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| https://bilirakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/bilirakis-host-house-energy-commerce-chairman-brett-guthrie-tampa-bay-health | BILIRAKIS TO HOST HOUSE ENERGY & COMMERCE CHAIRMAN BRETT GUTHRIE FOR TAMPA BAY HEALTH CARE AFFORDABILITY ROUNDTABLE | 2026-09-28 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | FL | Gus M. Bilirakis | B001257 | bilirakis.house.gov | bilirakis | https://bilirakis.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | TAMPA, FL - On Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) will host House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) for a regional roundtable with Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) focused on expanding access to high-quality, affordable health care and ensuring vulnerable patients do not fall through the cracks. The discussion will bring together leaders from community health centers throughout the Tampa Bay region to showcase the innovative work they are doing to deliver high-quality care while keeping services affordable and accessible for the patients and families who need them most. Importantly, the roundtable will give local health care providers and patients an opportunity to bring their real-life experiences directly to one of our nation’s leading health policy makers. Patient stories will help illustrate the challenges families face accessing affordable care and inform a broader discussion about how Congress can strengthen community-based care, address barriers to access, and ensure federal health policy works for patients on the ground. The event will also highlight an innovative partnership with Feeding Tampa Bay that recognizes the important connection between nutrition and health. Through this model, health care and community partners are working together to address patients’ dietary needs and combat food insecurity among vulnerable populations. Members of the media are invited to attend and cover the discussion. WHAT: Regional Federally Qualified Health Center Roundtable on Health Care Affordability and Access WHO: U.S. Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), U.S. Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Federally Qualified Health Center leaders from throughout the Tampa Bay region, Local patients and community partners WHEN:Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 10:00 a.m. | 1 | 2026-09-29T11:07:12Z | 2026-09-29T11:08:49Z |
| https://salazar.house.gov/media/press-releases/salazar-joins-mount-sinai-new-emergency-center-opening-highlights-healthcare | SALAZAR JOINS MOUNT SINAI FOR NEW EMERGENCY CENTER OPENING, HIGHLIGHTS HEALTHCARE RECORD | 2026-09-28 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | FL | Maria Elvira Salazar | S000168 | salazar.house.gov | salazar | https://salazar.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | MIAMI, Fla. — U.S. Representative María Elvira Salazar (FL-27) joined Mount Sinai Medical Center leaders, healthcare professionals, and members of the South Florida community for the ribbon cutting of Mount Sinai’s new Emergency Center in Westchester, located in Florida’s 27th Congressional District. The new four-story facility will expand access to emergency treatment, advanced diagnostic imaging, and behavioral health services for families in Westchester and surrounding communities. It is scheduled to open to patients in October. “Quality healthcare has to be both accessible and affordable,” said Rep. Salazar. “That means having excellent care close to home, enough doctors to see patients, access to the treatments people need, and costs families can actually afford. I am proud to join Mount Sinai for this important expansion and will continue working across the aisle to strengthen healthcare for South Florida.” "When we broke ground here, we made a commitment to the Westchester community that nationally recognized care was coming. Today, it is here,” said Gino R. Santorio, President and CEO of Mount Sinai Medical Center. “Families in this community now have emergency care close to home, with advanced imaging on site so patients get answers during their visit rather than a referral and a second trip. And this is only the beginning. We are grateful to Congresswoman Salazar for standing with us today and for her continued support of Mount Sinai and the patients we serve across South Florida." The Emergency Center marks the first phase of Mount Sinai’s broader expansion at the site. Future phases are expected to add inpatient and observation beds, surgical services, cardiac care, and additional specialty services. SALAZAR’S RECORD ON HEALTHCARE In Congress, Rep. Salazar has built a bipartisan healthcare record focused on lowering costs, expanding access, strengthening the medical workforce, and bringing federal healthcare investments home to South Florida. She has secured nearly $15 million in direct federal… | 1 | 2026-09-29T11:07:12Z | 2026-09-29T11:08:49Z |
| https://www.moody.senate.gov/press-releases/support-for-senator-moodys-legislation-to-locate-u-s-space-academy-in-florida-grows-reps-donalds-and-haridopolos-file-companion-bill-in-the-u-s-house/ | Support for Senator Moody’s Legislation to Locate U.S. Space Academy in Florida Grows—Reps. Donalds and Haridopolos File Companion Bill in the U.S. House | 2026-09-28 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | FL | Ashley Moody | M001244 | www.moody.senate.gov | moody | https://www.moody.senate.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C.—Support for Senator Ashley Moody’s legislation to locate the new U.S. Space Academy in Florida is growing. Rep. Byron Donalds, with the aid of Rep. Mike Haridopolos, recently filed companion legislation to Senator Moody’s STARS Act in the U.S. House of Representatives. “Thank you, Representative Donalds and Representative Haridopolos, for introducing the STARS Act to bring the new U.S. Space Academy to the Sunshine State. Momentum for our mission is growing, and Florida is unified in this effort to ensure our state remains the leader in space innovation and exploration,” said Senator Ashley Moody. BACKGROUND: The newly announced U.S. Space Academy will be for students looking to enter the U.S. Space Force, and it will also serve NASA and the civilian spaceflight industry. Senator Moody recently filed the legislation in the Senate. In addition to filing this legislation, Senator Moody has been working with state partners to address the RFI put out by the Administration to encourage the establishment of the new Space Academy in Florida. Earlier this month, Senator Moody rallied space industry leaders to make the pitch for Florida to house the new academy. Senator Moody has a staunch record supporting Florida’s Space Coast, where launches have increased by over 500%since 2016. Senator Moody passed the Secure U.S. Leadership in Space Act, to ensure the U.S. remains competitive and at the forefront of space innovation and exploration. The legislation bolsters public-private partnerships by making spaceport facility bonds tax-exempt, treating spaceports the same as airports and seaports. Senator Moody recently introduced the Space Ready 2.0 Act, which would establish a NASA-wide pilot program allowing the agency to accept voluntary private contributions for infrastructure improvement projects at NASA centers. The proposal does not create a new spending program, establish a new Treasury fund, or authorize new federal spending. Rather, it builds upon NASA’s existing authority and allows private… | 1 | 2026-09-29T11:07:12Z | 2026-09-29T11:08:49Z |
| https://steube.house.gov/press-releases/rep-steube-introduces-flafo-act-to-rein-in-warrantless-flock-safety-surveillance/ | Rep. Steube Introduces FLAFO Act to Rein In Warrantless ‘Flock Safety’ Surveillance | 2026-09-25 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | FL | W. Gregory Steube | S001214 | steube.house.gov | steube | https://steube.house.gov/category/press-releases/page/ | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) today introduced the Facilitating Liberty and Accountability for Flock Observations (FLAFO) Act, legislation prohibiting federal agencies from purchasing, leasing, operating, accessing, or sharing data with networked Automated License Plate Reader surveillance systems without a judicial warrant. The bill also conditions Department of Justice federal grant funding for state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies on the adoption of substantially similar privacy regulations. “The Fourth Amendment is not optional. Americans should not be tracked everywhere they drive without a warrant,” said Rep. Steube. “Flock Safety’s surveillance network is expansive, and we have seen several instances across the country where this technology is too easily abused. The FLAFO Act limits warrantless surveillance by ALPR systems because the government has no business tracking law-abiding Americans.” Automated license plate reader systems, or ALPR systems, utilize cameras, sensors, or associated hardware or software systems to automatically capture, record, analyze, process, aggregate, or store a motor vehicle license plate, image, location, date, time, or other identifying vehicle information or characteristic. Flock Safety is the industry leader, accounting for more than 80 percent of ALPR systems operating in the U.S., but the FLAFO Act would also cover any other company utilizing ALPR systems. Automated license plate reader technology has expanded from localized tools for identifying criminal activity into large-scale surveillance mechanisms capable of aggregating sensitive location information across jurisdictions. By using artificial intelligence and machine learning, covered ALPR systems aggregate vehicle data into centralized databases, enabling detailed tracking of individuals’ movements, associations, and daily routines without individualized suspicion. The need for strict safeguards and federal oversight has been underscored by widespread reports of law enforceme… | 1 | 2026-09-25T10:04:52Z | 2026-09-25T10:05:46Z |
| https://rutherford.house.gov/media/press-releases/rutherford-statement-2026-south-atlantic-red-snapper-season | Rutherford Statement on the 2026 South Atlantic Red Snapper Season | 2026-09-25 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | FL | John H. Rutherford | R000609 | rutherford.house.gov | rutherford | https://rutherford.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Friday, U.S. Congressman John H. Rutherford (FL-05) released the following statement on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries’ announcement of the 2026 recreational red snapper fishing season in the South Atlantic in which the agency issued new Exempted Fishing Permits (EFPs) requested by Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina. Florida’s red snapper recreational fishing season in the South Atlantic will open for fourteen days this year from October 9th through October 22nd. “Finally, the long-awaited South Atlantic red snapper season is here, and I encourage everyone to take advantage of Florida’s beautiful waters and go fishing,” saidRutherford. “While it is fewer days than we hoped for, this season is a great opportunity for us to learn more about the red snapper fishery, collect high-quality data, and lay the groundwork for a longer and more predictable recreational season in 2027 and the years to come. “As a co-chair of the South Atlantic Red Snapper Task Force, I remain committed to advocating for proven methods of collecting reliable data, expanding sustainable harvests, and supporting our coastal economies that depend on this fishery. I look forward to continuing to work with President Trump, Secretary Lutnick, Governor DeSantis, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) to fight for recreational anglers in our community and across the Great State of Florida. Together, we can Make Fishing Great Again." | 1 | 2026-09-26T09:43:57Z | 2026-09-26T09:44:55Z |
| https://steube.house.gov/press-releases/rep-steube-introduces-legislation-to-lower-diesel-prices-and-boost-american-refining-capacity/ | Rep. Steube Introduces Legislation to Lower Diesel Prices and Boost American Refining Capacity | 2026-09-25 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | FL | W. Gregory Steube | S001214 | steube.house.gov | steube | https://steube.house.gov/category/press-releases/page/ | scraper | WASHINGTON—U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) introduced the American Fuel Affordability Act, legislation to lower diesel prices immediately and expand American refining capacity to bring down fuel costs for the long term. “Americans are paying far too much for diesel, and that cost gets passed down to families on just about everything they buy,” said Rep. Steube. “My bill gets rid of the federal diesel tax to bring prices down now and makes it easier to build new refineries here at home. We have the energy and the resources, and we should be producing and refining more of it.” The American Fuel Affordability Act repeals the federal excise tax on diesel fuel that is currently 24.3 cents per gallon. This legislation keeps the Highway Trust Fund and Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund whole through general fund transfers. To expand American refining capacity, the bill creates a 35 percent tax credit for investment in the construction of new U.S. refineries and a 5-cent-per-gallon production credit for gasoline and diesel produced at qualifying new facilities during their first 10 years of operation. Property used in qualifying new refinery construction would be 100 percent expensable under the American Fuel Affordability Act. The American Fuel Affordability Act takes a supply-side approach to fuel affordability by incentivizing additional domestic refining capacity without imposing export restrictions that could discourage refinery utilization and production. The full text of the American Fuel Affordability Act is available here. ### | 1 | 2026-09-26T09:43:57Z | 2026-09-26T09:44:55Z |
| https://www.moody.senate.gov/press-releases/senator-moody-cosponsors-legislation-to-protect-ratepayers-from-energy-consuming-data-centers/ | Senator Moody Cosponsors Legislation to Protect Ratepayers from Energy-Consuming Data Centers | 2026-09-25 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | FL | Ashley Moody | M001244 | www.moody.senate.gov | moody | https://www.moody.senate.gov/press-releases | scraper | The Ratepayer Protection Act passed the House of Representatives 417-3. Senate Democrats Blocked it. WASHINGTON, D.C.— Senator Ashley Moody is cosponsoring legislation to protect Americans from possible rate increases caused by new data centers. The Ratepayer Protection Act was introduced by Senator John Husted (R-OH) and blocked from passage on the Senate Floor by Democrats: “I’m cosponsoring the Ratepayer Protection Act to ensure Americans are protected from increased costs associated with new data centers. If billion-dollar tech companies want to build a massive data center, Floridians should not be left to foot the bill. It is disheartening to see Senate Democrats block the Ratepayer Protection Act from passing. While Democrats continue to play politics over the issue, I’ll keep fighting to get this common-sense legislation passed,” said Senator Ashley Moody. BACKGROUND: Senator Moody has a staunch record with regard to where she stands on data centers and local communities having the ultimate say over where they go. The Ratepayer Protection Act would require state utility regulators and unregulated utilities to consider adopting large load standards ensuring cost recovery for the “full, incremental” cost of any generation, transmission or distribution upgrade needed to serve the large-load customer. It would also require large loads to provide financial assurances before grid upgrades are made and guaranteed cost recovery if a large load exits its power supply contract early. # # # | 1 | 2026-09-26T09:43:57Z | 2026-09-26T09:44:55Z |
| https://cammack.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-kat-cammack-introduces-bipartisan-time-act-modernize | Congresswoman Kat Cammack Introduces Bipartisan TIME Act to Modernize International Movement of Competition Horses | 2026-09-25 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | FL | Kat Cammack | C001039 | cammack.house.gov | cammack | https://cammack.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congresswoman Kat Cammack (FL-03) and Congressman Paul Tonko (NY-20) introduced H.R. 10611, the Temporary International Movement of Equines (TIME) Act of 2026. The bipartisan bill directs the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to modernize the rules governing the temporary entry of international competition horses and racehorses. It would establish a science-based framework aligned with internationally recognized standards while keeping strong safeguards in place for the domestic equine population. "Marion County is the Horse Capital of the World, and the best horses on the planet should be able to come here and compete without getting tangled up in red tape,” said Congresswoman Cammack. "The TIME Act brings our rules in line with proven international standards and keeps strong protections in place for the horses already here. I'm proud to partner with Congressman Tonko on this bill and to keep working with the American Horse Council to get it across the finish line." "Aligning with international safety standards benefits fans, athletes, economies, and the sport as a whole, which is what drove me to introduce the TIME Act," said Congressman Tonko. "This bill prioritizes equine health and safety while pushing venues like my district's own Saratoga Racetrack and its athletes further onto the international stage. I thank Congresswoman Cammack for joining me to champion this bill and urge my colleagues to join us in this effort." As the United States prepares to host the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles and a growing slate of international equestrian and racing events, current import requirements can create obstacles for horses traveling here temporarily to compete. Today's top equine athletes already travel under rigorous health, identification, and biosecurity protocols. Florida is a leading hub for global equestrian sport and Thoroughbred activity, and Marion County's thoroughbred breeding and training industry is a major economic driver for North Central Florida… | 1 | 2026-09-27T10:23:37Z | 2026-09-27T10:25:08Z |
| https://buchanan.house.gov/2026/09/24/buchanan-marks-final-100-days-in-office-pledges-to-keep-fighting-for-florida/ | Buchanan Marks Final 100 Days in Office, Pledges to Keep Fighting for Florida | 2026-09-24 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | FL | Vern Buchanan | B001260 | buchanan.house.gov | buchanan | https://buchanan.house.gov/media/ | scraper | Enters Final Months Building on Two Decades of Delivering Results for Florida WASHINGTON — Today marks the start of Congressman Vern Buchanan’s final 100 days in office. Buchanan, who announced his retirement in January after 20 years representing Florida, is highlighting his signature legislation that passed the House this Congress while focusing on the work that lies ahead this fall. “Fighting for Florida over the last 20 years has been the honor of my life, and I’m continuing in that fight over my last 100 days in office,” said Buchanan. “I didn’t come to Washington to let down the people who sent me here: our seniors, veterans, small business owners, and hardworking families. I came here to ensure the American Dream that was possible for me is still possible for them, and for our children and our grandchildren. There are still bills to pass and problems to solve, and I’m not leaving any of that on the table. Until my very last day, I’ll keep championing legislation for the people of Florida’s 16th Congressional District like I’ve done every day since first elected to serve.” Buchanan, Vice Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee and Chairman of the Health Subcommittee, enters his final 100 days with a record of results this Congress. His bipartisan Chronic Disease Flexible Coverage Act passed the House unanimously in March 2025, allowing employers that offer high-deductible health plans to cover certain services for common chronic illnesses before the deductible kicks in. In December 2025, the House unanimously passed his bipartisan Hospital Inpatient Services Modernization Act, which extends the successful Hospital at Home program through 2030. That was followed in June 2026 by unanimous House passage of his Healthcare Efficiency Through Flexibility Act, which gives Accountable Care Organizations more options for reporting on quality of care. In July 2026, the House passed his Sunshine Protection Act in a bipartisan vote to make daylight saving time permanent and end the twice-yearly clock change. … | 1 | 2026-09-25T10:04:52Z | 2026-09-25T10:05:46Z |
| https://www.moody.senate.gov/press-releases/video-senator-moody-sounds-the-alarm-on-the-dangers-of-illicit-chinese-vapes-targeting-americas-youth/ | VIDEO: Senator Moody Sounds the Alarm on the Dangers of Illicit, Chinese Vapes Targeting America’s Youth | 2026-09-24 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | FL | Ashley Moody | M001244 | www.moody.senate.gov | moody | https://www.moody.senate.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, Senator Ashley Moody, a member of the Senate HELP committee, called for a commitment from Dr. Hedi Overton to address the dangers presented to young Americans by illicit, Chinese-made nicotine vape products. “As a mom, I am always concerned with the health and safety of my family. These illicit vapes are a widespread danger specifically targeting America’s youth. I am calling on the FDA and Administration to take these illicit devices seriously because the health of our kids depends on it,” said Senator Ashley Moody. BACKGROUND: During a confirmation hearing, Senator Moody pressed then-FDA nominee Dr. Marty Makary on dangerous, illegal Chinese vapes. Senator Moody has also engaged with HHS Secretary Robert Kennedy, Jr. about China flooding the U.S. market with illegal, addicting vapes. This is not a new issue for Senator Moody, as Florida’s Attorney General, Moody fought fiercely to stop vape companies from addicting minors: During her first year in office as Attorney General, upon learning that Florida just experienced a dramatic increase in the use of e-cigarettes among Florida youth, then-AG Moody launched a statewide listening tour to hear from parents, teachers and law enforcement about the growing problem of youth vaping. Moody took legal action against Juul for targeting minors to purchase addictive nicotine products following leading amultistate investigation; Moody took legal action against two Florida vaping companies marketing to minors; Moody launched the most comprehensive state vaping investigation publicly acknowledged to date into more than 20 vape companies doing business in Florida; Moody warned parents that illicit fentanyl may appear in illicit vape pods in a back-to-school warning; Moody worked with lawmakers to pass FL HB 1007, to remove illegal vape products that are addictive and attractive to minors from being sold in Florida. Moody urged President Trump to raise the issue of illicit Chinese vapes flooding the U.S. market during the meeting between Pres… | 1 | 2026-09-25T10:04:52Z | 2026-09-25T10:05:46Z |
| https://www.rickscott.senate.gov/2026/9/sen-rick-scott-introduces-screen-act-to-help-protect-american-kids-from-foreign-predators | Sen. Rick Scott Introduces SCREEN Act to Help Protect American Kids from Foreign Predators | 2026-09-24 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | FL | Rick Scott | S001217 | www.rickscott.senate.gov | rickscott | https://www.rickscott.senate.gov/press-releases/ | page_html | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Rick Scott introduced the Strengthened Checks for Reliable Evaluation of Entrants Nationwide (SCREEN) Act to help keep foreign child predators from obtaining visas and gaining access to American children. The bill would give the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the U.S. State Department access to data from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). Currently, the NCMEC can only share reports with certain designated law enforcement agencies. Recent reports have indicated that several cruise lines hired foreign workers admitted on C-1/D visas who were later found with Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM). The SCREEN Act would help both DHS and the State Department weed out child predators like these during the visa application process. Senator Rick Scott said, “The greatest country in the history of the world should have 100% certainty that we aren’t letting child predators come here on work visas. It’s inexcusable that we have let bureaucracy fail our children and put them in danger. It’s time to fix that. Interagency coordination is vital to both our national security and the safety of American children, and we need more of it. I’m proud to join with my colleagues like Sen. Budd and Rep. Gimenez to fix this glaring oversight and keep American kids safe from these despicable people.” Representative Carlos Giménez introduced companion legislation today in the U.S. House of Representatives. U.S. Senator Ted Budd is an original cosponsor of the bill. Senator Ted Budd said, “Those who prey on children represent the very worst of society. I am proud to join Senator Scott and my colleagues to ensure that State and DHS have access to critical NCMEC data to identify travelers and visa applicants in possession of illicit material exploiting children and prevent these criminals from entering the United States.” Representative Carlos Giménez said, “The criminals who exploit innocent children online cannot be allowed to hide behind our borders or ta… | 1 | 2026-09-25T10:04:52Z | 2026-09-25T10:05:46Z |
| https://mariodiazbalart.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/no-more-blank-checks-appropriators-white-house-direct-un-accountability | No More Blank Checks: Appropriators, White House Direct UN Accountability | 2026-09-23 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | FL | Mario Diaz-Balart | D000600 | mariodiazbalart.house.gov | mariodiazbalart | https://mariodiazbalart.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | September 23, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. – From Congress to the White House, the Republican agenda has been clear: disrupting the broken status quo. From FY26 appropriations signed into law by President Trump to the FY27 bills advanced out of the full committee, with multiple passed across the House floor, there have been fundamental shifts in how Washington does business: Blank checks have been replaced by accountability. Wasteful programs have been replaced by disciplined, results-driven investments. Weakness and soft rhetoric have been replaced by decisive leadership. Progressive mandates and excess have been replaced by America First priorities. Foreign wish lists have been replaced by U.S. interests and security. This realignment extends across the whole of government, and this week’s United Nations General Assembly brings it into focus. American foreign policy should put U.S. interests first, account for geopolitical and security realities, and distinguish genuine threats from strategic opportunities. Those priorities are reflected in the FY26 and FY27 bills of the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs (NSRP) Subcommittee that I chair. The FY26 NSRP bill – which is enacted law – cut UN funding by double digits, conditioned funds based on accountability measures, prohibited funds to UNRWA, and required UN voting records be assessed in deciding assistance to countries. The House-passed FY27 NSRP bill built on these measures with the following: Ending the UN Blank Check: Provides no funding for the UN regular budget. Further assessed contributions are not justified without additional reforms. No Resources Without Reform: The FY27 bill withholds UN and international organization funding unless entities meet transparency and accountability requirements, including public audits, U.S. access to audits, whistleblower protections, restrictions on premium travel, action against anti-Israel bias and antisemitism, disclosure of diversion, and terrorist-affiliation vetting. Real U.S. Oversi… | 1 | 2026-09-24T10:30:22Z | 2026-09-24T10:31:42Z |
