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September 8, 2024 Dear Floridian: The recent tragic loss of American-Israeli Hersh Goldberg-Polin, held captive for 11 months before being murdered by Hamas, is a reminder of the ongoing evils perpetrated by Hamas terrorists. My heart goes out to his family and the families of the other Israeli hostages who were also murdered. This somber moment reminds us of the many hostages who remain in captivity, including Sagui Dekel-Chen. His loved ones in Sarasota, along with our entire community, is deeply concerned and pray for his safe return. We must continue to urge the Biden-Harris administration to act decisively in securing the freedom of all hostages. I introduced bipartisan legislation with Rep. Jared Moskowitz on Friday to ensure transparency in presidential library donations, helping to hold our leaders accountable to the highest ethical standards. I’m also pleased to highlight the latest Veterans History Project interview with Vietnam War veteran, Specialist Paul Pelleschi, of Port Charlotte, whose story honors the sacrifices made by those who served. I encourage young coders in FL-17 to take part in the 2024 Congressional App Challenge, offering students a platform to showcase their talents. Read more on these updates below. T o receive frequent updates about the work I’m doing in Congress, I encourage you to visit my website , like my Facebook page , follow me on Rumble , follow me on Gettr, follow me on Truth Social , follow me on Instagram , and follow me on Twitter. View the locations of upcoming Mobile Office Hours here . Keep reading for the full update. Thank you and God bless,
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Introducing Bipartisan Legislation to Ensure Transparency in Presidential Library Funding I’ve introduced bipartisan legislation with Rep. Jared Moskowitz to bring greater transparency to presidential library donations. Right now, presidents can receive unlimited donations for their libraries while still in office, with donors—including foreign governments—remaining anonymous. This raises serious ethical concerns as presidents continue to wield immense power and influence. My legislation would require the disclosure of any donor contributing $200 or more and hold fundraising organizations accountable for false reporting. The American people deserve to know that our leaders aren’t being influenced by secret donors, and this bill ensures just that. Read more here .
Announcing Veteran History Project Interview Featuring SP4 Paul Pelleschi, United States Army I’m honored to highlight the latest interview in our Veterans History Project, featuring Specialist 4th Class Paul Pelleschi, a Vietnam War veteran from Port Charlotte. Specialist Paul Pelleschi’s story is a vital piece of our nation’s history, reflecting both the challenges and the courage of those who served during the Vietnam War. His words remind us of the sacrifices made by so many, often underappreciated, and the importance of honoring their contributions. Sharing his story ensures future generations understand the true cost of freedom. Read more here. Watch the full interview here .
2024 Congressional App Challenge: Calling All Young Coders in FL-17! Attention young coders in FL-17! The 2024 Congressional App Challenge is now open, offering middle and high school students the chance to showcase their tech talent. Winners will be recognized nationally and have their apps displayed in the U.S. Capitol. This is a great opportunity to demonstrate your skills and contribute to the future of technology. The deadline is October 24th, 2024, at 12:00 PM ET. Don’t miss your chance to participate—good luck! Read more here . |
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THE HILL | 6 things to watch during Congress’s September sprint “But two members who have introduced impeachment resolutions — Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) and Greg Steube (R-Fla). — expressed a desire to see action on the matter after the report was released.” Read more here . JUST THE NEWS | Rep. Steube criticizes Congress’s slow pace getting answers on attempted Trump assassination Read more here . JUST THE NEWS | Rep. Greg Steube wants the names of every FBI agent that asked Big Tech to censor political speech “Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) says he wants the names of all the ‘Deep State actors’ that asked Big Tech platforms to censor or remove the New York Post’s 2020 exposé on Hunter Biden’s laptop. ‘That’s not what the FBI is supposed to be doing, that’s not what our federal law enforcement officers are supposed to be doing, and that’s absolutely what they’re doing under Joe Biden and Kamala Harris,’ he says.” Read more here . |
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