Congress

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Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) denounced Senate Democrats in a recent video for prolonging the government shutdown, claiming that "the American people are not your leverage." "We are not talking about a difference in policy, we are talking about a difference in values," Rep. Mast began, highlighting how he voted in favor of the continuing resolution […]
Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) is calling for the House to pass the PELOSI Act after Representative Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) announced her retirement from Congress. "I have truly loved serving as your voice in Congress," Rep. Pelosi said in a video addressing her constituents. "With a grateful heart, I look forward to my final year of […]
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 […]
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 […]
Florida Senator Rick Scott (R) released a scathing statement accusing the Biden administration and the Department of Justice of attempting to “dismantle” the Republican Party while he faced involvement in the ‘Arctic Frost’ investigation. “I was just informed by Senator Ron Johnson that I was targeted in the Arctic Frost witch hunt by Biden’s DOJ," […]
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 […]
Florida Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D) is accusing House Speaker Mike Johnson (R) of continuing the government shutdown to protect President Donald Trump, claiming that the President is “Jeffery Epstein’s best friend in the White House.” “Speaker Mike Johnson has shut the house down, because he is doing the bidding of Jeffrey Epstein's best friend […]
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 […]