| https://wilson.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-wilson-introduces-glaucoma-vision-act-to-expand-screenings-and-prevent-vision-loss | Rep. Wilson Introduces Glaucoma Vision Act to Expand Screenings and Prevent Vision Loss | 2026-09-23 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | FL | Frederica S. Wilson | W000808 | wilson.house.gov | wilson | https://wilson.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) introduced the Glaucoma Vision Act of 2026, legislation to expand access to annual glaucoma screenings, bring detection and treatment to underserved communities, and invest in research to protect and restore vision. “Glaucoma can steal a person’s sight before they even know they have it. By the time symptoms appear, the damage may be irreversible,” said Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24). “A screening could change the course of someone’s life, but too many people face gaps in coverage or cannot afford the care they need. My bill would help families detect glaucoma earlier, get treatment sooner, and hold on to the independence that comes with their sight.” Approximately 4.22 million Americans were living with glaucoma in 2022, and about half of people with the disease are unaware they have it. Although Medicare covers screenings for certain people at high risk, federal law does not uniformly require glaucoma screening coverage across Medicaid, private health plans, and the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program. Key Provisions of the Glaucoma Vision Act of 2026 Expands screening coverage across major health plans. The bill would require glaucoma screening coverage for eligible people with private insurance, Medicaid, and Federal Employees Health Benefits coverage. It would also eliminate applicable Medicare Part B cost sharing for screenings furnished to eligible people. The coverage provisions would generally take effect in 2027. Reaches people at higher risk. Eligible individuals include adults age 40 or older who identify as having African, Hispanic/Latino, or Asian ancestry, or who have a clinical risk factor such as diabetes, a family history of glaucoma, elevated eye pressure, myopia, certain blood pressure conditions, or chronic corticosteroid use. Adults age 60 or older would also qualify. Brings screening and treatment into underserved communities. Through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Vision Health Initiative,… | 1 | 2026-09-24T09:44:48Z | 2026-09-24T09:45:52Z |
| https://www.moody.senate.gov/press-releases/senator-moody-teams-up-with-female-athletes-in-nationwide-call-to-protect-womens-sports/ | Senator Moody Teams Up with Female Athletes in Nationwide Call to Protect Women’s Sports | 2026-09-23 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | FL | Ashley Moody | M001244 | www.moody.senate.gov | moody | https://www.moody.senate.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C.— Senator Ashley Moody is teaming up with female athletes to protect women and girls in sports. At a Senate Judiciary Committee and briefing with national media, Senator Moody defended female athletes and pushed for fairness, opportunity, and safety in women’s sports. “Male athletes have no business competing in women’s sports, and it’s mindboggling that in 2026 we must pass legislation to protect meaningful opportunity for girls to compete. I am excited to join the many female athletes here today calling for fair competition and a real opportunity to excel in the sports they love,” said Senator Ashley Moody. BACKGROUND: Senator Moody joined female athletes to emphasis the importance of protecting women and girls in sports following a Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing today titled “Standing Up for Women in Sports: Ensuring Opportunity, Fairness and Safety for Female Athletes. As Florida’s Attorney General, Senator Moody led a multistate challenge to the Biden administration’s 2024 Title IX regulation changes, arguing that the changes undermined protections for women and girls. In 2021, Florida enacted the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act, legislation that restricts individuals assigned male at birth from participating in sports teams or competitions designated for women or girls. Senator Moody is a cosponsor for the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025, that would generally prohibit school athletic programs from allowing individuals whose biological sex at birth was male to participate in programs that are for women and girls. Senator Moody also cosponsored the Title IX Clarification Act of 2026, which would expressly define sex under Title IX as biological sex, either male or female, and make clear that gender identity does not change that classification. View Senator Moody’s full hearing remarks here. # # # | 1 | 2026-09-24T09:44:48Z | 2026-09-24T09:45:52Z |
| https://www.rickscott.senate.gov/2026/9/senator-rick-scott-fights-to-end-birth-tourism-from-communist-china-but-democrats-block-legislation | Senator Rick Scott Fights to End Birth Tourism from Communist China, but Democrats Block Legislation | 2026-09-23 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | FL | Rick Scott | S001217 | www.rickscott.senate.gov | rickscott | https://www.rickscott.senate.gov/press-releases/ | page_html | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last night on the Senate Floor, U.S. Senator Rick Scott tried to pass his Stopping Adversarial Foreign Exploitation of Kids in Domestic Surrogacy (SAFE KIDS) Act by unanimous consent. Senate Democrats blocked the bill despite a series of recent legacy media headlines highlighting exploitation of birth tourism by citizens of America’s enemies – specifically Communist China. Watch Senator Scott’s full speech by clicking HERE or on the image above. Senator Rick Scott said, “In July, I came to the floor and warned about Chinese birth tourism based on a story in my home state of Florida. It was a real story hurting one of my constituents, and I wanted to raise the alarm. I warned this body months ago of this national security threat. Here's what has happened since: this story from my state, and others like it, have made national headlines. The Wall Street Journal, New York Magazine, and CBS News have all run major stories about birth tourism since I last brought this to the floor. We can’t ignore it anymore, and we know it is not a conspiracy theory.” “American citizenship is not for sale, and our enemies cannot be allowed to buy it. This country, its sovereignty, and its future are worth protecting. Everyone in this chamber should believe that and support this bill.” This is the second time this year Senate Democrats have blocked Senator Scott’s bill. BACKGROUND The SAFE Kids Act prevents adversarial nations, including Communist China, from using American surrogates to obtain U.S. citizenship for their children and traffic infants abroad. It is the first bill of its kind to curb this practice and establish accountability for brokers who facilitate commercial surrogacy contracts with America’s foreign adversaries: Communist China, Iran, Russia, and North Korea. International commercial surrogacy raises serious national security and human trafficking concerns, but there are currently no U.S. laws on the books to address these issues. The SAFE KIDS Act addresses a gap in U.S. surrogacy law by:… | 1 | 2026-09-24T09:44:48Z | 2026-09-24T09:45:52Z |
| https://donalds.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2638 | Donalds Introduces the STARS Act | 2026-09-22 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | FL | Byron Donalds | D000032 | donalds.house.gov | donalds | https://donalds.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) is leading the effort in the House to secure Florida as the permanent home for the newly established United States Space Academy through the introduction of the "Securing the Advancement of Rising Spacefarers (STARS) Act". The "STARS Act" is the 28th piece of legislation introduced by Congressman Donalds in the 119th Congress and is co-led by Senator Ashley Moody (R-FL) in the Senate. Congressman Mike Haridopolos (R-FL) is an original co-sponsor in the House. This piece of legislation directly answers President Trump's August 28 Executive Order, establishing a federal commission tasked with planning a dedicated, NASA-led academy to train the nation's military, civilian, and commercial space workforce. "Florida is the birthplace of American space exploration and has led the world in spaceflight for decades. The Sunshine State has built an unmatched, fully integrated space ecosystem that bridges operational launch infrastructure, military space command assets, and tier-one research universities. Establishing the Space Academy on Florida's Space Coast forges an immediate talent pipeline and creates an unmatched competitive advantage, offering cadets daily exposure to NASA personnel, Space Force leaders, and private industry innovators," said Congressman Byron Donalds. "To ensure American space superiority in an increasingly competitive domain, our future leaders must be educated at the very nexus of global space operations. I am proud to stand alongside Senator Moody in this effort to further strengthen and elevate Florida’s ever-emerging space landscape and solidify our nation’s strength and security beyond Earth’s orbit for generations to come." BACKGROUND: WHAT THIS BILL DOES: This bill recommends the Space Commission to locate the Space Academy in Florida. Specifically, it suggests that the location be within reasonable distance to the Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral. Additionally, this bill outlines that the selection and implementation of the Space A… | 1 | 2026-09-23T09:45:16Z | 2026-09-23T09:46:14Z |
| https://mast.house.gov/press-releases?ID=EA940509-BA0F-41D5-A0B9-F99484C28AEA | Mast Recognizes National Estuaries Week | 2026-09-22 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | FL | Brian J. Mast | M001199 | mast.house.gov | mast | https://mast.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Brian Mast (FL-21) introduced a resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 19 through September 25, 2026 as “National Estuaries Week.” “Florida is truly blessed with one of the most unique ecosystems in the entire world. The Everglades and the coastal estuaries provide Florida with both environmental and economic benefits,” said Rep. Brian Mast. "The problems facing the Indian River Lagoon, St. Lucie, Caloosahatchee and Lake Worth Lagoon is a reminder of the importance of these critical habitats. Our work to protect and restore our waterways and environment is not over, the public health and our economies depend on it." First recognized in 1988 by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Estuaries Week raises awareness on the critical habitats for wildlife, as well as the economic and environmental benefit they bring to our communities. | 1 | 2026-09-23T09:45:16Z | 2026-09-23T09:46:14Z |
| https://www.moody.senate.gov/press-releases/senator-moody-a-former-judge-files-legislation-to-scrap-swampy-outdated-restriction-and-clean-up-some-federal-d-c-circuit-courts/ | Senator Moody—a Former Judge—Files Legislation to Scrap Swampy Outdated Restriction and Clean Up Some Federal D.C. Circuit Courts | 2026-09-22 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | FL | Ashley Moody | M001244 | www.moody.senate.gov | moody | https://www.moody.senate.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C.—Senator Ashley Moody, a former circuit judge, is filing legislation to clean up two federal courts in Washington, D.C. Senator Moody’s Better Bench Act would allow nominees and active judges on the Court of Federal Claims and the Federal Circuit – both courts with nationwide jurisdiction – to reside anywhere in the United States by doing away with an outdated residency requirement that limits service to those in the D.C. area. Senator Moody is joined in this bipartisan effort by Senator Chris Coons of Delaware. “For a court that covers the entire country, we should be considering nominating judges from everywhere in America based on merit—not their proximity to the D.C. bubble. My Better Bench Act removes an outdated residency requirement to expand the pool of qualified Americans who can serve and allows our courts to be a better reflection of the nation as a whole,” said Senator Ashley Moody. “Americans deserve the best, most qualified judges, especially in areas like intellectual property law where expertise is key to understanding complex cases and fairly deciding the future of many entrepreneurs’ businesses,” said Senator Chris Coons. “For too long, we have limited the pool of judges available to take on the toughest IP and federal contract cases to those willing to uproot their lives and move to Washington, D.C. No longer. This bipartisan bill ensures that courts of national jurisdiction can draw from a pool of national talent.” BACKGROUND: The Federal Circuit’s residency requirement is substantially more restrictive than those governing the regional courts of appeals. While judges on the regional circuits generally may reside anywhere within their circuits once each state is represented by at least one active judge, judges on the Federal Circuit and the Court of Federal Claims must reside within 50 miles of Washington, D.C. despite both courts having nationwide jurisdiction. Senator Moody’s Better Bench Act: Removes the current requirement that judges on the Federal Circuit and the Co… | 1 | 2026-09-23T09:45:16Z | 2026-09-23T09:46:14Z |
| https://www.rickscott.senate.gov/2026/9/senator-rick-scott-rolls-out-rescuing-america-platform-to-increase-american-homeownership | Senator Rick Scott Rolls Out “Rescuing America” Platform to Increase American Homeownership | 2026-09-22 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | FL | Rick Scott | S001217 | www.rickscott.senate.gov | rickscott | https://www.rickscott.senate.gov/press-releases/ | page_html | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Rick Scott continued rolling out his “Rescuing America” project with a video about the homeownership crisis facing the country – especially young Americans. Watch Senator Scott’s video by clicking HERE or on the image above. Senator Rick Scott said, “I agree with Zohran Mamdani on one thing: homeownership has become nearly impossible and too many young families are struggling. But his socialist agenda is wrong and will only create more of the failed big government spending and regulation that made it that way and is killing the American Dream. Washington has been robbing the American people blind for decades while making everything from homeownership to opening a business harder. President Trump has been using every tool he has on this problem, but it’s time for Congress to get government the heck out of people’s lives so hard-working Americans’ money can go a lot further. That’s the best way to make sure young families can own an affordable home and have a shot at the American Dream.” BACKGROUND: This video is the latest of a series in Senator Scott’s “Rescuing America” project that lays out a platform to revive the American Dream based on three simple principles: Balancing the budget Cutting regulations Creating jobs Earlier this week, Senator Scott laid out his goals for the project in an op-ed published in Newsweek titled, “How To Rescue America From the Spread of Socialism.” More information can be found here and here. ### | 1 | 2026-09-23T09:45:16Z | 2026-09-23T09:46:14Z |
| https://frost.house.gov/media/press-releases/oversight-ranking-members-robert-garcia-bennie-thompson-and-maxwell-frost-demand-answers-from-ice-on-dangerous-conditions-in-florida-immigration-facilities | Oversight Ranking Members Robert Garcia, Bennie Thompson, and Maxwell Frost Demand Answers From ICE on Dangerous Conditions in Florida Immigration Facilities | 2026-09-21 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | FL | Maxwell Frost | F000476 | frost.house.gov | frost | https://frost.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, and Rep. Maxwell Frost, Ranking Member of Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs, wrote to the Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Inspector General demanding answers after whistleblowers shared with Oversight Democrats information on the Trump Administration’s dangerous conditions and lawless practices at ICE holding facilities in Florida. The reports include overflowing restrooms, air vents with visible black mold, and detainees forced to sleep on the concrete floor or in chains. “Whistleblowers have shared explosive new information with Oversight Democrats about the horrific conditions inside ICE facilities in Florida. The Trump Administration is trying to cover up these disgusting and unsafe conditions and escape accountability, while countless lives are put in danger. ICE must immediately put an end to this inhumane treatment and give us answers on this horrific situation,” said Ranking Member Robert Garcia. “Whistleblower reports detailing inhumane and illegal detention conditions at multiple ICE holding facilities are appalling. These horrors – and the fact that the Trump administration is trying to cover up these abuses – must be fully investigated. These facilities must also be shut down and the individuals responsible need to be held accountable. Immigrants in ICE custody must be treated humanely and given proper medical care,” said Ranking Member Bennie G. Thompson. “Trump’s immigration detention system is as cruel as it is unnecessary, and this administration's deliberate efforts to hide the conditions inside ICE facilities in Miramar and Orlando, Florida are abhorrent. This new whistleblower report reinforces what has long been documented about immigration detention facilities—a system being use… | 1 | 2026-09-22T09:42:49Z | 2026-09-22T09:44:35Z |
| https://www.moody.senate.gov/press-releases/senator-moody-urges-air-force-to-make-florida-home-of-blue-horizons-2/ | Senator Moody Urges Air Force to Make Florida Home of Blue Horizons | 2026-09-21 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | FL | Ashley Moody | M001244 | www.moody.senate.gov | moody | https://www.moody.senate.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C.— Senator Ashley Moody is fighting to get Blue Horizons relocated to the Sunshine State. Senator Moody is urging General Kenneth Wilsbach, Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force, to move Blue Horizons to Orlando, where the proximity to Patrick Space Force Base and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station can provide the program with direct access to strategic leaders and mission partners across the joint force. “Blue Horizons is the innovation hub for our Air Force, and there is no better place for the program to relocate than Florida. Orlando’s world-class modeling and simulation industry, cutting-edge research at our universities, and proximity to our Space Force installations make our state an ideal new home for Blue Horizons. The Sunshine State stands ready to serve as the new home for the future of innovation for the United States Air Force,” said Senator Ashley Moody. BACKGROUND: Blue Horizons is the Air Force’s premier forum for exploring transformational ideas and capabilities for the future. University of Central Florida is the nation’s leading supplier of graduates to the aerospace and defense industry and is home to nationally recognized programs in modeling and simulation, artificial intelligence, digital engineering, and national security research. Florida is home to three combatant commands, giving Blue Horizons direct access to strategic leaders and mission partners across the joint force. Senator Moody has long fought for Florida’s servicemembers, veterans, and military families. Last year, Senator Moody secured more than $851 million for Florida’s military bases through her work on the National Defense Authorization Act. As Florida Attorney General, Senator Moody oversaw the Military and Veterans Assistance Program. Read the letter here. # # # | 1 | 2026-09-22T09:42:49Z | 2026-09-22T09:44:35Z |
| https://www.rickscott.senate.gov/2026/9/what-they-are-saying-sen-rick-scott-s-rescuing-america-plan-tackles-affordability-offers-alternative-to-socialism | WHAT THEY ARE SAYING… Sen. Rick Scott’s ‘Rescuing America’ Plan Tackles Affordability, Offers Alternative to Socialism | 2026-09-21 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | FL | Rick Scott | S001217 | www.rickscott.senate.gov | rickscott | https://www.rickscott.senate.gov/press-releases/ | page_html | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Senator Rick Scott penned an op-ed in Newsweek, How To Rescue America From the Spread of Socialism, detailing his three-part plan to tackle affordability issues hurting Americans: balance the federal budget, slash red tape, and create new jobs. The op-ed follows the release of Senator Scott’s “Rescuing America” campaign to restore the American Dream for younger generations, which was announced last week. WHAT THEY ARE SAYING… Politico: Rick Scott launches ‘Rescuing America’ economic messaging plan Florida’s Voice: “Scott launches ‘Rescuing America’ project, warns socialism will kill the American Dream” Breitbart: “Sen. Rick Scott announces 'Rescuing America' plan for affordability” Newsmax: Sen. Rick Scott Launches 'Rescuing America' Economic Plan Just the News: Rick Scott to debut 'Rescuing America' midterm economic message UPI: Sen. Rick Scott announces 'Rescuing America' plan for affordability ### | 1 | 2026-09-22T09:42:49Z | 2026-09-22T09:44:35Z |
| https://buchanan.house.gov/2026/09/21/buchanan-urges-trump-administration-to-take-action-on-sulfur-shortage-threatening-american-fertilizer-production/ | Buchanan Urges Trump Administration to Take Action on Sulfur Shortage Threatening American Fertilizer Production | 2026-09-21 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | FL | Vern Buchanan | B001260 | buchanan.house.gov | buchanan | https://buchanan.house.gov/media/ | scraper | “What Hurts American Phosphate Hurts the American Farmer and Costs American Families” Sulfur Prices Have Surged Nearly 600 Percent as Domestic Fertilizer Producers Cut Production and Jobs WASHINGTON — Congressman Vern Buchanan, Vice Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, sent a letter to President Donald Trump and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick urging immediate action to address the severe disruption in sulfur supply putting American phosphate fertilizer production at risk. “Sulfur is the backbone of domestic phosphate fertilizer production, and right now American producers cannot afford it,” said Buchanan. “What hurts American phosphate hurts the American farmer and costs American families. More than 200 workers have already lost their jobs, and every day the interagency process drags on puts more of them at risk. The Administration has the tools to act, and I am urging them to use them now to support and protect our farmers. This isn’t one company’s problem or one state’s problem. It’s whether America can feed itself without depending on foreign suppliers. I’m not willing to leave that to chance for our children and grandchildren.” Sulfur is a critical raw material for domestic phosphate fertilizer production. The letter warns that the shortage has already forced significant production curtailments and that the more than 200 workers who lost their jobs a few weeks ago may be the first of many. Recent geopolitical and shipping disruptions have constrained global sulfur supplies and driven prices to historic levels. The ten-year average price for sulfur in Tampa is $172 per long ton. Since May, prices have surged more than $1,000 per long ton and are currently approximately $1,100 to $1,200, a nearly 600 percent increase. The disruption affects thousands of contractors, suppliers and communities that depend on these operations every day. This is not a challenge that can be fixed by one company, state or industry. Losing domestic fertilizer production would increase America’s reliance on foreign … | 1 | 2026-09-23T09:45:16Z | 2026-09-23T09:46:14Z |
| https://mariodiazbalart.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-diaz-balart-hosts-19th-annual-service-academy-day | Congressman Díaz-Balart Hosts 19th Annual Service Academy Day | 2026-09-21 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | FL | Mario Diaz-Balart | D000600 | mariodiazbalart.house.gov | mariodiazbalart | https://mariodiazbalart.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | MIAMI, FL – Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26), Dean of the Florida Delegation, Vice Chair of the House Committee on Appropriations, Chairman of the Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs, and member of the Defense Subcommittee, hosted his 19th Annual Service Academy Day on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at U.S. Southern Command. Academy Day offers high school students and their parents the opportunity to learn more about pursuing a military career. Attendees have the opportunity to speak with representatives from the U.S. Service Academies and learn more about the application, nomination, selection, and appointment processes. This year's event welcomed more than 100 students and their families. Díaz-Balart said, "It is always a source of pride for me to host young men and women from Florida's 26th District interested in serving their country. Preparing future Sailors, Soldiers, Marines, Airmen, and Guardians to become dedicated, disciplined leaders with a strong understanding of core military values and institutional knowledge ensures a steady supply of capable officers for one of our country's most important missions: protecting our national defense. I am especially grateful to General Francis L. Donovan for hosting us, and to the representatives from the United States Service Academies for sharing valuable insights with those eager to serve our great nation. I look forward to nominating outstanding candidates for appointments and to following their continued success." Additional Information: A service academy is a four-year, tuition-free college that admits a select number of qualified candidates and provides them with a world-class education, rigorous leadership training, and physical training, resulting in a commission as an officer in a specific branch of the U.S. military. The honor of attending a service academy comes with the obligation and commitment to serve in the military for a minimum of five years upon graduation. For more information, please click her… | 1 | 2026-09-23T09:45:16Z | 2026-09-23T09:46:14Z |
| https://bilirakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/bilirakis-backed-change-act-improve-early-alzheimers-detection-advances-out | Bilirakis-Backed CHANGE Act to Improve Early Alzheimer’s Detection Advances Out of Committee | 2026-09-18 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | FL | Gus M. Bilirakis | B001257 | bilirakis.house.gov | bilirakis | https://bilirakis.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) applauded the House Ways and Means Committee’s unanimous advancement of bipartisan legislation containing provisions of the Concentrating on High-Value Alzheimer’s Needs to Get to an End (CHANGE) Act, which Bilirakis introduced with Representatives Linda T. Sánchez (D-CA), Darin LaHood (R-IL) and Doris Matsui (D-CA). The CHANGE Act is designed to promote earlier detection and diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias by directing the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to identify cognitive impairment detection tools that can help clinicians more effectively detect cognitive decline and connect patients with appropriate follow-up care. Earlier this week, the CHANGE Act was amended into H.R. 6130, the bipartisan Alzheimer’s Screening and Prevention (ASAP) Act, which the Ways and Means Committee approved by a unanimous 40-0 vote. The broader package seeks to improve early detection and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. More than seven million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease, and for many patients, a diagnosis comes only after the disease has already taken a significant toll. Advances in testing and treatment have increased the importance of identifying Alzheimer’s and related dementias at earlier stages. “Alzheimer’s is a devastating disease that has touched my family personally, so I understand the tremendous toll it takes not only on patients, but also on the loved ones who care for them,” said Congressman Bilirakis. “As promising new treatments continue to emerge, early detection and diagnosis are more important than ever. The bipartisan CHANGE Act will help ensure patients and their doctors have better tools to identify cognitive decline earlier, when interventions may have the greatest impact. I am pleased to see this important legislation advance out of Committee as part of a broader package, bringing us another step closer to improving care, preserving quality of life, and ultimately finding a cure for this … | 1 | 2026-09-19T09:11:33Z | 2026-09-19T09:12:45Z |
