This week, Senator Rick Scott signed Heritage Action’s Police Pledge to show his unwavering support for America’s law enforcement. As Governor, and now as U.S. Senator, he will always do everything he can to support our brave men and women in uniform. 

Senator Scott also applauded the Trump Administration’s progress on the Tamiami Trail Next Steps Project. This next phase of the Tamiami Trail builds on Senator Scott’s efforts as Governor to complete this project, which is critical to the health of Florida’s Everglades, and urging for federal funding last year.

See more of what Senator Scott has been up to this week below.

Sen. Rick Scott Signs Pledge to Support Law Enforcement

Senator Rick Scott signed Heritage Action’s Police Pledge to show his unwavering support for America’s law enforcement.

Senator Rick Scott said, “Law enforcement officers across America risk their lives every day to keep people safe. As Governor, and now as Senator, I will always do everything I can to support our brave men and women in uniform. Stripping our law enforcement of the resources necessary to protect our communities would do nothing to keep Americans safe. In fact, this would endanger our communities more. I won’t let the radical Left use the crimes of a few bad actors to demonize good, hard-working police officers. We must stand up for those fighting every day for our safety." Read more HERE.

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Sen. Rick Scott Urges Administration to Strengthen Free Trade with Taiwan

Senator Rick Scott sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer urging the Administration to consider negotiating a free trade agreement with Taiwan, a nation that shares the United States’ vision of economic success and democracy. Read more, including the letter, HERE.

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Sen. Rick Scott Applauds Progress on Tamiami Trail Project

Senator Rick Scott applauded the Trump Administration’s move to advance the Tamiami Trail Next Steps Project. This next phase of the Tamiami Trail builds on Senator Scott’s efforts as Governor to complete this project, which is critical to the health of Florida’s Everglades, and urging for federal funding last year.

Senator Rick Scott said, “I applaud the Trump Administration’s continued commitment to our environment with progress on this critical project. This builds on my efforts as Governor to fund the Tamiami Trail Modification Next Step Phase I and champion significant funding for the Everglades, and my urging of federal funding for Phase II as Senator. I look forward to continuing this strong federal-state partnership to finish the Tamiami Trail and help preserve Florida’s historic Everglades National Park for generations to come." Read more HERE. 

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Sen. Rick Scott Urges State Department to Restrict Travel to Communist China Beyond the Pandemic

Senator Rick Scott sent a letter to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo urging the Department of State to maintain the Level 4 Do Not Travel Advisory to Communist China beyond the pandemic, given the ongoing human rights abuses and critical threat to the safety of Americans. Read more, including the letter, HERE.

Sen. Rick Scott in the Miami Herald: Immigration Overhaul Needs to Protect American Workers and the Diversity we Cherish

Senator Rick Scott wrote an op-ed for the Miami Herald on his opposition to the current version of the “Fairness for High Skilled Immigrants Act,” which could hurt Florida’s workers and economic success.

In the op-ed, Senator Rick Scott wrote, “I am proud to represent Florida, a state that celebrates diversity. We’re a state that welcomes immigrants from around the world, and has succeeded because of their many contributions. As governor and now as a member of the U.S. Senate, it is my job to protect the diversity that we hold dear. We also have to reform our long-broken immigration system and we have to secure our border. Reforms must be fair and make sense for the American people and economy, as well as for those around the world hoping to share in the American dream.

While I appreciate my colleagues’ work on the “Fairness for High Skilled Immigrants Act” (S.386), it is a piece-meal attempt to address the immigration crisis. The bill aims to fix the employment-based (EB) visa backlog by eliminating the numerical per-country caps. However, it would do so at the expense of American workers, highly skilled immigrants, workers from Latin America and Europe, as well as Florida’s most important industries.

… I’ve heard from many constituents about how this bill would impact people in Florida, especially those who came to Florida from Latin America. Florida’s booming economy and location as the gateway to Latin America has allowed us to become a global hub for trade and business. We must look at the sectors that eliminating this cap would unjustly benefit, particularly the tech industry, and what sectors it would hurt.

… The current iteration of S.386 is not the answer, but I’m committed to working with my colleagues on a solution that makes sense for Florida and allows more people to participate. If we don’t speak up now, the long-term effects of this quick fix could damage Florida’s economy and the diversity that we’ve worked so hard to protect."

Read the full op-ed in the Miami Herald HERE.

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El senador Rick Scott en El Nuevo Herald: Cualquier reforma migratoria necesita proteger a los trabajadores americanos y la diversidad que tanto apreciamos

El senador Rick Scott escribió un artículo de opinión para El Nuevo Herald sobre su oposición a la versión actual de la “Ley de Equidad para Inmigrantes Altamente Calificados”, que podría perjudicar a los trabajadores y al éxito económico de la Florida.

En el artículo de opinión, el senador Rick Scott escribió: “Estoy orgulloso de representar a la Florida, un estado que celebra la diversidad. Somos un estado que le da la bienvenida a inmigrantes de todo el mundo y hemos tenido éxito gracias a las muchas contribuciones de nuestra diversa comunidad. Como Gobernador y ahora como Senador, es mi trabajo proteger la diversidad que tanto apreciamos…De igual forma, cualquier reforma migratoria debe ser justa y tener sentido para los ciudadanos y la economía de los Estados Unidos, así como para las personas alrededor del mundo que quieren vivir el sueño americano.

Si bien aprecio el trabajo de mis colegas en la “Ley de Equidad para Inmigrantes Altamente Calificados” (S.386), la legislación se queda corta en su intento de mejorar la crisis de inmigración. El proyecto de ley tiene como objetivo resolver el atraso de visas basadas en empleo (EB) eliminando los límites numéricos por país. Sin embargo, lo haría a expensas de los trabajadores estadounidenses, inmigrantes altamente calificados, trabajadores de América Latina y Europa, así como las industrias más importantes de la Florida.

… Muchos constituyentes han compartido cómo este proyecto de ley afectaría a las personas en la Florida, especialmente a aquellos que vienen a nuestro estado de América Latina. La economía vibrante de la Florida y nuestra ubicación como punto de entrada a América Latina nos ha permitido convertirnos en un centro global para el comercio y los negocios. También debemos mirar los sectores que se beneficiarían injustamente de eliminar este límite, en particular la industria tecnológica, y aquellos que se verían afectados.

… Aunque la versión actual de S.386 no es la respuesta, estoy comprometido a trabajar con mis colegas en una solución que haga sentido para la Florida y permita la participación de más personas. Si no hacemos algo al respecto, los efectos a largo plazo de esta “solución rápida” podrían tener efectos negativos en la economía de la Florida y la diversidad que hemos trabajado tanto para proteger”.

Lea el artículo de opinión completo en El Nuevo Herald aquí.

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September is National Preparedness Month, and Senator Rick Scott is urging Floridians to stay vigilant and be prepared this month and throughout the 2020 Hurricane Season. Although preparing for a storm might look a little different amid the coronavirus, we cannot let our guards down, and must do everything we can to ensure our families stay safe. See more in Senator Scott’s Hurricane Season PSA, in partnership with The Weather Channel, HERE. 

Read more on how to protect yourself and others from the coronavirus while preparing for hurricane season from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) HERE, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) HERE, or by visiting www.RickScott.senate.gov/Hurricanes.

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Senator Rick Scott is committed to keeping Florida families safe and healthy. Following the passage of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, Senator Rick Scott released a CARES Act Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document with information on how Floridians can get help amid the coronavirus crisis and details about the support available to small businesses, individuals and non-profits.

See the FAQ document HERE or more resources and information available to Floridians by visiting www.RickScott.senate.gov/coronavirusresources.

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