Dear Fellow Floridian, 

Before I get into our work for Florida families this past week, I want you to be the first to see our Term in Review from my first term as your U.S. Senator. We’ve secured big wins for Florida since you elected me to the U.S. Senate, and I’m looking forward to getting even more done as we Make Washington Work for you in the next Congress. I hope you’ll enjoy our Term in Review and see all that we’ve been able to accomplish together over the last six years. 

Every quarter, Ann and I donate my Senate salary to incredible organizations that work to serve the needs of Floridians and make our state a better place. This week, we announced donations to the Special Olympics Florida and its Race for Inclusion, Operation BBQ Relief and three South Florida museums honoring the fight for freedom in Cuba and recognizing pro-democracy activists determined to end the ruthless, illegitimate communist Cuban dictatorship.

We chose Special Olympics Florida  because this great organization holds a special place in our hearts and the hearts of so many, and we’re so proud to support it. Every year, Special Olympics Florida provides sports training and competition, crucial health services and life-changing leadership programs to people with intellectual disabilities at no cost to the athletes or their caregivers.

Second, we chose Operation BBQ Relief , which has been a saving grace to so many Floridians following natural disasters in the past years, especially after Hurricanes Helene and Milton. As a volunteer-based organization, Operation BBQ Relief and its thousands of volunteers embody what it means to serve selflessly and show up when and where your fellow Americans are in need. It’s truly humbling to see their impact in Florida following storms firsthand, when families have lost everything, have no power and have no food in their homes. 

Finally, we were honored to contribute the final portion of my salary in support of the American Museum of the Cuban Diaspora , the  Bay of Pigs Museum and Library , and the  Hialeah Gardens Museum Honoring Assault Brigade 2506 . These great museums work to honor those who have fought for democracy and freedom for the Cuban people and pay tribute to the great cultural contributions of the Cuban people to the United States.

I’ve also spent this week continuing my fight to make sure Florida families have every resource they need to recover from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, including help from the federal government. After the Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the Disaster Loan Fund had run out of money, I joined my colleagues in leading the Restoring an Economic Lifeline with Immediate Emergency Funding (Relief) Act, which would appropriate $550 million to fund the SBA Disaster Loan Program Account, providing $2.475B in lending capacity projected to last until the end of 2024. While we work to keep federal disaster relief funded, I’m also fighting to get my Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act  passed, which would provide  disaster-loss tax relief for communities in Florida, North Carolina, Georgia, Puerto Rico and more across the nation that have been affected by disasters, including Hurricanes Helene, Debby, and Milton this year, and Hurricanes Ian, Nicole, Fiona and Idalia in recent years that are still waiting for much-needed relief from the federal government. I also sent a letter urging U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Vilsack to take immediate action to provide disaster assistance for Florida agricultural producers affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. I am still demanding that Leader Schumer immediately reconvene the Senate so we can fund disaster relief functions at FEMA, the SBA, USDA and other agencies to get folks what they need and deserve. These bills and actions, combined with my and Senator Marco Rubio’s legislation to fully fund FEMA’s Disaster Relief Fund with $20 billion, will ensure the federal government is a reliable partner though our recover. I won’t stop fighting until we get this done.

Sincerely,

Rick Scott

United States Senator

Sen. Rick Scott: Biden-Harris Jobs Report Sheds Light on Reality of Reckless Economic Agenda on American Families

Following the release of the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ October jobs report  showing that over 900,000 full-time jobs were lost over the year, Senator Rick Scott released the following statement. The October report shows that year over year, part-time work has increased by nearly 1.2 million jobs. Since Biden-Harris took office, 1.67 million more people have had to take on multiple jobs. That is a scary reality for many Americans and points to an unstable job market where folks are having to take on more work to make ends meet. Senator Scott also released a weekly update on his actions to address America’s debt crisis, rising inflation and failing economy caused by the Biden-Harris administration’s reckless and radical agenda.

Senator Rick Scott said, “Today’s report is a disturbing reality and shows the impacts of the disastrous Biden-Harris administration’s abysmal economic agenda and misplaced priorities. Nearly one million full-time jobs were lost. Over the past year, and the last month, more people are having to take on part-time jobs to get by. This report is showing the devastating reality of folks across the country and many are struggling. When I travel around Florida and talk to families, I hear heartbreaking stories about parents having to take on multiple jobs, folks losing their jobs, and having to go without just to scrape by. Growing up in public housing, I watched my parents work hard but still struggle to put food on the table. My mother worked multiple jobs just to make ends meet—and a lot of times, we went without. The Biden-Harris agenda is a total disaster for hardworking Americans, and I’m fighting like hell to stop it & make Washington work for Florida families.”

Read more HERE . Lea más en español AQUÍ.   

Sen. Rick Scott Slams Biden-Harris Economic Failures Following Q3 GDP Report

Following the disappointing Third Quarter 2024 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) announcement  which showed growth slow to 2.8%, Senator Rick Scott released the following statement highlighting failures of the Biden-Harris administration and the economic hardships fueled by their reckless tax-and-spend agenda. Today’s report shows the growth of the economy is down from last quarter and comes as inflation has risen more than 20% since President Biden and Vice President Harris took office.

Senator Rick Scott said, “Under the Biden-Harris administration’s failed leadership, the American Dream is at risk. Their economic agenda has been a complete disaster and their lies to the American people through doctored  jobs reports and refusal to acknowledge the pain they caused with historic inflation  are disgusting and disqualifying. No matter what lies the White House tries to spin, the American people are smart, and they can feel this agenda working against them every single day. I’ve been warning about the dangers  of Biden’s bad policies since the start of his administration and last year, I began distributing a quarterly Economic Snapshot  that shows America’s decline under Biden’s disastrous agenda. The numbers show a country in economic decline, and we all know it’s caused by reckless government spending and that a massively growing regulatory regime are killing opportunity in this country, causing prices to skyrocket and digging America in nearly $36 TRILLION of debt. We cannot continue down this path of fiscal insanity. It’s going to take hard work to get back on track, but I have faith in the American people and believe there will be a sea change in Washington come the new year.”  