| https://franklin.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1934 | Franklin Statement On House Passage Of Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia And Iran Act | 2026-09-18 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | FL | Scott Franklin | F000472 | franklin.house.gov | franklin | https://franklin.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) issued the following statement after supporting House passage of H.R. 5334, the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026: “Russia continues to finance its war in Ukraine through energy exports while relying on countries that help Moscow evade sanctions. That money allows Russia to strengthen its military and continue waging hostilities. “Using America’s economic strength to cut off that funding is commonsense national security. This bill increases pressure on Russia’s energy and financial sectors and imposes consequences on countries that continue major purchases of Russian energy or help Moscow get around U.S. sanctions. It also maintains important sanctions against Iran. “A stronger Russia has more resources to challenge the United States and our allies, while Iran continues to fund terrorism and threaten American interests. Making it harder for our adversaries to finance those activities reduces their ability to threaten Americans, our service members and our allies. “I’m pleased to see this bill pass both the House and Senate and head to President Trump’s desk for his signature.” | 1 | 2026-09-19T09:11:33Z | 2026-09-19T09:12:45Z |
| https://www.moody.senate.gov/press-releases/video-senator-moody-honors-former-prisoner-of-war-with-national-pow-mia-recognition-day-congressional-resolution/ | VIDEO: Senator Moody Honors Former Prisoner of War with National POW/MIA Recognition Day Congressional Resolution | 2026-09-18 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | FL | Ashley Moody | M001244 | www.moody.senate.gov | moody | https://www.moody.senate.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C.—On National POW/MIA Recognition Day, Senator Ashley Moody is introducing a Senate Resolution to honor all service members missing in action or captured and held prisoner by enemy forces. At a ceremony in Sarasota at VFW Post 3233 today, Senator Moody presented the resolution to former prisoner of war, Seaman Richard J. “Rick” Rogala—highlighting Seaman Rogala’s story as an example of what POWs face when captured while serving our country. “Our service members who were taken prisoner or who remain missing in action made a tremendous sacrifice for our nation. On National POW/MIA Recognition Day, we renew our solemn promise to remember every American who was captured or went missing in action. As a member of a military family and a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, this responsibility is deeply personal to me. I will always stand with our veterans, and I’m honored to recognize former POW Rick Rogala for his service to our country on this special day,” said Senator Ashley Moody. Seaman Rogala served aboard the USS Pueblo in the United States Navy. In January 1968, North Korean forces attacked and took control of the ship. One sailor, Fireman Duane Hodges, was killed in the attack. Seaman Rogala and the rest of the crew were held in North Korea for 11 months and subjected to brutal treatment. Today, Senator Moody honored Seaman Rogala with a congressional resolution. BACKGROUND: Senator Moody continues to serve Florida’s more than 1.3 million veterans. Recent actions of support include the following: Leading efforts to designate a Florida museum as the only National POW/MIA Museum and Memorial in the Country; Cosponsoring the Veterans Bill of Rights Act. The Veterans Bill of Rights Act would require the U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure veterans are clearly informed of their existing rights regarding VA-administered health care, benefits, and services; Cosponsoring the Major Richard Star Act, which seeks to fix unjust disability policies for retired combat veterans; Sup… | 1 | 2026-09-19T09:11:33Z | 2026-09-19T09:12:45Z |
| https://www.rickscott.senate.gov/2026/9/sen-rick-scott-introduces-legislation-to-combat-illegal-southern-border-tunnel-crossings | Sen. Rick Scott Introduces Legislation to Combat Illegal Southern Border Tunnel Crossings | 2026-09-18 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | FL | Rick Scott | S001217 | www.rickscott.senate.gov | rickscott | https://www.rickscott.senate.gov/press-releases/ | page_html | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Rick Scott introduced the Subterranean Border Defense Act in the U.S. Senate to bolster the Department of Homeland Security’s efforts to find and shut down illegal cross-border tunnel operations used for trafficking and smuggling. The bill amends the Border Tunnel Prevention Act of 2012 by directing U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to submit a yearly strategic report on its efforts to counter illicit cross-border tunnel operations. This legislation, first introduced by Rep. Eli Crane, passed the U.S. House of Representatives in March 2025. Senator Rick Scott said, “For four miserable years, Joe Biden rolled out the red carpet for human traffickers, drug smugglers, and other international criminals to illegally enter and terrorize our country. Our communities were flooded with drugs brought through border tunnels, and Americans paid the price. Under President Trump, fentanyl deaths have plummeted, and our neighborhoods are safer, but we need to make sure it stays that way – and that no future president can bring back the chaos. This bill is a strong step to keeping America and her people safe in the long run." Rep. Crane said, "I'm grateful to Senator Rick Scott for leading the Subterranean Border Defense Act in the Senate. This legislation strengthens our deterrence posture by increasing oversight of illicit cross-border tunnels. With the Trump administration successfully halting illegal crossings at our border, it's never been more important to block alternative routes into our homeland. We owe it to the American people to do everything in our control to eliminate human trafficking, drug smuggling, and unlawful entries. This bill already passed the House in an overwhelming, bipartisan vote, and today's introduction in the upper chamber brings us one step closer to becoming law." BACKGROUND: In June of this year, a Homeland Security Task Force investigation uncovered a web of cross-border tunnels between San Diego and Tijuana containing 2,200 pounds of cocaine … | 1 | 2026-09-19T09:11:33Z | 2026-09-19T09:12:45Z |
| https://bilirakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/bilirakis-host-20th-annual-veterans-resource-fair-senators-scott-and-moody | Bilirakis to Host 20th Annual Veterans Resource Fair with Senators Scott and Moody | 2026-09-17 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | FL | Gus M. Bilirakis | B001257 | bilirakis.house.gov | bilirakis | https://bilirakis.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | PASCO COUNTY, - Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) will host his 20th Annual Veterans Resource Fair on Saturday, September 26, 2026. This year’s event will be jointly hosted by U.S. Senators Rick Scott and Ashley Moody. For two decades, this annual Veterans Resource Fair has brought together organizations and agencies from throughout the community to help Veterans and their families connect directly with the benefits, services, and support they have earned. This year’s fair will feature resources related to Veterans claims assistance and education benefits, healthcare, job placement and employment services, housing assistance, social services, and more. “Serving those who have served our nation is one of my highest priorities, and I’m incredibly proud that we are celebrating the 20th year of bringing this important event directly to our local Veterans and their families,” said Congressman Gus Bilirakis. “Our Veterans have sacrificed so much in defense of our freedoms, and we have a responsibility to ensure they can access the benefits, healthcare, opportunities, and support they have earned. Too often, Veterans simply don’t know about all of the resources available to them or where to turn for help. That’s exactly why we bring these organizations together under one roof - to make it easier for Veterans and their families to get answers, make connections, and access the assistance they deserve. I’m grateful to Senators Scott and Moody for joining me this year as we continue working together to serve those who have served us.” Senator Rick Scott said, “As a Navy veteran and the son of a World War II veteran, I know firsthand the service and sacrifice our veterans and their families make – and the toll those sacrifices can take long-term. As Florida’s U.S. Senator, it is crucial to me that our federal government stands with them and that every veteran can access the benefits he or she has earned. That starts with ensuring our veterans and their families have the information, resources, and help they need to make th… | 1 | 2026-09-18T09:27:43Z | 2026-09-18T09:29:09Z |
| https://bilirakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/bilirakis-secures-major-tampa-bay-and-nature-coast-water-infrastructure | Bilirakis Secures Major Tampa Bay and Nature Coast Water Infrastructure Priorities in House-Passed WRDA | 2026-09-17 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | FL | Gus M. Bilirakis | B001257 | bilirakis.house.gov | bilirakis | https://bilirakis.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Gus Bilirakis announced that the U.S. House of Representatives passed the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026, which includes several priorities he requested to strengthen water infrastructure, improve storm resiliency, protect natural resources, and support communities throughout Florida’s 12th Congressional District and the greater Tampa Bay region. WRDA is Congress’s biennial legislation authorizing U.S. Army Corps of Engineers projects and studies related to water infrastructure, ports and harbors, flood and storm risk reduction, ecosystem restoration, and other critical water-resource needs. “Florida is growing rapidly, and we have to make sure our infrastructure keeps pace while protecting the natural resources that make our communities such special places to live, work and raise a family,” said Congressman Bilirakis. “I worked closely with our local partners to identify their most pressing water infrastructure and resiliency needs, and I’m pleased that the House-passed WRDA includes each of the priorities we submitted. These provisions will help address water and wastewater needs, strengthen our defenses against hurricanes and flooding, protect and restore important ecosystems, and lay the groundwork for future investments throughout our region. I’ll keep working to get these priorities across the finish line.” At Bilirakis’s request, the House-passed legislation includes: Pasco County Ecosystem Restoration and Water Supply: Authorizes a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers feasibility study examining opportunities for ecosystem restoration and water supply improvements in Pasco County. Lower Withlacoochee River Watershed Restoration: Authorizes a feasibility study focused on ecosystem restoration of the Lower Withlacoochee River Watershed, an important natural resource for the Nature Coast. $29.6 Million Authorization for Hernando County Water Infrastructure: Authorizes a new environmental infrastructure project of up to $29.6 million for water and wastew… | 1 | 2026-09-18T09:27:43Z | 2026-09-18T09:29:09Z |
| https://franklin.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1933 | Franklin Statement On House Passage Of Water Resources Development Act | 2026-09-17 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | FL | Scott Franklin | F000472 | franklin.house.gov | franklin | https://franklin.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) issued the following statement after House passage of H.R. 9497, the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026: “Water management isn’t an abstract issue in Florida. Decisions involving Lake Okeechobee, the Everglades, flood control and our coasts directly affect our communities, agriculture, environment and economy. WRDA is one of the most important tools Congress has to set priorities for the Army Corps and keep critical water infrastructure projects moving. “This bill advances several major Florida priorities. It moves the Central Everglades Planning Project and Everglades Agricultural Area Reservoir forward, supports continued work on Lake Okeechobee and strengthens federal support for beach renourishment and flood-risk reduction. It also includes reforms to Corps project delivery and coordination so important projects aren’t held up by unnecessary delays. “As a member of the Energy and Water Appropriations Subcommittee, I’m focused on making sure these priorities have the resources and direction needed to move from authorization to construction. Congress can authorize important projects, but we must also ensure the Corps can execute them efficiently and keep long-term work on schedule. “Florida’s water challenges require sustained attention. Restoring the Everglades, managing Lake Okeechobee, protecting communities from flooding and maintaining our coasts are long-term commitments. The House has done its work, and I urge the Senate to act quickly so we can move WRDA forward and get these critical Florida water priorities across the finish line.” | 1 | 2026-09-18T09:27:43Z | 2026-09-18T09:29:09Z |
| https://laurellee.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-laurel-lee-introduces-unleash-american-pipelines-act-reform-natural-gas | Rep. Laurel Lee Introduces the Unleash American Pipelines Act to Reform Natural Gas Pipeline Judicial Review | 2026-09-17 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | FL | Laurel M. Lee | L000597 | laurellee.house.gov | laurellee | https://laurellee.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Laurel Lee, a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, introduced the Unleash American Pipelines Act, legislation to reform the judicial review process for natural gas pipeline certificates of public convenience and necessity issued by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). The legislation would provide greater certainty for federally approved pipeline projects by limiting legal challenges to parties that can dictate direct and irreparable economic harm, establishing a clear and convincing evidence standard for overturning FERC’s expert determinations, and consolidating challenges in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. “Florida families and businesses depend on affordable, reliable energy, and natural gas powers nearly three-quarters of our state’s electricity,” said Rep. Lee. “When a pipeline has undergone extensive federal review and received approval from FERC, outside groups should not be able to use endless litigation to delay critical energy infrastructure indefinitely. The Unleash American Pipelines Act will bring greater certainty to the permitting process while preserving judicial review for those directly affected. This is a commonsense step to strengthen American energy infrastructure, lower costs, and ensure Florida has the reliable energy supply we need to continue growing.” "Florida relies on interstate pipelines for nearly all of the natural gas that powers homes and businesses across the state,” said CEO of Florida Power & Light Company, Scott Bores. “Reliable pipeline infrastructure is essential to providing affordable, reliable electric service for our customers and supporting Florida's continued growth. We appreciate Congresswoman Lee's leadership on this important issue." “TECO Energy applauds Congresswoman Lee for focusing on the right things: making government more efficient and effective to protect consumers and save customers' money. In Florida, natural gas is the backbone of the electric generation… | 1 | 2026-09-18T09:27:43Z | 2026-09-18T09:29:09Z |
| https://patronis.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-patronis-votes-to-advance-legislation-to-protect-consumers-from-rising-utility-costs-driven-by-ai-data-centers | Congressman Patronis Votes to Advance Legislation to Protect Consumers from Rising Utility Costs Driven by AI Data Centers | 2026-09-17 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | FL | Jimmy Patronis | P000622 | patronis.house.gov | patronis | https://patronis.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Late Wednesday evening, Congressman Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) voted to advance H.R. 9340 the Ratepayer Protection Act to ensure hardworking Americans aren’t footing the bill for AI data centers. Congressman Patronis said, “If Big Tech wants to build a massive data center and use massive amounts of electricity, they should pay for the power and infrastructure they need, not hardworking families and small businesses. I don’t want families in Northwest Florida footing the bill for someone else’s investment opportunity.” The Ratepayer Protection Act would: Give states the tools to protect ratepayers. Create a federal standard for large-load customers, like data centers, to pay for the power and grid upgrades they need. Create a framework to protect families from the bill if a data center leaves. The Ratepayer Protection Act passed the House by a vote of 417-3 and now moves to the Senate for consideration. To view the Ratepayer Protection Act, click here. ### | 1 | 2026-09-18T09:27:43Z | 2026-09-18T09:29:09Z |
| https://steube.house.gov/press-releases/rep-steubes-bill-to-strengthen-taxpayer-rights-passes-house-heads-to-u-s-senate/ | Rep. Steube’s Bill to Strengthen Taxpayer Rights Passes House, Heads to U.S. Senate | 2026-09-17 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | FL | W. Gregory Steube | S001214 | steube.house.gov | steube | https://steube.house.gov/category/press-releases/page/ | scraper | WASHINGTON–On Tuesday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Congressman Greg Steube’s H.R. 9498, the Taxpayer Advocate Participation Act (TAPA), under suspension of the rules. Introduced by Rep. Steube (R-Fla.) alongside Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (D-Wash.), the bipartisan legislation authorizes the National Taxpayer Advocate (NTA) to appear as amicus curiae in federal tax cases on issues that may broadly affect taxpayer rights. “American taxpayers deserve someone in their corner when their rights are at stake in federal court,” said Rep. Steube. “The National Taxpayer Advocate already fights for taxpayers across the country, but current law does not authorize the Advocate to weigh in on court cases that could impact millions of Americans. My bill closes that gap and makes sure the taxpayer’s voice is heard. I’m pleased to see the House pass TAPA, and I urge the Senate to get it to President Trump’s desk.” “The National Taxpayer Advocate plays an important role in championing the interests of American taxpayers,” said Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08). “However, current law prohibits the Advocate from doing so when taxpayer rights are at stake in litigation before a court of law. This is a serious weakness in the office’s ability to carry out its mission. With the Taxpayer Advocate Participation Act, Representative Steube has identified a targeted solution and one that is reflective of his ongoing, successful work to advance the interests of American taxpayers.” “American taxpayers deserve to have an independent voice represent them in court, especially in cases that could impact them and their tax bill. This bipartisan bill will allow the National Taxpayer Advocate to weigh in on behalf of millions of Americans in these vital cases,” said Rep. DelBene. “I thank my colleagues on both sides of the aisle for their efforts to get this through the Ways and Means Committee and now the House so we can better advocate for taxpayers.” Under current law, the NTA is barred from submitting amicu… | 1 | 2026-09-18T09:27:43Z | 2026-09-18T09:29:09Z |
| https://www.moody.senate.gov/press-releases/video-senator-moody-blasts-socialists-looking-to-dismantle-our-nations-founding-document-on-constitution-day/ | VIDEO: Senator Moody Blasts Socialists Looking to Dismantle Our Nation’s Founding Document on Constitution Day | 2026-09-17 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | FL | Ashley Moody | M001244 | www.moody.senate.gov | moody | https://www.moody.senate.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C.—Senator Ashley Moody sent a searing message to radical socialists looking to dismantle our nation’s founding principles—not on her watch. On Constitution Day, Senator Moody took to the Senate Floor to honor this remarkable document and urge colleagues to join her in defending the freedom it secures. “As our nation celebrates America’s 250th anniversary, Constitution Day reminds us that the promise of liberty declared in 1776 was preserved through the Constitution just a few short years later. Through this transformational document, our Founders created a system of limited government, separated powers, and checks and balances designed to protect our God-given rights and preserve liberty for generations to come,” said Senator Ashley Moody. “While there is a growing movement on the Left that seeks to dismantle the guardrails to liberty enumerated in the Constitution, we as Americans must continue to defend the freedom it secures and pass on its principles to the next generation.” BACKGROUND: Throughout Senator Moody’s career, she has served in each of the three branches of government—from serving as a judge to leading a state executive agency as Florida Attorney General, and now a member of the legislative branch in the U.S. Senate. Senator Moody is fighting to protect Floridians: Protecting Religious Freedom: Senator Moody cosponsored the Banning Perpetrators of Religious Persecution Act, which would restrict U.S. visas for foreign government officials, terrorists, and other actors responsible for violations of religious freedom. Second Amendment Rights: Senator Moody champions the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act, which would allow people with concealed-carry privileges in their home state to exercise them in other states that permit concealed carry, subject to the destination state’s laws. Protecting Civil Rights: Senator Moody introduced the RECLAIM Act, which would allow federal funds to be clawed back from higher-education institutions found to have violated students’ civi… | 1 | 2026-09-18T09:27:43Z | 2026-09-18T09:29:09Z |
| https://mariodiazbalart.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/media-advisory-congressman-diaz-balart-host-service-academy-day-us | Media Advisory: Congressman Díaz-Balart to Host Service Academy Day at U.S. Southern Command | 2026-09-17 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | FL | Mario Diaz-Balart | D000600 | mariodiazbalart.house.gov | mariodiazbalart | https://mariodiazbalart.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | MIAMI, FL – Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26), Dean of the Florida Delegation, Vice Chair of the House Committee on Appropriations and Chairman of the Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs, will host his annual Service Academy Day on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. at U.S. Southern Command: On this day, representatives from the U.S. Naval, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Military, U.S. Merchant Marine, and U.S. Coast Guard Academies will meet with and inform prospective students about educational and career opportunities at the service academies. Event Details: RSVP is required due to security restrictions. A valid government ID and media credentials must be presented at the checkpoint for admittance. Please RSVP to Dietwin Smoli. WHAT: Service Academy Day WHO: Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26) Representatives from the United States Service Academies WHEN: Saturday, September 19, 2026 8:30 a.m. ET WHERE: U.S. Southern Command 9301 NW 33rd Street Doral, FL 33172 | 1 | 2026-09-19T09:11:33Z | 2026-09-19T09:12:45Z |
| https://mariodiazbalart.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/once-again-diaz-balart-delivers-big-905-m | Once Again, Diaz-Balart Delivers BIG $90.5 M | 2026-09-17 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | FL | Mario Diaz-Balart | D000600 | mariodiazbalart.house.gov | mariodiazbalart | https://mariodiazbalart.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26), Dean of the Florida Delegation, Vice Chair of the House Committee on Appropriations and Chairman of the Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs, released the following statement after the passage of H.R. 9497, the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026: "My record is clear. I consistently deliver for South Florida, and WRDA 26 builds on it. I am grateful to Chairman Sam Graves, for working with me to secure a critical provision that makes PortMiami eligible to compete for federal reimbursement of approximately $90.5 million for the Miami Harbor Deep Dredge project. Since my time in the Florida Legislature, and now as a member of Congress, I have long fought for our state's seaports. As the Chairman of the Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Subcommittee on Appropriations in 2019, I created the first-ever dedicated pot of money specifically for seaport infrastructure development. Despite Miami-Dade County’s many challenges at the Port, I have always understood the need to provide our ports with adequate resources to fit the needs of our growing economy, and the Miami Harbor Deep Dredge project did just that. This project created and continues to support thousands of jobs, has furthered the Port’s cargo growth, surpassed one million TEUs for 11 consecutive years, and made its mark as the 11th largest container port in the United States of America. Chairman Graves understands the vital importance of strengthening our nation’s water infrastructure, supporting our ports and waterways, and advancing projects that benefit both our economy and our environment. Working alongside my Florida colleagues, Rep. Daniel Webster and Rep. Brian Mast, Chairman Graves leadership in navigating Florida’s waters and delivering restoration for America’s Everglades does not go unnoticed. WRDA 26 directs the U.S. Army Corps to expedite completion of various studies and projects for Everglades restoration efforts in South F… | 1 | 2026-09-19T09:11:33Z | 2026-09-19T09:12:45Z |
| https://mariodiazbalart.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/watch-chairman-diaz-balart-delivers-opening-remarks-subcommittee | WATCH: Chairman Díaz-Balart Delivers Opening Remarks at Subcommittee Hearing with U.S. Trade and Investment Agencies to Empower Economic Growth and Strategic Partnerships | 2026-09-17 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | FL | Mario Diaz-Balart | D000600 | mariodiazbalart.house.gov | mariodiazbalart | https://mariodiazbalart.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26), Vice Chair of the House Committee on Appropriations and Chairman of the Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs, delivers opening remarks at Subcommittee hearing with U.S. Trade and Investment Agencies to Empower Economic Growth and Strategic Partnerships: Chairman Díaz-Balart's opening remarks as prepared here "Acting Director Hardy, Acting Chief of Staff Petrie, and Head of Investments, Mr. Coleman, thank you for appearing today to testify on the President’s 2027 budget request. Your agencies are important instruments of American economic statecraft and commercial diplomacy that advance our national security. I would note that this is also an important year for the Export-Import Bank of the United States. While we invited the agency to testify today, they unfortunately could not accommodate our schedule. With a $30 trillion economy accounting for 26% of global GDP -- up from 24% in 2021 -- the United States remains the largest, most innovative, and resilient country in the world. Advancing the security and prosperity of Americans is fundamental to United States foreign policy and drives the funding priorities of this Subcommittee. President Trump and Secretary Rubio have made strengthening the economic security of Americans and advancing U.S. commercial interests overseas a top foreign policy priority. In that regard, this Subcommittee strongly supports the important efforts by your agencies to further strengthen the economic and strategic position of the United States around the world, such as in the Western Hemisphere and the Indo-Pacific. This includes financing and technical assistance to— combat the influence of the PRC and Chinese Communist Party; secure access to critical minerals; nearshore strategically important manufacturing supply chains; and identify commercial opportunities for our vibrant private sector; all while supporting partners that champion freedom. This was showcased with great su… | 1 | 2026-09-19T09:11:33Z | 2026-09-19T09:12:45Z |
