WASHINGTON, March 1 -- Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Florida, chairman of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security, issued the following news release on Feb. 29, 2024: Today, House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security Chairman Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) delivered the following opening statement in a hearing to examine port security vulnerabilities, as well as potential solutions and actions Congress can take to improve maritime and e more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 29 -- Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: Over the past week, Congressman Bilirakis hosted two public forums to help educate his constituents about new scams used to defraud the elderly, new technological advancements in the effort to find better treatments for diseases that disproportionately impact the elderly, and resources available in the community to help seniors remain living independently in their homes for as long as possible. Additiona more PR

WASHINGTON, March 1 -- Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Feb. 29, 2024: Today, Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez (FL-28), Chairman of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security, held a hearing to examine U.S. maritime port vulnerabilities and what actions Congress can take to improve port security amid increased threats from Communist China. This hearing comes amid an investigation by the Committee into the risks posed by the Chine more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 29 -- Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Florida, issued the following news release: During today's House Armed Services Committee hearing on Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin's failure to notify the President of his recent hospitalization, U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) confronted Secretary Austin over his hypocrisy of asking Congress for forgiveness and grace while refusing to re-recruit and restore the full rank and back pay for the 8,600 service members who were forced out of the mili more PR

WASHINGTON, March 1 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics issued the following testimony by Robert J. Ferl, distinguished professor and assistant vice president for research at the University of Florida, involving a hearing on Feb. 14, 2024, entitled "ISS and Beyond: The Present and Future of American Low-Earth Orbit Activities." ISS is the International Space Station. * * * Chairman Babin, Ranking Member Sorensen, and distinguished members of the Sub more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 29 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) joined Fox and Friends to discuss Mitch McConnell's retirement announcement, mass migration, and rising crime. Watch the full interview on YouTube and Rumble. On Mitch McConnell's retirement announcement: "I think Mitch McConnell, whether you like him or not, is the most consequential Republican senator of the last quarter century, and maybe senator period, in terms of the wo more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 29 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Mark Warner (D-VA), Vice Chairman and Chairman, respectively, of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo expressing the urgent need to strengthen the Commerce Department's actions to protect U.S. critical technologies - including the biotech sector - through a more robust and resilient export-control regime, amo more PR

WASHINGTON, March 1 -- Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Feb. 29, 2024: Today, Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez joined Rep. Neal Dunn (FL-02) and Rep. Salud Carbajal (CA-24) as an original co-sponsor on a bill to ensure the United States remains competitive and secure in space . The Secure U.S. Leadership in Space Act of 2024 would amend the tax code to treat spaceports like airports and seaports by allowing them to receive tax-free bonds. As Communist China and more PR

WASHINGTON, March 1 -- Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Feb. 29, 2024: Today, Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez (FL-28), a Member of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), joined Rep. Joe Wilson (SC-02) in a letter to Department of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin III urging him to stand with our ally the Democratic, Jewish State of Israel. Specifically, the letter urges the Department of Defense to assess the benefits of including Israel as part of the Nationa more PR

WASHINGTON, March 1 -- Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Florida, issued the following statement on Feb. 29, 2024: * * * Today, Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez (FL-28) issued the following statement after Members of Congress visited the evil, Communist regime in Cuba: "Communist Cuba must remain on the List of State Sponsors of Terrorism," said Rep. Gimenez. "Recently, Members of Congress travelled to my native Cuba to meet with the murderous regime that has killed thousands & forced millions more into ex more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, March 1 -- Rep. Brandon Williams, R-New York, issued the following statement on Feb. 29, 2024: * * * Congressman Brandon Williams (NY-22) commented on the postponement of SpaceX Crew-8's launch due to unfavorable offshore weather concerns near the Kennedy Space Center in Florida: "The safety of everyone involved with this mission is paramount. While these kinds of delays can be frustrating, they are also the right decision to make when faced with potentially disruptive cir more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 29 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) led an effort to overturn a Biden Administration rule that would send American tax dollars to Chinese competitors by waiving the Buy America requirements for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. President Joe Biden vetoed the resolution. The Senate attempted to override the President's veto. However, the veto override to reach the two-thirds majority needed to advance.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 29 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, issued the following news release: Guatemala is one of seven countries in Latin America and the Caribbean that maintains diplomatic relations with Taiwan. U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL), and Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Tim Kaine (D-VA), John Boozman (R-AR), Roger Wicker (R-MS), and Steve Daines (R-MT) sent a letter to President Bernardo Arevalo urging him to not succumb to pressure from the People's Republic of Chin more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 29 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, issued the following news release: The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has rolled out a web-based travel reimbursement program to replace its paper claim system used to reimburse veterans for travel expenses to and from medical appointments. However, veterans nationwide are experiencing issues with the new computerized system due to a lack of computer accessibility or experience. U.S. Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Kyrsten Sinema ( more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 29 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: El Senador Rick Scott, honrando la memoria de Oswaldo Paya en su cumpleanos, dirigio el siguiente mensaje al valiente pueblo de Cuba que lucha por la libertad y la democracia. Vea el video AQUI o debajo. El Senador Rick Scott dijo, "Hoy, mientras continuamos nuestra lucha por un nuevo dia de libertad en Cuba, nos unimos a Rosa Maria Paya y al pueblo cubano para honrar a Oswaldo Paya en su cumpleanos. Oswaldo more PR

WASHINGTON, March 1 -- Rep. Michael Waltz, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Feb. 29, 2024: On Thursday, U.S. Congressman, and Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness, Mike Waltz (FL-06) pressed Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin on taking accountability for his unannounced absence and failure to communicate with the Commander in Chief in a timely manner about his recent hospitalization during a House Armed Services Committee hearing. Watch the full exchange more PR