Rick Scott
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Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) is calling on Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and the Brazilian government to denounce Venezuelan Dictator Nicolás Maduro's threats against the United States. Ironically, Maduro said at the International Anti-Fascist Festival that “freedom of Puerto Rico is pending, and we will achieve it with Brazilian troops.” In a letter, […]
U.S. Senator and former Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody has assured Floridians she intends to fully support President-elect Donald Trump’s policies in her new role as US Senator. “In the U.S. Senate, I will support President Donald Trump and fight for legislation that strengthens the border, builds the wall, and removes those who entered unlawfully,” […]
President Joe Biden is facing renewed criticism for his economic policies following the recently released Consumer Price Index’s (CPI) December 2024 report. The CPI report outlines inflation rose 2.9% for the month of December, increasing the accumulated inflation Americans experienced under President Biden to 20.7%. Conservatives have consistently criticized Biden’s economic policies as inciting inflation […]
Rubio, Bondi Shine During Senate Confirmation Hearings Senate Democrats tried their best to derail Senator Marco Rubio and former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi during their Senate confirmation hearings, but those efforts never took off. Sen. Rubio is well respected and liked by many of his Democratic colleagues, so expect him to cruise into the […]
As a handful of Floridians are about to begin service inside The West Wing for the incoming Trump administration, a familiar last name is heading back to Washington. Caroline Wiles, daughter of President-elect Donald Trump's (R) campaign manager and current White House Chief of Staff, Susie Wiles, has accepted a position with the prominent lobbying […]
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) appeared in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday not to ask or answer questions, but to introduce former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi (R) to those on the dais. Former AG Bondi served in the position during Sen. Scott's tenure as the Governor of Florida (2011-2019) and now awaits […]
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has introduced legislation alongside Senators Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) and Mike Rounds (R-SD) known as the Preserving Safe Communities by Ending Swatting Act. This bill increases the criminal penalties for swatting by expanding the federal criminal hoax statute to specifically prohibit “swatting” hoaxes. "Swatting," as it is known, is the act of […]
Senators Rick Scott (R-FL), Ted Cruz (R-TX), and Bill Cassidy (R-LA) have reintroduced legislation upping the reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Venezuelan dictator, Nicolas Maduro. The current maximum reward is $15 million, but it would increase to $100 million with the bill's passage. The bill is known as the Securing […]
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) joined Senate Foreign Relations Chairman Jim Risch (R-ID) and five other U.S. senators in introducing the Venezuela Advancing Liberty, Opportunity, and Rights Act (VALOR Act). The bill would provide a blueprint for Venezuela to transition to a democratic government. The nation has been under Nicolas Maduro's dictatorship since 2013. The VALOR […]
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has released his legislative priorities heading into the 119th Congress. He intends to reintroduce bills regarding the economy, American seniors, the SNAP program, foreign policy, human trafficking, and other major issues in the United States. Sen. Scott also wants to introduce Constitutional amendments regarding term limits and congressional pay raises. “I’m […]
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has released a statement after he was sworn into the United States Senate for the second time. He defeated former Congresswoman Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (D-FL) by a double-digit margin. Scott's Statement In his statement, the Florida Senator recollected on his time as Florida governor and how that shaped his identity as a […]
Florida Senator Rick Scott (R) released a statement on X, praising the mass protests that have sprung up in and around Tehran, Iran. “As we look at the start of a new year, it’s encouraging to see Iranian protests that call for an end to the abusive Iranian dictatorship. I hope the people of Iran […]
When former Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ) was found guilty of bribery, he was still eligible for his government pension. However, Senators Rick Scott (R-FL) and Jacky Rosen’s (D-NV) No Congressional Obligated Recurring Revenue Used As Pension to Incarcerated Officials Now (NO CORRUPTION) Act has passed both chambers of Congress and garnered the approval of President Joe Biden’s (D) pen. It […]
Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis (R) instead argues that Chair Fried is an "enemy of freedom."
Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) appeared on Fox Business to discuss his bill, The Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2023, and what it means for Floridians and Americans alike as President Joe Biden (D) recently signed it into law. The legislation would allow all Americans affected by a federally declared natural disaster to receive a tax […]
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) released a message on social media to Floridians and Americans alike, wishing his constituents a nice Christmas holiday. Sen. Scott said this time is meant to acknowledge our blessings and spend time with family.
On Christmas Day, the president-elect announced that he had appointed Miami-Dade County Commissioner Kevin Marino Cabrera to serve as the ambassador to Panama.
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) recently shared that he has been assigned to the U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations and will be Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging for the 119th Congress. He will also continue to serve on the U.S. Senate Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Homeland Security and […]