| https://bilirakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/bilirakis-celebrates-house-passage-am-radio-every-vehicle-act | Bilirakis Celebrates House Passage of AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act | 2026-09-16 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | FL | Gus M. Bilirakis | B001257 | bilirakis.house.gov | bilirakis | https://bilirakis.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) applauded House passage of the bipartisan AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, legislation he supports to ensure Americans continue to have access to AM radio in new vehicles. AM radio remains an important source of news, weather, emergency information, and community programming for millions of Americans. It is particularly critical during hurricanes and other natural disasters when power, cellular networks, and internet service may be disrupted. The legislation would require automakers to maintain access to AM broadcast radio in new vehicles without an additional charge to consumers. “Here in Florida, we know firsthand how important it is to have reliable access to emergency information before, during, and after a hurricane,” said Congressman Bilirakis. “When the power goes out, cell towers are overwhelmed, or internet service is disrupted, AM radio can be a lifeline. It also remains an important source of news and information for seniors, rural communities, and millions of Americans traveling our roads each day. As technology continues to evolve, we should not eliminate a proven, reliable communications tool that helps keep people informed and safe. I am proud to lead this bipartisan legislation and pleased to see it pass the House.” AM radio also plays an important role in the nation’s emergency communications infrastructure. Because AM signals can travel long distances and reach broad geographic areas, local broadcasters can provide critical information to residents throughout a region during an emergency. The AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act directs the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to require automakers to include AM radio in new passenger vehicles as standard equipment and ensure consumers are not charged an additional fee for access. “Public safety should never take a back seat to technological trends,” Bilirakis continued. “Floridians deserve access to every reliable tool available when disaster strikes. I urge the Senate to act quickly s… | 1 | 2026-09-17T09:52:05Z | 2026-09-17T09:53:00Z |
| https://buchanan.house.gov/2026/09/16/house-ways-and-means-committee-advances-buchanan-bill-to-expand-medicare-coverage-for-early-alzheimers-detection/ | House Ways and Means Committee Advances Buchanan Bill to Expand Medicare Coverage for Early Alzheimer’s Detection | 2026-09-16 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | FL | Vern Buchanan | B001260 | buchanan.house.gov | buchanan | https://buchanan.house.gov/media/ | scraper | “Early Detection of Alzheimer’s Disease is Key to Giving Families More Time, Options and Hope” The ASAP Act Would Provide Medicare Coverage for Preventive Alzheimer’s Detection WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan, Vice Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee and Chairman of the Health Subcommittee, announced that his bipartisanAlzheimer’s Screening and Prevention (ASAP) Act (H.R. 6130) advanced out of the committee in a unanimous vote. Buchanan’s bill is co-led by Congressman Paul Tonko (D-N.Y.). “Early detection of Alzheimer’s is key to giving families more time, options and hope,” said Buchanan. “Having served as a caregiver to an elderly parent with Alzheimer’s and with nearly 200,000 seniors in my district, this issue is deeply personal to me. Expanding access to early detection will give millions of Americans the opportunity to plan ahead and seek preventative care. I’m grateful to the committee for advancing my Alzheimer’s Screening and Prevention Act and call on my colleagues in the House to pass it and ensure every American can benefit from these lifesaving innovations.” “More than seven million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s, and for too many families, a diagnosis comes only after the disease has already taken a serious toll,” said Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08). “Today, we have blood-based tests that can help detect Alzheimer’s before symptoms even appear, but outdated Medicare rules stand between seniors and access to these tools. As Chairman of our Health Subcommittee, Representative Buchanan has prioritized policies that improve health outcomes for Americans, informed in part by his own experience caring for his parent. His ASAP Act will help make sure seniors and their families can benefit from earlier detection and have more information as they navigate this devastating disease.” “Many promising and potentially lifechanging advancements are being made in Alzheimer’s diagnoses, treatment, and care; but they will mean little unless patients are able… | 1 | 2026-09-17T09:52:05Z | 2026-09-17T09:53:00Z |
| https://castor.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=405288 | Reps. Castor & Sewell Introduce the Affordable Premiums for Seniors Act | 2026-09-16 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | FL | Kathy Castor | C001066 | castor.house.gov | castor | https://castor.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, U.S. Reps. Kathy Castor (FL-14) and Terri Sewell (AL-07) introduced the Affordable Premiums for Seniors Act, legislation that would prevent the Trump Administration from prematurely ending the Medicare Part D Premium Stabilization Demonstration and keep monthly premiums down for seniors enrolled in standalone Medicare prescription drug plans. The legislation follows the Trump Administration’s announcement that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) would terminate the Part D Premium Stabilization Demonstration at the end of 2026. “Every trip to the grocery store and every monthly bill is increasingly painful for my older neighbors. The added strain of higher prescription drug costs is the last thing they need, so I will fight to reverse a recent HHS scheme to increase Medicare prescription drug costs for seniors and people with disabilities,” said Rep. Castor. “The Affordable Premiums for Seniors Act will reverse the HHS scheme, keep premiums down and provide greater certainty on health care costs. Seniors worked hard for their earned Medicare benefits, and I am fighting to keep those benefits affordable and dependable.” “For seniors living on fixed incomes, every dollar matters. At a time when seniors are already struggling to keep up with the rising cost of groceries, housing, health care, and everyday necessities, the Trump Administration should be doing everything it can to lower costs, not ending a program that is helping seniors afford their prescription drugs,” said Rep. Sewell. “Ending the Part D Premium Stabilization Program could mean higher premiums and greater financial strain for millions of seniors. The Affordable Premiums for Seniors Act will help ensure that Medicare beneficiaries have the stability and certainty they deserve.” CMS established the demonstration in 2025 after changes to the Medicare Part D benefit under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) to help stabilize premiums for beneficiaries enrolled in standalone prescription drug plans. The IRA … | 1 | 2026-09-17T09:52:05Z | 2026-09-17T09:53:00Z |
| https://castor.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=405289 | Castor Champions Passage of Bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act to Shield Neighbors from Higher Electric Bills Tied to Data Centers | 2026-09-16 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | FL | Kathy Castor | C001066 | castor.house.gov | castor | https://castor.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Reps. Kathy Castor (FL-14) and Gabe Evans (CO-08) celebrated the passage of their bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act, which protects American families and small businesses from the costs of energy and grid upgrades required for new hyperscale data centers. The Ratepayer Protection Act requires state utility regulators to establish rules ensuring communities do not pay for the costs of building new power plants, transmission lines and other upgrades to serve data centers. Without proper safeguards, families and small businesses in communities where data center development occurs could see their electric bills skyrocket. The Ratepayer Protection Act ensures that wealthy Big Tech companies cover the full energy and infrastructure costs of new data center development and are held accountable for their promises. “Floridians already are dealing with sky-high electric bills. They should not be forced to subsidize the enormous energy demands of the world’s richest corporations,” said Rep. Castor. “If Big Tech builds a massive AI data center, the Big Tech company—not hardworking families, farmers or small businesses—should pay for their power and grid upgrades. The bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act is an important first step that can help lower costs for our neighbors back home and empower states to set strict guardrails.” “Hardworking families should not have to subsidize the energy demands of data centers. America needs the infrastructure to lead the world in AI and outcompete Communist China, but we cannot have that growth at the expense of hardworking families, farmers, seniors, and small businesses. My bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act ensures large data centers pay for the infrastructure they require while giving states the flexibility to determine what works best for their communities. I’m incredibly proud to lead the charge on this pivotal issue, ensure our ratepayers are protected, and keep American innovation moving forward,” said Rep. Evans. Castor strongly opposes data center d… | 1 | 2026-09-17T09:52:05Z | 2026-09-17T09:53:00Z |
| https://frankel.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5030 | ICYMI: FAA Accepting Public Comments on Proposed Permanent Mar-a-Lago Flight Restrictions Through October 2 | 2026-09-16 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | FL | Lois Frankel | F000462 | frankel.house.gov | frankel | https://frankel.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | On September 2, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) formally proposed making the current airspace restrictions around Mar-a-Lago permanent. The FAA is accepting public comments on the proposal through October 2, 2026. HOW TO SUBMIT A PUBLIC COMMENT Members of the public can submit comments on the FAA’s proposal by clicking here or by: 1. Going to Regulations.gov. 2. Entering FAA-2026-10827-0001 in the search box. 3. Following the instructions to submit a comment. Comments must be submitted by October 2, 2026. Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) recently joined Palm Beach County Commissioner Gregg Weiss, Palm Beach Mayor Danielle Moore, and local residents to raise concerns about the FAA’s proposal and explain how members of the public can make their voices heard through the agency’s formal comment process. Following the event, Rep. Frankel sent a letter to FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford requesting that the FAA: Delay action on the proposal to make the restrictions permanent; Extend the public comment period by 60 days, through December 1, 2026, if the agency moves forward, so residents have adequate time to review the proposal and respond; Hold a public meeting in Palm Beach County so affected residents can ask questions, provide input, and hear directly from the FAA; and Establish a clear and expedited process to modify or end the restrictions if security circumstances change, rather than locking the community into restrictions that may no longer be necessary. For Rep. Frankel’s full letter to the FAA, click here. | 1 | 2026-09-17T09:52:05Z | 2026-09-17T09:53:00Z |
| https://laurellee.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-laurel-lees-safe-cloud-storage-act-passes-house | Rep. Laurel Lee’s Safe Cloud Storage Act Passes the House | 2026-09-16 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | FL | Laurel M. Lee | L000597 | laurellee.house.gov | laurellee | https://laurellee.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Congresswoman Laurel Lee’s bipartisan Safe Cloud Storage Act, legislation to modernize how law enforcement securely stores and processes digital evidence in child sexual exploitation investigations. Rep. Lee introduced the House legislation alongside bipartisan co-leads Representatives Steve Cohen (D-TN), Madeleine Dean (D-PA), and Brad Knott (R-NC). Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) led the Senate legislation, which passed the Senate in May. The legislation addresses a growing challenge facing law enforcement as the volume of digital evidence in child sexual exploitation investigations continues to increase. Many agencies still rely on physical storage systems such as thumb drives, external hard drives, and local servers to manage highly sensitive evidence. The Safe Cloud Storage Act removes a legal barrier that has limited law enforcement’s ability to work with trusted cloud service providers while maintaining strict security and accountability requirements. “Every minute matters when law enforcement is working to identify a child being exploited and bring the predator responsible to justice,” said Rep. Laurel Lee. “Our investigators should have access to modern, secure technology that helps them do that work as quickly and effectively as possible. The Safe Cloud Storage Act removes an unnecessary legal barrier that has prevented law enforcement from fully utilizing trusted cloud technology while maintaining strong safeguards for this incredibly sensitive evidence. I am proud that this bipartisan legislation has now passed both chambers of Congress, and I look forward to seeing it signed into law.” “We must do everything in our power to protect children from abuse and prosecute those who commit such despicable crimes — that requires modernizing how law enforcement stores sensitive information so that they can bring more abusers to justice,” Rep. Dean said. “Many police departments still rely on older technology like t… | 1 | 2026-09-17T09:52:05Z | 2026-09-17T09:53:00Z |
| https://salazar.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-maria-elvira-salazar-delivers-24-million-key-biscayne-flood-protection-and | REP. MARÍA ELVIRA SALAZAR DELIVERS $2.4 MILLION FOR KEY BISCAYNE FLOOD PROTECTION AND COASTAL RESILIENCE | 2026-09-16 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | FL | Maria Elvira Salazar | S000168 | salazar.house.gov | salazar | https://salazar.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. — U.S. Representative María Elvira Salazar (FL-27) visited Key Biscayne to deliver more than $2.4 million in federal funding she secured for two projects that will help address flooding around Key Biscayne K-8 Community School and explore a long-term solution to shoreline erosion. Joined by Key Biscayne Mayor Joe Rasco and Village leaders, Rep. Salazar presented $2 million for stormwater improvements around Key Biscayne K-8 and $412,500 for an offshore barrier reef study in collaboration with the University of Miami. “Leadership means seeing a problem before it becomes a crisis and doing the work to solve it,” said Rep. Salazar. “When our streets flood and our coastline is threatened, families feel the consequences. In Congress, my job is to turn those challenges into action: secure the resources, hold federal agencies accountable, and deliver results on the ground. That is the standard I have set across South Florida, and I will keep raising it.” “These investments give Key Biscayne the opportunity to address the flooding challenges we face today while planning responsibly for the future of our shoreline,” said Key Biscayne Mayor Joe Rasco. “We are grateful to Congresswoman Salazar for securing these federal resources and to the University of Miami for bringing its expertise to this effort. Strong partnerships like these are essential to keeping Key Biscayne safe and resilient for generations to come.” Flooding around the school can reach two to three feet during severe rain events, disrupting access for families, school buses, first responders, and the more than 1,000 students who attend Key Biscayne K-8. The $2 million secured by Rep. Salazar will help install a new pump-based drainage system designed to move water out more effectively, reduce flooding, and improve safety in the surrounding neighborhood. Rep. Salazar also delivered $412,500 for the Village’s Offshore Barrier Reef for Shoreline Stabilization Study, a collaboration between Key Biscayne and the University of Miami. The stu… | 1 | 2026-09-17T09:52:05Z | 2026-09-17T09:53:00Z |
| https://soto.house.gov/media/press-releases/soto-leads-florida-democrats-urging-speaker-johnson-reinstate-affordable-care | Soto Leads Florida Democrats in Urging Speaker Johnson to Reinstate the Affordable Care Act Premium Tax Credit | 2026-09-16 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | FL | Darren Soto | S001200 | soto.house.gov | soto | https://soto.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, Congressman Darren Soto (FL-09) led a letter with all Democratic Members of the Florida Congressional Delegation urging Speaker of the House Mike Johnson to reinstate the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) Enhanced Premium Tax Credit (EPTC) in any future funding vehicles. "Around 4.7 million Floridians were enrolled in ACA insurance plans before the tax credits expired. Many of our districts had 30% or more residents enrolled,” wrote the Members. "However, as a result of the expired funding, about 443,000 Floridians dropped their ACA plans this year so far, more than in any other state, and the system saw a 13% drop in enrollment from one year to the next." "These subsidies bridged a vital gap in access to care for hard-working Americans. Over half of adult marketplace enrollees are small business owners or self-employed—the very backbone of our great country. Now, many of these individuals are either uninsured or struggling to afford premiums that have risen by more than 58% since last year, a direct result of the expiration of ACA EPTCs...” continued the Members. "Congress just voted to pass a Continuing Resolution, keeping the government open through December. As negotiations for the FY27 Appropriations process continue, we must include the reinstatement of the ACA EPTCs in the discussion. With Americans facing rising costs in all aspects of daily life, increases in health premiums could amount to a death blow.” The signers include all seven Democratic Members of Florida’s Congressional Delegation, including Reps. Kathy Castor (FL-14), Lois Frankel (FL-22), Maxwell Frost (FL-10), Jared Moskowitz (FL-23), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25), and Frederica Wilson (FL-24). For the full text of the letter, please click here. | 1 | 2026-09-17T09:52:05Z | 2026-09-17T09:53:00Z |
| https://www.moody.senate.gov/press-releases/video-senator-moody-appointed-to-serve-as-member-of-united-states-coast-guard-academy-board-of-visitors/ | VIDEO: Senator Moody Appointed to Serve as Member of United States Coast Guard Academy Board of Visitors | 2026-09-16 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | FL | Ashley Moody | M001244 | www.moody.senate.gov | moody | https://www.moody.senate.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C.— Senator Ashley Moody has accepted an appointment to the United States Coast Guard Academy Board of Visitors. The Board of Visitors provides the Commandant of the Coast Guard independent advice and recommendations on the operation and other matters relating to the Academy. Members are appointed by the House of Representatives, the Senate, and the White House. “The U.S. Coast Guard plays an indispensable role in protecting our homeland—securing our maritime borders, interdicting illegal drugs, conducting lifesaving search and rescue missions, and responding when disaster strikes. As a member of a military family, supporting the brave men and women who serve our country is deeply personal to me, and it is an honor to continue this important work as a member of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy Board of Visitors,” said Senator Ashley Moody. BACKGROUND: Senator Moody is a proud supporter of the U.S. Armed Forces, veterans, and military families. Since becoming a United States Senator, Moody has: Recently cosponsored the Veterans Bill of Rights Act. The Veterans Bill of Rights Act would require the U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure veterans are clearly informed of their existing rights regarding VA-administered health care, benefits, and services. Cosponsored the Major Richard Star Act, which seeks to fix unjust disability policies for retired combat veterans; Supported the Veterans Education and Technical Skills (VETS) Opportunity Act, which would expand educational benefits for veterans; Supported the Restore VA Accountability Act of 2025, which would help ensure that only the most dedicated individuals can serve veterans; Held a town hall with VA Secretary Collins in Tampa to discuss issues facing veterans; Recognized 200 years of U.S. Navy presence in Pensacola and discussed the critical importance of the Navy and Coast Guard’s presence in the Florida Panhandle; and more. Senator Moody recently joined the Senate Armed Services Committee. Last month, Senator Moody stood with more t… | 1 | 2026-09-17T09:52:05Z | 2026-09-17T09:53:00Z |
| https://salazar.house.gov/media/press-releases/chairwoman-salazar-leads-house-hearing-nicaragua-warns-growing-us-national | Chairwoman Salazar Leads House Hearing on Nicaragua, Warns of Growing U.S. National Security Threat | 2026-09-15 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | FL | Maria Elvira Salazar | S000168 | salazar.house.gov | salazar | https://salazar.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative María Elvira Salazar (FL-27), Chairwoman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, convened a hearing titled “Confronting the Totalitarian Ortega-Murillo Regime,” examining the dictatorship’s repression of the Nicaraguan people, its growing cooperation with America’s adversaries, and the threat it poses to U.S. national security. “Nicaragua is not forgotten. Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo have spent years dismantling democracy, persecuting the Church, crushing political opposition, and acting as if the country were their private property. Now they are opening Nicaragua wider to China and Russia, giving America’s adversaries a dangerous foothold in our own hemisphere. That is not only a tragedy for the Nicaraguan people; it is a national security concern for the United States. Congress is watching, the Administration is paying attention, and Ortega and Murillo should consider themselves warned,” said Chairwoman Salazar. In her opening remarks, Salazar pointed to a major shift in U.S. policy toward Latin America under President Trump and made clear that Nicaragua must remain part of America’s renewed focus on the Western Hemisphere. She highlighted the Administration’s posture toward Venezuela and Cuba before turning to Nicaragua, where Ortega and Murillo have dismantled democratic institutions, jailed political opponents, driven hundreds into exile, targeted the Catholic Church, destroyed civil society organizations and universities, and moved to eliminate meaningful elections. During the hearing, Chairwoman Salazar questioned Ana Quintana-Lovett, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Central America and Migration Affairs at the U.S. Department of State, about China’s growing strategic and economic presence in Nicaragua and the consequences for American security. Salazar raised particular concern over China’s involvement in the $500 million expansion of Punta Huete, an airfield originally built to accommodate strategic bombers. She questione… | 1 | 2026-09-16T09:43:13Z | 2026-09-16T09:44:22Z |
| https://wassermanschultz.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3537 | Wasserman Schultz Leads Florida Democrats in Denouncing Florida’s Use of Cages in Everglades Internment Camp | 2026-09-15 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | FL | Debbie Wasserman Schultz | W000797 | wassermanschultz.house.gov | wassermanschultz | https://wassermanschultz.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) led all Democratic Members of the Florida Congressional Delegation to call on Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, and Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Executive Director Jared Perdue to provide transparency around holding detainees in outdoor cages only slightly larger than telephone booths at the so-called “Alligator Alcatraz” ICE internment camp. The DHS Inspector General recently released a report which found that 79 detainees were held in “small metal enclosures” of roughly 4-by-4, or 16 square feet for up to 2 hours. Facility staff members described them as “calming areas” for “detainees to de-escalate and have time alone.” They also found numerous other concerning conditions, saying the facility “did not comply with standards related to: Environmental Health and Safety; Special Management Units; Medical Care; Food Service; Personal Hygiene; and Recreation.” “This is not how America should treat human beings in our custody, regardless of their immigration status. We can enforce our laws without abandoning basic human dignity,” wrote the Members. “And in a nation of laws, there must be consequences when elected officials and their appointees rob taxpayer funds to inflict environmental damage, violate Constitutional protections, and commit acts of torture in our backyard. Those responsible for these conditions must be held accountable and we must make sure nothing like this happens again in Florida.” The signers comprise all seven Democratic Members of Florida’s Congressional Delegation, including Reps. Kathy Castor (FL-14), Frederica Wilson (FL-24), Lois Frankel (FL-22), Darren Soto (FL-09), Jared Moskowitz (FL-23) and Maxwell Frost (FL-10). Wasserman Schultz conducted a surprise oversight inspection of the facility in April prior to its closure in June. She also introduced the No Cages in the Everglades Act with fellow Florida Democrats to defund the… | 1 | 2026-09-16T09:43:13Z | 2026-09-16T09:44:22Z |
| https://wilson.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-wilson-and-us-commission-on-the-social-status-of-black-men-boys-to-honor-parents-carrying-forward-the-legacies-of-black-children-lost-to-violence | Rep. Wilson and U.S. Commission on the Social Status of Black Men & Boys to Honor Parents Carrying Forward the Legacies of Black Children Lost to Violence | 2026-09-15 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | FL | Frederica S. Wilson | W000808 | wilson.house.gov | wilson | https://wilson.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24), chair of the U.S. Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys, will center the voices, courage and advocacy of bereaved parents during the 55th Annual Legislative Conference of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation. The centerpiece of Congresswoman Wilson’s final Annual Legislative Conference as a member of Congress will be the U.S. Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys Braintrust, “Our Young Black Boys Are Being Murdered and Nobody Seems to Care,” on Friday, September 18. The braintrust will honor the lives and legacies of King Carter, Jordan Davis, Trayvon Martin and Nolan Wells while paying special tribute to the parents who turned unimaginable loss into a lifelong fight for truth, justice and change. Six-year-old King Carter was killed by gunfire near his Miami-Dade home in 2016. His parents, Monica Smith and Santonio Carter, transformed their heartbreak into advocacy aimed at ending gun violence and protecting other children from the tragedy that took their son. Seventeen-year-old Jordan Davis was shot and killed at a Jacksonville gas station in 2012 following a confrontation over loud music. His mother, Congresswoman Lucy McBath (GA-06), carried Jordan’s memory from advocacy into public office, becoming a leading national voice for gun violence prevention. Seventeen-year-old Trayvon Martin was walking back from a convenience store in Sanford, Florida, when he was followed and fatally shot in 2012. His death awakened the conscience of the nation and helped ignite a new era of civil rights activism. His mother, Sybrina Fulton, has dedicated her life to preserving Trayvon’s legacy and fighting for safer communities, justice and meaningful change. Eighteen-year-old Nolan Wells disappeared during a Fourth of July boating trip to Horn Island, Mississippi, and was found dead two days later. With critical questions surrounding the circumstances of his death still unanswered, his parents, Christine Wells Wons… | 1 | 2026-09-16T09:43:13Z | 2026-09-16T09:44:22Z |
