Congress

The Floridian is a state-centric media platform that covers the U.S. Congress, specifically races throughout Florida.
Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) has teamed up with Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) to introduce a bipartisan bill to cut costs for nuclear power plant construction. Specifically, the Build Nuclear with Local Materials Act requires the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to issue a rule allowing the use of commercial-grade concrete and steel […]
Representative Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) warned of the money going into anti-American agitator groups in recent comments to Fox News Digital, saying that if any of it is from foreign sources, they must register as foreign agents. "Their purpose is to sow discord here in the United States," Rep. Gimenez argued, adding that these groups are […]
As the White House continues to search for viable congressional candidates to shore up and bolster the thin Republican majority in the U.S. Congress, Florida State Rep. Kevin Steele (R) has filed to run against Democrat Rep. Cathy Castor in the Tampa-centric 14th Congressional District. Rep. Steele, like many others, has been contemplating running for […]
Representative Randy Fine (R-FL) discussed the impact of the Russia-Ukraine War on the United States' Baltic allies (Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania) in a recent House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing, warning that they could be "next on the menu" for the Russians under Vladimir Putin. "There is no region of the world that is probably most […]
Sen. Ashley Moody (R-Fla.) and Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) announced a co-sponsored measure to suspend U.S. senators' pay during a government shutdown. Sen. Moody’s recent resolution is part of an overall effort to "bring back sanity in Washington, D.C.," cracking down on government shutdowns and the lack of repercussions placed on federal lawmakers. “It’s astounding […]
Representative Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) has introduced a bill designed to improve access to urgent mental health care for veterans. The Never Fight Alone Act ensures that veterans can access these services through community providers, protects veterans' right to choose their mental health care provider, reduces approval delays, and requires congressional approval before any changes to […]
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and members of congressional Republican leadership announced their endorsement of Sydney Gruters in Florida's District 16 congressional race in a joint statement on social media. Republican leadership backing Gruters includes Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.), Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), and House Republican Conference Chair Lisa McClain (R-N.Y.) "Sydney Gruters […]
Representative Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) discussed President Donald Trump's upcoming summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Varney & Co., saying he is "not crazy" about the meeting and urging Trump to take a hardline stance against China. Host Stuart Varney began the discussion by playing footage of Trump recently saying […]
Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) took a shot at Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) over "doing nothing about the SAVE America Act" during a recent appearance on Fox News's Jesse Watters Primetime. Rep. Luna and substitute host Kayleigh McEnany established context by discussing how Democrats are preparing for the midterms and their plans to possibly […]
Republican congressional candidate Michael Carbonara announced he has been endorsed by HUCKPAC for America in his race for Florida's 22nd District. HUCKPAC for America is a conservative political action committee committed to electing Republican candidates who advocate for conservative principles. Former Arkansas Gov. Mick Huckabee established the PAC in 2008. Mike Huckabee's son, David Huckabee, […]
Congressional candidate Keith Gross, one of the Republican primary challengers for congressional district 2 to replace Rep. Neal Dunn (R-FL), has stated that he will join the Sharia-Free America Caucus if he is elected to office. Gross, a veteran, is among the growing number of Republican congressional candidates who are vowing to join the Sharia […]
Congressional Candidate Thomas Chalifoux (R) reaffirmed his candidacy for Florida’s 9th Congressional District (CD) over the weekend, contributing $3 million of his own personal funds towards his campaign. "This is the heart of Florida – farmers in Okeechobee, retirees on the Treasure Coast, working families in Kissimmee,” the retired Army Colonel said. “Florida's 9th District […]
Senator Ashley Moody (R-FL) accused Representative Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) of treason over allegedly aiding Cuba evade the ongoing oil blockade by President Donald Trump. Rep. Jayapal recently suggested in Seattle that she spoke with foreign ambassadors during a Congressional delegation to Cuba on ensuring the island can continue to import oil, despite President Trump's blockade. […]
Representative Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) discussed the apparent end of hostilities against Iran in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Mornings with Maria as negotiations continue, saying that the end goal must be that Iran "can never, ever be a nuclear power." President Donald Trump sent a letter to Congress on Friday announcing the end of military operations […]
Congressional Candidate for Florida’s 6th District and former Brevard County School Board member Jennifer Jenkins (D-Fla.) has announced her pivot towards Florida’s 8th district, pitting herself against U.S. Rep. Mike Haridopolos (R-Fla.) instead of incumbent Rep. Randy Fine (R-Fla.). Jenkins announced her transition following Gov. Ron DeSantis’s passage of a new congressional map. The map, re-designed […]
Republican congressional candidate Scott Singer announced this week that he has received an endorsement from U.S. Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) in his campaign for District 25. Rep. Gimenez has represented District 28 since 2023. He was also the mayor of Miami-Dade County from 2011 to 2020. "As Miami-Dade County’s Mayor before coming to Congress, I […]
Representative Daniel Webster (R-FL), Florida's longest-serving elected official, has announced his retirement. "After much prayerful consideration and discussion with my beloved wife Sandy, I have decided not to seek re-election to the United States House of Representatives," Rep. Webster said in a presser released last week. "It has been an honor and privilege to represent […]
Sarasota County Sheriff Kurt Hoffman announced his endorsement of Republican congressional candidate Sydney Gruters for District 16 in a statement this week. District 16 was redrawn after the Legislature and Gov. Ron DeSantis approved Florida's new congressional map. The District now includes parts of five counties: DeSoto, Hardee, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota, and all of Manatee. […]
