Rubio on Air

• Senator Rubio joined The Ingraham Angle to discuss the dangers of the border crisis, the Biden Administration’s meaningless executive order on illegal immigration, and more.
• Senator Rubio joined Mornings with Maria to discuss President Biden’s too little, too late executive order to secure the border, Tren de Aragua and other criminal groups entering our country, and more.
• Senator Rubio joined the Washington Examiner’s “Restoring America” series to discuss how the national economy under President Biden is eroding our social fabric.
• Senator Rubio joined The Greg Kelly Show to discuss risks to the credibility of the U.S. intelligence community, whether former President Trump could be sentenced to prison, and more with guest host Joe Concha.
• Senator Rubio joined The Benny Show to discuss the rise of extremism in the Democratic Party, the conviction of former President Trump, and more.

Rubio Bills

• Senator Rubio was joined by Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) in introducing the Uyghur Human Rights Policy Reauthorization Act of 2024 to ensure continued U.S. support for Uyghurs and other ethnic minority groups in China. 
• Senator Rubio and Representative Carlos Giménez (R-FL) led colleagues in introducing the Secure Airports From Enemies (SAFE) Act to restrict State Sponsors of Terrorism, including Cuba, from accessing TSA areas.  
• Senator Rubio introduced the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Reauthorization Act of 2024 to ensure continued U.S. support for citizens facing oppression from Communist China and Hong Kong officials.
• Senators Rubio, Ben Cardin (D-MD), and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) introduced a resolution commemorating the fallen victims of the Tiananmen Square Massacre. The resolution condemns the Chinese Communist Party’s widespread use of transnational repression against Chinese citizens and activists. 

Rubio Sends Letter Regarding MSCI Misclassification

• Senator Rubio, along with Senator Chris Coons (D-CT) and U.S. Representatives John Moolenaar (R-MI) and Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), sent a letter to the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of MSCI, Henry Fernandez, regarding the company’s misjudgement of Volkswagen’s use of forced labor in Xinjiang.

Statement on Mexico

• Senator Marco Rubio issued a statement following the recent presidential election in Mexico.

In the News

“Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Fla., and Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., are introducing legislation in the House and Senate, first seen by Fox News Digital, that would prohibit countries designated as a State Sponsor of Terrorism from touring sensitive parts of airports.” (‘It’s absurd’: Congress takes bipartisan action after Cuban officials’ tour secure parts of major airport, Fox News, 6/5/24)

“A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers led by Sen. Marco Rubio has written to the financial index provider MSCI to question why it withdrew a “red flag” warning for Volkswagen stock over claims the automaker used forced Uyghur labor in China’s Xinjiang region. (Radio Free Asia, 6/3/24) 

“Florida Sens. Rick Scott and Marco Rubio, both Republicans, wrote a letter to FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell highlighting the issue last month, where they called the potential funding shortage ‘unacceptable.” (Miami Herald, 6/4/24)

“Joe Biden was elected on the promise of making it easier to come illegally and easier to stay if you do, and the result is we’ve seen close to 10 million people now cross the border of Bay the United States illegally in just three years.” (Tampa Free Press, 6/4/24)

“Biden’s economy erodes the social fabric.” (Washington Examiner, 6/5/24)

“Even if Biden actually enforced it fully (which he won’t) it would still allow close to a million people a year to cross illegally ON TOP OF the 10 million he has already allowed in over the last 3 years.” (The Hill, 6/4/24)

“Faith, family, community—teach us who we are and what we’re here for.” (The Daily Signal, 5/29/24)

“Gone are the days of reaffirming ‘faith in fundamental human rights.’ Instead, the U.N.’s primary mission now seems to be bashing America, Israel, and any other nation that shares our values” (National Review, 6/6/24) 

“It’s the right place to be, it’s the right position to have. I think it would send a strong message.” (The Hill, 6/6/24)

“The American people deserve to know the negative effects caused by chemical abortion drugs.” (Fox News, 5/29/24) 

Keep up with Senator Rubio on Facebook , Twitter ,and Instagram.

Dear Fellow Floridian,

With the 2024 Hurricane Season beginning this weekend, I spent this week traveling around Florida to send one very clear message: now is the time for every family to make a plan and get prepared.

In previous hurricane seasons, we saw terrible devastation and flooding in communities across Florida. Most recently, Ian and Idalia reminded us that severe weather can approach and change course so quickly. And just a few years before that, Hurricane Michael served as an important reminder that we all need to be prepared. We have to take every storm seriously. Even without a direct hit, communities still see massive flooding, road closures and storm surge. There’s no reason ANY of us should take the risk of being complacent and unprepared.

