Us Senator Marco Rubio (fl)
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Recent News About Us Senator Marco Rubio (fl)
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Rubio staff to hold mobile office hours for constituent assistance next week
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio's office will host in-person Mobile Office Hours next week to assist constituents with federal casework issues in their respective local communities. These office hours offer constituents who do not live close to one of Senator Rubio’s eight regional offices a more convenient way to receive federal casework assistance.
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Senators introduce bill aiming to streamline claims process for camp lejeune victims
In 2023, Congress passed the Camp Lejeune Justice Act to ensure compensation for veterans and other victims exposed to contaminated drinking water at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Despite its passage, concerns about its implementation persist.
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Rubio introduces bill mandating physical activity for elementary schools
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has introduced the Make America Active Again Act, aimed at setting minimum physical activity requirements for elementary schools participating in the National School Lunch Program. The bill mandates that students engage in at least 150 minutes of recess or physical education (PE) each week.
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Rubio and Moolenaar introduce bill targeting Chinese investments
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) and U.S. Representative John Moolenaar (R-MI) have introduced the Patriotic Investment Act, a new bill aimed at changing how investments in China are taxed under the U.S. tax code.
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Senator Rubio addresses U.S.-China trade policy in Wall Street Journal letter
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has responded to the Wall Street Journal regarding U.S. trade policy with China. In a letter to the editor dated September 25, 2024, Rubio critiques past and present trade strategies involving China.
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Rubio introduces bill targeting Chinese entities over fentanyl production
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio has introduced the Fentanyl Reduction Engrained by Economic Deterrence Act, aimed at combating the trafficking of fentanyl into the United States. This legislation is a response to what Rubio describes as "the Biden-Harris Administration’s disastrous open-border policy," which he claims has facilitated the entry of fentanyl, making it one of the leading causes of death in America.
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Rubio and Scott introduce bill targeting campus antisemitism
Since the October 7, 2023 terrorist attack against Israel, cases of antisemitic harassment have increased more than 500 percent at college campuses across the United States. Many Institutes of Higher Education (IHEs) have failed to prevent or stop antisemitism and have not been held responsible.
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Rubio urges review on admission policies for individuals tied to Cuban regime
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) and his colleagues have expressed concerns to the Biden-Harris Administration regarding individuals tied to the Cuban regime entering the United States. In a letter addressed to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas, they called for a review of entry procedures and the removal of those affiliated with the Cuban regime.
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Rubio praises House passage of bill reauthorizing USCIRF
The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), established by the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998, is a bipartisan commission that monitors and reports on international religious freedom. The commission’s authorization is set to expire on September 30, 2024. Recently, the U.S. House of Representatives passed S. 3764, a bill introduced by U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) to reauthorize USCIRF for two years. The bill now awaits the President’s signature.
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Senator Rubio emphasizes family, community, faith at National Religious Broadcasters event
On September 19, U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) addressed the National Religious Broadcasters association, emphasizing the importance of faith-based messaging in society.
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Rubio and Clement present bill to address antisemitism on college campuses
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio and Paul Clement have presented a plan to address antisemitism on college campuses. According to a survey by Alums for Campus Fairness, "44% of Jewish students report never or rarely feeling safe identifying as a Jew at their school."
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Rubio and Scott urge Biden's approval of pre-landfall emergency declaration
Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine, soon to be Hurricane Helene, is expected to make landfall in Florida as a major hurricane later this week. The storm will bring strong winds, heavy rain, severe storm surge, flooding, and hazardous seas to Florida’s impacted areas. Additionally, this inclement weather has the potential to cause isolated tornadic activity across Florida.
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Senator Marco Rubio discusses election interference and migration issues on Face the Nation
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) appeared on Face the Nation to discuss several pressing issues, including foreign election interference, threats to President Donald Trump’s life, and the impact of illegal mass migration on American communities.
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Senator Rubio warns against second wave of "China Shock
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has issued a stark warning regarding the economic impact of Chinese trade practices, drawing parallels to the original "China Shock." In an op-ed published by the New York Post on September 19, 2024, Rubio highlighted the widespread consequences of Chinese overproduction on global industries.
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Rubio urges DOJ action against Venezuelan crime group
Tren de Aragua, a Venezuelan transnational criminal organization involved in human trafficking, drug trafficking, arms trafficking, and money laundering, continues to pose a threat to communities across the United States. In response to calls from Congress members, the Biden-Harris Administration designated Tren de Aragua as a Transnational Crime Organization (TCO) in July 2024.
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Rubio criticizes handling of envoy's suspension by Biden-Harris State Department
Following the suspension of Rob Malley, the U.S. Special Envoy for Iran, for being a potential counterintelligence threat, Republican Senators demanded an investigation into the Biden-Harris Administration’s actions. The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) concluded that the U.S. Department of State mishandled Malley’s suspension and violated the Department’s protocols and procedures.
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Rubio introduces bill demanding extradition of American fugitives from Cuba
Since Fidel Castro took power in Cuba, the regime has offered a safe haven to criminal fugitives seeking to escape justice. Currently, there are at least 90 fugitives receiving safe harbor in Cuba. From convicted felon Joanne Chesimard to William “Guillermo” Morales, the Cuban dictatorship is protecting individuals charged with terrorism, hijacking, kidnapping, drug offenses, and murder.
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Rubio and Merkley introduce bill targeting forced labor practices in China
U.S. Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) have introduced the No Funds for Forced Labor Act, which mandates the U.S. Secretary of Treasury to direct U.S. executive directors at international financial institutions to oppose projects that utilize forced labor, particularly in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR).
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Rubio introduces bill targeting tariff evasion by Chinese manufacturers
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has introduced the Stopping Adversarial Tariff Evasion Act, aimed at closing a loophole in U.S. trade law that allows Chinese manufacturers to evade tariffs by shifting production to third countries with favorable trade terms, such as Mexico, Vietnam, and Malaysia.
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Rubio urges Biden Administration enforcement of new laws sanctioning Iran
This year, both the Mahsa Amini Human Rights and Security Accountability Act (MAHSA) and the Stop Harboring Iranian Petroleum Act (SHIP) were successfully signed into law (P.L. 118-50). However, the Biden-Harris Administration has failed to meet the deadlines to enforce the law and sanction the corresponding entities. There is currently no indication that the Biden-Harris Administration will fully implement the law. Instead, the administration appears set on appeasing the Iranian regime.