Policy
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz joined former Miami Heat Hall-of-Famer and Co-Founder of Overtown Youth Centers (OYC) Alonzo Mourning to announce the organization’s expansion into Broward County. “I’m ecstatic that the [OYC] will bring its proven, holistic model for family and child success to Broward County,” the Congresswoman shared during a press conference alongside Mourning, Broward […]
Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) and Laurel Lee (R-FL) have teamed up with Representative Valerie Foushee (D-NC) to introduce a bipartisan bill to combat deceptive web crawling bots online. Web Crawlers and What the Bill Does Automated web crawlers, also called spider bots, crawlers, or just bots, are automated search engines that "crawl" the internet based […]
Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) is celebrating the inclusion of 10 amendments she introduced into the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which passed the House. The Amendments The ten amendments introduced by Rep. Cammack deal with countering China and its malign influence, emerging technology, and other issues. For instance, the China-centric amendments include […]
The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) is ragging on Representative Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) for voting against amendments prohibiting taxpayer-funded gender reassignment surgeries and allowing biological males to compete in women and girls' sports. The Context The amendments are part of the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The NDAA's 19th amendment prohibits the […]
Through a fast-track procedure, the U.S. House of Representatives recently passed legislation to reduce unnecessary animal testing within the pharmaceutical industry. By unanimous consent, the House passed the FDA Modernization Act 3.0. A bill that mandates the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to “publish an interim final rule” under the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 […]
Congressman Brian Mast (R-Fla.) has introduced a bill to ensure baby formula remains safe during manufacturing by establishing a federal standard through the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The legislation aims to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, requiring the FDA and the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to develop and […]
Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) is introducing a bill ensuring that American taxpayers do not bear the brunt of investment costs in artificial intelligence (AI) data centers. What the Bill Does Rep. Donalds' Protecting Ratepayers Act codifies President Donald Trump's Ratepayer Protection Pledge launched in April, a voluntary agreement between tech firms and the federal government […]
Senators Rick Scott (R-FL) and Mark Kelly (D-AZ) have teamed up to introduce a bipartisan bill to modernize the federal Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) to meet changing needs rather than remain a fixed allotment system. Context for What the Bill Does The Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) is a joint federal and […]
A Florida biotech company is asking a federal court to require the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to act on long-pending export applications, arguing that delays dating back to the Biden administration have prevented the company from competing internationally and expanding its American operations. The case also comes as many in the life sciences […]
Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) has introduced articles of impeachment against Senior District Judge for the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, John E. Steele, for ordering the release of a convicted plane hijacker from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody. The Context In 2003, Maikel Guerra Morales, a Cuban national, hijacked […]
Representative Mike Haridopolos (R-FL) and Senator Ashley Moody (R-FL) have teamed up to introduce a bicameral bill updating the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA) infrastructure to maintain spacefaring dominance. What the Bill Does and Why It's Needed As the commercial space industry advances rapidly, NASA is lagging behind, even as demand continues to grow. […]
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that the U.S. military will begin screening service members for “testosterone deficiency” to ensure that troops have the right hormonal levels to perform at their “absolute best.” In a statement on X, titled “The High-T Department of War,” Secretary Hegseth confirms that active-duty members aged 30 or older will receive […]
U.S. Senate Aging Committee Chairman Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) has co-sponsored a bipartisan bill cracking down on both foreign influence and control in U.S. pharmaceutical supply chains. Alongside Minority Ranking Member Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) and committee member Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Sen. Scott introduced the Pharmaceutical Investment Oversight and Accountability Act. The legislation aims […]
Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) has introduced legislation restricting the automatic grant of birthright citizenship to anyone born in the United States. What the Bill Does Rep. Steube's Birthright Citizenship Limits for Aliens and Illegal Migrants (CLAIM) Act clarifies that birthright citizenship is not automatically granted when neither parent is a U.S. citizen or national, and […]
A Mexican national was struck and killed by a tractor-trailer after allegedly attempting to flee from an encounter with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in St. Augustine, Florida. According to Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) Sgt. Dylan Bryan, the incident took place in the parking lot of a gas station and convenience store. The Mexican […]
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials have been ordered to immediately refrain from conducting vehicle stops during enforcement operations nationwide. The directive comes after the deaths of two foreign nationals at the hands of immigration agents took place less than a week apart. Both victims were shot and killed during vehicle stops. According to […]
The State of Florida has experienced the largest drop in Affordable Care Act (ACA) enrollment in 2026 across the U.S. The new data from the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) comes after enhanced tax credits under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) expired. 440,000 Floridian Exodus According to the data, more […]
Representative Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) celebrated the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act becoming law over the weekend. The Context The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is a bipartisan effort, originally introduced by Senators Tim Scott (R-SC) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), to make homebuying easier and more affordable for Americans through numerous provisions that […]
