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Senate Passes Respect for Marriage Act as Florida’s Senators Oppose It
This week, the U.S. Senate passed the “Respect for Marriage Act” from U.S. Sen. Diane Feinstein, D-Calif., and U.S. Rep. Jerry Nadler, D-NY, which “would repeal the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), enshrine marriage...
Florida’s Senators Vote Against Respect for Marriage Act
This week, the U.S. Senate passed the “Respect for Marriage Act” from U.S. Sen. Diane Feinstein, D-Calif., and U.S. Rep. Jerry Nadler, D-NY, which “would repeal the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), enshrine marriage...
Lois Frankel Leads Bipartisan Push to Help Employees Speak Out Against Sexual Harassment
This week, U.S. Rep. Lois Frankel, D-Fla., showcased her “Speak Out Act,” a bill to “prohibit pre-dispute nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) in instances in which sexual harassment or sexual assault has been alleged in violation...
Matt Gaetz Wants Britney Spears to Testify Before Congress on Conservatorships
Back in March, Gaetz called on a key congressional committee “to review and examine the plight of Americans trapped unjustly in conservatorships” and he cited Spears to make his case.
Three South Florida Democrats Call Out Ilhan Omar for Comparing the U.S., Israel to...
At the start of last week, Omar insisted "we have seen unthinkable atrocities committed by the U.S., Hamas, Israel, Afghanistan, and the Taliban" and that “we must have the same level of accountability and justice for all victims of crimes against humanity.”
Citing Britney Spears Case, Matt Gaetz Wants Congress to Review Conservatorships
U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., wants a key congressional committee “to review and examine the plight of Americans trapped unjustly in conservatorships” and he is citing the case of a famous pop star to bolster his position.
Darren Soto Makes Final Push to Help Undocumented Aliens Married to Military Members
At the start of 2019, Soto pointed to the case of Alejandra Juarez as to why his proposals are needed.
Rick Scott Has Questions for House Democrats On Impeachment
Do the House managers have any evidence to back up claims that Joe Biden’s threat to withhold $1 billion in U.S. financial aid from Ukraine unless the country fired its prosecutor general was a valid act of U.S. foreign policy and not an act intended to personally benefit his son?
Nancy Pelosi Taps Florida Congresswoman to Serve as Impeachment Manager
“Today, I have the privilege of naming the managers of the impeachment trial of the president,” said Pelosi. “It is their responsibility to present the very strong case for the president’s impeachment and removal. The impeachment managers represent the patriotism, pluralism and vibrancy of America.
Ted Deutch’s Bill For Nonviolent Elderly Criminals Serve in Home Detention Program Passes Unanimously
This week, the U.S. House passed U.S. Rep. Ted Deutch’s, D-Fla., proposal to let nonviolent elderly prisoners serve their sentences in home detention programs without opposition.
Florida Representatives Clash on Whether William Barr Should Testify Before House Judiciary Committee
“On Thursday, Attorney General William Barr is scheduled to testify before an oversight hearing of the House Judiciary Committee. He is threatening to refuse to testify,” they wrote in the letter that Deutch’s office showcased on Wednesday.
Democrats Kill Greg Steube’s Proposal to Contact ICE When Illegal Immigrants Try to Buy...
"In rejecting this amendment, the Democrats have shown their true colors. It is clear they are not interested in preventing gun violence or stopping the illegal purchase of firearms, but rather they are only interested in limiting the rights of law abiding citizens to advance their own political agenda," Steube said.