Florida Lawmakers

Florida Senator Rick Scott (R) and Texas Senator Ted Cruz (R) have joined together to introduce the “Strengthening Entry Visa Enforcement and Restrictions (SEVER) Act,” prohibiting all Iranian officials from entering the U.S. “As President Trump and his administration have taken decisive action to secure our border and protect the American people, the SEVER Act […]

Florida Congressman Brian Mast (R) appeared in an interview with FOX News’ “Faulkner Focus” criticizing Democrats' inaction on crime and pushback on mobilizing the National Guard to aid law enforcement in U.S. cities. “They [Democrats] always make big promises. They don't do anything about it. Now you have a president who's saying, I'm taking this […]

Florida Congressman Byron Donalds (R) criticized European countries for their lax policies on immigration and heightened restrictions on speech and expression. Rep. Donalds expressed his concern with the current political climate in Western Europe, claiming that "political correctness is killing Europe.” “Speech is monitored/criminalized, invasions of illegal aliens go unchecked, and national pride & flags […]

Florida Congressman Greg Steube (R) called the Biden administration’s “Green New Deal” (GND) a scam, citing that it has “wasted taxpayer dollars.” Steube unloaded on the environmental effort on social media, asserting that “there is no bigger scam in history." "Biden burned hundreds of billions of taxpayer dollars on left-wing pet projects. All we got […]

Florida Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart (R) announced that he secured funding after a House committee approved the Fiscal Year 2026 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (LHHS) bill. “I am proud to have successfully secured critical funding that directly benefits families in Collier and Miami-Dade counties.” Rep. Díaz-Balart said. The LHHS bill will […]

Florida Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart (R) has successfully secured $11 million worth of funds to be used towards the Miami-Dade and Collier County police departments ahead of the 2026 G20 Summit and FIFA World Cup. "As our community prepares to host some of the world's largest global events, such as the G-20 Summit in Doral and […]

Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., and Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., announced a congressional investigation into the Palisades wildfires that destroyed thousands of homes and killed at least 31 people. The inquiry will focus on water resources available during the fires. California Gov. Gavin Newsom previously signed a $2.5 billion relief bill. Following the bill’s passage, the […]

Nowadays, there are very few issues that both Republican and Democratic lawmakers can agree on, but Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D) and Max Miller (R) have come together to push through bipartisan legislation that would address the hundreds of Jewish American soldiers buried overseas. The bill, The Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act, sponsored by […]

Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R) commented on the progressive response to the death of Charlie Kirk, warning of the proliferation of left-wing groups on college campuses across the U.S. In an exclusive interview with The Floridian, Rep. Luna criticized Democratic politicians and CNN for “booing” at Kirk’s vigil, calling them “obscene.” “I think the immediate […]

Florida Senator Ashley Moody (R) has announced that she will be cosponsoring the “Military Spouse Hiring Act,” supporting the families and spouses of those in the military. The bipartisan Military Spouse Hiring Act aims to address the difficulties service members’ families face when looking for work. The bill would help remedy the high unemployment rate […]

Florida Republican Congressman Byron Donalds has been a vocal critic of crime in the capital, aiding in the Trump administration’s federal takeover of Washington, D.C., with his “D.C. Crimes Act.” The bill passed the House with a bipartisan vote of 240-179. “The House has PASSED my bill, HR 4922 – "The DC CRIMES Act" with […]

Florida Congressman Byron Donalds (R) introduced a new bill that cracks down on illegal immigrants working in the trucking industry following a deadly crash involving an illegal alien trucker that led to the deaths of 3 people in Fort Pierce, Florida. HR 5177, also known as the ‘WEIGH Act,’ will enforce CDL license and English […]

Florida Senator Rick Scott (R) unveiled a new bill designed to offer tax breaks to victims of natural disasters. The Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2025 would allow tax breaks for victims of federally declared disasters, such as hurricanes and wildfires, until the end of 2026. The bill also extends victims’ ability to make […]

BRADENTON— Lt. Governor Jay Collins is standing with Governor Ron DeSantis and Surgeon General Jay Ladapo in supporting the state's newly minted Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) initiative, saying that the commission he and First Lady Casey DeSantis sit on is focused on informing the public what they are putting into their bodies, namely, food […]

The House passed Florida Congressman Brian Mast's (R) “Transitioning Retiring And New Service Members to Port, Ocean, Rail, and Truck (TRANSPORT) Jobs Act” in a bid to boost the U.S. economy while supplying veterans with careers after retirement. “The TRANSPORT Jobs Act works for two reasons: it connects veterans with careers in trucking, rail, shipping, […]

The European Parliament agreed to classify the Venezuelan “Cartel de los Soles” as a terrorist organization, joining alongside the U.S. in condemning the Venezuelan dictator, Nicolás Maduro. Florida Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart praised the European Union’s decision, demanding “accountability from those who conspire with Maduro’s illegitimate regime.” “I applaud the members of the European Union for […]

Following the lead of Missouri U.S. Senator Josh Hawley, a Republican gubernatorial candidate, and Congressman Byron Donalds, The Floridian reports that they support legislation mandating the display or inscription of the national motto, "In God we Trust," in every federal building. Rep. Donalds, who has received President Donald Trump's endorsement in his 2026 gubernatorial race, […]

Florida Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D) and all of Florida’s Congressional Democrats called on Governor Ron DeSantis to reverse the state’s recently updated vaccination policies. Last week, Governor DeSantis unveiled a revision to Florida’s vaccination policy plan that aims to eliminate state-mandated vaccinations. Florida’s House Republicans were invited to sign on to the request, which […]