Congress

Senator Ashley Moody (R-Fla.) announced a bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act aimed at cracking down on equipment used to manufacture illicit drugs. During a press conference in Miami, Fla., Sen. Moody joined alongside law enforcement and local officials to announce the Preventing Rogue Equipment for Synthetic Substances (PRESS) Act. “To stop the manufacturing […]

Pharmaceutical and biotech giant Amgen is announcing a massive investment in Puerto Rico, a move that can be attributed to the tax cuts implemented by President Donald Trump. Amgen has announced that an additional $300 million will be allocated to expand its biologics manufacturing facility in Juncos, boosting workforce development and creating hundreds of construction […]

Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) has introduced a bill banning dismemberment abortion procedures, a practice she calls "sadistic" and "gruesome." Specifically, Rep. Cammack's Dismemberment Abortion Ban Act targets dilation and evacuation procedures, which involve dilating the cervix and uterus and then removing the fetus via a vacuum-like device, and the doctor may use forceps if necessary. The […]

Trump administration officials convened with members of Congress regarding congressional authorization for the war in Iran, as President Donald Trump faces a deadline in the conflict under the War Powers Resolution of 1973. According to CBS News, the War Powers Resolution provides a timeline for when federal officials must be notified of hostilities and when […]

With the Florida congressional district map redrawn, Republican George Moraitis has announced his candidacy for the new 25th congressional district. "South Florida deserves a representative who will fight for our families, protect our freedoms, and deliver real results. That's why I'm running," said Moraitis in a presser. "We've been honored to have earned so much […]

Representative Randy Fine (R-FL) recently told The Floridian in an interview that dual citizens should not be allowed to serve in Congress, calling it a "problem." "I think one of the problems that we have in America, frankly, a problem that we have in Congress, is we have people who serve two masters," Rep. Fine […]

Former Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer (R) has formally announced his run for Florida's 25th congressional district. "I am excited to announce that I'm running in a district where I was born, raised, and live today," Singer said in a press release. "As Mayor of Boca Raton, I fought to keep taxes and crime low […]

Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) has announced his bid for re-election in Florida's 21st congressional district, which comes shortly after the Sunshine State's new redistricting map was approved by the Florida Senate and sent to Governor Ron DeSantis's (R-FL) desk. The new map would give the Republican Party four additional seats in Congress, potentially helping the GOP […]

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified in front of the House Armed Services Committee to discuss the Pentagon’s proposed budget and the Trump administration’s goals in the Middle East amid the current conflict between the U.S. and Iran. Also questioned were Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Dan Caine, and Jules Hurst III, the […]

Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) confirmed in comments to reporters that Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) will not pass the SAVE America Act, a bill that President Donald Trump has heavily pushed the Senate to pass. Rep. Luna previously spoke in favor of the SAVE America Act in February, viciously condemning Democratic opposition to […]

Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) praised Gov. Ron DeSantis for moving forward with plans to redraw the state's congressional makeup while speaking to reporters on Wednesday. "The governor has done the right thing on behalf of the people of Florida," Donalds said. "I think the maps are representative of the political framework […]

House Republicans are fighting against “kill-switch” technology on new vehicles aimed at detecting impaired driving, potentially limiting and preventing vehicle operation when impairment is detected. The opposition to the provision comes amid intraparty clashes over surveillance powers related to Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), as lawmakers grow concerned over privacy and […]

The U.S. House of Representatives is set to convene to vote on five legislative proposals advanced by the United States House Committee on Rules: the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, the PROTECT Kids Act, a budget reconciliation for immigration enforcement funding, the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025, and […]

Representative Neal Dunn (R-FL) has introduced bipartisan legislation to improve the timeliness of Medicare services for patients. Rep. Dunn's Ensuring Timely Access to Coverage Decisions Act increases stakeholder involvement, tightens rules on fulfilling requests on time, and creates a formal review process for reconsideration decisions. The bill comes as a result of Medicare patients reporting […]

Representative Brian Mast (R-FL), as Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, weighed in on the latest round of negotiations with Iran in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Mornings with Maria, calling the decision by President Donald Trump to blockade the Strait of Hormuz "wise." Iran recently offered to end its nuclear program, which is […]

Representative Greg Steube's (R-FL) Taxpayer Notification and Privacy Act has unanimously passed by the House of Representatives and now awaits the Senate for approval before heading to the Resolute Desk. Rep. Steube's bill addresses a concern of many Americans during tax season: under current law, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) must notify taxpayers before contacting third […]

The House Energy and Commerce Committee has scheduled a hearing that includes Rep. Kat Cammack’s (R-FL) discussion draft that would modernize federal food safety oversight and establish a national standard for food ingredients. Supporters of the FDA Review and Evaluation for Safe, Healthy, and Affordable Foods Act of 2026, known as the FRESH and Affordable […]

Jim Oberweis (R), one of the several Republicans seeking to replace Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL), announced his plans to "honor" the biggest spenders in Congress with the "Flat Frog Trophy." "Squashed frogs are a common sight in Southwest Florida. In driveways. On neighborhood roads. Along city streets. Even on bike paths," explained Oberweis in a […]