Senator Rick Scott’s Week in Review
Dear Fellow Floridian,
One of my privileges as your U.S. Senator is to serve on the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC). Each year, it’s our job to develop the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a bipartisan and bicameral agreement to invest in our military and our national defense. This year, I’m especially proud of the wins I fought to secure for Florida families in the NDAA just passed by the SASC this week.
For our service members in Florida, I fought aggressively in this NDAA to secure a 4.5% pay raise, $3 million for Child Development Center (CDC) construction to increase access to childcare for military families in the Panhandle, and with Russian warships now 90 miles off our shores, I made sure that Homestead Air Reserve Base will continue to serve a critical mission for years to come.
I am also proud to have personally fought for and secured big wins for the United States against Communist China, including making sure the Department of Defense (DoD) buys generic drugs made in the U.S. to cut dependence on our enemies for these essential medicines, stopping the DoD purchase of Chinese computers and printers which pose a threat to our national security when connected to secure networks, and even eliminated disgusting Chinese garlic from our commissaries.
The United States is at a critical moment where military strength is essential to preserving our national security and fending off the threats of tyranny and terrorism that are rising around the globe. This NDAA reflects what must be done to combat the threats posed by our enemies in Communist China, Iran and Russia, protect our allies and partners in Israel, the Philippines and across Europe, and protect and grow our military strength in Florida where we have massive defense assets that are critical to our national security.
Read more HERE.
Sincerely,
Rick Scott
United States Senator
This week, I partnered with a fellow Floridian to urge families in the Sunshine State to get ready for hurricane season. This video was a lot of fun, and I think you’ll enjoy it and hopefully learn some helpful preparedness tips. Watch HERE!
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Senator Rick Scott joined Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) along with Senators Ron Johnson (R-WI), James Lankford (R-OK), Mitt Romney (R-UT), Josh Hawley (R-MO), and Roger Marshall (R-KS), all Republican members of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, in sending a letter to committee Chairman Gary Peters requesting a hearing to examine the threat of individuals exploiting the southern border for potential terrorist activities.
The letter outlines how the Biden administration has allowed millions to cross the border, including an increased number of individuals with potential criminal and terrorist intent, such as the recent arrests of eight foreign nationals with suspected ties to ISIS. Since 2021, an alarming 360 individuals on the terrorist watchlist attempting to cross the Southwest border illegally have been apprehended by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Due to these numbers, Attorney General Merrick Garland and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray expressed concern over the threat posed by the increased number of known or suspected terrorists attempting to exploit the Biden administration’s vulnerable border policies. As a result, the senators request a hearing with top officials from the relevant federal agencies to discuss strategies on how to handle the significant increase in terrorists entering the country due to the Biden administration’s failed policies.
Read more HERE.
In response to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) misinterpreting a section of law in a way that undermines critical hurricane risk reduction projects in Florida, Senator Rick Scott joined Senator Marco Rubio and members of the Florida delegation in a bipartisan letter to the Chairmen and Ranking Members of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works and House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, urging them to include a legislative solution in the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024. The USACE’s current incorrect application of the law imposes burdensome requirements on local project sponsors in violation of existing project construction agreements.
The members wrote, “Our provision will protect public infrastructure and the lives and livelihoods of Americans residing in and visiting Florida, which the USACE has arbitrarily and callously placed under unacceptable risk in contravention of their mission.”
Read more HERE.
Senator Rick Scott joined Senator Ted Budd and a group of 20 Senators in sending a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to demand answers after individuals with suspected ties to ISIS were apprehended at the southern border, underwent vetting, and were then released into the United States. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recently arrested these individuals after one was reportedly caught on a wiretap talking about bombs.
Read more HERE.
Sen. Rick Scott Leads Colleagues in Calling Out Biden for Gimmick Border Security Executive Order
Following reports on a Border Patrol memo exposing President Biden’s executive action on the border to be nothing but political theater, Senator Rick Scott was joined by seven of his colleagues in sending a letter to President Biden calling out the devastating effects of his lawless action and open border policies. Joining Senator Scott on the letter are Senators Marco Rubio, Pete Ricketts, Roger Marshall, Josh Hawley, Mitt Romney, Ron Johnson and James Lankford.
Read more HERE.
Sen. Rick Scott Joins Sen. Ted Cruz to Introduce No Tax on Tips Act
Senator Rick Scott joined Senator Ted Cruz to introduce legislation to exempt tips from being subject to taxation under the federal income tax, the No Tax on Tips Act. Joining Senators Scott and Cruz are Senators Steve Daines and Kevin Cramer, and has the support of industry groups including the National Restaurant Association.
Senator Rick Scott said, “Under Biden’s administration, families are struggling to make ends meet with 20% inflation and policies that make their lives harder. We need to take action now to lower costs for hardworking Americans and get our economy back on track. During my time as Governor of Florida, we cut taxes over 100 times to help businesses thrive and families keep more of their hard earned dollars. It’s time we do that on the federal level with our No Tax on Tips Act.”
Read more HERE.
Sen. Rick Scott Shares Weekly Update on Biden’s Inflation Crisis
Senator Rick Scott released a weekly update on his actions to address America’s debt crisis and rising inflation. “Bidenomics” has caused the price of groceries, rent, fuel and electricity to skyrocket for American families. President Biden’s handling of the economy has been a failure since day one, and inflation is out of control with CPI up 20.1% and PPI up 19.2%.
Senator Scott has been sharing weekly handouts with his colleagues and office visitors to provide a snapshot of the economy. This week, Senator Scott’s “Breaking Down Bidenomics” handout focused on unaffordable housing, household debt, credit card delinquency and the overall sentiment of renters losing hope, all thanks to the Bidenomics agenda.
Read more HERE. Lea más en español AQUÍ.
Newsmax: Sen. Scott Rips McConnell, Says Trump Needs New Leadership
Pensacola News Journal: Funding for long-needed Whiting Field child care center design could be on the way
The Floridian: Scott Blames ‘Biden Appeasement Policy’ for Russian Ships Fiasco
The Floridian: Scott, Rubio Demand Hearing on Terrorists at Border
The Floridian: Scott, Rubio Condemn Biden’s ‘Performative, Political’ Border Executive Order
The Floridian: Scott Leads Senators in Condemning Garland for Complicity in Convicting Trump
Florida Daily: Rick Scott Joins Sen. Rand Paul In Letter Requesting Hearing On Threat Of Terrorists Exploiting Southern Border
Tampa Free Press: Florida Sen. Rick Scott Joins GOP Colleagues On Hearing Request For Southern Border Terror Threats
Tampa Free Press: Florida Sens. Scott And Rubio Rip Biden For ‘Election-Year Gimmick’ On The Border
Tampa Free Press: Sen. Rick Scott Touts Wins For Florida And US National Security In 2025 NDAA
Tampa Free Press: Florida Sens. Rubio & Scott Lead GOP Effort Slamming Trump ‘Show Trial’ In NYC, Accuse Biden Admin Of Destroying Constitution
Senator Scott in Orlando
This week, Senator Scott enjoyed being at the 26th Annual Family Café. He thanked them for their great work to provide opportunities for Floridians with disabilities and their families.
Senator Scott in Homestead
Senator Scott was also honored to attend the Lennar Helping a Hero Welcome Home Ceremony in honor of SGT Luis Rosa-Valentin
Senator Scott in Land O’ Lakes
Senator Scott spent Friday with Rep. Gus Bilirakis at Moffitt. As Governor & now as U.S. Senator, Senator Scott has fought hard to make Florida a leader in cancer treatment & research. Moffitt is a huge partner in that work to provide all families with access to affordable, world-class care.
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