Read more HERE.   

Sen. Rick Scott Slams PCE Report & Biden-Harris Inflation Crisis

Following the announcement  from the Bureau of Economic Analysis’ PCE Report showing September prices paid by consumers for goods and services increased 2.1% over the year and Americans’ purchasing power continues to decline, Senator Scott released the following statement highlighting failures of the Biden-Harris administration’s price hikes caused by their reckless tax-and-spend agenda. Senator Scott’s statement highlights the declining fiscal health of this country, with inflation rising more than 20% since the Biden-Harris administration took office.

Since the Biden-Harris administration took office, consumer prices in U.S. cities have risen 26% faster than private-sector wages. Paychecks now buy less than they did in January 2021. Read more from Senator Scott and Senator Ted Cruz in the Wall Street Journal on What Four Years of Biden-Harris Cost You  HERE .

Senator Rick Scott said, “Once again, the Biden-Harris administration’s handling of the economy continues to be a massive failure wreaking havoc and bringing hardship on Florida families. Their economic agenda has been a complete disaster, especially the pain they have caused with historic inflation . No matter what lies the White House tries to spin, the American people are smart, and they can feel this agenda working against them every single day. Unfortunately, this is a reality for folks. When I travel around Florida and talk to people, inflation is always top of mind. The failures of the Biden-Harris agenda mean small businesses are being forced to close, Americans are having to take on multiple jobs to make ends meet, and even seniors are coming out of retirement because they cannot afford to not work. A once affordable life is becoming unattainable for so many families. The Biden-Harris administration has proven to be a total disaster for all Americans and it’s time for a change in Washington.”    

Read more HERE . 

Sen. Rick Scott Announces Senate Salary Donation to Special Olympics Florida

Senator Rick Scott and Mrs. Ann Scott announced that they have donated a portion of his Senate salary to Special Olympics Florida toward its Race for Inclusion in Orlando over this past weekend. Special Olympics Florida  provides year-round sports training and competition, crucial health services and life-changing leadership programs to people with intellectual disabilities, at no cost to the athletes or their caregivers.

Senator Rick Scott said, “Ann and I are so honored to support Special Olympics Florida and the Race for Inclusion. The impact of Special Olympics Florida is far-reaching and life-changing to thousands in our state, providing opportunities for every Floridian to follow their dreams and succeed. This great organization holds a special place in our hearts and the hearts of so many, and we’re so proud to support it.”

Special Olympics Florida President and CEO Sherry Wheelock said, “We are profoundly grateful to Senator Scott and Mrs. Scott for their support of the Race for Inclusion and our incredible athletes. Their generosity helps us serve more than 75,000 athletes across Florida and furthers our mission of ensuring that people with intellectual disabilities are treated with respect and given the opportunities to succeed that everyone deserves.”

Read more  HERE . 

Sen. Rick Scott & Sen. Marco Rubio Send Letter to Biden Supporting the Seminole Tribe’s Request For Expedited Major Disaster Declaration Following Major Hurricane Milton

Senator Rick Scott and Senator Marco Rubio sent a letter  to President Joe Biden urging his immediate approval of the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s request for an expedited Major Disaster Declaration following the impacts of major Hurricane Milton that brought devastation throughout the entire State of Florida. Ensuring the Tribe has access to the federal resources needed for its ongoing response and recovery efforts is imperative to protecting members of the tribe, their communities and property.

Read the full letter HERE.   Read more HERE . 

Sen. Rick Scott Joins Sens. Jacky Rosen & Marco Rubio in Bipartisan Letter Urging Administration to Redesignate The Houthis As A Foreign Terrorist Organization

Senator Rick Scott joined Senators Jacky Rosen and Marco Rubio in a bipartisan letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken urging him to redesignate the Houthis as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO). As the Houthis, backed by Iran’s regime, continue to escalate their attacks in the Middle East, this designation would impose meaningful costs on the Houthis and help limit their ability to commit acts of terrorism.

Read more HERE . 

LOCK THE CLOCK… Sen. Rick Scott Continues Push to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent

As Americans prepare for the burdensome chore of switching the clocks backward this weekend, Senators Rick Scott and Marco Rubio are continuing their push for their bipartisan Sunshine Protection Act  to end the twice-yearly time change and make Daylight Saving Time the national year-round standard. In 2018, as Governor of Florida, Senator Scott signed legislation which, pending federal approval, would exempt Florida from the time change practice and allow the state to remain on Daylight Saving Time year-round. Senators James Lankford, Alex Padilla, Tommy Tuberville, Ed Markey, Bill Hagerty, Tina Smith, Cindy Hyde-Smith, Rand Paul, Ron Wyden and Martin Heinrich are cosponsors of the Sunshine Protection Act  in the Senate. Representative Vern Buchanan introduced companion legislation in the House. Last Congress, the Senate unanimously passed  the Sunshine Protection Act.

Senator Rick Scott said, “Floridians are sick of changing their clocks because we all want more sunshine. It’s time for Congress to act, pass the Sunshine Protection Act and lock the clock. I’m proud to be leading the bipartisan Sunshine Protection Act with Senator Rubio to get this done. When I was Governor of Florida, I signed this bill into law on the state level. Now it’s Washington’s turn and we should finish the job by immediately passing this good bill.”

Find resources HERE.  

Sen. Rick Scott Announces Senate Salary Donation to Operation BBQ Relief

Senator Rick Scott and Mrs. Ann Scott announced that they have donated a portion of his Senate salary to Operation BBQ Relief. Operation BBQ Relief  aids communities and first responders affected by natural disasters by providing the one hot meal that matters during times of need, including recent Hurricanes Helene and Milton in Florida. With a wide network of volunteers and equipment across the country, Operation BBQ Relief mobilizes immediately following natural disasters to serve hot meals within 24-48 hours of the disaster.

Senator Rick Scott said, “Operation BBQ Relief has been a saving grace to so many Floridians following natural disasters in the past years, especially after Hurricanes Helene and Milton. As a volunteer-based organization, Operation BBQ Relief and its thousands of volunteers embody what it means to serve selflessly and show up when and where your fellow Americans are in need. It’s truly humbling to see their impact in Florida following storms firsthand, when families have lost everything, have no power and no food in their homes. Ann and I are proud to support Operation BBQ Relief which is always there to provide a hot meal and kindness – making a world of difference.”

