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Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) left the Sunshine State for the Indo-Pacific and visited two American territories – Hawaii and Guam – as well as the countries of the Philippines and Singapore. The Florida Senator’s mission in the region was to “reiterate America’s commitment to strength across the Indo-Pacific,” according to Sen. Scott's press release. “While […]
As former President Donald Trump fights the charges laid against him by Special Counsel Jack Smith, which House Republicans have decried as election interference, Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) spoke with conservative activist Charlie Kirk, proposing he testify before Congress as a whistleblower, which would provide immunity from at least several of his charges. "Congressman @mattgaetz […]
Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, described his past drug use in his memoir Spare, which has become the subject of a legal battle regarding his visa to the United States. Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) seemed inspired by the case to introduce the Substance and Possession Abuse Restrictions for Entrance Act (SPARE), which would deny […]
Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) has introduced her newest bipartisan legislation, the Supporting Equity for Aquaculture and Seafood (SEAS) Act. This bill looks to reform current federal agricultural policy to ensure that the aquaculture and seafood industries receive fair treatment within the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Rep. Cammack’s legislation, introduced alongside Representative Frank Pallone […]
Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL) led almost 80 fellow House Democrats to send a letter to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler to urge the federal agency to finalize a “strong and durable” climate disclosure rule. In March, the SEC released a proposal that would require public companies to report their greenhouse gas […]
In April, Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) criticized the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) for their perpetual easement requirement which delayed hurricane prevention ahead of Ian and is now preventing the renourishment of Pinellas County beaches. Rep. Luna has recently sent an additional letter demanding action. "Unelected bureaucrats at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers […]
Almost a dozen Chinese and Russian ships sailed dangerously close to the Aleutian Islands in Alaska, another example of China's aggression against the United States. Representative Mike Waltz (R-FL) appeared on Fox Business's Cavuto Coast to Coast, saying we must "wake up to the cold war that China has entered with the United States." Additionally, the joint exercise with Russia […]
In response to the growing concerns made by parents surrounding the government’s influence on their children’s education, Representative Aaron Bean (R-FL) has introduced the Fostering Resource Efficiency in Education by Zero Employment (FREEZE) Act. This bill would enforce a hiring freeze at the U.S. Department of Education (DoE). As Chairman of the Early Childhood, Secondary, […]
Representative Darren Soto (D-FL) has introduced the Don Young Veterans Advancing Conservation Act, a bipartisan bill that intends to administer “employment of veterans in the marine conservation field.” This legislation would require the Secretary of Commerce to create a grant program in order to facilitate the training and eventual hiring of veterans in the field. […]
At the end of July, Representatives Mike Waltz (R-FL), Dan Crenshaw (R-TX), and Jake Ellzey (R-TX) demanded a retrial for American deserter Bowe Bergdahl. Additionally, Rep. Waltz wrote an op-ed for Fox News explaining the demand further, calling Bergdahl a "traitor" who "continues to defy justice." In 2009, Bergdahl deserted his post in Afghanistan, where he was captured […]
Representative Chip Roy (R-TX) told Fox News Sunday that Congress must use the power of the purse to defund the Departments of Justice (DOJ) and Homeland Security (DHS) to reform them. On X (formerly known as Twitter), Representative Cory Mills (R-FL) called Roy "absolutely correct" for calling for the defunding of of the government agencies. "My colleague […]
An illegal biomedical laboratory supposedly tied to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) was found in Reedley, California, filled with medical waste, disease-carrying mice, and samples of various illnesses, including COVID-19. Representative Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) appeared on Fox and Friends to discuss while speculating on the lab's purpose. While Rep. Gimenez noted details are currently unknown, "It poses a threat to the […]
Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) recently appeared on Newsmax's John Bachman Now, where he discussed the process of an impeachment inquiry for President Joe Biden as evidence of an alleged influence-peddling scheme run with his son Hunter becomes more apparent, calling the case "open and shut" while chastising former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi's (D-CA) "gunshot" impeachment votes against former […]
Senators Rick Scott (R-FL) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) sent a letter to President Joe Biden (D) reprimanding his silence and questioning his lack of support for the Hurricane Tax Relief Act, introduced in March. The bill looks to ensure tax relief to the residents of the two entities due to the recent Hurricanes (Ian, Nicole, […]
Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) has introduced a bill to abolish the United States Agency for International Develop (USAID), citing their record of “pushing radical, leftist ideology abroad” instead of employing common diplomatic practices that foster proper relationships with foreign nations that are “consistent with American values.” According to the Heritage Foundation report, USAID used American […]
As gas prices have increased rather quickly in the last month and especially in the last week, Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) is calling for the Senate to pass the Lower Energy Costs Act, introduced by House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA). According to AAA, fuel costs have risen approximately 29 cents in the last month, […]
Former President Donald Trump received a third indictment the day after Hunter Biden's former business associate Devon Archer gave his closed-door testimony. Representative Cory Mills (R-FL) appeared on Fox Business's Mornings with Maria noting that the timing of these indictments and subsequent court dates are deliberate, preventing Trump from campaigning and covering up the alleged crimes of the Bidens. "Each […]
In May, Representative Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) introduced the bipartisan Dignity Act, and according to the congresswoman, the measure has gained significant traction in the House of Representatives. The immigration bill has four core principles per the Salazar press release. Stopping illegal immigration; 2) Providing a dignified solution for undocumented immigrants living in America; (3) […]