We never want to see a disaster hit, and I’m going to do everything in my power to make sure you’re informed and have every resource you need to stay safe, but you have to do your part and make a plan. Now is a great opportunity for you and your family to stock your disaster supply kits with vital supplies like a first aid kit, a radio, flashlights, batteries, and other necessities—and you can buy hurricane supplies sales-tax-free from June 1st through June 14th, so take advantage of that. As I always say, you can rebuild your home, but you can’t rebuild your life. Don’t put your family and loved ones at risk. Don’t wait to take action. Get prepared today.

For more information on my tour around Florida ahead of this hurricane season, click HERE or see below. Click HERE to make a plan to stay safe. 

Sincerely,

Rick Scott

United States Senator

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Following Democrats’ Mockery of U.S. Judicial System, Sen. Rick Scott Joins Sen. Mike Lee, Colleagues in Pledge Against White House’s Partisan Priorities

Senator Rick Scott joined Senators Mike Lee, JD Vance, Tommy Tuberville, Eric Schmitt, Marsha Blackburn, Roger Marshall and Marco Rubio in a pledge against any expedited consideration or passage of measures or nominees that help Joe Biden and Democrats advance their mission of tearing the country apart. This comes as the White House disrespects the rule of law, and continually politicizes and weaponizes the U.S. judicial system.

Read the pledge:

“The White House has made a mockery of the rule of law and fundamentally altered our politics in un-American ways. As a Senate Republican conference, we are unwilling to aid and abet this White House in its project to tear this country apart. To that end, we will not 1) allow any increase to non-security related funding for this administration, or any appropriations bill which funds partisan lawfare; 2) vote to confirm this administration’s political and judicial appointees; and 3) allow expedited consideration and passage of Democrat legislation or authorities that are not directly relevant to the safety of the American people.”

Read more HERE. 

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Sen. Rick Scott Kicks off Hurricane Preparedness Tour in Mexico Beach, Urges Floridians to Get Prepared

Senator Rick Scott kicked off his hurricane preparedness tour in Florida’s panhandle, urging Florida families to make a plan and get ready for the 2024 Hurricane Season which begins on Saturday, June 1. This week, Senator Scott will traveling around Florida to emphasize the importance of hurricane preparedness and meet with local elected leaders, law enforcement, emergency management officials and business owners.

Senator Scott continues fighting to ensure Washington remains a partner to Floridians still recovering from past storms and will show up should disaster strike again. Earlier this month, Senator Scott sent a letter to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Deanne Criswell once again voicing concerns about the impending exhaustion of the Disaster Relief Fund (DRF). As Floridians prepare for the upcoming hurricane season, the DRF must be full funded and able to respond following natural disasters. This letter follows reports that the agency expects the DRF to run out of funds by August 2024 and may need to activate an immediate needs funding designation as early as June. Read more HERE.

Senator Rick Scott said, “With the 2024 Hurricane Season beginning soon, I am traveling around Florida to send one very clear message: now is the time for every family to make a plan and get prepared. In previous hurricane seasons, we saw terrible devastation and flooding in communities across Florida, including here in Mexico Beach. The years since Hurricane Michael have not faded its impact on this community and still serve as an important reminder that we all need to be prepared. After Michael, I know many here wondered how Mexico Beach would ever recover. Well, here’s what I say to that… Never doubt the panhandle. Folks here know how to get things done. We never want to see a disaster hit, but now is a great opportunity for you and your family to stock your disaster supply kits with vital supplies like a first aid kit, a radio, flashlights, batteries, and other necessities—and you can buy hurricane supplies sales-tax-free from June 1^st through June 14^th, so take advantage of that. As I always say, you can rebuild your home, but you can’t rebuild your life. Don’t put your family and loved ones at risk. Don’t wait to take action. Get prepared today.”

Read more HERE. Lea más en español AQUÍ. 

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Sen. Rick Scott Hosts Hurricane Preparedness Press Conference in St. Pete Beach & Urges Floridians to Get Prepared

Senator Rick Scott visited St. Pete Beach to host a press conference as part of his Hurricane Preparedness Tour and was joined by Representatives Laurel Lee, Anna Paulina Luna and local leaders. This week Senator Scott is traveling the state and urging Florida families to make a plan to get ready for the 2024 Hurricane Season which begins on Saturday, June 1. Throughout the week, Senator Scott will continue traveling around Florida to emphasize the importance of hurricane preparedness and meet with local elected leaders, law enforcement, emergency management officials and business owners. This morning, Senator Scott visited Florida’s panhandle to kick off the start of his statewide tour. See more HERE.