David Marks, Operation BBQ Relief Senior Head of Growth & Development, said,  “Our team at Operation BBQ Relief is so grateful to have the support of Senator and Mrs. Scott as we work in Florida and across the nation to provide hot meals and comfort to families devastated by natural disasters. In the weeks since, Hurricanes Helene and Milton, we’ve been able to serve over a million meals across the Southeast and our work is far from over. It’s thanks to Operation BBQ Relief’s incredible network of volunteers and team members who come together within hours after a disaster strikes to set up operations and get to work, and support like the Senator’s that we’re able to help millions when they need it most.” 

Read more HERE.   

Sen. Rick Scott Joins Sen. Thom Tillis on Legislation to Replenish the SBA Disaster Loan Program Following Hurricanes Helene and Milton

Following the October 15th announcement where the SBA announced the Disaster Loan Fund had run out of money, Senator Rick Scott joined Senator Thom Tillis, along with Senators Ted Budd, Tim Scott and Bill Cassidy, M.D. to announce the upcoming introduction of legislation that would replenish the Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Loan Program. The senators plan to seek passage of the legislation when Congress returns to session. The Restoring an Economic Lifeline with Immediate Emergency Funding (Relief) Act would appropriate $550 million to fund the SBA Disaster Loan Program Account, which would provide $2.475B in lending capacity projected to last until the end of 2024.

Senator Rick Scott said, “We cannot allow frontline federal agencies, like the SBA, to run out of disaster relief funds. This is especially important in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton which devastated Florida, North Carolina and communities across the Southeast U.S. I continue to call on Leader Schumer to immediately reconvene the Senate so we can fund disaster relief functions at FEMA, the SBA, USDA and other agencies to get folks what they need and deserve. I won’t stop fighting to get this done and am proud to join my colleagues to introduce a bill that funds SBA disaster loans and makes sure the federal government is a reliable partner as families continue their recovery.”

Read more HERE.   

Sen. Rick Scott Announces Senate Salary Donation to Museums Honoring the Fight for Freedom in Cuba

Senator Rick Scott and Mrs. Ann Scott announced they have donated a portion of his Senate salary to three South Florida museums honoring the fight for freedom in Cuba and honoring pro-democracy activists determined to end the ruthless, illegitimate communist Cuban dictatorship. The senator has donated to the American Museum of the Cuban Diaspora , the Bay of Pigs Museum and Library , and the Hialeah Gardens Museum Honoring Assault Brigade 2506 .

Senator Rick Scott said, “Ann and I are glad to support the American Museum of the Cuban Diaspora, the Bay of Pigs Museum and Library, and the Hialeah Gardens Museum Honoring Assault Brigade 2506. These great museums work to honor those who have fought for democracy and freedom for the Cuban people and pay tribute to the great cultural contributions of the Cuban people to the United States. As I travel the state, I meet so many incredible people who have escaped the evil Cuban regime, know what it’s like to face true oppression and evil, and truly understand the importance of freedom and democracy that the United States must always stand for. Ann and I proudly share and support these museum’s commitment to shining a light on freedom and ensuring Americans know the true dangers of socialism and communism.”

Read more HERE . Lea más en español AQUÍ .  

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT… Sen. Rick Scott Continues to Fight for Disaster Relief for Florida, Puerto Rico & States Affected by Recent Hurricanes

Senator Rick Scott is continuing his push to provide disaster relief, including immediate passage of his Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act to provide disaster-loss tax relief for communities in Florida, North Carolina, Georgia, Puerto Rico and more across the nation that have been affected by disasters, including Hurricanes Helene, Debby, and Milton this year, and Hurricanes Ian, Nicole, Fiona and Idalia in recent years that are still waiting for much-needed relief from the federal government. This legislation overwhelmingly passed the House earlier this year, but has been stalled by Democrats in the Senate despite similar tax relief packages passing under previous congresses and administrations with overwhelming bipartisan support.

Senator Rick Scott said, “As I travel the state and talk to Floridians impacted by hurricanes this year and in years past, one thing is abundantly clear: they are sick and tired of their federal government playing politics as they wait for relief and resources they’ve needed for MONTHS and YEARS. That’s obviously the case with Democrats’ continued stalling of my Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act. My colleague, Congressman Steube, led the passage of this bill in the House with massive support from both sides of the aisle, just like we’ve done with storms under prior administrations. I’ve been fighting to get this done for nearly two years, while Democrats refuse to take action and families wait. That’s why I’m calling on Schumer to bring the Senate back ASAP to pass needed disaster funding for FEMA, SBA and the USDA and approve common sense relief like my Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act and my bill to replenish FEMA with Senator Rubio, and I’ve reiterated this call to the president multiple times. Families in Florida, North Carolina, Georgia, Puerto Rico and across the nation shouldn’t be punished in Chuck Schumer’s political games.”

Read more HERE . Lea más en español AQUÍ .  

Sen. Rick Scott & Rep. Scott Franklin Lead Florida Delegation Urging USDA to Expedite Aid for Florida Agricultural Producers

Senator Rick Scott joined Congressman Scott Franklin to lead the full Florida congressional delegation in a letter urging U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Vilsack to take immediate action to provide disaster assistance for Florida agricultural producers affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Milton’s path impacted some of Florida’s most productive agricultural areas for fruits, vegetables, dairy, cattle, citrus and other specialty crops. According to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), the preliminary estimate of total crop and infrastructure losses ranges from $1.5 to $2.5 billion.

Read more HERE . 

Sens. Rick Scott & Marco Rubio Urge Biden-Harris Admin to Address IV Fluid Shortage

Senators Rick Scott and Marco Rubio sent a letter to U.S. Department of Human Health Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra requesting the use of the Defense Production Act to help smaller manufacturers increase production of IV fluids to support our nation’s healthcare facilities during the shortage following landfall of Hurricane Helene that significantly damaged North Carolina’s Baxter International IV fluid manufacturing plant. Baxter is responsible for producing more than half of the country’s IV fluid supply. This closure has strained the medical community, leading to delays in non-emergency procedures as providers conserve IV supplies for urgent needs. 

