US Senator Rick Scott
Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) and Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) have introduced a bicameral bill designating ANTIFA as a domestic terrorist organization. What the Bill Does In addition to designating ANTIFA as a domestic terrorist organization, Rep. Steube and Sen. Scott's Stop ANTIFA Act codifies executive orders issued by President Donald Trump to crack down on […]
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) took to social media to commend the death of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps’ (IRGC) Intelligence Chief, Majid Khademi, following a precision strike by Israel Defense Forces (IDF). “Good riddance. The IRGC has been killing and terrorizing our people for DECADES,” Sen. Scott expressed. “President Trump’s leadership is making America SAFER […]
During a Senate GOP press conference, Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) did not hold back in rebuking Democrats' opposition to the SAVE America Act, saying they are the only group of people in America that are opposed to it. "I have been up here for seven years. This is probably the most bipartisan thing I have […]
WASHINGTON—In an exclusive interview with The Floridian, Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) declared that Sharia Law, the traditional system of Islamic jurisprudence, has "no place in America." The Florida lawmaker suggested that Democrats supporting Sharia Law as a matter of tolerance are "wrong" and "stupid," clarifying, "I think we have to respect people's religion, but we […]
In a recent appearance on Fox Business's Kudlow, Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) discussed Republicans' efforts to transition away from the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) and lower healthcare costs. Replacing Obamacare has been a topic of concern for Republicans, given that so many Americans are dependent on it. On the issue, Sen. Scott commented that "there […]
Representative Randy Fine (R-FL) has introduced legislation to prevent the investment of Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) funds in countries deemed adversarial. The TSP is essentially a retirement fund for federal employees, including plans specifically for veterans, and Rep. Fine's TSP Fiduciary Security Act blends national security interests into the system in order to prevent investment of TSP […]
Chinese ambitions to surpass the United States — quite literally to reach the stars — are at the center of a modern-day "Space Race." Over the past several years, China has sought to return humans to the Moon by 2030, having developed prototypes of the necessary rocket, space shuttle, lunar lander, rover, and surface exploration […]
Representatives Greg Steube (R-FL) and Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) joined Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) in introducing two bicameral bills, the Flood Insurance Transparency Act of 2025 and the Removing Barriers to Private Flood Insurance Act. The first bill, the Flood Insurance Transparency Act, reforms the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) by requiring the program to publicly […]
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) spent August visiting the nations of Japan and the Philippines to discuss continued strategies against China, while also meeting with U.S. servicemen deployed to both countries. Sen. Scott described meeting with Japanese and Philippine leaders, including Philippine National Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro, key stakeholders in the region, and the U.S. Ambassadors […]
Senators Rick Scott (R-FL) and Katie Britt (R-AL) wrote a recent letter to Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick demanding action to counter illegal Chinese fishing. As Sen. Scott explained, China's illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing is highly unethical on multiple fronts. For instance, ships' crews are "notorious for their gross human rights abuses, including […]
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) is spearheading a letter to Under Secretary of Commerce Jeffrey Kessler urging the blacklisting of the Chinese Institute of Forensic Science (IFS), arguing that the agency is part of China's espionage efforts. Sen. Scott began the letter by thanking Kessler for his "ongoing efforts to protect American values and national security," […]
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) and Representative Randy Fine (R-FL) have introduced a bicameral bill giving flexibility to sturgeon farmers. For additional context, several species of sturgeon are listed as endangered due to overfishing for caviar, meat, and other products, or populations have been reduced due to waterway construction and pollution in their native habitats. However, […]
Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) has introduced bipartisan legislation to conduct a study on the health effects of microplastic exposure. Microplastics are tiny pieces of plastic, either originally manufactured as beads or formed as a result of larger pieces breaking down. Due to their small size, microplastics enter water, threatening both marine and terrestrial life, although […]
Representative Mike Haridopolos (R-FL) and Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) are introducing legislation to improve transparency in federal spending. Named the Locating Every Disbursement in Government Expenditure Records (LEDGER) Act, Rep. Haridopolos's bill requires the Department of the Treasury to establish a standardized system of tracking all purchases and payments made by the federal government down […]
Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL) spearheaded a recent letter to Senators Rick Scott (R-FL) and Ashley Moody (R-FL) urging them to vote against the so-called "Big Beautiful Bill," saying, "The House Republican budget bill will hurt the State of Florida, our families and providers more than any other state." "As fellow members of the Florida delegation, […]
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) highlighted suppressed news of protests in China in a post to X (formerly Twitter), as President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are reportedly negotiating trade and tariffs this week. "Xi and his illegitimate regime will stop at nothing to silence these protestors and stop these photos from getting out […]
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) discussed Senate concerns with the so-called "big beautiful bill" in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Mornings with Maria, saying, "We have got to go through every line of the budget." "First off, I want to be a 'yes.' I want to get a bill done. I support President Trump's agenda to […]
Representative Randy Fine (R-FL) has introduced legislation combating the surge in antisemitism seen on college campuses ever since the October 7th, 2023, terror attack in Israel and ensuing war against Hamas. Specifically, Rep. Fine's Preventing Antisemitic Harassment on Campus Act, which Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) introduced in the Senate, amends the Civil Rights Act of […]