Senator Scott continues fighting to ensure Washington remains a partner to Floridians still recovering from past storms and will show up should disaster strike again. Earlier this month, Senator Scott sent a letter to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Deanne Criswell once again voicing concerns about the impending exhaustion of the Disaster Relief Fund (DRF). As Floridians prepare for the upcoming hurricane season, the DRF must be full funded and able to respond following natural disasters. This letter follows reports that the agency expects the DRF to run out of funds by August 2024 and may need to activate an immediate needs funding designation as early as June. Read more HERE.

Senator Rick Scott said, “With the 2024 Hurricane Season beginning soon, I am traveling around Florida to send one very clear message: now is the time for every family to make a plan and get prepared. In previous hurricane seasons, we saw terrible devastation and flooding in communities across Florida. Ian and Idalia reminded us that severe weather can approach and change course so quickly. Just days before landfall, Ian shifted and was heading right here for Tampa Bay before shifting back south. The Tampa Bay Area got lucky with that storm, but we cannot count on that to happen again. We have to take every storm seriously. Even without a direct hit, communities still see massive flooding, road closures and storm surge. There’s no reason ANY of us should take the risk of being complacent and unprepared.

“We never want to see a disaster hit, but now is a great opportunity for you and your family to stock your disaster supply kits with vital supplies like a first aid kit, a radio, flashlights, batteries, and other necessities—and you can buy hurricane supplies sales-tax-free from June 1^st through June 14^th, so take advantage of that. As I always say, you can rebuild your home, but you can’t rebuild your life. Don’t put your family and loved ones at risk. Don’t wait to take action. Get prepared today.”

Read more HERE. Lea más en español AQUÍ. 

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Sen. Rick Scott Hosts Hurricane Preparedness Press Conference in Hialeah & Urges Floridians to Get Prepared

Senator Rick Scott visited Hialeah to host a press conference as part of his Hurricane Preparedness Tour and was joined by Congressman Carlos Gimenez, Commissioner Kevin M. Cabrera and local leaders. This week Senator Scott is traveling the state and urging Florida families to make a plan to get ready for the 2024 Hurricane Season which begins on Saturday, June 1. Throughout the week, Senator Scott will continue traveling around Florida to emphasize the importance of hurricane preparedness and meet with local elected leaders, law enforcement, emergency management officials and business owners. Yesterday, Senator Scott visited Mexico Beach in Florida’s panhandle and St. Pete Beach to kick off the start of his statewide tour. See more HERE and HERE.

Senator Rick Scott said, “With the 2024 Hurricane Season beginning soon, I am traveling around Florida to send one very clear message: now is the time for every family to make a plan and get prepared. In previous hurricane seasons, we saw terrible devastation and flooding in communities across Florida. I know so many families are still working to recover and get back to their homes and businesses. Previous hurricanes have taught us that severe weather can approach and change course so quickly—we saw that with Ian, Michael and Irma. Some of our communities got lucky with these storms, but you can’t count on that again. You have to take this seriously. Even without a direct hit, communities still see massive flooding, road closures and storm surge. There’s no reason ANY of us should take the risk of being complacent and unprepared.

“We never want to see a disaster hit, but now is a great opportunity for you and your family to stock your disaster supply kits with vital supplies like a first aid kit, a radio, flashlights, batteries, and other necessities—and you can buy hurricane supplies sales-tax-free from June 1^st through June 14^th, so take advantage of that. As I always say, you can rebuild your home, but you can’t rebuild your life. Don’t put your family and loved ones at risk. Don’t wait to take action. Get prepared today.”

Read more HERE. Lea más en español AQUÍ. 

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Sen. Rick Scott Hosts Hurricane Preparedness Press Conference in Ft. Myers & Urges Floridians to Get Prepared

Senator Rick Scott visited Ft. Myers to host a press conference as part of his Hurricane Preparedness Tour and was joined by CFO Jimmy Patronis, Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno and local leaders. This week, Senator Scott is traveling the state and urging Florida families to make a plan to get ready for the 2024 Hurricane Season which begins on Saturday, June 1. Throughout the week, Senator Scott will continue traveling around Florida to emphasize the importance of hurricane preparedness and meet with local elected leaders, law enforcement, emergency management officials and business owners. This week, Senator Scott visited Mexico Beach in Florida’s panhandle, St. Pete Beach and Hialeah as part of his statewide tour. See more HERE, HERE and HERE.

Senator Rick Scott said, “With the 2024 Hurricane Season beginning soon, I am traveling around Florida to send one very clear message: now is the time for every family to make a plan and get prepared. Families down here are still recovering from Hurricane Ian and the terrible devastation and flooding it caused. We lost so many Floridians in that storm and we can’t let that happen again. The time to prepare is now! 