The senators write, “While importing supply from approved manufacturers abroad can be helpful in the short-term, HHS must do more to expand approvals and resources to all capable domestic IV fluid manufacturers by invoking the Defense Production Act (DPA) and other agency supportive actions to increase domestic production. HHS must also commit to greater transparency in its actions regarding the current available supply so healthcare providers can plan accordingly.”

Read the full letter HERE.   Read more HERE . 

Sen. Rick Scott & Sen. Marco Rubio on Communist China’s Inhumane Foreign Adoption Ban

Senator Rick Scott and Senator Marco Rubio released a joint-statement condemning Communist China’s recent announcement that it would be ending foreign adoptions. There are approximately 300 American families, including Floridians, who have been matched with Chinese children.

The senators said, “Under Xi Jinping’s authoritarian regime, China has stopped allowing foreign adoptions. This decision has created significant challenges for many American families, including those in our home state of Florida, who are left in limbo after being matched with their adoptive children. These are selfless American families who seek to provide loving homes for Chinese American adoptees, including many with medical needs. We urge the Chinese regime to reconsider its position and allow these families to unite with their adoptive children once and for all.”

Read more HERE . 

Florida’s Voice:  Sen. Rick Scott and Rep. Scott Franklin rally Florida delegation for urgent USDA disaster aid

Florida’s Voice:  Rick Scott and Marco Rubio push for year-round Daylight Saving Time ahead of clock change  

Florida’s Voice:  Sen. Rick Scott and Rep. Scott Franklin rally Florida delegation for urgent USDA disaster aid  

Florida’s Voice:  Florida Sen. Rick Scott seeks Senate GOP leadership position in Nov. 13 meeting  

Florida Politics:  Rick Scott floats HSA-style plan for homeowners’ storm hardening, with Jimmy Patronis in support

The Floridian:  Rubio, Scott Try Again to ‘Lock the Clock’ on Daylight Saving Time  

The Floridian:  Rubio and Scott Lobby in Support of Seminole Tribe’s Disaster Request  

Tampa Free Press:  Florida Sens Rubio, Scott Urge Approval Of Hurricane Milton Disaster Aid For Seminole Tribe  

Senator Scott’s Team in Longwood

This week, Senator Scott’s team attended the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office 12th Annual Inter-Faith Prayer
Breakfast.

Senator Scott’s Team in Orlando

 Senator Rick Scott’s team also attended the Grand Opening of Pal Campo Restaurant Dr. Phillips.

Dear Fellow Floridian, 

As your U.S. Senator, I am committed to making sure our federal government is working in total coordination with hardworking Floridians and our businesses. In the weeks since Hurricanes Helene and Milton, my team has hosted 16 Mobile Office Hours in 12 impacted counties to help folks with federal agencies after they apply for federal assistance. If you or someone you know has applied for assistance and needs help with a federal agency, click HERE . 

I’ve met with President Joe Biden ,  FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, and USDA Secretary Vilsack about the needs I’m seeing all across our state as our families, farmers , growers, producers and businesses are seeking help from federal agencies. It’s clear that the federal government’s response to hurricanes over the last two years has left too many Floridians hurting and with unmet needs – that’s completely unacceptable.

I recently announced critical legislation with Senator Marco Rubio that will add $20 billion for FEMA’s Disaster Relief Fund to ensure they can provide immediate aid to communities impacted. I am also working on important legislation to bring costs down for Florida families. That’s why, I am fighting to pass the Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act , which is needed to ensure the full recovery of families in all impacted communities. I have also introduced legislation that provides a non-refundable tax break to families who purchase flood insurance coverage, and another bill that provides a $10,000 tax break for property insurance premiums. This week, I introduced the READY Account Act  to help folks save for home mitigation and disaster response costs in tax-free accounts. We know that there is a significant return on investment for families that take action to strengthen their homes and protect against hurricane damage, including a reduction in insurance costs, and the READY Account Act  will help millions of Floridians better afford disaster mitigation and protect their homes. 

As we recover, I’m going to be here every step of the way to make sure the federal government does the right thing and shows up for YOU.

For my full Hurricane Milton resource guide, click HERE .  For my full Hurricane Helene resource guide, click HERE .

Sincerely,

Rick Scott

United States Senator

Sen. Rick Scott to POTUS: OMB Must Quickly Assess & Request Funding for USDA Block Grants

Senator Scott sent a letter  to President Joe Biden on Friday, October 18, urging him to direct the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to immediately assess and submit a supplemental appropriations request to Congress for disaster relief funds, and include provisions for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to issue block grants for agricultural losses. Last week, Senator Scott was in Polk County and Hillsborough County to hear from Florida’s growers, ranchers and agricultural leaders regarding recovery and response efforts following major Hurricanes Helene and Milton and reinforce his commitment to having the federal government show up for the community. See more HERE .

Read the full letter HERE.  Read more  HERE . 

Sen. Rick Scott Announces READY Account Act to Provide Tax-Free Savings Accounts for Disaster Mitigation and Response

Following Major Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Senator Rick Scott announced the Residential Emergency Asset Accumulation Deferred Taxation Yield (READY) Account Act  to create a tax-free savings vehicle for home mitigation and disaster response costs. This legislation would enable taxpayers to establish a READY account, similar to a Health Savings Account (HSA), for at least 12 different mitigation measures used by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), such as various measures to strengthen the connection of the roof to the home; installing impact-resistant windows and doors; and, elevating the home or constructing floodwalls to mitigate against flooding. This tax-advantaged account would help millions of Floridians better afford disaster mitigation and protect their homes. The READY Account Act  is endorsed by the State of Florida’s Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis.

