WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: U.S. Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) proudly joined Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) and other colleagues in introducing legislation to declare the crisis at the southern border an invasion. This legislation is designed to help bolster the legal arguments of states in federal court who are seeking recourse against the federal government for the Biden Administration's utter failure to protect American more PR

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Neal Dunn, R-Florida, issued the following news release on March 5, 2024: Today, the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act was introduced. Congressman Neal Dunn (Florida-02) is proud to be an original co-sponsor of this legislation. This bill would address immediate national security risks posed by TikTok and create a process for the President to protect Americans' national security and privacy from foreign adversary-controlled appli more PR

ORLANDO, Florida, March 6 -- Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Florida, issued the following news release on March 5, 2024: Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) alongside with State Rep. Anna V. Eskamani, Senator Geraldine Thompson Senator Victor Torres, Rep. LaVon Bracy Davis, Rep. Rita Harris, Rep. Johanna Lopez, Rep. Tom Keen, and Senator Linda Stewart released a statement following Governor Ron DeSantis's appointment of Glen Gilzean as Orange County Election Supervisor. In a statement, t more PR

WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Florida, issued the following news release: TAMARAC, FL - The University of Florida's decision to eliminate DEI Programs jeopardizes the significant progress made in hiring practices and diversity initiatives. Given the University's receipt of federal funds, there is an urgent need to evaluate its practices and policies for any potential civil rights violations.  DEI programs play a pivotal role in providing vital pipelines for veteran more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Florida, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick issued the following statement on the Recent Jailbreak and State of Emergency in Haiti: "I am deeply concerned about the deteriorating situation in Haiti, as evidenced by the recent declaration of a state of emergency and the imposition of a curfew in response to violent gang clashes in Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince. The reports of multiple pri more PR

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Daniel Webster, R-Florida, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, issued the following news release on March 5, 2024: Today, Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee Chairman Daniel Webster (R-FL) and Subcommittee Ranking Member Salud Carbajal (D-CA) introduced bipartisan legislation to strengthen protections for members of the United States Coast Guard from sexual assault and haras more PR

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Florida, issued the following news release on March 5, 2024: Today, Rep. Cammack joined Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party, to introduce the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act. The bill prevents app store availability or web hosting services in  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Florida, issued the following news release on March 5, 2024: On March 4, 2024, Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez (FL-28) delivered remarks at the International Association of Fire Fighters' (IAFF) annual legislative conference. In his remarks, Rep. Gimenez focused on the need to boost federal funds for local fire departments to address staffing shortages, purchase new equipment and enhance training and the need to repeal onerous provisions that reduce s more PR

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, March 6 -- Rep. Lois Frankel, D-Florida, issued the following statement on March 5, 2024: * * * Today, Representative Frankel (FL-22) released the following statement after pledging her support for the Access to Family Building Act, which would establish a nationwide right to IVF treatment. Frankel also hosted a press conference in Washington, D.C. last week with other House Democrats to express their support for the bill and their commitment to defending reproductive more PR

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, issued the following news release: Ahead of the switch to Daylight Saving Time this weekend, U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) released a statement highlighting the importance of his Sunshine Protection Act, which would make Daylight Saving Time permanent. "We're 'springing forward' but should have never 'fallen back.' My Sunshine Protection Act would end this stupid practice of changing our clocks back and forth." - Senator Rubio Want more in more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, issued the following news release: China Daily, a Chinese Communist Party (CCP) propaganda publication that caters to English speakers, has actively worked with U.S. news outlets in spreading the party's lies. No American media outlet should serve as a mouthpiece for the CCP. U.S. Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) sent letters to the CEOs of nine media companies currently accepting money from China Daily. The outlets wer more PR

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, issued the following news release: Foreign financial and material support are fueling Hamas' terrorism against the Jewish State of Israel, including the deadly October 7 terrorist attack that killed 1,200 people. U.S. Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Jacky Rosen (D-NV) reintroduced the bipartisan Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad International Terrorism Support Prevention Act of 2024 to sanction foreign entities and governments supporting Ha more PR

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: Senator Rick Scott joined Senator Jim Risch and their colleagues in sending a letter to the International Committee of the Red Cross requesting they reconsider the appointment of Mr. Pierre Krahenbuhl to serve as director general. Joining Senators Scott and Risch are Senators Chuck Grassley, Cindy Hyde-Smith, Eric Schmitt, Pete Ricketts, John Kennedy, Mike Braun, John Boozman, Mike Crapo, Marsha Blackburn, Ste more PR