| https://www.moody.senate.gov/press-releases/senator-moody-files-legislation-to-locate-new-u-s-space-academy-in-florida/ | Senator Moody Files Legislation to Locate New U.S. Space Academy in Florida | 2026-09-15 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | FL | Ashley Moody | M001244 | www.moody.senate.gov | moody | https://www.moody.senate.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C.—Senator Ashley Moody today filed legislation to locate the new U.S. Space Academy in Florida. Last month, President Trump signed an Executive Order establishing the U.S. Space Academy. Senator Moody immediately vowed to file legislation to bring the academy to Florida as soon as she returned to Washington. Today, Senator Moody delivered on that promise, introducing the STARS Act. “I’ve just officially filed the STARS Act to bring the U.S. Space Academy to Florida. Florida is America’s gateway to the final frontier – that’s why it’s so important that the next generation of space leaders are trained in the Sunshine State,” said Senator Ashley Moody. BACKGROUND: The newly announced U.S. Space Academy will be for students looking to enter the U.S. Space Force, and it will also serve NASA and the civilian spaceflight industry. In addition to filing this legislation, Senator Moody has been working with state partners to address the RFI put out by the Administration to encourage the establishment of the new Space Academy in Florida. Earlier this month, Senator Moody rallied space industry leaders to make the pitch for Florida to house the new academy. Senator Moody has a staunch record supporting Florida’s Space Coast, where launches have increased by over 500%since 2016. Senator Moody passed the Secure U.S. Leadership in Space Act, to ensure the U.S. remains competitive and at the forefront of space innovation and exploration. The legislation bolsters public-private partnerships by making spaceport facility bonds tax-exempt, treating spaceports the same as airports and seaports. Senator Moody recently introduced the Space Ready 2.0 Act, which would establish a NASA-wide pilot program allowing the agency to accept voluntary private contributions for infrastructure improvement projects at NASA centers. The proposal does not create a new spending program, establish a new Treasury fund, or authorize new federal spending. Rather, it builds upon NASA’s existing authority and allows private-sector p… | 1 | 2026-09-16T09:43:13Z | 2026-09-16T09:44:22Z |
| https://www.moody.senate.gov/press-releases/video-senator-moody-questions-fbi-director-about-combatting-violent-crime-fighting-fraud-and-curbing-flow-of-fentanyl/ | VIDEO: Senator Moody Questions FBI Director About Combatting Violent Crime, Fighting Fraud, and Curbing Flow of Fentanyl | 2026-09-15 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | FL | Ashley Moody | M001244 | www.moody.senate.gov | moody | https://www.moody.senate.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, Senator Ashley Moody questioned FBI Director Kash Patel during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing about the Administration’s success in combatting violent crime, going after criminals, and curbing the flow of fentanyl into the country: “During the last administration, violent crime, senior fraud and fentanyl overdoses skyrocketed. As Florida’s Attorney General, I was on the frontlines pushing back against the terrible policies that allowed this chaos to spread. Now as U.S. Senator, I continue to look for ways to build on the success we have seen over the past two years in reversing crime trends, fighting fraud, and removing fentanyl from our communities,” said Senator Ashley Moody. BACKGROUND: View Senator Moody’s full hearing remarks here. Senator Moody highlighted the drop in violent crime nationwide—from 2024 to 2025, the violent crime rate fell by 9.3 percent. That is the largest single-year decline in the nation’s history. Senator Moody also highlighted the pivotal role the FBI plays in going after the cartels and foreign actors who are guilty of poisoning Americans with fentanyl. In 2025, seizures of fentanyl increased by more than 30 percent and fentanyl overdose deaths fell by 20 percent nationwide. Florida recently announced a 46% drop in fentanyl-related deaths. To help law enforcement efforts against fentanyl, Senator Moody introduced the PRESS Act, which would criminalize the intentional importation of pill press equipment and unlisted precursor chemicals when they are intended to be used to manufacture illicit drugs. Senator Moody also cosponsored the HALT Fentanyl Act, which is now law. The Act permanently classifies fentanyl-related substances under Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. Senator Moody also champions Tyler’s Law, which would require HHS to issue guidance on whether hospital emergency departments should implement fentanyl testing as a routine procedure for patients experiencing an overdose. Senator Moody also highlighted the importance of pr… | 1 | 2026-09-16T09:43:13Z | 2026-09-16T09:44:22Z |
| https://www.rickscott.senate.gov/2026/9/sen-rick-scott-announces-project-to-tackle-america-s-cost-of-living-crisis | Sen. Rick Scott Announces Project to Tackle America’s Cost-of-Living Crisis | 2026-09-15 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | FL | Rick Scott | S001217 | www.rickscott.senate.gov | rickscott | https://www.rickscott.senate.gov/press-releases/ | page_html | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Rick Scott announced his new project to urge Washington to finally tackle America’s affordability crisis. Through a series of speeches, videos, and a presentation, Senator Scott will outline a roadmap to counter the rising popularity of socialism and reinvigorate the American Dream by giving everyone more opportunities to live, work, and raise a family in a safe community. To watch the first video in Senator Rick Scott’s affordability series, click HERE or on the image above. Senator Rick Scott said, “The generation coming of age today has inherited Washington’s failures and are paying for them every day. They’re walking into a world where the starter home their parents bought doesn’t exist for them anymore. They’re abandoning the idea of having children because they simply cannot afford it. More young Americans following socialists like Zohran Mamdani because the status quo has failed and they’re desperate for change. We must be clear that socialism isn’t the answer. It will kill the American Dream.” “I put together a project with one goal: to be honest with the American public about how our economy has drastically changed, how the American Dream is out of reach for so many, and most importantly - how we can fix it. Socialism will destroy America if we let it take root. If we don’t act now, the American Dream will not exist for young people today, our kids, or our grandkids.” “Stay tuned.” # # # | 1 | 2026-09-16T09:43:13Z | 2026-09-16T09:44:22Z |
| https://frost.house.gov/media/press-releases/frost-ezell-king-hinds-bill-to-give-disaster-survivors-more-time-to-appeal-fema-denials-clears-committee | Frost, Ezell, King-Hinds Bill To Give Disaster Survivors More Time To Appeal FEMA Denials Clears Committee | 2026-09-15 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | FL | Maxwell Frost | F000476 | frost.house.gov | frost | https://frost.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — The bipartisan Post-Disaster Protection Act, led by Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10), Congressman Mike Ezell (MS-04), and Congresswoman Kimberlyn King-Hinds (MP-AL), passed the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure’s markup today, bringing the legislation one step closer to a vote on the House floor. The legislation would extend the deadline for applicants to appeal denials of FEMA disaster assistance from 60 to 90 days, matching the amount of time FEMA has to review an appeal. The extension would apply to individual disaster survivors as well as government applicants, including states, cities, counties, and utilities. “When disaster strikes, people should not have to race against the clock to prove that they need help,” said Congressman Maxwell Frost. “If FEMA has 90 days to review an appeal, survivors should have 90 days to make their case. This is a simple fix that gives families and communities the time they need to gather documents, correct mistakes, and access the assistance they are entitled to.” “Communities across South Mississippi know firsthand that recovering from a natural disaster is difficult enough without unnecessary hurdles from the federal government. The Post-Disaster Protection Act is a commonsense fix that gives families and local communities more time to navigate FEMA’s appeals process and make their case. If FEMA gets 90 days to review an appeal, disaster survivors deserve the same amount of time to submit one. I’m glad to see this bipartisan bill advance out of committee, and I look forward to working to get it across the finish line.” — Congressman Mike Ezell “Disaster survivors and communities are often navigating an overwhelming recovery process while trying to access the federal assistance they need,” said Congresswoman Kimberlyn King-Hinds. “Having experienced firsthand the challenges of disaster recovery in the Northern Mariana Islands, I understand how difficult it can be to gather documentation, navigate federal requirements, and ap… | 1 | 2026-09-17T09:52:05Z | 2026-09-17T09:53:00Z |
| https://castor.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=405290 | Rep. Castor Leads SEEC Institute’s Release of Thriving Economy Project Report | 2026-09-15 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | FL | Kathy Castor | C001066 | castor.house.gov | castor | https://castor.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Castor today joined the Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) Institute to release the Thriving Economy Project report, a first-of-its-kind menu of more than 800 policy recommendations for Congress to consider now for long-term economic and job growth and affordable, reliable, and cleaner energy for all American families and businesses. The report is the product of a coalition of members of Congress and a diverse set of energy, environmental, and economic policy subject-matter experts, including private-sector leaders and advocates, and former senior officials and advisors spanning several past presidential administrations and Congressional offices and committees. Rep. Castor is the Chair of the Thriving Economy Project and is one of nine Members of Congress who worked on the report. Rep. Castor also collaborated with Samantha Medlock on the chapter on Thriving, Affordable, and Resilient Communities. “My neighbors are facing rising costs, including from increasingly deadly and costly extreme weather. Geopolitical uncertainty and growing competition from abroad drive difficult decisions at the gas pump and on our farms,” said Rep. Castor. “The Thriving Economy Project provides a menu of practical, common-sense solutions that will lower costs and keep our communities safe. It’s a roadmap to help every family, in every zip code, share in a healthier and more secure future.” The Thriving Economy Project is an effort of SEEC Institute, a nonprofit founded in 2024 to advance climate and clean energy solutions. The report was shaped by nearly two years of public input, including convenings around the country and more than 1,300 policy recommendations and other responses received from communities and business leaders, experts, advocates, and policymakers across the country and economic sectors. The ideas highlighted in the report focus on the challenges affecting American families and businesses today, and cover themes like rising household costs, reliable and affordable energy,… | 1 | 2026-09-19T09:11:33Z | 2026-09-19T09:12:45Z |
| https://cammack.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-kat-cammack-secures-50-million-water-infrastructure | Congresswoman Kat Cammack Secures $50 Million in Water Infrastructure Authorizations and Horseshoe Beach Storm Protection Study in House-Passed WRDA | 2026-09-15 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | FL | Kat Cammack | C001039 | cammack.house.gov | cammack | https://cammack.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Kat Cammack (FL-03) secured $50 million in new and expanded federal water and wastewater infrastructure authorizations for Columbia, Suwannee, Marion, and Gilchrist Counties, along with a coastal storm risk study for Horseshoe Beach in Dixie County, in the Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (H.R. 9497), which passed the House of Representatives today by a vote of 415 to 9. The House-passed bill: Authorizes up to $39.3 million for water and wastewater infrastructure in Columbia and Suwannee Counties. More than doubles Marion County's existing authorization, from $10 million to $20.5 million, providing an additional $10.5 million in authorized capacity. Authorizes up to $200,000 for water and wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, in Gilchrist County. Directs the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to study coastal storm risk management for the town of Horseshoe Beach, including shoreline damage prevention and mitigation. | 1 | 2026-09-25T10:04:52Z | 2026-09-25T10:05:46Z |
| https://bilirakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/bilirakis-barragan-cammack-auchincloss-kean-mullin-introduce-bipartisan-bill | Bilirakis, Barragán, Cammack, Auchincloss, Kean & Mullin Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Permanently Protect Rare Pediatric Disease Drug Development Program -Legislation Provides Long-Term Certainty to Encourage Investment in Lifesaving Treatments for Childr | 2026-09-14 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | FL | Gus M. Bilirakis | B001257 | bilirakis.house.gov | bilirakis | https://bilirakis.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Bilirakis, Barragán, Cammack, Auchincloss, Kean & Mullin Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Permanently Protect Rare Pediatric Disease Drug Development Program -Legislation Provides Long-Term Certainty to Encourage Investment in Lifesaving Treatments for Children with Rare Diseases- WASHINGTON, D.C. – Earlier today, U.S. Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), Nanette Barragán (D-CA), Kat Cammack (R-FL), Jake Auchincloss (D-MA), Tom Kean, Jr. (R-NJ) and Kevin Mullin (D-CA) introduced bipartisan legislation to permanently authorize the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Rare Pediatric Disease Priority Review Voucher (PRV) Program, an important incentive for developing treatments for children with rare and devastating diseases. Since its creation in 2012, the program has helped bring treatments to market across 47 rare pediatric diseases - only four of which had an FDA-approved treatment before the program existed. The program, currently scheduled to sunset in 2029, awards a transferable priority review voucher to companies that successfully develop and receive FDA approval for qualifying treatments. Because rare-disease drug development can take as long as 15 years, permanent authorization would provide the long-term certainty needed to encourage continued investment in treatments for small patient populations that might otherwise struggle to attract research and development resources. “Parents of children battling rare diseases should never have to hear that promising research was abandoned because there wasn’t enough incentive to pursue a treatment,”said Congressman Gus Bilirakis. “Medical innovation is advancing at an incredible pace, but no child should be left behind simply because their disease affects too few patients to attract traditional investment. Drug development takes years, and innovators need certainty when making research decisions today. By making this successful program permanent, our bipartisan bill will encourage continued investment in lifesaving treatments and give hope to families who are… | 1 | 2026-09-15T09:50:21Z | 2026-09-15T09:52:05Z |
| https://buchanan.house.gov/2026/09/14/icymi-buchanan-reflects-on-the-25th-anniversary-of-september-11/ | ICYMI: Buchanan Reflects on the 25th Anniversary of September 11 | 2026-09-14 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | FL | Vern Buchanan | B001260 | buchanan.house.gov | buchanan | https://buchanan.house.gov/media/ | scraper | “Everyone Remembers Where They Were on September 11, 2001” Op-Ed Remembers 9/11 and the Importance of Continued Action to Protect our Nation WASHINGTON — Congressman Vern Buchanan recently penned an op-ed in the Sarasota Herald-Tribune reflecting on his firsthand experience on 9/11 and warning that Congress cannot let its guard down on funding the agencies and first responders who protect the country from the next attack. “America’s darkest day was September 11,” said Buchanan. “Its brightest was September 12, when the country stood together. We honor that unity best not with speeches alone, but by making sure the people and agencies standing between us and the next attack have what they need, every year, not just this one.” Read the full op-ed HERE or below: Twenty-five years after 9/11, remembering is not enough Congressman Vern Buchanan Everyone remembers where they were on September 11, 2001. Twenty-five years later, I still remember every detail of that morning. I was at the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, in the district I would one day represent, waiting to greet President George W. Bush after his visit to Emma E. Booker Elementary School just a few miles away. It was supposed to be an ordinary morning, a handshake and a photo with the president. Instead, a Secret Service agent pulled me into a back room. He told me a small plane may have gotten off course and struck one of the towers at the World Trade Center in New York. He said the President would be with me shortly. At that point, everybody still thought it was an accident. A terrible accident, but an accident. Minutes later he came back. A second plane had hit. We were under attack. Air Force One was sitting on the tarmac right in front of me. The president was abruptly rushed into his motorcade and loaded aboard. I watched as the plane climbed almost vertically off the runway. I had never seen an aircraft climb like that. I stood there and watched it go, and I did not know where he was going or when any of us would know anything a… | 1 | 2026-09-15T09:50:21Z | 2026-09-15T09:52:05Z |
| https://steube.house.gov/press-releases/president-trump-signs-rep-steubes-disaster-tax-relief-bill-into-law/ | President Trump Signs Rep. Steube’s Disaster Tax Relief Bill Into Law | 2026-09-14 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | FL | W. Gregory Steube | S001214 | steube.house.gov | steube | https://steube.house.gov/category/press-releases/page/ | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) announced that President Donald Trump signed the Doug LaMalfa Federal Disaster Tax Relief Certainty Act into law, delivering critical tax relief and certainty to Americans recovering from federally declared natural disasters. The legislation extends federal disaster tax relief for Americans impacted by federally declared disasters between July 4, 2025, and December 31, 2026. “This delivers long-overdue certainty to Americans rebuilding after natural disasters. Disaster victims should be focused on rebuilding their homes, businesses, and communities, not worrying about an unexpected tax burden on the assistance they receive,” said Rep. Greg Steube. “I’m grateful to President Trump for signing this important legislation into law and ensuring families across the country receive the relief they deserve. Congressman LaMalfa worked tirelessly to get this legislation across the finish line, and it is fitting that his legacy of service will live on for years to come.” “Thanks to bipartisan leadership in Congress and President Trump, disaster victims now have the certainty they need to rebuild their lives. Families who lose their homes to a wildfire or a hurricane should not also lose a sizable piece of their recovery resources to the IRS. I commend Congressman Steube for his tireless efforts to see this bill across the finish line, and I want to recognize our late colleague Doug LaMalfa, whose years of advocacy for disaster victims in California made this law possible,” said Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith. “After disaster strikes, impacted Americans should be focused on rebuilding their lives and their communities – not surprise changes to their tax bills. After speaking with so many Americans in Florida and across the country impacted by natural disasters, including meeting Spencer Pratt at his burned-down home and touring the aftermath of the Palisades Fire, I knew we had to do something. Now that President Trump has signed this bill into law, I’m … | 1 | 2026-09-15T09:50:21Z | 2026-09-15T09:52:05Z |
| https://www.moody.senate.gov/press-releases/senator-moody-leads-south-atlantic-congressional-delegation-in-urging-the-department-of-commerce-to-approve-new-fishing-permits-for-red-snapper/ | Senator Moody Leads South Atlantic Congressional Delegation in Urging the Department of Commerce to Approve New Fishing Permits for Red Snapper | 2026-09-14 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | FL | Ashley Moody | M001244 | www.moody.senate.gov | moody | https://www.moody.senate.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C.—Senator Ashley Moody, along with Representative John Rutherford, is leading the South Atlantic congressional delegation in support of new Exempted Fishing Permit (EFP) applications. Following a DC Court halting the prior EFPs on the eve of the state’s approved May season, Florida has worked collaboratively with NOAA to develop even stronger EFP applications. These new permits will represent an important opportunity to improve recreational access, strengthen conservation through best available science, and support the coastal economies that depend on this fishery. “South Atlantic anglers deserve more than a two-day red snapper season. We have already seen the success of state-led management in the Gulf, where Florida’s red snapper season grew to 126 days in 2025 while maintaining healthy fish stocks. That’s why I am leading an effort to ensure we can manage our own red snapper season and continue strengthening our recreational fishing opportunities,” said Senator Ashley Moody. BACKGROUND Joining Senator Moody and Rep. Rutherford are Senator Rick Scott and Reps. David Rouzer, Aaron Bean, Earl ‘Buddy’ Carter, Russell Fry, Randy Fine, Darren Soto, Austin Scott, Ralph Norman, Byron Donalds, Rick W. Allen, Mike Haridopolos, Daniel Webster, María Elvira Salazar, Gus Bilirakis, and Scott Franklin. The Exempted Fishing Permit (EFP) applications were submitted by Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina to improve state data collection efforts and advance state-led management of the recreational red snapper fishery in federal waters in the South Atlantic. During President Trump’s first term, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) approved the state management EFP’s for red snapper in the Gulf of America. As a result, there has been improved data collection, strengthened accountability, and substantially longer recreational fishing seasons while maintaining healthy fish stocks. In 2025, Florida’s Gulf red snapper season lasted 126 days, a dramatic improvement from the three-day federa… | 1 | 2026-09-15T09:50:21Z | 2026-09-15T09:52:05Z |
| https://frost.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-frost-federal-watchdog-confirms-reports-of-inhumane-conditions-at-alligator-alcatraz | Rep. Frost: Federal Watchdog Confirms Reports of Inhumane Conditions at “Alligator Alcatraz” | 2026-09-14 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | FL | Maxwell Frost | F000476 | frost.house.gov | frost | https://frost.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) released the following statement after a Department of Homeland Security Inspector General report confirmed that detainees at the now-shuttered “Alligator Alcatraz” were held in outdoor metal cages as small as 16 square feet for extended periods of time: “Today’s report confirms what we already knew: what happened at Alligator Alcatraz was disgusting, inhumane, and a stain on Florida’s history. I saw those conditions with my own eyes. I went to Alligator Alcatraz twice, and before both visits, I was specifically told to see “the cage” in the recreation area — including that there had been blood inside it. Both times, I was assured the cages were no longer being used. Now we know that wasn’t true. The federal government’s own watchdog confirmed that people were being held in outdoor metal cages barely larger than a telephone booth, sometimes for nearly two hours. This does not end with Alligator Alcatraz. People in ICE custody across America are still facing horrific conditions. I will continue conducting oversight at facilities across Florida and demanding answers.” ### | 1 | 2026-09-17T09:52:05Z | 2026-09-17T09:53:00Z |
| https://www.moody.senate.gov/press-releases/photos-senator-moody-honors-the-thousands-of-lives-lost-in-the-9-11-terrorist-attacks-on-the-25th-anniversary/ | PHOTOS: Senator Moody Honors the Thousands of Lives Lost in the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks on the 25th Anniversary | 2026-09-11 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | FL | Ashley Moody | M001244 | www.moody.senate.gov | moody | https://www.moody.senate.gov/press-releases | scraper | TAMPA, Fla.—At a memorial service at U.S. Special Operations Command this morning, Senator Ashley Moody honored the thousands of lives lost in the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Senator Moody, along with community officials and law enforcement officers placed a yellow rose in remembrance of those lost and in honor of the heroism police officers, firefighters, and other first responders showed on that tragic day 25 years ago. “Twenty-five years ago, on September 11, 2001, our nation experienced one of the darkest days in American history. But on that terrible day, we also saw the very best of America. Police officers, firefighters, paramedics, and other first responders ran toward danger to help others. They risked – and in far too many cases, gave – their own lives to save people whom they had never met,” said Senator Ashley Moody. “Today, we remember every precious life lost. We honor the heroes who answered the call and we stand with the families who still carry the weight of that loss. May we never forget September 11th, and the courage and unity America showed in its aftermath.” # # # | 1 | 2026-09-12T09:02:30Z | 2026-09-12T09:03:27Z |