Senator Rick Scott said, “Floridians know that during Hurricane Season preparedness saves lives, and being ready for storms can also help save your home from catastrophic damage. While I continue to fight every day to make sure FEMA is showing up for Florida families and getting them all of the federal assistance available for them to recover, there is more than can be done to make sure Floridians are able to take personal action that protects their home and makes recovery from the next storm less burdensome. Today, I am proud to partner with CFO Patronis to announce the READY Account Act to give homeowners a triple tax advantage when saving for disaster mitigation and recovery projects, and build on work done at the state level in Florida through the My Safe Florida Home program. We know that there is a significant return on investment for families that take action to strengthen their homes and protect against hurricane damage, including a reduction in insurance costs, and the READY Account Act will make it easier to save for mitigation and recovery projects through a tax-free account. I urge my colleagues to support this good bill that helps families across the country establish tax-free disaster savings accounts and be better prepared for hurricanes and other natural disasters.”

Read more HERE . 

Sen. Rick Scott Joins Sen. Mike Lee to Introduce the Saving Privacy Act to Protect Americans’ Financial Data

Senator Rick Scott joined Senator Mike Lee to introduce the Saving Privacy Act , a bill to end government abuse of Americans’ financial information. For years, federal agencies have been overreaching in their surveillance, collecting vast amounts of personal financial data from law-abiding citizens without just cause.

Senator Rick Scott said, “Big government has no place in law-abiding Americans’ personal finances. It is a massive overreach of the government and a gross violation of their privacy. That is why I am teaming up with Senator Lee so that we can protect Americans’ personal financials for good. Our Saving Privacy Act will allow federal agencies to go after criminals while also protecting innocent Americans’ data. This is commonsense legislation, and I am urging my colleagues to support its immediate passage.”

Read more HERE.  

Sens. Rick Scott & Marco Rubio Introduce Bill to Punish Colleges that Allow Antisemitism

Following the October 7, 2023 terrorist attack against Israel by Iran-backed Hamas terrorists and the rise of antisemitism on college campuses, Senator Rick Scott and Senator Marco Rubio introduced the Preventing Antisemitic Harassment on Campus Act  to hold Institutes of Higher Education (IHEs) accountable by requiring enforcement of federal antisemitism prohibitions. Since the terrorist attack against Israel, cases of antisemitic harassment have increased more than 500 percent at college campuses across the United States, yet many IHEs have failed to prevent or stop antisemitism and have not been held responsible.  

Senator Rick Scott said, “Jewish students deserve to be safe, and any college or university in this nation that’s enabling antisemitism on campus and leaving students terrified for their safety must be held accountable. Colleges and universities must reject all forms of hate and prejudice and hold those accountable who are complicit in the rise in antisemitism we are seeing on campuses across the country. I am proud to join Senator Rubio in introducing the Preventing Antisemitic Harassment on Campus Act to address these issues head-on.”

Find resources HERE.  

Sen. Rick Scott Joins Sen. Jim Risch to Lead 26 Colleagues in Introducing Stand with Israel Act to Combat Israel’s Persecution at UN

Senator Rick Scott joined Senators Jim Risch and Tom Cotton, Chuck Grassley, Bill Cassidy, Dan Sullivan, Steve Daines, Mike Lee, Kevin Cramer, John Barrasso, Pete Ricketts, Eric Schmitt, John Kennedy, Mike Crapo, Roger Wicker, Shelley Moore Capito, Marco Rubio, Joni Ernst, Ron Johnson, Markwayne Mullin, Thom Tillis, Ted Budd, Susan Collins, Tim Scott, Josh Hawley, James Lankford, John Thune and Deb Fischer to announce their intent to introduce the Stand with Israel Act when the Senate and House reconvene in November. This legislation would cut off U.S. funding to United Nations (UN) agencies that expel, downgrade, suspend, or otherwise restrict the participation of the State of Israel. This is companion legislation to bipartisan House bill HR 9394 led by Representative Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.).

Senator Rick Scott said, “Unfortunately, the UN has lost almost all credibility on human rights. They coddle regimes like Iran while allowing the extremists to condemn Israel, and it is absurd that U.S. taxpayer dollars are helping fund this dysfunctional organization. The U.S. must stand with Israel and Congress must make that clear by passing this commonsense bill.”

Read more HERE.   

Sen. Rick Scott Joins Sens. Mike Crapo, Jim Risch & Pete Ricketts to Introduce Bill to Protect Ag Supply Chains from China

Senator Rick Scott joined Senators Mike Crapo, Jim Risch and Pete Ricketts to introduce the Securing American Agriculture Act, which would protect domestic agriculture supply chains and reduce America’s reliance on foreign adversaries. Senators Tammy Baldwin, Mike Braun, John Barrasso, John Cornyn, Shelley Moore Capito, Deb Fischer, Cynthia Lummis and Eric Schmitt joined the senators in cosponsoring the legislation.

Senator Rick Scott said, “Food security is national security and that is why I strongly support our American farmers, ranchers and growers and an American-grown food supply chain. In order to protect our nation’s food supply, we must ensure the CCP is out of the process. We cannot allow them the opportunity to hold the food supply chain hostage and that is why I am partnering with my colleagues to introduce the Securing American Agriculture Act. This is commonsense legislation and I urge its immediate passage.”

Read more HERE.   

Senator Rick Scott & Congressman Josh Brecheen Introduce Debt-Per-Citizen Transparency Act

Senator Rick Scott and Congressman Josh Brecheen introduced the Debt-Per-Citizen Transparency Act , which requires all Congressional Budget Office (CBO) cost estimates to include how much the bill will affect the total debt-to-citizen ratio.

Senator Rick Scott said, “The national debt has reached an unsustainable $35+ trillion dollars and it is beyond time for some accountability to the American people. When you break it down, that works out to over $104,000 per child born today—we cannot continue to saddle our next generation with this debt. It is taking away their chance at the American Dream right before our eyes. I will not stand for it, and that is why I am introducing a bill that notifies Congress and the American people just how much a piece of legislation will impact the American people’s financial burden before they vote and continue to grow the debt-to-citizen ratio. They have a right to know.”

Read more HERE.   

