WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Florida, issued the following news release on March 25, 2024: Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (D-FL), alongside Reps. Robin Kelly (D-IL) and Delia Ramirez (D-IL) announced the introduction of the Prevent Illegal Gun Resales Act, legislation aimed at tackling the flow of illegal guns into communities and neighborhoods by holding gun retailers accountable for selling to bad actors also known as straw purchasers, who turn around and sell gun more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- The House Oversight and Accountability Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology and Government Innovation issued the following written testimony by John Shehan, senior vice president of the Exploited Children Division and International Engagement at the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, involving a hearing on March 12, 2024, entitled "Addressing Real Harm Done by Deepfakes": * * * I. Background The National Center for Missing & Exploited  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Florida, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) and Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT), along with Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Congressman Joaquin Castro (D-TX), introduced the Caribbean Arms Trafficking Causes Harm (CATCH) Act, legislation that would help curb illicit arms trafficking from the United States to the Caribbean. Illicit arms trafficking from the United States to the Caribbean is a re more PR

KEY WEST, Florida, March 26 -- Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Florida, issued the following news release on March 25, 2024: Today Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez (FL-28) introduced legislation to rename the Post Office located at 400 Whitehead Street in Key West, Florida, as the "Jimmy Buffett Post Office Building". "Jimmy Buffett will always be an icon and champion for our beloved Florida Keys," said Rep. Gimenez. "His music, vision, and entrepreneurship produced a lasting legacy in our community and i more PR

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Florida, issued the following news release: - U.S. Reps. Kathy Castor (D-FL), August Pfluger (R-TX), John Sarbanes (D-MD) and John Joyce (R-PA) introduced the Early Action and Responsiveness Lifts Youth (EARLY) Minds Act, bipartisan legislation that aims to provide early intervention and prevention services to children and adults struggling with mental health challenges. Recent statistics reveal a concerning trend, with over 20% of youth reporting s more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee issued the following testimony by Michelle Branham, secretary for the Florida Department of Elder, involving a hearing on March 7, 2024, entitled "The Older Americans Act: Supporting Efforts to Meet the Needs of Seniors": * * * Chairman Sanders, Ranking Member Cassidy, esteemed committee members, and fellow panelists, I appreciate the opportunity to discuss how Florida champions seniors and the important role of more PR