| https://www.rickscott.senate.gov/2026/9/president-trump-signs-sen-rick-scott-s-disaster-tax-relief-bill-into-law | President Trump Signs Sen. Rick Scott’s Disaster Tax Relief Bill into Law | 2026-09-11 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | FL | Rick Scott | S001217 | www.rickscott.senate.gov | rickscott | https://www.rickscott.senate.gov/press-releases/ | page_html | NAPLES, Fla. – Today, President Donald Trump signed Senator Rick Scott’s Doug LaMalfa Federal Disaster Tax Relief Certainty Act into law. The new law will provide meaningful, long-overdue tax relief for victims of hurricanes and other natural disasters and ensure they have immediate access to it. It was recently renamed the Doug LaMalfa Federal Disaster Tax Relief Certainty Act to honor Congressman Doug LaMalfa, who passed away in January of 2026. This law also extends victims’ ability to make tax-deductible payments from wildfire settlements, which often happen many years after a disaster, through January 1, 2027. Senator Scott introduced the bill in the Senate with bipartisan co-lead Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.). U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) led in the House, with original co-sponsors Representatives Mike Thompson (D-Calif.), Jimmy Penetta (D-Calif.), and the late Doug LaMalfa (R-Calif.). Senator Rick Scott said, “After disaster strikes, impacted Americans should be focused on rebuilding their lives and their communities – not surprise changes to their tax bills. After speaking with so many Americans in Florida and across the country impacted by natural disasters, including meeting Spencer Pratt at his burned-down home and touring the aftermath of the Palisades Fire, I knew we had to do something. “Now that President Trump has signed this bill into law, I’m grateful to have worked with Spencer, Rep. Steube, and Sen. Schiff to ensure those affected by hurricanes, wildfires, and other natural disasters continue to receive the real tax relief – and the peace of mind – they deserve." Senator Adam Schiff said, “Surviving a natural disaster can place an enormous financial burden on families. It is critical that we support victims of devastating disasters like the wildfires in California and across the country. That’s why I was proud to team up with Senator Rick Scott and Representatives Greg Steube, Mike Thompson and Jimmy Panetta to provide tax relief to the victims of natural disasters and why I … | 1 | 2026-09-12T09:02:30Z | 2026-09-12T09:03:27Z |
| https://frost.house.gov/media/press-releases/25-years-later-we-remember | 25 Years Later, We Remember | 2026-09-11 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | FL | Maxwell Frost | F000476 | frost.house.gov | frost | https://frost.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | ORLANDO, FL — In a statement marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, Congressman Maxwell Frost said: “Twenty-five years ago, our country experienced an unimaginable tragedy. Nearly 3,000 people never made it home to their families, and countless others have lived with that loss every day since. We remember the people we lost. We remember the first responders who ran toward danger. And we remember how, in the aftermath, Americans showed up for each other. That spirit of looking out for one another is what we should carry forward. Twenty-five years later, we remember, we mourn, and we recommit ourselves to building a country where we take care of each other.” ### | 1 | 2026-09-17T09:52:05Z | 2026-09-17T09:53:00Z |
| https://castor.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=405285 | U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor Opposes Data Centers in Hillsborough County | 2026-09-10 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | FL | Kathy Castor | C001066 | castor.house.gov | castor | https://castor.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | TAMPA, Fla. – U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) today expressed strong opposition to data centers in Hillsborough County in a letter to the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners. Castor highlighted the significant strains on pocketbooks and local resources associated with data center development that can drive up electric and water bills for residents, farmers and small businesses. In Hillsborough County, the average electric utility bill has increased by over 40 percent in the past five years. Castor’s bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act would require data centers to pay the full costs of energy demand and protect ratepayers from data center rate hikes. Castor concluded, “Data centers cannot come at a cost to neighbors who are already facing high grocery, gas, utility, health care and housing costs. We need to make sure these projects actually bring good-paying jobs to our community and that workers, families, and neighborhoods aren’t forced to pay the burden of rapid technology growth, while out-of-state tech billionaires get richer.” Read the full letter below: RE: Opposition to Data Center Development in Hillsborough County Dear Commissioner[s]: As the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners considers the future of data centers in our community, I would like to relay my strong opposition to the siting of data centers in Hillsborough County. The potential impacts on the cost of living for our residents and on our community’s essential resources are too significant to ignore. As the Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Energy Subcommittee, I have led the national conversation in Congress as we grapple with high energy bills and rising electricity demand from data centers. I’m proud to lead the Ratepayer Protection Act – a bipartisan bill that requires data centers to pay the full costs of their energy demand. Data centers cannot be allowed to pass on their costs to hardworking Florida families and small businesses. The Ratepayer Protection Act would preserve loca… | 1 | 2026-09-11T09:25:29Z | 2026-09-11T09:27:08Z |
| https://steube.house.gov/press-releases/rep-steube-sen-moody-urge-army-corps-to-preserve-charlotte-county-septic-to-sewer-authorization/ | Rep. Steube, Sen. Moody Urge Army Corps to Preserve Charlotte County Septic-to-Sewer Authorization | 2026-09-10 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | FL | W. Gregory Steube | S001214 | steube.house.gov | steube | https://steube.house.gov/category/press-releases/page/ | scraper | WASHINGTON—Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) and Senator Ashley Moody (R-Fla.) today sent a joint letter to Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Adam Telle urging the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to preserve Charlotte County’s eligibility to seek federal funding for septic-to-sewer conversion projects. Rep. Steube worked to increase the amount in federal funding that Charlotte County could seek from $3 million to $33 million in 2022 to address nearly 2,600 failing septic systems harming water quality in the Charlotte Harbor National Estuary and the Gulf of America. Federal funds have yet to be dispersed for the project, but the lawmakers say that reflects bureaucratic delay, not a lapse in need. Charlotte County has since completed the Manasota Key Shoreline Protection Study and is now positioned to pursue a roughly $400 million wastewater conversion program, with the county planning to request Congressional support for septic-to-sewer conversions in the upcoming funding cycle. Rep. Steube and Sen. Moody warn that removing Charlotte County’s eligibility for federal support now would strip the county of its ability to seek funding for this work going forward, undoing years of Congressional effort to address failing septic systems and improve water quality throughout Southwest Florida. The full letter is attached here. ### | 1 | 2026-09-11T09:25:29Z | 2026-09-11T09:27:08Z |
| https://www.moody.senate.gov/press-releases/video-senator-moody-secures-more-than-2-3-billion-for-florida-communities-affected-by-disasters/ | VIDEO: Senator Moody Secures More than $2.3 BILLION for Florida Communities Affected by Disasters | 2026-09-10 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | FL | Ashley Moody | M001244 | www.moody.senate.gov | moody | https://www.moody.senate.gov/press-releases | scraper | FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla.—Senator Ashley Moody continues working to secure long-sought FEMA disaster funds for hard-hit Florida communities. Since taking office, Senator Moody has recovered more than $2.3 billion for Florida. Senator Moody stood with local emergency officials in Fort Myers Beach to break the news today on the peak day of hurricane season. Included in the $2.3 billion secured for statewide projects are more than $64.9 million for projects in Lee County. “When I got to Washington, Florida was still owed billions of dollars for projects dating back years. We quickly went to work to cut through the bureaucracy and make sure our communities received the money they were owed. Today, we announced that our total recoveries have officially surpassed $2 billion. This is a major milestone, but our work isn’t over yet. We will keep working to deliver the federal support Floridians need,” said Senator Ashley Moody. BACKGROUND: Statewide, Senator Moody has secured more than $2.3 billion in FEMA public assistance funding. Included in these funds are more than $64.9 million secured for Lee County, with $5.5. million designated to help reconstruct the pier destroyed by Hurricane Ian. The replacement is planned to stretch roughly 1,000 feet into the Gulf, more than 70% longer than the one destroyed. These grants will be distributed along with the previously announced funds through FEMA’s Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation Assistance programs to support more than 500 recovery projects across the state. This money is disbursed to the state and local communities for disaster recovery projects. These projects include repairs to educational facilities, restoration of critical infrastructure, debris removal, and costs incurred during emergencies to protect life and property. Senator Moody introduced the TRACK Act (Transparency in Recovery Assistance & Claims Knowledge Act) to bring more transparency to the FEMA disaster aid process, which has now been passed into law. The TRACK Act mandates a status tracker on … | 1 | 2026-09-11T09:25:29Z | 2026-09-11T09:27:08Z |
| https://buchanan.house.gov/2026/09/09/icymi-buchanan-warns-of-looming-national-debt-crisis-in-sarasota-herald-tribune-op-ed/ | ICYMI: Buchanan Warns of Looming National Debt Crisis in Sarasota Herald-Tribune Op-Ed | 2026-09-09 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | FL | Vern Buchanan | B001260 | buchanan.house.gov | buchanan | https://buchanan.house.gov/media/ | scraper | “Florida families balance their budgets every month. It is about time Washington does the same.” Op-Ed Details the $40 Trillion National Debt and Buchanan’s Balanced Budget Amendment WASHINGTON — Congressman Vern Buchanan recently penned an op-ed in the Sarasota Herald-Tribune warning that the national debt, now surpassing $40 trillion, is on pace to leave the next generation with a bill they never agreed to and cannot afford. “I spent more than 30 years running businesses before I ever set foot on the House floor,” said Buchanan. “In the business world, there is a simple rule that never changes: you cannot spend more than you take in year after year and expect to stay open. Every entrepreneur and small business owner in Florida knows this. So does every family balancing a checkbook. It’s time Washington learned it too.” Read the full op-ed HERE or below: The Next Generation Shouldn’t Inherit Washington’s Spending Problem Congressman Vern Buchanan I spent more than 30 years running businesses before I ever set foot on the House floor. In the business world, there is a simple rule that never changes: you cannot spend more than you take in year after year and expect to stay open. Every entrepreneur and small business owner in Florida knows this. So does every family balancing a checkbook. It’s time Washington learned it too. The national debt has surpassed $40 trillion, a number so large it’s difficult to picture. To put it in perspective, that’s more than $300,000 owed for every household in America, a bill no family ever agreed to, and no family should have to afford. The debt now stands at more than 100 percent of the size of our entire economy, a level that warrants extreme concern. Additionally, interest on the debt is growing out of control as it surpasses defense to become the federal governments second largest expense. We’ve borrowed against the future before, but always to win a war or survive a depression, never simply to avoid making a hard choice. If Washington continues on its current course, … | 1 | 2026-09-10T09:25:58Z | 2026-09-10T09:27:09Z |
| https://franklin.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1932 | Franklin Leads Members Of Florida Delegation In Effort To Protect Domestic Fertilizer Production | 2026-09-09 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | FL | Scott Franklin | F000472 | franklin.house.gov | franklin | https://franklin.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) led members of Florida’s congressional delegation in a letter to President Trump and Commerce Secretary Lutnick urging continued action to address the supply and rising cost of sulfur, a critical input used to produce phosphate fertilizer. “Florida is at the heart of America’s phosphate fertilizer production, and the current sulfur shortage threatens an industry our farmers and food supply depend on,” said Congressman Scott Franklin. “A reliable, affordable supply of sulfur is critical to producing fertilizer American farmers depend on. I appreciate the Trump Administration’s work on this issue, and we want to build on those efforts to protect American fertilizer production, support our farmers and reduce our dependence on foreign sources.” Geopolitical and shipping disruptions have constrained global sulfur supplies and driven prices to historic levels. Tampa sulfur prices have risen sharply from a previous average of $172 per long ton. Since May, prices have exceeded $1,100 per metric ton. This increase has put significant pressure on domestic phosphate fertilizer production. Domestic phosphate producers have already reduced operating rates and idled facilities as sulfur costs and supply constraints have intensified. Further disruptions could threaten American jobs, tighten fertilizer supplies, increase costs for farmers and leave the United States more dependent on foreign fertilizer. The Trump Administration has convened an interagency process to examine the issue. Franklin and his colleagues encouraged continued engagement and outlined potential options to increase access to competitively priced sulfur, including coordination with domestic refiners and sulfur marketers, addressing transportation and logistics constraints, using appropriate trade and financing tools and engaging allied suppliers. The lawmakers also encourage the Administration to designate a senior official to coordinate the federal response and work with Congress on any additional authorities or resour… | 1 | 2026-09-10T09:25:58Z | 2026-09-10T09:27:09Z |
| https://www.moody.senate.gov/press-releases/photos-senator-moody-honors-law-enforcement-heroes-ambushed-while-responding-to-a-womans-call-for-help/ | PHOTOS: Senator Moody Honors Law Enforcement Heroes Ambushed While Responding to a Woman’s Call for Help | 2026-09-09 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | FL | Ashley Moody | M001244 | www.moody.senate.gov | moody | https://www.moody.senate.gov/press-releases | scraper | TAMPA, Fla.— Senator Ashley Moody today gave special recognition to multiple Hillsborough County deputies who were ambushed and intervened while responding to a woman’s call for help. In July, a suspect ambushed three HCSO deputies responding to reports that a woman had been held at gunpoint. The suspect shot Deputy Colton Daniels in the face and Sopharmony Muon in the neck. While shots were being fired, Sergeant Harrison Bashner ran toward the gunfire to stop the threat. Deputy Roody Louis and Corporal Will Barnes were also recognized for their valor connected with the response. “Deputies Daniels and Muon were ambushed while responding to a woman’s call for help. Sgt. Bashner immediately responded, running toward the gunfire to save the two deputies. These deputies showed exceptional courage. It was an honor to surprise them today with a special recognition for their service and thank them personally for all they do to protect Floridians,” said Senator Ashley Moody. BACKGROUND In July, a suspect in a hostage case fired a barrage of shots at deputies who responded to a call for help. Deputy Daniels was shot in the face, and Deputy Muon was shot in the neck before he could step out of his car. Both deputies are recovering at home. Learn more here. Senator Moody surprised the deputies at a special ceremony at the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office with Sheriff Chad Chronister. Senator Moody is a strong supporter of the men and women who serve and protect Floridians. Last week, Senator Moody received the Tampa Bay Area Chiefs of Police Association Lifetime Achievement Award. Additionally, Senator Moody also recently received the Friends of Florida Police Chiefs Association Award. Since becoming Florida’s newest Senator, Moody has: Introduced the Halo Act to shield federal officers from those who seek to threaten and harass them on duty. Cosponsored the LEO K9 Act, which aims to strengthen penalties for intentionally harming law enforcement animals and expand federal protections to cover state and local pol… | 1 | 2026-09-10T09:25:58Z | 2026-09-10T09:27:09Z |
| https://wilson.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-wilson-honors-smithsonian-secretary-lonnie-bunch-iii-following-retirement-announcement | Rep. Wilson Honors Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch III Following Retirement Announcement | 2026-09-08 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | FL | Frederica S. Wilson | W000808 | wilson.house.gov | wilson | https://wilson.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) released the following statement on the retirement of Lonnie G. Bunch III. “Lonnie Bunch III did not simply preserve history. He made it, defended it, and refused to let anyone erase it. “As the first Black Secretary of the Smithsonian and founding director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture, he transformed a dream carried across generations into a national treasure. “For 38 years, Secretary Bunch fought to ensure that Black history was protected and told truthfully. When powerful forces sought to censor exhibits, distort the past, and diminish the Black experience, he stood firmly in their way. “Attempts to censor our history cannot erase it, and attempts to silence the truth will only make us tell it louder. “If there is a sword worth falling on, it is this: We will never stop telling the full American story." ### | 1 | 2026-09-09T09:27:09Z | 2026-09-09T09:29:04Z |
| https://www.moody.senate.gov/press-releases/video-senator-moody-rallies-space-industry-leaders-in-call-to-bring-u-s-space-academy-to-florida/ | VIDEO: Senator Moody Rallies Space Industry Leaders in Call to Bring U.S. Space Academy to Florida | 2026-09-08 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | FL | Ashley Moody | M001244 | www.moody.senate.gov | moody | https://www.moody.senate.gov/press-releases | scraper | SPACE COAST, Fla.—Senator Ashley Moody today stood with space industry leaders to urge the administration to select Florida for the newly announced U.S. Space Academy. Space Florida CEO Rob Long, along with members from the Space Coast Economic Development Council, and the aerospace manufacturing community joined Senator Moody to make the pitch for Florida to house the new academy. Senator Moody also plans to file legislation once the Senate is back in session to solidify Florida as the Space Academy’s new home. “We are America’s space state. Florida helped launch our nation into the Space Age, and now we are ready to lead the way into the next era of American space leadership. Today, I stood with space industry leaders on our Space Coast to make the pitch to place the newly announced U.S. Space Academy where it belongs—in Florida,” said Senator Ashley Moody. “For decades, Florida has served as our country’s epicenter for U.S. space exploration and launch activity. The Sunshine State is home to one of the most advanced space ecosystems in the world and is uniquely positioned to ensure American space dominance for generations to come. The rare combination of our elite academic institutions, a renowned industrial base, robust manufacturing capabilities, and rapidly expanding commercial space presence, coupled with NASA’s Kennedy Space Center and the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, provides an unparalleled educational opportunity for the United States Space Academy. I want to thank President Trump for his leadership in creating this vital institute, and I am proud to work alongside Senator Ashley Moody to secure its success,” said Rep. Byron Donalds. “There is no better place to train the next generation of American space leaders than the state that has launched generations of Americans to the stars,” said Rep. Mike Haridopolos. “Florida has the infrastructure, universities, workforce, and unmatched experience to make the United States Space Academy a success. As Chairman of the Space and Aeronautics Subcommi… | 1 | 2026-09-09T09:27:09Z | 2026-09-09T09:29:04Z |
| https://salazar.house.gov/media/press-releases/salazar-joins-bipartisan-effort-expand-access-child-tax-credit-working | Salazar Joins Bipartisan Effort to Expand Access to Child Tax Credit for Working Families | 2026-09-08 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | FL | Maria Elvira Salazar | S000168 | salazar.house.gov | salazar | https://salazar.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative María Elvira Salazar (FL-27) joined Representatives Carol Miller (R-WV), Steven Horsford (D-NV), and Chris Pappas (D-NH) in introducing the bipartisan Stronger Start for Working Families Act, legislation that would lower the earned-income threshold for the refundable Child Tax Credit from $2,500 to $1. Under current law, the refundable portion of the Child Tax Credit does not begin phasing in until a family earns more than $2,500. The Stronger Start for Working Families Act would allow eligible working families to begin earning the refundable credit with their first dollar of earned income. According to the Tax Policy Center, the change would provide a tax cut to nearly 3.5 million families with children in 2026. “Raising a family is expensive, and too many parents in South Florida are doing everything right and still feeling squeezed by the cost of everyday life,” said Rep. Salazar. “The Stronger Start for Working Families Act makes a simple, commonsense change: working families should be able to start benefiting from the refundable Child Tax Credit from the very first dollar they earn, instead of waiting until they reach $2,500 in earnings. I’m proud to join my colleagues in introducing this bipartisan bill to put more of that help within reach for families paying for groceries, child care, rent, and all the everyday costs that come with raising children.” “The Stronger Start for Working Families Act is a common-sense piece of legislation designed to help our families across the country who are struggling with the rising costs of raising a child. By lowering the earned income limit, we can ensure parents start receiving much-needed Child Tax Credit benefits from the very first dollar they earn, providing tax relief and improved peace of mind to those needing it most,” said Congresswoman Carol Miller. “The Stronger Start for Working Families Act is a bipartisan solution for working families who have watched relief stay just out of reach. Lowering the qualifying threshol… | 1 | 2026-09-11T09:25:29Z | 2026-09-11T09:27:08Z |
| https://www.moody.senate.gov/press-releases/video-senator-moody-recognizes-award-winning-constituent-services-team-for-excellence-in-service-to-thousands-of-floridians/ | VIDEO: Senator Moody Recognizes Award-Winning Constituent Services Team for Excellence in Service to Thousands of Floridians | 2026-09-07 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | FL | Ashley Moody | M001244 | www.moody.senate.gov | moody | https://www.moody.senate.gov/press-releases | scraper | ORLANDO, Fla.—Senator Ashley Moody is recognizing her award-winning Constituent Services Team for providing excellent service to thousands of Floridians. The Congressional Management Foundation named Senator Moody’s office the winner of the 2026 Democracy Award for Best of Constituent Service. Senator Moody is the first U.S. Senator to win a Democracy Award for Best in Constituent Service after one year in Congress. “We work for the citizens of Florida. Providing Floridians with exceptional constituent service takes a compassionate, dedicated team of public servants, and we have truly assembled the best of the best. It was a privilege to share the 2026 Democracy Award for Best of Constituent Service with our team in Orlando and recognize their tireless hard work on behalf of Floridians,” said Senator Ashley Moody. BACKGROUND: Since taking office, Senator Moody’s Constituent Services Team has assisted nearly 9,000 Floridians with federal agency casework, including over 1,000 veterans and active-duty service members. The Best of Constituent Service category recognizes offices that demonstrate outstanding dedication through effective casework, timely resolution of individual issues, personalized support, and a relentless focus on ensuring constituents receive the help they need. Winners are selected for their exceptional attention to detail, empathy, and persistence in solving complex constituent problems. The Congressional Management Foundation is the premier bipartisan foundation dedicated to strengthening the first branch of government. The Democracy Awards are CMF’s signature program recognizing the best in congressional non-legislative achievements. To learn more about CMF’s Democracy Awards, click here. To learn how Sen. Ashley Moody (R-FL)’s office can serve you, click here. # # # | 1 | 2026-09-08T09:24:24Z | 2026-09-08T09:26:10Z |
| https://salazar.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-salazar-bera-reintroduce-bipartisan-bill-combat-tuberculosis-worldwide | Reps. Salazar, Bera Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Combat Tuberculosis Worldwide | 2026-09-04 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | FL | Maria Elvira Salazar | S000168 | salazar.house.gov | salazar | https://salazar.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) U.S. Representatives Ami Bera, M.D. (D-CA) co-chairs of the House Tuberculosis Elimination Caucus, introduced the End Tuberculosis Now Act of 2026. This bipartisan legislation would strengthen U.S. efforts to prevent, diagnose, treat, and ultimately eliminate tuberculosis (TB) worldwide. A group of seven bipartisan Representatives joined as original cosponsors. “Tuberculosis has challenged humanity for centuries. It should not define the centuries ahead,” said Representative María Elvira Salazar. “TB is preventable, treatable, and curable, yet too many people still die because they cannot get a timely diagnosis or the care they need. I’m proud to co-lead the End Tuberculosis Now Act of 2026 to keep America leading this fight, equip our partners with better tools, and stop a preventable disease from claiming more lives. The goal is simple: find it, treat it, and end it.” “Tuberculosis is preventable, treatable, and curable, yet it continues to take far too many lives around the world,” said Representative Ami Bera, M.D. “The End Tuberculosis Now Act of 2026 ensures the United States remains a leader in this fight by focusing on proven approaches: investing in better diagnostics, treatments, and vaccines and making sure our global health programs are accountable for results. I’m especially grateful to John Green, RESULTS, and TB advocates across the country for their tireless work to raise awareness, build support, and move us closer to ending TB once and for all.” “RESULTS is deeply grateful to Rep. Bera and Rep. Salazar for their unwavering commitment to the fight against TB, and for championing this legislation,” said Dr. Joanne Carter, Executive Director of Raise Your Voice to End Poverty (RESULTS). “Communities around the world are leading the fight against TB, and we now have a range of powerful new tools ready to deploy. The U.S. government has already set bold targets for ending TB globally, and this bill provides the framework for how we actually get… | 1 | 2026-09-05T08:49:07Z | 2026-09-05T08:50:44Z |