Sen. Rick Scott Joins Sen. Marco Rubio in Letter to Biden-Harris Officials: Individuals Tied to Cuban Regime Are Not Welcome

Following reports that the Biden-Harris administration’s mass immigration program has allowed individuals tied to the illegitimate Cuban regime to enter and reside in the U.S., Senator Rick Scott joined Senator Marco Rubio in sending a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas calling for a review of the procedures for making determinations on entry and promptly removing those Cuban regime members from our country. Under U.S. law, any individual who has been, or is affiliated with a Communist Party is deemed inadmissible for entry into our nation. Joining the senators on the letter are Representatives Carlos Giménez and María Elvira Salazar.

The members wrote, “The United States must ensure that former Cuban regime members involved in the oppression of innocent Cuban citizens or the transnational persecution of Cuban-Americans are not welcome into our country. Additionally, applicants who have been found to have similar troubling backgrounds, and links after arrival, should not be allowed to continue to remain in the United States… We urge the administration to publicly communicate the vetting procedures and standards by which these immigration decisions are made, in order to ensure the utmost transparency and accountability.”

Read the full letter HERE . Read more HERE . Lea más en español AQUÍ .  

Sen. Rick Scott Releases Fall 2024 Economic Snapshot, Shares Weekly Update on Biden-Harris Price Hikes

Senator Rick Scott released a weekly update on his actions to address America’s debt crisis and rising inflation and shared a copy of his Fall 2024 Economic Snapshot. Every day, Senator Scott is hearing from constituents about how much of a struggle it is for them to make ends meet due to the historic inflation caused by Biden-Harris Price Hikes. Last year, Senator Scott began distributing a report to his colleagues in the Senate, shedding light on America’s current concerning economic conditions. This report highlights the fiscal cliff the country is quickly approaching in the hopes of beginning a productive dialogue in Congress on how members can work together to fix the economic mess our country finds itself in today. Senator Scott releases this report on a quarterly basis. Since President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris took office, CPI inflation is up 20.5%, while PPI inflation has risen 20.0%.

Senator Rick Scott said, “We can all feel the impact of the ongoing inflation crisis caused by the failed policies of the Biden-Harris administration, and the goal of this report is to bring in-depth attention to the fiscal cliff our nation is quickly approaching. Since Vice President Harris and President Biden took office, inflation has skyrocketed more than 20% and Biden-Harris Price Hikes are crushing hardworking American families. In Washington, it is my job to ensure we are fighting every day to leave this country in a place where future generations can achieve the American Dream. It is personal for me. I grew up in public housing and watched my mom struggle to make ends meet. It breaks my heart that families are having to make the tough decisions and go without. It is time for a sea change in Washington so that we can get families back on their feet, this country back on the path to fiscal sanity and make Washington work for everyone.”

Read Senator Rick Scott’s Fall 2024 Economic Snapshot HERE  or below.

Read more HERE . 

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Senator Scott’s Team in Volusia County

This week, Senator Scott’s team hosted Mobile Office Hours in Volusia County with locations in Port Orange and Daytona Beach.  

Senator Scott’s Team in Glades County

 Senator Rick Scott’s team also hosted Mobile Office Hours in Glades County with a stop in Moore Haven, Florida. 

In the weeks since Hurricanes Milton and Helene, Senator Scott’s team has traveled to host 16 Mobile Office Hours in 12 impacted counties to help Floridians with federal agencies. If you or someone you know has applied for assistance and needs help with a federal agency, click HERE . 

Dear Fellow Floridian, 

I’ve been on the ground in Florida surveying the damage and talking to Floridians as our state prepared for, and now responds to and recovers from, Hurricanes Helene and Milton. What’s clear is that Florida families, farmers, growers, producers and small businesses need their federal government to show up where they are and help them get back on their feet. 

Our farmers, ranchers, and growers are the backbone of Florida. They work around the clock every single day to ensure families in the Sunshine State and around the country have what they need. So far, the federal government’s response to hurricanes over the last two years has left too many Floridians, especially our farmers, hurting and with unmet needs. Since Hurricane Ian hit our state in 2022, Florida’s farmers, ranchers and growers have been doing the miraculous work of getting by with less because the federal government has failed to show up in their time of need. Unfortunately, I am also hearing from local officials and families in Florida who share these frustrations, as these disasters have stretched FEMA’s current resources too thin. That is unacceptable, and why I announced legislation to provide $20 billion for FEMA’s Disaster Relief Fund.  

I’ve also spoken to President Biden and USDA Secretary Vilsack multiple times to urge the administration to take action now and approve USDA block grants for our farmers and tell Senate Democrats to stop blocking this aid. No state is immune from disasters and I hope that none of our colleagues in the Senate will object to the quick passage of this needed funding. 

Along with my bill with Senator Rubio, I continue to urge Majority Leader Schumer to bring back the Senate to fully fund other disaster relief functions at the SBA and USDA block grants, and I’m glad that, in my conversations with President Biden, he has completely agreed with me on the need to get this done. While Floridians are incredibly resilient and will rebuild stronger than ever, it’s going to be an all-hands-on-deck effort at the local, state and federal level to come together and support these communities. I’m going to keep fighting like hell to deliver the federal resources Floridians need to recover.

For my full Hurricane Milton resource guide, click HERE. For my full Hurricane Helene resource guide, click HERE.

Sincerely,

Rick Scott

United States Senator

Sen. Rick Scott Joins President Biden in St. Pete Beach for Hurricane Milton Recovery & Response Briefing, Surveys Damage

Senator Rick Scott joined President Joe Biden, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Deanne Criswell and Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm in St. Pete Beach to receive a briefing on the response to Hurricane Milton and ongoing rescue and recovery missions. Senator Scott has been in constant contact with federal officials, local leaders, law enforcement and emergency management officials in communities throughout the state that are impacted by Hurricane Milton to ensure they have the needed resources as they respond to the storm and help Floridians recover. As families in the state struggle to find gas, the Senator stands ready to assist the state with getting gas into affected communities.

