WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2024: On Tuesday, December 11, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024, including U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean's (FL-04) priorities for Northeast Floridians. WRDA 2024 authorizes the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) to carry out critical water resources development projects and studies. Regular consideration of locally driven, rigorously studie more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Florida, issued the following statement on Dec. 12, 2024: * * * U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) released the following statement after voting in support of H.R. 5009, the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025. Upon passage, Congressman Bean said: "I was proud to support this year's NDAA which refocuses the military on its core mission of defending our nation, supports operations alon more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. W. Greg Steube, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2024: * * * Rohan Dash's Citrus AI App Tackles Challenges in Florida's Citrus Industry * * * OSPREY, Fla. -- U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) announced the winner of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge for the 17th Congressional District of Florida. Citrus AI, created by Rohan Dash, an 11th-grade student at Pine View School, earned first place in this year's competition. "The FL-17  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. W. Greg Steube, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2024: U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) introduced the Myakka Wild and Scenic River Act of 2024, legislation to designate the portion of the Myakka River within Sarasota County as part of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. This designation builds on prior federal studies and longstanding local efforts to preserve the river's unique ecological, recreational, and cultural value. " more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2024: Rep. Nancy Mace, a survivor and advocate for women, is pushing the Safe Shelters Act to bar registered sex offenders from emergency shelters shared with women and children during disasters. This bill has been cosponsored by Reps. Anna Paulina Luna, Van Drew, Weber and Boebert. The bill builds upon policies in Florida counties like Flagler and Marion which require sex offenders to evac more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Frederica Wilson, D-Florida, issued the following statement on Dec. 12, 2024 Congresswoman Frederica Wilson issued the following statement after President Biden Announced Clemency for nearly 1,500 Americans: "Today's announcement from President Biden is a powerful reminder that justice includes compassion and the opportunity for redemption. By granting clemency to nearly 1,500 individuals and pardoning 39 nonviolent offenders, he's reaffirming America's commitment  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2024: Today, U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) and U.S. Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (WY-At-Large) introduced a bill to reform work requirements for able-bodied Americans. The requirements apply to adults receiving Medicaid benefits who are not in school and have no dependents. This bill would help lift millions off government dependence, save taxpayer dollars, and put America on the path of fisc more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Florida, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2024: This week, Congressman Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) and Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) led a letter to Speaker Mike Johnson, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and House Appropriations Committee leaders urging the swift consideration and passage of the Biden Administration's recent disaster supplemental appropriations request. "It's been over 2 months since both Hurricanes Helene more PR