| https://www.moody.senate.gov/press-releases/video-senator-moody-rallies-veterans-in-central-florida-to-combat-high-rate-of-veteran-suicide-by-improving-wellness-and-mental-health-for-former-service-members/ | VIDEO: Senator Moody Rallies Veterans in Central Florida to Combat High Rate of Veteran Suicide by Improving Wellness and Mental Health for Former Service Members | 2026-09-04 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | FL | Ashley Moody | M001244 | www.moody.senate.gov | moody | https://www.moody.senate.gov/press-releases | scraper | ORLANDO, Fla.— Senator Ashley Moody continues to rally veterans across Florida around congressional legislation to increase mental health services and outcomes. September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and military veterans experience suicide rates higher than the national average. Recently, in Central Florida, Senator Moody joined more than a hundred former servicemembers at a local VFW post to discuss the Veterans Outdoor Rehabilitation Act, which would establish a grant program to help states provide veterans with additional resources for recovery. “As Florida’s newest U.S. Senator, I have crisscrossed the state to meet with thousands of our great veterans and have looked for ways to increase resources and improve outcomes. They risked their lives to protect our great nation and I will continue to fight in Washington to make sure we always honor their service,” said Senator Ashley Moody. BACKGROUND: Recently Senator Moody joined more than 100 veterans at a VFW Post in Orlando to discuss the bipartisan Veterans Outdoor Rehabilitation Act. The Act would establish a grant program through the Department of Veterans Affairs to help states develop and expand outdoor recreation opportunities for veterans. It would authorize $10 million each year, with every approved state receiving at least $200,000 to support these programs. View Senator Moody’s full remarks from the recent event here. Senator Moody is a proud supporter of the U.S. Armed Forces, veterans, and military families. Since becoming a United States Senator, Moody has: Recently cosponsored the Veterans Bill of Rights Act. The Veterans Bill of Rights Act would require the U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure veterans are clearly informed of their existing rights regarding VA-administered health care, benefits, and services. Cosponsored the Major Richard Star Act, which seeks to fix unjust disability policies for retired combat veterans; Supported the Veterans Education and Technical Skills (VETS) Opportunity Act, which would expand edu… | 1 | 2026-09-05T08:49:07Z | 2026-09-05T08:50:44Z |
| https://laurellee.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-laurel-lee-introduces-ballots-election-day-act-establish-clear-deadline | Rep. Laurel Lee Introduces Ballots by Election Day Act to Establish Clear Deadline for Federal Elections | 2026-09-03 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | FL | Laurel M. Lee | L000597 | laurellee.house.gov | laurellee | https://laurellee.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Laurel Lee (FL-15), Chairwoman of the House Administration Subcommittee on Elections and former Florida Secretary of State, introduced the Ballots by Election Day Act, legislation establishing a clear, uniform standard that ballots cast in federal elections must be received by the close of polls on Election Day in order to be counted. The legislation is the House companion to legislation introduced by Senator Ashley Moody (R-FL). It would require absentee and mail-in ballots in federal elections to be received by the close of polls on Election Day, while preserving existing protections for military and overseas voters under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA). The requirement would take effect beginning with federal elections held in 2027. As Florida’s former Secretary of State, Rep. Lee served as the state’s chief election officer and oversaw the administration of Florida’s elections. Florida already requires most vote-by-mail ballots to be received by 7:00 p.m. on Election Day in order to be counted. The Ballots by Election Day Act would bring that same basic principle to federal elections nationwide: voters should know the deadline, election officials should know the rules, and Election Day should mark the end of voting. “Having served as Florida’s Secretary of State and overseen elections across our state, I have seen firsthand that clear rules, firm deadlines, and consistent election administration work,”said Rep. Laurel Lee.“Florida has shown that we can provide voters with accessible ways to cast their ballots while maintaining a clear deadline for when those ballots must be received. Election Day should mean election results. When the polls close, voters should have confidence that the voting is over and election officials can move forward with determining the results. The Ballots by Election Day Act applies that commonsense standard to federal elections across the country and provides greater certainty for voters, election officials,… | 1 | 2026-09-04T09:19:37Z | 2026-09-04T09:20:58Z |
| https://www.moody.senate.gov/press-releases/senator-moody-proposes-creation-of-u-s-space-academy-in-florida-americas-launchpad-to-the-stars/ | Senator Moody Proposes Creation of U.S. Space Academy in Florida—America’s Launchpad to the Stars | 2026-09-03 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | FL | Ashley Moody | M001244 | www.moody.senate.gov | moody | https://www.moody.senate.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C.—Senator Ashley Moody is proposing legislation to bring the newly-established U.S. Space Academy to Florida—the launchpad of American aerospace innovation. Last week, President Trump signed an Executive Order establishing the United States Space Academy, and Senator Moody is announcing that she will file legislation when the Senate floor reopens to solidify Florida as the Space Academy’s new home. “The newly established United States Space Academy belongs in Florida – America’s launchpad to the stars. That’s why the first thing I’ll do when I’m back in Washington is introduce legislation to bring the academy home to Florida—ensuring our nation’s next generation of space leaders is educated, trained, and prepared for a future in the final frontier right here on Florida’s Space Coast,” said Senator Ashley Moody. BACKGROUND The newly announced U.S. Space Academy will be for students looking to enter the U.S. Space Force, and it will also serve NASA and the civilian spaceflight industry. Senator Moody has a staunch record supporting Florida’s Space Coast, where launches have increased by over 500% since 2016. Senator Moody passed the Secure U.S. Leadership in Space Act, to ensure the U.S. remains competitive and at the forefront of space innovation and exploration. The legislation bolsters public-private partnerships by making spaceport facility bonds tax-exempt, treating spaceports the same as airports and seaports. Senator Moody recently introduced the Space Ready 2.0 Act, which would establish a NASA-wide pilot program allowing the agency to accept voluntary private contributions for infrastructure improvement projects at NASA centers. The proposal does not create a new spending program, establish a new Treasury fund, or authorize new federal spending. Rather, it builds upon NASA’s existing authority and allows private-sector partners to voluntarily invest in infrastructure improvements that directly support the missions they rely upon. Senator Moody also introduced the CAPE Canaveral Act … | 1 | 2026-09-04T09:19:37Z | 2026-09-04T09:20:58Z |
| https://www.moody.senate.gov/press-releases/senator-moody-rep-haridopolos-lead-florida-delegation-in-letter-to-president-trump-and-nasa-administrator-jared-isaacman-to-bring-space-academy-in-florida/ | Senator Moody, Rep. Haridopolos Lead Florida Delegation in Letter to President Trump and NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman to Bring Space Academy in Florida | 2026-09-03 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | FL | Ashley Moody | M001244 | www.moody.senate.gov | moody | https://www.moody.senate.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, Senator Ashley Moody along with Representative Mike Haridopolos led the Florida delegation in a letter to the President and NASA Administrator offering Florida as the home for the new United States Space Academy. Florida represents many commercial space launch providers, hosts several universities that make up the Florida Space Research Consortium, and is home to thousands of Space Force and NASA employees. “Florida is America’s launchpad to space, and there is no better home for the new United States Space Academy. As Senator for the Space State, I’ll keep working to grow our aerospace industry and ensure that Florida is the premier state for training the next generation of explorers,” said Senator Ashley Moody. “There is no better place to train the next generation of American space leaders than the state that has launched generations of Americans to the stars,” said Congressman Mike Haridopolos. “Florida has the infrastructure, the universities, the workforce, and the unmatched experience to make the United States Space Academy a success. As Chairman of the Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee, I am proud to lead this bipartisan effort with Senator Moody and our Florida colleagues to make the case for bringing this important new institution to the Sunshine State.” BACKGROUND Joining Senator Moody and Rep. Haridopolos are Senator Rick Scott and Representatives Scott Franklin, Mario Diaz-Balart, Byron Donalds, Anna Paulina Luna, Vern Buchanan, Carlos Gimenez, Jimmy Patronis, Daniel Webster, Neal Dunn, M.D., Aaron Bean, John Rutherford, Randy Fine, Kat Cammack, Jared Moskowitz, Darren Soto, Gus Bilirakis, Laurel Lee, María Elvira Salazar, Kathy Castor, Brian Mast, and Gregory Steube. The proposed U.S. Space Academy will be for students looking to enter the U.S. Space Force, and it will also serve NASA and the civilian spaceflight industry. Senator Moody has a staunch record of supporting Florida’s Space Coast, where launches have increased by over 500% since 2016. Senator Moody passe… | 1 | 2026-09-04T09:19:37Z | 2026-09-04T09:20:58Z |
| https://cammack.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-kat-cammack-issues-statement-censure-rep-chuck-edwards | Congresswoman Kat Cammack Issues Statement on the Censure of Rep. Chuck Edwards | 2026-09-02 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | FL | Kat Cammack | C001039 | cammack.house.gov | cammack | https://cammack.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | "Yesterday, I voted to censure Congressman Chuck Edwards. I read the Ethics Committee's report, and I read his letter and his lawyers' response with the seriousness they deserve. He had every right to defend himself. It did not change my vote. The Committee found a persistent pattern of unprofessional and inappropriate conduct toward two young women on his staff, and he did not deny much of the underlying conduct. In fact, defends it. He defends the gifts and the poetry, and he defends traveling with a young woman who had only just left his office. His argument is that none of it broke a rule, and that is precisely the problem. I was a congressional staffer myself before becoming a Member. I understand the responsibility Members have to the people who work for us. Members of Congress hold enormous power over the people who work for us. 'Technically permitted' is a low bar. Judgment is the standard. I co-founded the Republican Women's Caucus to raise the standard in this institution, and that starts with how we treat the people who serve alongside us. Two young women left his office, and the Committee said the House lost them because of his conduct. Congress cannot ask the American people to trust this body if we refuse to hold ourselves accountable. Yesterday's vote was accountability after the fact. My work with Chairwoman Leger Fernández and the Democratic Women's Caucus is about making sure the next staffer never has to get that far. We will have more to share on that work soon." | 1 | 2026-09-03T09:29:33Z | 2026-09-03T09:31:32Z |
| https://franklin.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1930 | Franklin Secures $2.9 Million For Public Safety Innovation Lab At Florida Poly | 2026-09-02 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | FL | Scott Franklin | F000472 | franklin.house.gov | franklin | https://franklin.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) today announced he secured $2.9 million for Florida Polytechnic University to establish a new Public Service Applied Innovation Laboratory (PSAIL). “Florida Poly is doing important work to prepare the next generation of American innovators and tackle real-world challenges in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and public safety,” said Congressman Scott Franklin. “As a member of the House Appropriations Committee, I’m pleased we were able to secure $2.9 million to help build on that work. This investment will give students valuable hands-on experience, strengthen our public safety capabilities and help develop the skilled workforce America needs to remain competitive and secure.” “Congressman Franklin’s leadership and support are helping Florida Poly take a major step forward in developing technologies increasingly critical to our state and nation,” said Dr. Devin Stephenson, president of Florida Polytechnic University. “This $2.9 million investment will give our faculty and students extraordinary opportunities to work at the forefront of cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. It will help build a workforce ready to meet our evolving technology needs and expand Florida Poly’s capacity to address real-world challenges that impact our economy and national security. We are tremendously grateful to Congressman Franklin for his confidence in Florida Poly and his commitment to championing this important work.” The Public Service Applied Innovation Laboratory will: Establish an Artificial Intelligence Solutions Lab for applied AI research and partnerships; Create a Network Operations and Security Center focused on protecting network and information technology systems; Build secure laboratory and data spaces, including an AI prototype room and cyber range; Provide equipment and hands-on opportunities for student interns working in each lab; and Support collaboration with public service and public safety organizations on challenges including emergency management. The fundi… | 1 | 2026-09-03T09:29:33Z | 2026-09-03T09:31:32Z |
| https://www.moody.senate.gov/press-releases/video-senator-moody-receives-prestigious-award-for-unwavering-support-for-florida-law-enforcement/ | VIDEO: Senator Moody Receives Prestigious Award for Unwavering Support for Florida Law Enforcement | 2026-09-02 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | FL | Ashley Moody | M001244 | www.moody.senate.gov | moody | https://www.moody.senate.gov/press-releases | scraper | CLEARWATER, Fla.—Senator Ashley Moody is a fierce fighter for Florida law enforcement, having passed measures to help officers get fentanyl traffickers off the streets and working to provide the resources officers need to keep Floridians safe. Over the weekend, Senator Moody rallied with hundreds of officers at the Tampa Bay Area Chiefs of Police Association Gala where Moody received a Lifetime Achievement Award. “From serving as a prosecutor, judge, Attorney General and now as U.S. Senator, I’ve made it a priority to stand with the brave men and women of law enforcement who pursue dangerous criminals and keep Florida families safe. Their commitment to upholding the rule of law has helped our communities and our state thrive, and as the wife of a law enforcement officer, supporting those who put their lives on the line for us is deeply personal to me. That’s why I’m incredibly humbled and honored to receive the Tampa Bay Area Chiefs of Police Lifetime Achievement Award, and I will never stop backing the men and women who selflessly serve and protect us,” said Senator Ashley Moody. BACKGROUND: | 1 | 2026-09-03T09:29:33Z | 2026-09-03T09:31:32Z |
| https://www.rickscott.senate.gov/2026/9/sen-rick-scott-urges-dot-sec-duffy-to-correct-loophole-hurting-small-businesses | Sen. Rick Scott Urges DOT Sec. Duffy to Correct Loophole Hurting Small Businesses | 2026-09-02 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | FL | Rick Scott | S001217 | www.rickscott.senate.gov | rickscott | https://www.rickscott.senate.gov/press-releases/ | page_html | NAPLES, Fla. – This week, U.S. Senator Rick Scott sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy asking him to fix to a Biden-era policy that unfairly harms travel agents, including many small business owners in Florida. Currently, travel agents are required by law to refund customers within seven days of a qualified flight cancellation or delay while airlines have no such deadline. The financial burden is placed on agents, forcing them to lose thousands of dollars while they work for months to recoup the money from the airlines who hold the funds. Senator Scott’s letter requests a change in this policy that holds airlines equally accountable to provide timely refunds to their customers. Senator Rick Scott wrote, “Travel agencies and advisors operate on slim margins, and many simply cannot afford to front refunds to their customers, particularly for group bookings worth tens of thousands of dollars, before the airline has returned the money. These small businesses are being held financially accountable for a timeline they do not control, while the airlines that actually hold the funds face no enforceable deadline. Many of these small businesses may go out of business if nothing is done. Small businesses are the backbone of the American economy and travel advisors and agencies play a critical role in our tourism industry.” Read the full letter HERE or below: Dear Secretary Duffy, I write to request that the Department of Transportation correct a flaw in its 2024 consumer refund regulations that is placing an unsustainable financial burden on travel agencies and travel advisors, the overwhelming majority of which are small businesses. Under the Department’s April 2024 final rule, the “merchant of record” in an airline ticket transaction must refund the consumer within seven days of a cancelled or significantly changed flight. When a travel agency or advisor books a ticket on behalf of a client, the agency is often the merchant of record, even though the cost of the ticket is immediately transfer… | 1 | 2026-09-03T09:29:33Z | 2026-09-03T09:31:32Z |
| https://frost.house.gov/media/press-releases/frost-introduces-no-homeless-detention-centers-act-to-ban-forced-labor-and-cruel-homeless-encampments | Frost Introduces No Homeless Detention Centers Act to Ban Forced Labor and Cruel Homeless Encampments | 2026-09-02 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | FL | Maxwell Frost | F000476 | frost.house.gov | frost | https://frost.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | *LIVESTREAM AVAILABLE* WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) joined Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Congressman Troy Carter (LA-02), Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), and Congresswoman Delia Ramirez (IL-03), along with Eric Tars of the National Homeless Law Center, Setareh Gandehari, Advocacy Director, Detention Watch Network, and Wesley Thomas, Guest Advisory Board Member, Miriam’s Kitchen to announce his No Homeless Detention Centers Act, legislation to stop federal housing dollars from being used to force people experiencing homelessness into detention-like facilities or subject them to forced labor. The bill would prevent the federal government from funding programs that force people experiencing homelessness into shelters, camps, or other facilities against their will. It would also ban these facilities from making people work in exchange for a place to stay or punishing people for doing basic things they need to survive, like sleeping, resting, eating, drinking, or protecting themselves from the weather. "No one should look at a person who is homeless and think the answer is to lock them up or make them work for a place to sleep,” said Congressman Frost. “People need housing, not cages. They need support, not forced labor. At a time when homelessness is growing and housing is becoming more and more unaffordable, we should be investing in getting people into homes—not building cruel encampments and criminalizing people for trying to survive.” “Allowing Americans to live on streets is not a standard our nation should be willing to accept, but forcing unhoused people into detention-style facilities and forcing them to work while corporations rake in profits is a cruel punishment,” said Congresswoman Bonamici. “We must make clear that we won’t stand for federal dollars being used to detain people simply for being unhoused. Together, let’s advance policies that will actually help people experiencing homelessness instead of making their lives more difficult.” “Hom… | 1 | 2026-09-04T09:19:37Z | 2026-09-04T09:20:58Z |
| https://soto.house.gov/media/press-releases/soto-leads-letter-opposing-president-trumps-decision-import-300000-tons-tariff | Soto Leads Letter Opposing President Trump’s Decision to Import 300,000 Tons of Tariff-Free Beef | 2026-09-02 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | FL | Darren Soto | S001200 | soto.house.gov | soto | https://soto.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Darren Soto (FL-09) led a letter to President Donald Trump opposing his recent decision to import 300,000 tons of tariff-free beef. "American consumers are struggling with the rising cost of groceries and deserve long-term solutions to bring prices under control. Grocery prices as a whole have risen 2.7% in the past year, with strong demand for beef and low inventory leading to price increases for beef products. Flooding the market with beef imports will not solve the long-term issues that led us to this point—it will only harm our nation’s ranchers and jeopardize our long-term goal of building a strong domestic beef industry,” wrote the Members. "American ranchers have faced strong headwinds in recent years. Soaring input costs, droughts, and extreme weather events have left our ranchers with the lowest cattle supply in 75 years” "Additionally, the ongoing outbreak of New World Screwworm has imposed additional burdens on ranchers as they work to protect their herds. Since June of this year, 46 cases of New World Screwworm have been detected, posing additional economic risks for our ranchers,” continued the Members. "Our ranchers are actively working to rebuild America’s domestic beef industry, using strong demand from American consumers to reinvest in their herds. Our policies must reflect our commitment to the ranchers and producers that feed our country.” In addition to Rep. Soto, the letter was signed by Reps. Kathy Castor (FL-14), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25), Frederica Wilson (FL-24), and Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05). For the full text of the bill, please click here. ### | 1 | 2026-09-17T09:52:05Z | 2026-09-17T09:53:00Z |
| https://buchanan.house.gov/2026/09/01/icymi-buchanan-calls-for-usmca-reforms-to-protect-seasonal-produce-growers-in-the-hill-op-ed/ | ICYMI: Buchanan Calls for USMCA Reforms to Protect Seasonal Produce Growers in The Hill Op-Ed | 2026-09-01 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | FL | Vern Buchanan | B001260 | buchanan.house.gov | buchanan | https://buchanan.house.gov/media/ | scraper | “This USMCA review gives our country a real opportunity to restore fairness for our seasonal produce growers, strengthen our food security and build a food system Americans can rely on and trust.” WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan penned an op-ed in The Hill highlighting the necessity of protections for seasonal producers within the ongoing United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) review. “The strength of our food supply is imperative to our nation’s strength,” said Buchanan. “During this review, the United States faces a clear choice: protect our ability to grow our own food or continue down a path of greater dependence on foreign food supplies, at the expense of our food security, our supply chains and Americans confidence in what’s on their plate.” Read the full op-ed HERE or below: Fairness for Growers Is Food Security for America Congressman Vern Buchanan Food security begins at home. That’s why the ongoing review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) is such an important moment for American agriculture, and for our country. During this review, the United States faces a clear choice: protect our ability to grow our own food or continue down a path of greater dependence on foreign food supplies, at the expense of our food security, our supply chains and Americans’ confidence in what’s on their plate. As Vice Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, I helped negotiate USMCA back in 2019 as the top Republican on the Trade Subcommittee, and even then, I pushed for accommodations for our seasonal growers. Today, the stakes for Florida are higher than ever. Agriculture is a cornerstone of our state’s economy, and the outcome of this review will help determine whether our Florida growers can keep producing the fruits and vegetables our country depends on. For more than two decades, Mexican shippers have squeezed Florida farmers out of their own market by flooding it with low-priced produce during Florida’s own growing season. According to an October 2025 report from the Florida… | 1 | 2026-09-02T09:19:58Z | 2026-09-02T09:20:51Z |
| https://franklin.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1929 | Franklin Statement On Passage Of Continuing Appropriations Act To Avert Government Shutdown | 2026-09-01 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | FL | Scott Franklin | F000472 | franklin.house.gov | franklin | https://franklin.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) today issued the following statement after House passage of the Senate Amendment to H.R. 6500 - Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027: “Today, the House took the final step to prevent another unnecessary government shutdown weeks ahead of the funding deadline. We have a responsibility to keep the government open and do our job on behalf of the American people. “As an appropriator, I’ve been working to advance responsible spending bills through regular order, rein in wasteful spending and ensure taxpayer dollars are used wisely. The House Appropriations Committee completed its work on all 12 bills, and the House has already passed three of them individually. Meanwhile, the Senate has failed to make meaningful progress on its appropriations bills or begun to seriously engage in the process. “That failure has left the House with two less-than-desirable options: kick the can down the road by passing a temporary continuing resolution or allow the government to shut down. A shutdown would disrupt critical services, hurt service members and federal employees and create needless uncertainty for the American people. I will not support putting them through that simply because the Senate isn’t willing to fulfill its Constitutional duty. “This continuing resolution is necessary, but it is not the finish line. Congress still has work to do to complete the full-year appropriations process before temporary funding expires in December. I’ll continue working to cut wasteful spending, restore regular order and deliver the accountability taxpayers deserve.” | 1 | 2026-09-02T09:19:58Z | 2026-09-02T09:20:51Z |
| https://mariodiazbalart.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congresista-diaz-balart-celebra-la-aprobacion-de-una-resolucion | Congresista Díaz-Balart celebra la aprobación de una resolución condenando y denunciando al socialismo en todas sus formas | 2026-09-01 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | FL | Mario Diaz-Balart | D000600 | mariodiazbalart.house.gov | mariodiazbalart | https://mariodiazbalart.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – El congresista Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26), vicepresidente del Comité de Asignaciones de la Cámara de Representantes y presidente del Subcomité de Seguridad Nacional, Departamento de Estado y Programas Relacionados celebra la aprobación de una resolución condenando y denunciando al socialismo en todas sus formas: “El socialismo y el control del gobierno sobre nuestras vidas no tienen cabida en los Estados Unidos. Va en contra de nuestra forma de vida y del sueño americano. Me enorgullece haber apoyado esta importante resolución que condena el socialismo y salvaguarda la integridad de nuestra nación. El socialismo ha causado estragos en todo nuestro Hemisferio, prueba de ello es el innegable impacto catastrófico del socialism y Cuba, Venezuela y Nicaragua son claros ejemplos de las consecuencias destructivas que un gobierno socialista puede tener sobre las sociedades y las naciones con décadas de dictadura y represión, destrucción de naciones otrora prósperas y el éxodo forzado de millones de ciudadanos de sus países de origen. Estados Unidos se fundado sobre los principios de la libertad individual, un gobierno representativo y los derechos otorgados por Dios a su pueblo. Nunca debemos dar estas libertades por sentadas ni permitir que una ideología con un historial tan devastador se arraigue sin oposición. Debemos mantenernos firmes en la defensa de estos principios y asegurarnos de que Estados Unidos nunca siga el camino destructivo que ha llevado a la represión y la ruina a innumerables pueblos y naciones. Me indigna ver que 192 demócratas decidieron oponerse a esta resolución y se negaron a condenar esta ideología antiamericana responsable de tanto sufrimiento y opresión. Estados Unidos debe aprender de la historia y rechazar el socialismo en todas sus formas. Siempre defenderé la libertad, las oportunidades económicas y los derechos constitucionales que hacen de nuestro pais una gran nacion.” El texto de la resolucion se puede encontrar aqui. ### | 1 | 2026-09-02T09:19:58Z | 2026-09-02T09:20:51Z |