Senator Rick Scott said, “Today, I joined President Joe Biden and FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell on the ground in St. Pete Beach, which was completely destroyed by Hurricane Milton. Like I said following Hurricane Helene, while I appreciate the president and FEMA Administrator coming to Florida to see the devastation firsthand, Floridians are still hurting from storms years ago and the federal government needs to show up not just today, but every day. Not only did storm surge cause significant issues on the coast, but first responders are still conducting non-stop rescue missions as rising rivers cause inland flooding and tornadoes ripped apart entire communities. This storm, along with Hurricane Helene, have knocked so many communities down, but Floridians are resilient. Following Hurricane Helene, I told President Biden exactly what is needed to ensure Florida has every federal resource to fully recover from that storm and now Hurricane Milton, I reiterated that in our call  last week and again today. Here’s what I stressed to the president: I’m calling on Schumer to bring the Senate back ASAP when our communities have assessed their needs, which I told the president must be expedited, to pass needed disaster funding for FEMA, SBA and the USDA and approve common sense relief like my Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act. The president told me he agreed with me on this last week. We must also ensure FEMA opens Disaster Recovery Centers close to the areas hit hardest, so those impacted have easy access to federal resources to recover. Finally, I again stressed to President Biden the importance of USDA immediately approving block grants for our farmers that have been struggling since Ian in 2022. I discussed the same things during my calls on Thursday with FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell  and SBA Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman . I’m going to continue fighting like hell to make sure this happens and aid is delivered to families in need.

“I’ve been visiting communities across the state as they continue lifesaving work, including Manatee County this morning and Pinellas County yesterday, and I want to remind Floridians that everyone must stay vigilant and stay safe. The storm has passed but the dangers are not over, and you can’t recover if you lose your life by taking risks after this storm. Floridians are strong, we are resilient. We will recover and we will rebuild even stronger, and I will be working alongside you every step of the way. I have nine offices around the state, so please, if you need any help with a federal agency, go to www.rickscott.senate.gov .”

Read more  HERE .  Lea más en español AQUÍ.  

Sens. Rick Scott, Marco Rubio & Colleagues Announce Bill to Replenish Disaster Relief Fund

Following Hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton causing catastrophic damage across multiple states, Senator Rick Scott, Senator Marco Rubio and their colleagues announced legislation to replenish the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Disaster Relief Fund (DRF). The FEMA DRF assists individuals, households, states, and non-federal government entities with recovery following natural disasters, yet is quickly dwindling. Specifically, this bill would appropriate $20 billion to the DRF to help states recover. Senator Bill Cassidy and John Cornyn are cosponsors of the legislation.

Senator Rick Scott said, “I’ve been on the ground in Florida surveying damage and talking to Floridians for weeks as our state prepared for and now responds to and recovers from Hurricanes Helene and Milton. What’s clear is that Florida families and businesses need their federal government to show up where they are and help them get back on their feet. This bill, providing $20 billion for FEMA’s Disaster Relief Fund, will ensure that the agency has what it needs to provide immediate aid to folks in Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, the Carolinas and other states impacted by disasters while our local communities determine their needs from FEMA, SBA, USDA and other federal agencies. The federal government’s response to hurricanes over the last two years has left too many Floridians, especially our farmers, hurting and with unmet needs. Unfortunately, I am already hearing from local officials and families in Florida that are frustrated by the fact that these disasters have stretched FEMA’s current resources too thin. That is unacceptable. No state is immune from disasters and I hope that none of our colleagues in the Senate will object to the quick passage of this needed funding. Even with this bill, I continue to urge Majority Leader Schumer to bring back the Senate to fully fund other disaster relief functions at the SBA and USDA block grants, and I’m glad that, in my conversations with President Biden, he has completely agreed with me on the need to get this done. While Floridians are incredibly resilient and will rebuild stronger than ever, it’s going to be an all hands on deck effort at the local, state and federal level to come together and support these communities. I’m going to keep fighting like hell to deliver the federal resources Floridians need to recover.”

Read more HERE.  

Sen. Rick Scott Shares Hurricane Milton Resource Guide for Floridians

Senator Rick Scott shared the resources available to Floridians as they work to recover from Hurricane Milton. Senator Scott has been in constant contact with state leaders , mayors , sheriffs  and police chiefs , emergency management officials and energy companies  in communities throughout the state, and has visited St. Lucie , Volusia, Lake, Pinellas, Sarasota, Hillsborough, Lee, Charlotte and Manatee Counties to survey damage and receive briefings from local officials. On Sunday, Senator Scott met with President Joe Biden  and FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell in St. Pete Beach to receive a briefing on the response to Hurricane Milton and ongoing rescue and recovery missions and discuss communities’ needs as they begin their recovery. Today, Senator Scott announced a  bill  with Senator Rubio to provide $20 billion for FEMA’s Disaster Relief Fund to ensure the agency has what it needs to provide immediate aid to communities.

Find resources HERE.  

Sen. Rick Scott Meets with Florida Growers & Ranchers on Major Hurricanes Helene & Milton Response & Recovery in Polk & Hillsborough Counties

Senator Rick Scott was in Polk and Hillsborough County to hear from Florida’s growers, ranchers and agricultural leaders regarding recovery and response efforts following major Hurricanes Helene and Milton and reinforce his commitment to having the federal government show up for the community. Senator Scott was joined by Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Wilton Simpson, Florida State Senator Jay Collins, Florida State Senator Danny Burgess, Florida State Representative Lawrence McClure, Plant City Mayor Nathan Kilton, Plant City Vice-Mayor Jason Jones, Hillsborough County Commissioner Christine Miller, Hillsborough County Commissioner Josh Wostal, Florida Strawberry Growers Association (FSGA) Executive Director Kenneth Parker, President of the Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association Mike Joyner, and Strawberry Ranch owner Adam Young.

Senator Scott is leading the call  for Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to fund disaster relief. Additionally, following Hurricane Helene, Senator Scott led a bipartisan group of his Florida delegation colleagues in a letter  to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack supporting the State of Florida’s request to issue a Disaster Declaration for Florida’s counties that were impacted by Hurricane Helene. Senator Scott and his colleagues are also urging the secretary to make assistance available immediately in the form of state block grants to expedite support for Florida’s farmers and agricultural producers as they recover from the destructive impacts of the storms, and recently spoke with President Biden and USDA Secretary Vilsack on this immediate need. Read more HERE .

