Representative Aaron Bean (R-FL) is reintroducing legislation to counter malicious foreign influence in America's education system through funding. Named the Transparency in Reporting of Adversarial Contributions to Education (TRACE) Act and introduced initially last June, Rep. Bean's bill would require schools to notify parents of how and where foreign funding affects their child's educational curriculum. […]
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Buchanan Introduces Bill to Deport and Prevent Reentry of Illegal Alien Gang Members

Buchanan Introduces Bill to Deport and Prevent Reentry of Illegal Alien Gang Members

Grayson Bakich
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February 6, 2025
Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL) is introducing legislation to immediately deport and prevent the reentry of illegal aliens involved in criminal gangs. In addition to these provisions, the Criminal Alien Gang Member Removal Act denies illegal aliens found to be members of criminal gangs the right to asylum, temporary protected status (TPS), and special immigrant juvenile […]
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Steube Introduces Bill to Abolish USAID

Steube Introduces Bill to Abolish USAID

Grayson Bakich
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February 6, 2025
Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) is introducing legislation to abolish the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and immediately halt all federal funding. The Trump Administration has highlighted the waste, fraud, and abuse occurring at USAID in recent days. Elon Musk has been especially critical of the program, calling it "a criminal organization" in an […]
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Steube Reintroduces Bill Protecting More Women's Sports

Steube Reintroduces Bill Protecting More Women's Sports

Grayson Bakich
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February 5, 2025
Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) has reintroduced legislation to prevent biological males from competing in amateur and Olympic sports intended for biological females. Named the "Protection of Women in Olympic and Amateur Sports" Act, the bill is very similar to Rep. Steube's better-known Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act reintroduced in early January. The […]
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Buchanan Introduces Bipartisan Bill Expanding Chronic Disease Insurance Coverage

Buchanan Introduces Bipartisan Bill Expanding Chronic Disease Insurance Coverage

Grayson Bakich
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February 5, 2025
Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL) is introducing bipartisan legislation with Representative Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) to expand treatment options for chronic diseases via workplace health insurance. Named the "Chronic Disease Flexible Coverage" Act, Rep. Buchanan's bill allows employers that offer high-deductible health plans (HDHP) to employees an option to include pre-deductible coverage of healthcare services treating common […]
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Gimenez Still Wants U.S. to 'Decouple' from China, 'Never Said it was Going to be Easy'

Gimenez Still Wants U.S. to 'Decouple' from China, 'Never Said it was Going to be Easy'

Grayson Bakich
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February 4, 2025
Representative Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) discussed President Donald Trump's tariffs on countries such as Mexico, Canada, and China in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Mornings with Maria. He said the United States should 'decouple' from China, which he acknowledged would be difficult but ultimately better for the U.S. Rep. Gimenez praised the imposition of tariffs on […]
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Mills Introduces Bill to Finish Off DEI in Federal Government

Mills Introduces Bill to Finish Off DEI in Federal Government

Grayson Bakich
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February 3, 2025
Representative Cory Mills (R-FL) has introduced legislation to destroy diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the federal government, building off of an executive order issued by President Donald Trump. Naming it the "DEI to DIE" Act, Rep. Mills' bill requires the Attorney General, Office of Personnel Management, and Office of Management and Budget to coordinate […]
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