| https://mariodiazbalart.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-diaz-balart-celebrates-passage-resolution-condemning-and | Congressman Diaz-Balart Celebrates the Passage of Resolution Condemning and Denouncing Socialism in all its Forms | 2026-09-01 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | FL | Mario Diaz-Balart | D000600 | mariodiazbalart.house.gov | mariodiazbalart | https://mariodiazbalart.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26), Vice Chair of the House Committee on Appropriations and Chairman of the Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs, celebrates the Passage of H. Res. 1490, Providing for the Condemnation and Denouncement of Socialism in all its Forms: “Socialism and the government takeover of our lives have no place in America. It is anathema to our way of life and the American Dream. I am proud to have supported this important resolution denouncing socialism and safeguarding our nation's integrity. Socialism has wreaked havoc across our hemisphere. The catastrophic impact of socialism is undeniable. Cuba, Venezuela, and Nicaragua are vivid reminders of the destructive consequences that socialist governance can have on societies and nations: decades of dictatorship and repression, the destruction of once-thriving nations, and forcing millions to flee their homeland. America was founded upon the principles of individual liberty, representative government, and the God-given rights of its people. We must never take these freedoms for granted or allow an ideology with such a devastating historical record to gain an unchallenged foothold. We must remain steadfast in defending those principles, and ensuring that the United States never follows the destructive path that has brought repression and ruin to countless others. I am appalled to see that 192 Democrats chose to oppose this resolution and refused to condemn this anti-American ideology responsible for so much suffering and oppression. America must learn from history and reject socialism in all its forms. I will always stand for freedom, economic opportunity, and the constitutional rights that make our nation exceptional.” Resolution text can be found here. ### | 1 | 2026-09-02T09:19:58Z | 2026-09-02T09:20:51Z |
| https://mariodiazbalart.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-diaz-balart-commends-passage-hr-6500-continuing | Congressman Diaz-Balart Commends the Passage of H.R. 6500, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act | 2026-09-01 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | FL | Mario Diaz-Balart | D000600 | mariodiazbalart.house.gov | mariodiazbalart | https://mariodiazbalart.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26), Vice Chair of the House Committee on Appropriations and Chairman of the Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs, commends the passage of H.R. 6500, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act: “I am proud to have voted in favor of keeping the American government open and ensuring that our troops, law enforcement officers, and air traffic controllers continue to receive their pay. The passage of H.R. 6500, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, provides important stability by extending federal funding at Fiscal Year 2026 levels through December 11, 2026, while also extending several expiring federal programs. This unprecedented and responsible step puts the needs of the American people ahead of shutdown politics. Families, small businesses, federal employees, and communities across the country deserve a government that continues to function and deliver essential services. While I support keeping the government open, a continuing resolution is not a permanent solution. Back in July, the House took an important step toward responsible governance by passing all 12 Fiscal Year 2027 appropriations bills. It is now incumbent upon the Senate and Democrats to work in good faith to advance and complete the appropriations process and provide the federal government with a responsible operating budget. There will always be debates over how Washington spends taxpayer dollars and what our long-term priorities should be. Those debates are important and should continue. But they should not come at the expense of keeping the government open and serving the American people. I will continue working to advance responsible spending, protect taxpayers, and make sure the federal government remains focused on the people it serves.” Bill text can be found here. ### | 1 | 2026-09-02T09:19:58Z | 2026-09-02T09:20:51Z |
| https://wilson.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-wilson-votes-yes-to-keep-the-government-funded-protect-critical-programs-and-lower-costs | Rep. Wilson Votes ‘YES’ to Keep the Government Funded, Protect Critical Programs, and Lower Costs | 2026-09-01 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | FL | Frederica S. Wilson | W000808 | wilson.house.gov | wilson | https://wilson.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) released the following statement after voting for the bipartisan continuing resolution to fund the government through December 11. “Today, I voted ‘YES’ to keep our government open and protect the vital services families across South Florida depend on. With the cost of living already stretching household budgets, hardworking Americans should not suffer because of dysfunction. “This bipartisan bill protects critical housing, nutrition, healthcare, veterans, and infrastructure programs while temporarily blocking the Trump administration’s reckless attempt to politicize federal grants. “Now, Congress must finish the job and pass full-year funding bills that lower costs, protect our communities, and put people first.” ### | 1 | 2026-09-02T09:19:58Z | 2026-09-02T09:20:51Z |
| https://www.moody.senate.gov/press-releases/video-on-national-police-k9-day-senator-moody-and-congressman-bean-champion-legislation-to-strengthen-protections-for-law-enforcement-animals/ | VIDEO: On National Police K9 Day, Senator Moody and Congressman Bean Champion Legislation to Strengthen Protections for Law Enforcement Animals | 2026-09-01 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | FL | Ashley Moody | M001244 | www.moody.senate.gov | moody | https://www.moody.senate.gov/press-releases | scraper | JACKSONVILLE, Fla.—It’s National Police K9 Day, and Senator Ashley Moody is championing legislation to strengthen protections for law enforcement animals. Senator Moody and Congressman Aaron Bean recently held a ceremony with law enforcement leaders in Jacksonville to spotlight the LEO K9 Protection Act. The measure strengthens penalties for intentionally harming law enforcement animals and expands federal protections to cover state and local police animals assisting federal law enforcement. “Police K9s are not equipment or accessories. They are highly trained members of law enforcement who charge toward dangers that send others running. I introduced the LEO K9 Protection Act to strengthen protections for these canines and hold those who intentionally harm our four-legged law enforcement heroes accountable. I will continue fighting to ensure Florida law enforcement has the support and resources needed to keep us safe—and that includes our special K9s,” said Senator Ashley Moody. “Our working K9s serve on the front lines, protecting officers and communities alike,” said Congressman Aaron Bean. “They deserve real protection, not just praise—and the LEO K9 Protection Act will provide it by strengthening penalties for individuals who use a deadly weapon to harm these heroic animals in the line of duty. We must ensure that the sacrifices of courageous K9s like Leo are never forgotten and that the next injured K9 has the best chance to return home. By enacting this bill, we can guarantee that K9s receive the urgent care they deserve and help prevent more handlers from experiencing the heartbreak of losing their partners in the line of duty.” BACKGROUND: Senator Moody introduced the LEO K9 Protection Act, legislation aimed at strengthening penalties for individuals who use a deadly weapon to harm a federal police dog or horse in the line of duty. The bill expands federal protections to include state, county, and local law enforcement animals assisting a federal agency. This legislation provides a good-faith except… | 1 | 2026-09-02T09:19:58Z | 2026-09-02T09:20:51Z |
| https://www.rickscott.senate.gov/2026/9/sen-rick-scott-calls-on-congress-to-pass-safe-kids-act-to-prevent-birth-tourism-schemes-from-foreign-adversaries | Sen. Rick Scott Calls on Congress to Pass SAFE KIDS Act to Prevent Birth Tourism Schemes from Foreign Adversaries | 2026-09-01 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | FL | Rick Scott | S001217 | www.rickscott.senate.gov | rickscott | https://www.rickscott.senate.gov/press-releases/ | page_html | NAPLES, Fla. – Today, U.S. Senator Rick Scott is calling on Congress to pass the SAFE KIDS Act, his bill to stop the exploitation of America’s immigration laws by hostile foreign adversaries, including Communist China. The urgent need to pass this legislation is highlighted by two events happening today: A Florida woman is in court in St. Augustine fighting for custody of her twins that the intended father from Communist China – who has never set foot on American soil – never picked up. Meanwhile, the U.S. House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Task Force on Defending Constitutional Rights and Exposing Institutional Abuses will hold a hearing focused on highlighting suspected birth tourism abuse in the Miami area. Senator Rick Scott said, “The case in St. Augustine is tragic, disturbing, and completely preventable. These poor children, through no fault of their own, are stuck in limbo over where their home will be — all because America’s surrogate system is ripe for abuse and exploitation. My bill, the SAFE KIDS Act, prevents our enemies from abusing our hospitality and medicine to give them a foothold in our country. It would prevent the exact tragedy playing out in Florida right now.” “This problem will not go away if we do nothing. The fact that there are entire businesses in Florida that appear to be based around exploiting our immigration system more than speaks to that. We need to protect the most vulnerable among us from being trafficked and treated like commodities. I am grateful that Chairman Gill and the task force are taking this seriously. America’s enemies should not be able to scam their way to American citizenship. I encourage all my colleagues in the Senate to pass my bill immediately.” ### | 1 | 2026-09-02T09:19:58Z | 2026-09-02T09:20:51Z |
| https://laurellee.house.gov/media/press-releases/prison-staff-safety-enhancement-act-heads-presidents-desk | Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act Heads to the President’s Desk | 2026-09-01 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | FL | Laurel M. Lee | L000597 | laurellee.house.gov | laurellee | https://laurellee.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, Congresswoman Laurel Lee's legislation, the Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act, passed through the House. The legislation is a bipartisan and bicameral measure to strengthen safety and accountability in federal correctional facilities. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and Jon Osoff (D-GA) led the passage of the Senate version of the bill. This legislation takes very important and necessary steps to improve the conditions for correctional officers, staff, and inmates by enhancing oversight, promoting safer facility operations, and addressing issues with sexual abuse and misconduct within these prisons. This bill will help to ensure all allegations are properly investigated and strengthen protections for the prison employees when the situation of an inmate assaulting an officer occurs. “I am incredibly proud to see the Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act head to the President’s desk and become one step closer to being a law,” said Rep. Laurel Lee. “For far too long, too many Bureau of Prisons employees have faced sexual harassment and assault by inmates while they are just trying to do their job. This bill is a very important step toward strengthening oversight, protecting our hardworking correctional officers, and ensuring the inmates who commit these horrific crimes are held accountable to the fullest extent. I remain committed to advancing reforms that strengthen public safety, support law enforcement, and improve the justice system.” “No law enforcement officer should have to fear for their safety when they show up to work,” said Senator Blackburn. “The Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act would help us end the sexual abuse of prison staff who are simply trying to do their jobs.” The Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act was passed under suspension of the House rules and now heads to the President’s desk to be signed into law. | 1 | 2026-09-12T09:02:30Z | 2026-09-12T09:03:27Z |
| https://soto.house.gov/media/press-releases/soto-castor-demand-federal-investigation-accountability-after-grand-jury-finds | Soto, Castor Demand Federal Investigation, Accountability After Grand Jury Finds Taxpayer Dollars Were Abused for Corrupt Political Purposes | 2026-09-01 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | FL | Darren Soto | S001200 | soto.house.gov | soto | https://soto.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C.—Reps. Darren Soto (FL-09) and Kathy Castor (FL-14) are demanding a federal investigation and full transparency following new reporting that $10 million in taxpayer funds from a Medicaid-related settlement were misappropriated and routed through the Hope Florida Foundation, with $8.5 million ultimately flowing to political committees. In their latest letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS OIG) and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Reps. Soto and Castor urged federal officials to investigate whether the diversion violated federal Medicaid law and determine who was responsible. Earlier this year, a Florida grand jury concluded that the $10 million was misappropriated “as part of a sophisticated scheme to fund political activities.” The grand jury investigation followed allegations uncovered through a Florida House Republican-led inquiry into the settlement. Reps. Soto and Castor first called for a federal investigation in May 2025 after questions emerged about Florida’s $67 million Medicaid settlement with Centene. The settlement directed $10 million to the Hope Florida Foundation. $8.5 million was then transferred through nonprofit organizations to political action committees controlled by James Uthmeier, Gov. Ron DeSantis’ then-chief of staff and now Florida Attorney General. According to the grand jury report, Uthmeier’s PAC transferred $7 million directly to the Republican Party of Florida and $1.23 million to the Florida Freedom Fund, another Uthmeier-controlled PAC. The new grand jury report also raises questions about the unusual speed and timing of the transactions. Centene was required to transfer $10 million to the Hope Florida Foundation within seven days, while being granted more than a year to repay the remaining $57 million to the State of Florida. The grand jury concluded the settlement appeared rushed because the 2024 election was only 45 days away and many Florida families were busy recovering from Hurricanes H… | 1 | 2026-09-17T09:52:05Z | 2026-09-17T09:53:00Z |
| https://bilirakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/bilirakis-seniors-should-get-relief-not-insurance-companies | Bilirakis: Seniors Should Get the Relief - Not Insurance Companies | 2026-08-31 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Republican | House | FL | Gus M. Bilirakis | B001257 | bilirakis.house.gov | bilirakis | https://bilirakis.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), a senior member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, introduced the Part D Premium Protection Act of 2026, legislation designed around a simple principle: when Washington provides relief from rising prescription drug premiums, the benefit should go to seniors - not insurance companies. The Biden Administration created the temporary Part D Premium Stabilization Demonstration after changes made under the Inflation Reduction Act threatened to drive premiums sharply higher for seniors enrolled in stand-alone Medicare prescription drug plans. The demonstration lowered premiums for beneficiaries, but it also provided participating insurance companies with additional taxpayer-backed protection against losses. That additional protection for insurance companies has been eliminated, effective 2026. Insurance companies have had two years to adjust and do not need additional taxpayer protection. However, the remaining premium assistance that is helping seniors with their monthly prescription drug costs is also scheduled to disappear after 2026. Bilirakis believes seniors should not lose that relief. The Part D Premium Protection Act of 2026 would preserve the average premium relief seniors received under the demonstration for one final year in 2027, without restoring or extending the additional federal loss protections that the Biden Administration previously provided to insurance companies. “Insurance companies have had two years to adjust and do not need additional taxpayer protection. But seniors living on fixed incomes shouldn’t be left holding the bag,” said Congressman Bilirakis. “My bill puts the relief where it belongs - with seniors. If Washington has a choice between protecting an insurance company’s bottom line and lowering a senior’s monthly prescription drug bill, I’m going to choose the senior every single time.” Under Bilirakis’s legislation, seniors enrolled in stand-alone Medicare Part D plans would receive a uniform credit directly on their 2027 … | 1 | 2026-09-01T09:48:49Z | 2026-09-01T09:49:51Z |
| https://castor.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=405273 | Castor, Soto Demand Federal Investigation, Accountability After Grand Jury Finds Taxpayer Dollars Were Abused for Corrupt Political Purposes | 2026-08-31 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | House | FL | Kathy Castor | C001066 | castor.house.gov | castor | https://castor.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | TAMPA, Fla. — U.S. Reps. Kathy Castor (FL-14) and Darren Soto (FL-09) are demanding a federal investigation and full transparency following new reporting that $10 million in taxpayer funds from a Medicaid-related settlement were misappropriated and routed through the Hope Florida Foundation, with $8.5 million ultimately flowing to political committees. In their latest letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS OIG) and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Castor and Soto urged federal officials to investigate whether the diversion violated federal Medicaid law and determine who was responsible. Earlier this year, a Florida grand jury concluded that the $10 million was misappropriated “as part of a sophisticated scheme to fund political activities.” The grand jury investigation followed allegations uncovered through a Florida House Republican-led inquiry into the settlement. Castor and Soto first called for a federal investigation in May 2025 after questions emerged about Florida’s $67 million Medicaid settlement with Centene. The settlement directed $10 million to the Hope Florida Foundation. $8.5 million was then transferred through nonprofit organizations to political action committees controlled by James Uthmeier, Gov. Ron DeSantis’ then-chief of staff and now Florida Attorney General. According to the grand jury report, Uthmeier’s PAC transferred $7 million directly to the Republican Party of Florida and $1.23 million to the Florida Freedom Fund, another Uthmeier-controlled PAC. The new grand jury report also raises questions about the unusual speed and timing of the transactions. Centene was required to transfer $10 million to the Hope Florida Foundation within seven days, while being granted more than a year to repay the remaining $57 million to the State of Florida. The grand jury concluded the settlement appeared rushed because the 2024 election was only 45 days away and many Florida families were busy recovering from Hurricanes Helene and … | 1 | 2026-09-01T09:48:49Z | 2026-09-01T09:49:51Z |
| https://patronis.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-patronis-introduces-legislation-to-rename-lake-ontario-lake-america | Congressman Patronis Introduces Legislation to Rename Lake Ontario ‘Lake America’ | 2026-08-31 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Republican | House | FL | Jimmy Patronis | P000622 | patronis.house.gov | patronis | https://patronis.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) introduced the Lake America Act, legislation to officially rename Lake Ontario to Lake America. The legislation follows President Trump’s official renaming of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, a change that was met with strong support across Northwest Florida. “President Trump put America back on the map. Now we’re putting America on Lake Ontario,” said Congressman Patronis. “Canada can call it whatever they want, but here in America, I say we call it Lake America. I’m a proud American, and I’ve always believed there’s nothing wrong with a little more American pride. So I figured, why stop at the Gulf? Lake America sounds a whole lot better.” The Lake America Act would: Rename Lake Ontario as “Lake America.” Replace references to Lake Ontario with “Lake America” across federal laws, maps, regulations, and official records. Direct the Secretary of the Interior and U.S. Board on Geographic Names to oversee implementation. Require federal agencies to update their maps and documents within 180 days. Congressman Patronis continued, “Representing Florida’s First Congressional District, including Destin and Pensacola, I saw firsthand the pride and patriotism that came with the Gulf of America. I love that energy, and I think this is another opportunity to build on it. This is another tool in President Trump’s toolbox to put America First and restore pride in our great country.” To view the Lake America Act click here. ### | 1 | 2026-09-01T09:48:49Z | 2026-09-01T09:49:51Z |
| https://wilson.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-wilson-announces-final-release-of-more-than-1-million-to-florida-international-university-for-environmental-stewardship | Rep. Wilson Announces Final Release of More than $1 Million to Florida International University for Environmental Stewardship | 2026-08-31 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | House | FL | Frederica S. Wilson | W000808 | wilson.house.gov | wilson | https://wilson.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) is proud to announce that the final $1,031,000 to be awarded to Florida International University through one of her Fiscal Year 2026 Community Project Funding requests will be released this month. This funding milestone marks the culmination of three projects and over $11.5 million in Congressionally directed funding delivered by Congresswoman Wilson to support critical research, restoration, and educational initiatives that protect South Florida’s Everglades and advance innovative technologies. This release by the National Institute of Standards and Technology of the final grant funding this month will put the full resources behind these projects, enabling the critical work to move forward. “As Congress’s top Democrat on water resources and the environment, protecting our waterways is my critical mission. There is no South Florida if we do not protect the Everglades and Biscayne Bay,” said Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24). “I will also stand with FIU as it delivers critical research and restoration efforts. As a proud steward of the environment, I am proud that this work will positively impact generations of South Floridians.” Congresswoman Wilson (FL-24) is extremely proud that this funding will create a central data clearinghouse, making complex restoration data readily accessible. This funding also supports training students, engaging our communities, and advancing Everglades research that we will all benefit from. Today’s funding will support FIU’s Everglades Task Force – Research, Development, Remote Sensing/Geographic Information System Support. The project will support whole-system resilience and assess vulnerabilities. The Everglades Task Force will leverage this funding and existing partnerships to upgrade and modernize carbon-flux measurement towers, deploy cutting-edge remote sensing and geographic information systems, develop a climate technologies and community engagement hub facility, create a central data clearinghouse… | 1 | 2026-09-01T09:48:49Z | 2026-09-01T09:49:51Z |
| https://www.moody.senate.gov/press-releases/video-on-overdose-awareness-day-senator-moody-continues-fight-to-save-lives-from-deadly-illicit-opioids/ | VIDEO: On Overdose Awareness Day, Senator Moody Continues Fight to Save Lives from Deadly Illicit Opioids | 2026-08-31 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Republican | Senate | FL | Ashley Moody | M001244 | www.moody.senate.gov | moody | https://www.moody.senate.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C.—On National Overdose Awareness Day, Senator Ashley Moody is continuing the fight to save lives from illicit opioids. Through Senator Moody’s work as the former Florida Attorney General, Florida led the nation in fentanyl interdictions and has seen fentanyl-related deaths fall faster than the national average. Senator Moody is working now in Washington to provide federal law enforcement agencies with the tools needed to investigate, arrest and prosecute fentanyl traffickers and drug cartels. “On Overdose Awareness Day, we pause to remember the lives lost to the opioid epidemic. Florida has made encouraging progress, with our deaths caused by fentanyl decreasing faster than the national average, but our work is far from over. I will continue fighting in Washington to hold drug traffickers accountable and support law enforcement efforts to save lives,” said Senator Ashley Moody. BACKGROUND: By coordinating local, state, and federal partners, Florida reduced fentanyl-related deaths by 42% from the first half of 2024 to the first half of 2025—greater than the estimated nationwide decrease of 22% from 2024 to 2025. As Florida’s newest United States Senator, Senator Moody continues to combat the nation’s fentanyl crisis by cosponsoring the HALT Fentanyl Act, Tyler’s Law, and most recently the PRESS Act. Last Summer, Senator Moody joined President Trump as he signed the HALT Fentanyl Act into law. The new law assists law enforcement officers get fentanyl traffickers off the streets and permanently classifies fentanyl-related substances under Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act; Tyler’s Law would require HHS to issue guidance on whether hospital emergency departments should implement fentanyl testing as a routine procedure for patients experiencing an overdose. PRESS Act would criminalize the intentional importation of pill press machines and unlisted precursor chemicals with the intent to manufacture illicit drugs. As Florida Attorney General, Senator Moody chaired the Statewide Task Force… | 1 | 2026-09-01T09:48:49Z | 2026-09-01T09:49:51Z |
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