In a weekly update, Senator Rick Scott addressed the issue of America's debt crisis and rising inflation. The update comes in response to the Bureau of Economic Analysis' October Personal Consumer Expenditures (PCE) report, which revealed a 3.0% increase in prices paid by consumers for goods and services over the year.Earlier this week, Senator Scott held a press conference alongside Senators Mike Braun, Mike Lee, Ron Johnson, and Roger Marshall, as well as members of the House Freedom Caucus (HFC). The conference aimed to highlight the importance of demanding and...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Rick Scott has joined Senator Marco Rubio and their colleagues in sending a letter to President Joe Biden, urging him to restrict travel between the United States and China in light of reports of a mysterious respiratory illness spreading once again in China. The senators believe that the United States must take all necessary measures to prevent the disease from reaching American shores until more is known about this potential new pathogen.In addition to Senators Scott and Rubio, Senators J.D. Vance (R-OH), Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), and Mike...
El Senador Rick Scott ha publicado una actualización semanal sobre sus acciones para abordar la crisis de deuda de Estados Unidos y el aumento de la inflación. Esto se produce después del informe de gastos personales del consumidor (PCE) de octubre de la Oficina de Análisis Económico, que reveló un aumento del 3.0% en los precios pagados por los consumidores por bienes y servicios durante el año.El Senador Scott ha estado trabajando incansablemente para abordar estos problemas y ha instado repetidamente a tomar medidas para combatir la crisis de deuda y los efectos...
A group of U.S. Senators, led by Marco Rubio, is urging President Joe Biden to impose travel restrictions between the United States and China in order to prevent the spread of a mysterious respiratory illness. The senators are calling for immediate action to protect the health of Americans and the economy.In a letter addressed to President Biden, Senator Rubio and his colleagues express concerns about the unknown pathogen that is currently spreading in China. They highlight the Chinese Communist Party's history of lying about public health crises and the lack of...
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio's office will be holding Mobile Office Hours next week, providing assistance to constituents with federal casework issues in their local communities. These office hours are designed to offer convenience to those who do not have easy access to one of Senator Rubio's regional offices.The Mobile Office Hours will take place on the following dates and locations:- On Monday, December 4, 2023, from 1:00pm to 3:00pm EST, there will be office hours in Osceola County at the Kissimmee City Hall located at 101 Church St., Kissimmee, FL 34741.- On...
A group of US senators, led by Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL), has sent a letter to President Joe Biden urging him to restrict travel between the US and China in order to prevent the spread of a mysterious respiratory illness. The senators argue that until more is known about the nature of this new pathogen, the US should take every precaution to protect its citizens and economy.In the letter, Senator Rubio expressed concerns about relying on the World Health Organization (WHO) to take action, given its "record of servile deference to the Chinese Communist Party." He...
Senators Rick Scott and Marco Rubio have sent a letter to Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy, Laura Taylor-Kale, expressing their concerns about the proliferation of Chinese Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) technology in the United States. The senators have urged the Department of Defense (DOD) to take action by adding Chinese LIDAR companies to the Section 1260H Chinese Military and Military Civil-Fusion Companies List.In their letter, the senators highlight the potential economic and national security risks posed by the sustained production and...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman John Rutherford (FL-05) has issued a statement regarding the House's decision to expel Rep. George Santos (NY-03) from Congress. The vote, which was bipartisan, resulted in a 311 to 114 majority in favor of expulsion.Rutherford, who serves on the House Ethics Committee, emphasized his commitment to upholding the highest ethical standards, House Rules, and the rule of law. He stated, "I have dedicated my life to law and order. I took a sworn oath to support and defend the U.S. Constitution, and as a member of the House Ethics Committee, I am...
WASHINGTON, D.C.—In response to reports of a mysterious respiratory illness spreading in China, Senator Rick Scott has joined Senator Marco Rubio and their colleagues in sending a letter to President Joe Biden urging him to restrict travel between the U.S. and China. The senators are calling for immediate action to prevent the illness from reaching American shores.The letter, also signed by Senators J.D. Vance, Tommy Tuberville, and Mike Braun, emphasizes the need for proactive measures to protect the health of Americans and the economy. The senators express concern over...
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio, along with several colleagues, has raised concerns about the national security risks posed by batteries manufactured by Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL), a company funded and supported by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). In a letter addressed to U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, Rubio and his colleagues demanded an immediate reversal of the decision to install CATL batteries at Camp Lejeune, a U.S. military base in North Carolina.The letter highlights the close connection between CATL and the highest levels of the CCP,...
On November 30, 2023, U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) and his colleagues introduced the Venezuela Defense of Human Rights and Civil Society Reauthorization Act of 2023. The purpose of this act is to preserve the current sanctions against Venezuela's narco-dictator Nicolás Maduro and his regime, which are set to expire on December 21, 2023.Senator Rubio emphasized the importance of maintaining these sanctions as a means to help the Venezuelan people who continue to suffer under Maduro's criminal regime. He stated, "Human rights sanctions remain a crucial tool to help...
WASHINGTON, D.C.—A group of senators, including Rick Scott, Marco Rubio, Ted Cruz, and Bill Hagerty, have introduced the Venezuela Defense of Human Rights and Civil Society Reauthorization Act of 2023. The purpose of this act is to ensure that the current U.S. government's sanctions against Venezuela's narco-dictator Nicolás Maduro and his criminal regime remain in place. These sanctions are aimed at holding Maduro accountable for his human rights abuses against the Venezuelan people.Without action, the sanctions are set to expire on December 21, 2023. In order to prevent...
In an effort to hold the Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro and his criminal regime accountable for human rights abuses, Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has introduced the Venezuela Civil Society and Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2023. The current sanctions imposed by the United States government against Maduro and 150 members of his regime are set to expire on December 21, 2023.Senator Rubio emphasized the importance of maintaining these sanctions, stating, "Human rights sanctions remain a crucial tool to aid the Venezuelan people who continue to suffer under Maduro's...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Rick Scott has joined Senator Marco Rubio and their colleagues in introducing the 2023 Reauthorization of the Defense of Human Rights and Civil Society in Venezuela Act. The purpose of this act is to ensure that the current sanctions imposed by the United States government against the narco-dictator of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, and 150 members of his criminal regime responsible for human rights abuses against the Venezuelan people, remain in place. Without action, these sanctions will expire on December 21, 2023. Senators Scott and Rubio are...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Rick Scott announced the reintroduction of his Changing Our Learning, Loans, Endowments, and Graduation Expectations (COLLEGE) Act to address the rising cost of education and ensure that universities are held accountable for the outcomes of their students. The legislation aims to force universities to take more responsibility in preparing students for successful careers and to combat the skyrocketing price of education.Senator Scott emphasized the need for universities to prioritize students and families over their own financial gain. He...