WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Alongside Renters Rights Groups, Rep. Maxwell Frost Announces Two Bills to Empower Working Renters * Frost's End Junk Fees for Renters Act and End Tenant Credit Screening Act Work to Breakdown Hurdles for Renters Watch the Press Conference Here ORLANDO, FL -- As Florida and the country grapple with rising costs, a worsening economy, and a housing crisis, today Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Fros more PR

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Big Beautiful Success Story: Opportunity Zone Improvements in The One, Big, Beautiful Bill Focus on Rural Areas and "Helps Increase Transparency" in Program Improvements to the Opportunity Zone (OZ) program, which encourages greater investment in distressed communities, will result in more investments targeted to parts of rural America and greater trans more PR

WASHINGTON, July 12 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Economic Analysis issued the following news release: * * * New Foreign Direct Investment in the United States, 2024 * Expenditures by foreign direct investors to acquire, establish, or expand U.S. businesses totaled $151.0 billion in 2024, according to preliminary statistics released today by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. Expenditures decreased $24.9 billion, or 14.2 percent, from $176.0 billion (revised) in 2023 and we more PR

WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Rep. Jimmy Patronis, R-Florida, issued the following news release on July 11, 2025: * * * Congressman Patronis Files Amendment to Keep the Blue Angels in Pensacola Forever Today, Congressman Jimmy Patronis filed an Amendment to H.R. 4016 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 2026 (the Defense Appropriations Act), which prevents any funds in the Defense Appropriations Act from moving the United States Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, most commonly known as the more PR

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Diaz-Balart Stands in Solidarity with the Cuban People on Fourth Anniversary of Historic Pro-Democracy July 11 Protests and Condemns Ongoing Repression * MIAMI, FL - Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26), Chairman of the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Subcommittee of the House Committee on Appropriations, issued the following statement in solidarity with the Cuban  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The Circus Ring of Fame Foundation, Sarasota, Florida, has submitted a public comment letter to federal agencies advocating for reforms in the ticketing industry. With over 45 years of experience, Powell highlights the urgent need to eliminate deceptive practices that erode trust between fans and event organizers. In the letter, Chair and CEO Bill Powell expressed concern over speculative ticket sales, where tickets are sold before the seller owns them. "I have seen first more ST

WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Rep. Dwight Evans, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on July 11, 2025: * * * Evans Co-Leads Bipartisan Bill to Extend Successful "Hospital at Home" Programs Congressman Dwight Evans (D-PA-3) is co-leading a bipartisan bill that would enable hospitals to extend successful "Hospital at Home" programs for an additional five years. "The Hospital at Home program has been working for patients of Redeemer Health in the Philadelphia area, and for patients of ot more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 12 -- The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services issued the following news release on July 11, 2025: * * * Commissioner Wilton Simpson Announces All Sworn FDACS Agricultural Law Enforcement Officers Certified Under 287(g) Program TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Today, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced that all sworn officers of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services' Office of Agricultural Law Enforcement (OALE)  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 11 (TNSFR) -- JBS Hair Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, based its complaint on alleged violations of trade law concerning imported pre-stretched synthetic braiding hair. This action by the International Trade Commission highlights the interactivity between businesses and government agencies in addressing trade disputes. The Commission is actively soliciting public comments, demonstrating a commitment to transparency and public engagement in its decision-making processes. The complaint,  more PR

MIAMI, Florida, July 12 -- Miami International Airport issued the following news: * * * MIA and PortMiami fuel Miami-Dade's economy with record $242.8 billion impact MIA's economic impact increases to $181.4 billion * Miami International Airport's (MIA) economic impact has reached a record $181.4 billion in statewide business revenue and now supports 842,703 jobs, reaffirming its vital role as one of Florida's largest and most powerful economic engines. The milestone, detailed in MIA's 2024 more PR

MIAMI, Florida, July 12 -- Miami International Airport issued the following news on July 11, 2025: * * * MIA breaks ground on first-of-its-kind private terminal Restored Pan Am headquarters set to open as PS MIA in spring 2026 * On July 10, Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and PS, the first-of-its-kind private terminal for commercial travelers in the U.S., hosted a groundbreaking and rendering reveal ceremony for PS MIA, which is scheduled to open its doors at Miami Internationa more PR

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Salazar Sends Letter Raising Concerns for Freedom Leader Jose Daniel Ferrer * WASHINGTON, DC - Rep. Maria Salazar sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio highlighting her concern that the situation of freedom leader Jose Daniel Ferrer has become dire. The letter asks that the Secretary of State to use the full weight of his office to fight for Jose Daniel. Jose Daniel Ferrer is not jus more PR

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * Secretary Noem Protects American Taxpayers Against Wasteful Contracts While Revolutionizing Coast Guard for the 21st Century * "This Administration is unwavering in its commitment to the American taxpayer" WASHINGTON - Today, United States Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced the partial termination of a wasteful shipbuilding contract to protect American taxpa more PR

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott Secures Big Wins for Florida & Pres. Trump's Agenda with Committee-Passed NDAA * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Senator Rick Scott, a member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) and chairman of the SASC Subcommittee on Seapower, released the following statement applauding the committee's passage of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This year more PR

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Senadores Rick Scott y Ashley Moody encabezan resolucion en reconocimiento del cuarto aniversario del Movimiento de Libertad "Patria y Vida" de Cuba * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- En visperas del cuarto aniversario de las historicas protestas por "Patria y Vida" del 11 de julio, los Senadores Rick Scott y Ashley Moody encabezaron una resolucion honrando al valiente pueblo de Cuba amante de libertad y condenand more PR

WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release on July 11, 2025: * * * Senator Ashley Moody Brings Home Major Victory for Florida's Space Coast MERRITT ISLAND, Fla.--Senator Ashley Moody today announced her Secure U.S. Leadership in Space Act has become law at an event on Florida's Space Coast marking a major legislative win for Floridians and the future of the U.S. in space. The bill, introduced in May, ensures that Florida and the U.S. remain l more PR

WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release on July 11, 2025: * * * Sens. Ashley Moody and Rick Scott Commemorate Fourth Anniversary of Cuba's 'Patria y Vida' Freedom Movement Today, Senator Ashley Moody and Senator Rick Scott led a resolution commending the brave freedom-loving people of Cuba and condemning the illegitimate communist Cuban regime for their wrongful imprisonment, inhumane abuse and persecution of Cubans standing for a new day  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Rick Scott, Ashley Moody Lead Resolution Recognizing Fourth Anniversary of Cuba's 'Patria y Vida' Freedom Movement * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, on the fourth anniversary of the historic 'Patria y Vida' protests on July 11th, Senators Rick Scott and Ashley Moody led a resolution commending the brave freedom-loving people of Cuba and condemning the illegitimate communist Cuban regime for their wro more PR

WASHINGTON, July 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11666) on July 10, 2025, by natural resources policy specialist Anna E. Normand. Here are excerpts: * * * U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nuisance Species Efforts Introduction Nuisance species are species that cause, or are likely to cause, economic or environmental harm or harm to human health. Nuisance species impact both terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. As human societies  more PR