Senator Rick Scott said, “Our farmers, ranchers and growers are the backbone of Florida—they work around the clock every single day to ensure families in the Sunshine State and around the country have what they need. It’s clear that the federal government’s response to hurricanes over the last two years has left too many Floridians, especially our farmers, hurting and with unmet needs. Since Hurricane Ian hit our state in 2022, Florida’s farmers, ranchers and growers have been doing the miraculous work of getting by with less because the federal government has failed to show up in their time of need. I’ve spoken to President Biden and USDA Secretary Vilsack multiple times about this and why the administration needs to take action now to approve USDA block grants for our farmers and tell Senate Democrats to stop blocking  this aid. This week, I announced legislation to provide $20 billion for FEMA’s Disaster Relief Fund, and I am demanding that Majority Leader Schumer bring back the Senate as soon as possible to fully fund other disaster relief functions at the SBA and USDA block grants. I’m glad that in my conversations with President Biden, he has completely agreed with me on the need to get this done, but now we must see action. Floridians are strong. We will recover and I will be there every step of the way to make sure Washington works for you.”

Read more HERE.   Lea más en español AQUÍ.  

Sen. Rick Scott Issues Statement on Death of Hamas Terrorist Leader Yahya Sinwar

Senator Rick Scott released the following statement on the death of Hamas terrorist leader Yahya Sinwar.

Senator Rick Scott said, “I hope Sinwar’s final moments were spent in terror and pain even greater than what he has long inflicted on the innocent Israeli people. Thank God for the brave Israel Defense Forces soldiers who took this evil terrorist out. The United States and the world are safer with this monster dead.”

Read more HERE.   

Sen. Rick Scott Issues Weekly Update on Biden-Harris Price Hikes

Senator Rick Scott released a weekly update on his actions to address America’s debt crisis and rising inflation. As Floridians are struggling to make ends meet while recovering from the back-to-back Hurricanes, reports from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed that the federal government’s key inflation indicators, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Producer Price Index (PPI), rose causing even more in September putting strain on the budgets of American families and small businesses. Since President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris took office, CPI inflation is up 20.5%, while PPI inflation has risen 20.0%.

Ahead of the catastrophic landfalls of Hurricane Helene and Milton, Senator Scott introduced legislation to provide tax relief for Americans who purchase flood insurance either through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) or a private insurance carrier. Senator Scott’s legislation incentivizes flood insurance coverage by creating a non-refundable tax deduction for flood insurance premiums. Read more HERE . Senator Scott has also introduced the Homeowners Premium Tax Reduction Act to provide homeowners a tax deduction of up to $10,000 of premiums paid for homeowners’ insurance annually at their primary residence. Read more HERE .

Senator Rick Scott said, “As I travel around Florida to meet with local, state and federal officials, hear from families and help coordinate resources to ensure our state fully recovers from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, one thing that remains a top concern for folks in our state is the horrific inflation caused by the reckless spending policies of the Biden-Harris administration. While I fight to bring fiscal sanity back to Washington and end the reckless government spending that caused the Harris Price Hikes we see today, I’m committed to doing everything I can to bring costs down for families. That’s why I introduced legislation that provides a non-refundable tax break to families who purchase flood insurance coverage, either through the private market or the NFIP, and another bill that provides a $10,000 tax break for property insurance premiums. These commonsense bills will help lower costs for Floridians while we battle to rein in the Biden-Harris administration’s historic inflation. Floridians are strong. We will recover and I will be there every step of the way to make sure Washington works for you.”

Read more  HERE . Lea más en español AQUÍ.  

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT… WFSU: Senator Rick Scott Announces Bill to Replenish FEMA Disaster Relief Funds

Following Senator Rick Scott, Senator Marco Rubio and their colleagues announcing legislation to replenish the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Disaster Relief Fund (DRF), WFSU wrote a story  highlighting the bill that will appropriate $20 billion to the DRF to help states recover from Hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton. The FEMA DRF assists individuals, households, states, and non-federal government entities with recovery following natural disasters, yet is quickly dwindling. Read more from Senator Scott on his legislation to replenish the DRF HERE .

In the article , WFSU journalist Adrian Andrews wrote, “Federal lawmakers have allocated $20 billion to go toward hurricane relief efforts—including those in Florida. U.S. Sens. Rick Scott and Marco Rubio announced legislation Wednesday that aims to replenish the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Disaster Relief Fund (DRF).

The bill comes just days after the Biden Administration said certain disaster loan programs were ‘running out of money.’ ‘Unfortunately, I am already hearing from local officials and families in Florida that are frustrated by the fact that these disasters have stretched FEMA’s current resources too thin. That is unacceptable,’ said Scott.

The former Florida governor emphasized the importance of getting those accounts back into the green during a recent visit to St. Lucie County. ‘No state is immune from disasters and I hope that none of our colleagues in the Senate will object to the quick passage of this needed funding,’ said Scott.

Officials said on Wednesday that FEMA has the money to help with current recovery needs, but says the $20 billion allotment will quickly dwindle. ‘While assessments of the full extent of these storms are underway, the DRF cannot be allowed to be depleted,’ Sen. Rubio said. ‘I am proud to announce my colleagues and I will be introducing a bill to provide additional funding to support communities affected by the recent hurricanes.’”

Read the full article WFSU HERE .

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Sen. Rick Scott Joins President Biden in St. Pete Beach for Hurricane Milton Recovery & Response Briefing, Surveys Damage

Senator Rick Scott joined President Joe Biden, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Deanne Criswell and Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm in St. Pete Beach to receive a briefing on the response to Hurricane Milton and ongoing rescue and recovery missions. 

Read more HERE . Lea más en español AQUÍ

Sen. Rick Scott Meets with Florida Growers & Ranchers on Major Hurricanes Helene & Milton Response & Recovery in Polk & Hillsborough Counties

 Senator Rick Scott was in Polk and Hillsborough County to hear from Florida’s growers, ranchers and agricultural leaders regarding recovery and response efforts following major Hurricanes Helene and Milton and reinforce his commitment to having the federal government show up for the community.