Senate Passes NDAA, Scott's Three Amendments

Senate Passes NDAA, Scott's Three Amendments

Jackson Bakich
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August 1, 2023
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) was satisfied with the upper chamber’s passage of the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization (FY...
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Senator Scott Introduces Bill Strengthening Border Patrol Training and Drug Enforcement Practices

Senator Scott Introduces Bill Strengthening Border Patrol Training and Drug Enforcement Practices

Mateo Guillamont
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July 21, 2023
Washington D.C.- Florida Senator Rick Scott introduced Senate Bill 2367,a measure strengthening border patrol drug and illegal crossing enforcement.  Regular...
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Soto, Salazar Introduce Bill to Protect Military Spouses from Deportation

Soto, Salazar Introduce Bill to Protect Military Spouses from Deportation

Jackson Bakich
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July 20, 2023
Representatives Darren Soto (D-FL) and Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) came together to introduce the Protect Patriot Spouses Act, a bill...
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DeSantis Promises to 'Rip the woke out of the military'

DeSantis Promises to 'Rip the woke out of the military'

Jim McCool
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July 18, 2023
Governor DeSantis (R-FL) became a serious contender for the presidency after his reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Over the past...
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Florida Lawmakers React to Passage of Military Funding Bill

Florida Lawmakers React to Passage of Military Funding Bill

Jackson Bakich
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July 17, 2023
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) barely passed in the House of Representatives, almost entirely along...
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Scott Contributes to Amendment of Military Spending Bill, Criticizes Armed Forces’ Wokeism

Scott Contributes to Amendment of Military Spending Bill, Criticizes Armed Forces’ Wokeism

Mateo Guillamont
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July 14, 2023
US Senator Rick Scott (R-Fl) has cosponsored legislation amending the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (NDAA), the...
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Buchanan Introduces Legislation to Address Military Dependents that are Victims of Domestic Abuse

Buchanan Introduces Legislation to Address Military Dependents that are Victims of Domestic Abuse

Jackson Bakich
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July 12, 2023
With the House of Representatives set to look at the 2024 Fiscal year National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) in the...
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Luna Slams DOD's Opposition to Sexual Assault Bill

Luna Slams DOD's Opposition to Sexual Assault Bill

Grayson Bakich
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July 11, 2023
Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) introduced the Stop Our Sexual Assault in the Military (SOS) Act to introduce self-defense training against sexual...
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Gaetz Demands Removal of Cannabis Testing from Military

Gaetz Demands Removal of Cannabis Testing from Military

Grayson Bakich
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July 6, 2023
Florida Republicans have sought to implement various amendments to the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Among them...
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Steube Introduces Amendments to NDAA, Includes Backpay for Service Members who refused Vaccine

Steube Introduces Amendments to NDAA, Includes Backpay for Service Members who refused Vaccine

Jackson Bakich
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July 6, 2023
In late June, the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), Senator Rick Scott (R-FL)...
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Waltz Slams Military Academy Exemption from Affirmative Action Ban

Waltz Slams Military Academy Exemption from Affirmative Action Ban

Grayson Bakich
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July 2, 2023
The U.S.  Supreme Court ruled affirmative action for college and university admission was no longer permissible. However, as Business Insider...
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Florida Politicians Sound Alarm Over Potential Chinese Military Base in Cuba

Florida Politicians Sound Alarm Over Potential Chinese Military Base in Cuba

Mateo Guillamont
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June 20, 2023
Washington—Florida policymakers entered crisis mode this Tuesday, June 20th, following reports of plans for a potential Chinese military base in...
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Buchanan Demands Inclusion of Military Mental Health, Drug Disposal Bills in NDAA

Buchanan Demands Inclusion of Military Mental Health, Drug Disposal Bills in NDAA

Grayson Bakich
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June 15, 2023
As the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) is under consideration by the U.S. Congress, Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL) has...
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House Democrat Frost Calls DeSantis a 'Racist' for Vowing to Restore the Name of Fort Bragg

House Democrat Frost Calls DeSantis a 'Racist' for Vowing to Restore the Name of Fort Bragg

Javier Manjarres
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June 10, 2023
Progressive freshman Rep. Maxwell Frost continues to express his disdain for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R), calling him a “racist”...
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Waltz Introduces WARRIOR Act to Combat Military Wokeness

Waltz Introduces WARRIOR Act to Combat Military Wokeness

Grayson Bakich
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May 13, 2023
Representative Mike Waltz (R-FL) has introduced a bill prohibiting "woke" practices supposedly implemented in the U.S. Armed Forces. Named the Working to...
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DeSantis Says He'll use the US Military Against Mexican Drug Cartels

DeSantis Says He'll use the US Military Against Mexican Drug Cartels

Javier Manjarres
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May 9, 2023
During a press conference in Miami, Florida, The Floridian asked Florida Governor Ron DeSantis if he was put in an...
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Mast Announces Support for End of 180-Day Waiting Period for Military Retirees

Mast Announces Support for End of 180-Day Waiting Period for Military Retirees

Jackson Bakich
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May 8, 2023
As a former U.S. Army Servicemember, Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) announced that he is supporting the Retain Skilled Veterans Act,...
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Mast Supports Military Action, Bank Sanctions Against Cartels

Mast Supports Military Action, Bank Sanctions Against Cartels

Grayson Bakich
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April 28, 2023
In January, Representatives Mike Waltz (R-FL) and Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) proposed using military action to take down the Mexican drug cartels....
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