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Scott Franklin, Darren Soto Lead Florida Delegation Calling on Congress to Help Citrus After...
At the end of last week, two congressmen representing Central Florida--Democratic U.S. Rep. Darren Soto and Republican U.S. Rep. Scott Franklin--rounded up 15 other members of the Florida delegation in urging the U.S. House...
Majority of Florida Delegation Helps Get the NDAA Through the House
Last week, the U.S. House passed a record high $858 billion version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
The House’s version was $45 billion higher than what President Joe Biden requested and includes a...
Members of the Florida Delegation Push NSF to Change Plans on How to Use...
Last week, members of the Florida delegation called on the National Science Foundation (NSF) to change its plans on how to use the Arecibo Observatory (AO) in Barrio Esperanza, Arecibo, Puerto Rico.
AO was damaged...
Florida Congressional Reps Back Resolution to Honor the 75th Anniversary of Everglades National Park
Last week, U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., introduced a resolution honoring the 75th anniversary of Everglades National Park and affirms the U.S. House’s “commitment to the success of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan.”
“The Everglades,...
All Incumbents in the Florida Congressional Delegation–Except Al Lawson–Win on Election Night
With more than 85 percent of the vote in across the Sunshine State, most members of the Florida congressional delegation won big on Tuesday night.
Republicans did well in North Florida as U.S. Reps. Kat...
Darren Soto Looks Headed Back to Congress in Central Florida
U.S. Rep. Darren Soto, D-Fla., the most politically prominent member of Central Florida’s growing Puerto Rican community, is a strong favorite to win a fourth term in Congress.
While he is only 44, Soto has...
Darren Soto Leads Florida Congressional Delegation in Calling on Biden to Extend Assistance to...
At the end of last week, almost every member of the Florida congressional delegation in the U.S. House, led by U.S. Rep. Darren Soto, D-Fla., sent a letter to President Joe Biden, urging the...
Florida Elected Officials Urge FEMA, State Government Help Puerto Rico After Hurricane Fiona
After Hurricane Fiona slammed into Puerto Rico this week, elected officials across Florida called on both the federal and state governments to take action.
Florida’s two U.S. senators--Republicans Marco Rubio and Rick Scott--paired up with...
Gus Bilirakis Goes to Bat for the Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act
At the end of last week, U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., who sits on the U.S. House Health Subcommittee, went to bat for a bill to “make it easier for Medicare patients in underserved...
Everglades Trust Backs Republicans and Democrats in Florida Congressional Races
The Everglades Trust (Trust) unveiled some of its picks for congressional races across Florida this week.
“The Trust is pleased to announce that it has endorsed eight Florida congressional candidates during the 2022 general election,”...
Florida Delegation Calls on U.S. Trade Rep to Investigate Fruit, Vegetable Importers From Mexico
At the end of last week, the Florida congressional delegation, led by U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., and U.S. Rep. Al Lawson, D-Fla., called on U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai “to initiate a Section...
Central Florida Congressional Reps Announce $22.6 Million in Federal Funds for LYNX, FDOT
This week, three Democrats representing Central Florida in Congress--U.S. Reps. Val Demings, Stephanie Murphy and Darren Soto--announced federal funds for the Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority (LYNX) and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)...
