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The bipartisan Find and Protect Foster Youth Act has passed the Senate. The bill was led by Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Chuck Grassley (R-IA), and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV). The legislation is designed to create a “feedback loop” between the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services of Children and Families and […]

In January, Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) introduced her Regulations from the Executive In Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act of 2023 to the 118th Congress. The bill would “prohibit funds from being used to finalize any rule or regulation resulting in an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more.” Rep. Cammack’s language was […]

Thanks to the work of LIV Golf, Miami and the entire South Florida community were able to enjoy the league's impact and sustainability initiative through which the league, players, and teams are committed to using their platform to create positive change in the world. The LIV Golf launched its new program, "Potential, Unleashed," which encourages […]

Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) is set to introduce the GIS Emergency Response Technology Sustainment Act, a bill that would establish the Search and Rescue Common Operating Platform (SARCOP) within the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Geospatial Management Office (GMO). This move would sustain funding, encourage Geographic Information Systems (GIS) innovation, and coordinate search and rescue […]

Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has reintroduced the Preserving Accountability for National Assets (PANA) Act alongside Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX), Marco Rubio (R-FL), and others to the 118th Congress. The bill’s purpose is to seize the assets of individuals of the Chavez and Maduro regimes convicted of corruption and hold them in the “Venezuela Restoration Fund.” […]

While support for Israel in their fight against Hamas has been bipartisan for the most part, so has the effort to protect Americans from evading danger inside Israel.  Democrat and Republican members of Congress from Florida are working together to waive the costs of evacuating the region for American citizens. Congressmen Neal Dunn (R-FL), Cory […]

In an appearance on Fox News, Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) questioned President Joe Biden (D) and his business decisions that have enabled his “luxurious lifestyle.” The Florida congressman did not mince words when it came to addressing the possible violations that the President may or may not have committed. We must know if Joe's foreign […]

Ever since Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) found the national spotlight during the uncertainty of the Coronavirus pandemic, both the American electorate and the media have likened him to former President Donald Trump (R) in both policy and persona. However, throughout Gov. DeSantis’ presidential campaign, those backing their candidates – such as Christina Pushaw of the […]

In a speech at the Heritage Foundation, Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) unveiled his foreign policy plans as president that he said will "prioritize and protect" America's interests abroad. DeSantis’ foreign policy identifies the Chinese Communist Party as the greatest threat to America and centers around this idea: “We Win and They Lose.” As president, DeSantis […]

Representative Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) has issued a statement after 17 Chinese nationals were apprehended in Florida’s 28th District, the area he represents in Washington. The 17 Chinese nationals landed in Key Largo by boat. They were undocumented, according to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV). “Florida Highway Patrol and U.S. Border […]

Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has introduced the Child Labor Accountability Act of 2023 – a bipartisan bill aimed at limiting child labor which saw a massive increase in Fiscal Year 2023. According to Sen. Rubio’s press release, the recent rise in child labor demonstrates that it is time for the Department of Labor (DOL) to […]

Most Democratic politicians have sided with Israel since the horrific Hamas attacks that happened earlier this month.  However, the "Squad" in the U.S. House of Representatives has seemingly held out, especially US Rep. Rashida Tlaib (R-MI), who has continued to back Palestine's Hamas.  This has resulted in a vote to censure the Congresswoman that US […]

Representative Aaron Bean (R-FL) is looking for co-sponsors for his bipartisan Missing Children’s Assistance Reauthorization Act. Rep. Bean believes that this bill will pass easily, as it is something all members of Congress could get behind. The Florida congressman spoke to The Floridian regarding the bill’s legitimacy when asked if he thought it would make […]

Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) was questioned by reporters outside the Capitol after Representative Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) pleaded guilty to falsely pulling a fire alarm, disrupting a vote on the House Floor. According to ABC News, Rep. Bowman will have to pay the “maximum fine of $1,000” and write a letter of apology to Capitol Police. […]

Republican lawmakers have long supported U.S. allies across the world.  However, conservative lawmakers have recently taken a more isolationist approach in the wake of the Ukrainian-Russian war.  This new standard could be different when applied to Israel as the only Democratic nation in the Middle East wages war against Islamic terrorism and Iran. Texas Politics […]

During a House Oversight and Accountability Committee hearing on religious persecution, Representative Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) called out both sides of the aisle for having anti-Semitism within their ranks. He also mentioned former President Donald Trump (R). Antisemitism is antisemitism, no matter which party it comes from. To be silent is to be complicit in this […]

Following the conclusion of House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries’ (D-NY) traditional speech that is given to the Congress after the election of a new Speaker of the House, Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) spoke to The Floridian where she said the Minority Leader’s speech felt more like “an audition for Speaker.” “I thought it sounded more […]

Representative Mike Johnson (R-LA) has been elected the Speaker of the House, and legislators from around the country have shared their reactions and their endorsements. This includes Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) who called Rep. Johnson a “far-right puppet.” The next GOP Speaker candidate is an election denier, Social Security enemy, who would criminalize abortion […]