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Making Washington Work for Floridians:
This week, Senator Rick Scott sponsored a bill to provide disaster relief funding for Florida and Puerto Rico following the devastation of hurricanes Michael and Maria, and legislation to implement a permanent lobbying ban on members of Congress.
Senator Rick Scott also signed on to a measure to affirm the United States’ commitment to fighting freedom and democracy in Cuba and another celebrating Black History Month.
See more of what Senator Scott has been up to this week below.
Sen. Rick Scott Introduces Bill to Permanently Ban Members of Congress from Lobbying
Senator Rick Scott joined Senator Mike Braun to introduce the Banning Lobbying and Safeguarding Trust (BLAST) Act, which implements a permanent lobbying ban for members of the House of Representatives and the Senate. A lobbying ban on Congress is part of Senator Rick Scott’s 10-point plan to make Washington work for families, which also includes ending taxpayer-funded Congressional Pensions, implementing term limits, and No Budget, No Pay legislation.
Senator Rick Scott said, “I’m proud to introduce this bill that imposes a permanent ban on members of Congress becoming lobbyists. Rather than serving the public, too many in Washington spend their political careers preparing for a lucrative job at a DC lobbying firm where they can cash in on their connections and their access. Congress should never serve as a training ground for future lobbyists, and putting an end to the revolving door is a common sense way to make Washington work for families.” Read more HERE.
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Senator Rick Scott Introduces $13.6 Billion Disaster Relief Package
Senator Rick Scott and a bipartisan group of Senators introduced a major disaster relief package, which includes funding for the Florida Panhandle following the devastation from Hurricane Michael, and also includes Senator Scott’s amendment to provide $600 million in relief funding for Puerto Rico.
Senator Rick Scott said, “As Governor of Florida, I saw firsthand the destruction left behind by multiple devastating hurricanes. Following these storms, we worked nonstop to help our communities recover – but there is still a lot to do, especially when it comes to rebuilding Tyndall Air Force Base. Disaster funding should not be a political fight and needs to be brought to the floor of the Senate as quickly as possible. I will never stop fighting for disaster funding to help Tyndall return to its full operation and make sure Florida families and businesses have the resources they need to get back to their normal lives. I’m glad this bill also includes the funding to help our friends in Puerto Rico continue to rebuild following Hurricane Maria.” Read more HERE.
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Sen. Rick Scott: Resources Needed to Help Florida’s Timber Industry Recover From Hurricane Michael
Following a meeting with Florida’s timber industry leaders and local officials from Panhandle communities last week, Senator Rick Scott sent a letter to United States Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue requesting federal assistance to help Florida’s timber industry recover from Hurricane Michael. Read more HERE.
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Sen. Rick Scott: Dems Playing Politics on Common Sense Bill to Protect Newborns
Senator Rick Scott released the following statement after Democrats blocked cloture on the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act.
Senator Rick Scott said,“Democrats once again decided to put politics above the safety of newborn babies and voted to block a common sense bill that simply requires doctors to provide medical care to all babies born alive. It is shocking that anyone would refuse to take action to protect the most vulnerable among us – and while I’m disappointed, it’s now more clear than ever that Democrats are beholden to the extremists in their party. Voting against this bill is tantamount to supporting infanticide. It’s extraordinarily sad to see members of the United States Senate take this position.” Read more HERE.
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Sen. Rick Scott to President Trump: U.S. Must Immediately Extend TPS to Venezuelans
Senator Rick Scott released the following statement on the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Venezuela.
Senator Rick Scott said, “The United States cannot stand by while the dictator Maduro continues to terrorize his people. Over the weekend, his thugs blocked humanitarian aid to the country and killed innocent civilians who were simply trying to bring food, water and medicine into their country. Hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans are fleeing the violence and starvation of Maduro’s socialist regime..." Read more HERE.
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El senador Rick Scott al presidente Trump: Los Estados Unidos deben extender inmediatamente el TPS a los venezolanos
El senador Rick Scott hizo hoy la siguiente declaración sobre la actual crisis humanitaria en Venezuela.
El senador Rick Scott dijo: “Los Estados Unidos no pueden mantenerse de brazos cruzados mientras el dictador Maduro continúa aterrorizando a su gente. Durante el fin de semana, sus matones bloquearon la entrada de ayuda humanitaria al país y asesinaron a civiles inocentes que simplemente intentaban traer alimentos, agua y medicinas a su país. Cientos de miles de venezolanos huyen de la violencia y el hambre del régimen socialista de Maduro cada día..." Read more HERE.
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Sen. Rick Scott Announces Additions to Washington Staff
Senator Rick Scott announced additions to staff for his Senate office. Senator Scott previously announced a series of senior staff hires.
Jon Foltz will serve as Legislative Director. Jack Heekin will serve as General Counsel. Katie Weissert will serve as Senior Policy Advisor. Priscilla Ivasco will serve as Deputy Communications Director. Sarah Schwirian will serve as Press Secretary. Alexandra Ojeda will serve as Hispanic Press Secretary. Megan Bailey will serve as Director of Scheduling. read more HERE.
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