“We never want to see a disaster hit, but now is a great opportunity for you and your family to stock your disaster supply kits with vital supplies like a first aid kit, a radio, flashlights, batteries, and other necessities—and you can buy hurricane supplies sales-tax-free from June 1^st through June 14^th, so take advantage of that. As I always say, you can rebuild your home, but you can’t rebuild your life. Don’t put your family and loved ones at risk. Don’t wait to take action. Get prepared today.”

Read more HERE. Lea más en español AQUÍ. 

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Sen. Rick Scott Calls on Turks and Caicos Governor to Swiftly Release Detained Floridian

Senator Rick Scott sent a letter to the Governor of Turks and Caicos Islands Dileeni Daniel-Selvaratnam urging the swift resolution of a case involving Floridian Sharitta Grier, who is one of five Americans recently arrested on the island for an unintentional mistake, two of whom were recently released back to the United States. Senator Scott has been in contact with the U.S. Department of State and the British Ambassador to discuss any actions needed to ensure these Americans are returned home safely as soon as possible.

Read the full letter HERE. Read more HERE. 

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Sen. Rick Scott Hosts Hurricane Preparedness Press Conference in Melbourne & Urges Floridians to Get Prepared

Senator Rick Scott visited Melbourne to host a press conference as part of his Hurricane Preparedness Tour and was joined by Congressman Bill Posey and local leaders. This week Senator Scott traveled the state and urged Florida families to make a plan to get ready for the 2024 Hurricane Season which begins on Saturday, June 1. During his statewide tour, Senator Scott emphasized the importance of hurricane preparedness and meet with local elected leaders, law enforcement, emergency management officials and business owners. In addition to Melbourne, this week, Senator Scott visited Mexico Beach in Florida’s panhandle, St. Pete Beach, Hialeah and Ft. Myers as part of his statewide tour.

Senator Rick Scott said, “With the 2024 Hurricane Season beginning soon, I am traveling around Florida to send one very clear message: now is the time for every family to make a plan and get prepared. I cannot tell you how many Floridians I have talked to that barely survived hurricanes and wish they would have done more to be prepared. I’ve also talked to heartbroken families that lost a loved one who didn’t take these storms seriously. I know so many families are still working to recover and get back to their homes and businesses. Some of our communities got lucky with these storms, but you cannot count on that again—you have to take this seriously, especially in areas here prone to flooding.

“We never want to see a disaster hit, but now is a great opportunity for you and your family to stock your disaster supply kits with vital supplies like a first aid kit, a radio, flashlights, batteries, and other necessities—and you can buy hurricane supplies sales-tax-free from June 1^st through June 14^th, so take advantage of that. As I always say, you can rebuild your home, but you can’t rebuild your life. Don’t put your family and loved ones at risk. Don’t wait to take action. Get prepared today.”

Read more HERE. Lea más en español AQUÍ. 

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Sen. Rick Scott Leads Investigation Request into Energy Department EV Scheme

Senator Scott wrote a letter to the Government Accountability Office Comptroller General Gene Dodaro with concerns the Department of Energy is incorrectly, and likely intentionally, setting an inflated petroleum equivalency factor (PEF) for electric vehicles (EVs). Senator Scott is requesting the GAO conduct an investigation into the Department of Energy and their practices setting the agency’s directive for automakers’ corporate average fuel economy standards that may enable automakers to earn nearly seven times more credits per EV than rated fuel economy would allow—and possibly generating subsidies that exceed $10,000 per EV.  

Read more HERE. 

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Sen. Rick Scott in Letter to SEC Chair: Action & Investigation into CCP-Tied Publicly Traded Zeekr Needed Immediately

Senator Rick Scott sent a letter to Gary Gensler, Chair of the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC), raising concerns regarding the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)-linked electric vehicle company Zeekr that is trading on the New York Stock Exchange. Zeekr is a subsidiary of Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, a Chinese conglomerate with close ties to the CCP. In the letter, Senator Scott is requesting Chair Gensler to better protect and inform U.S. investors about Chinese companies, like Zeekr, that are linked to countries actively working against, and seeking to destroy, America while undermining national security and the integrity of U.S. capital markets.

Read more HERE. 

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Sen. Rick Scott, Rep. Carlos Gimenez Sound Alarm & Demand Report on CCP-Linked Infrastructure in U.S. Ports

Following growing concern regarding the presence of communication equipment on cranes manufactured by Chinese-State-owned companies, Senator Rick Scott and Congressman Carlos Gimenez wrote a letter to Maritime Administration Administrator Rear Admiral Ann. C. Phillips requesting a delinquent report, as required in the Fiscal Year 2023 National Defense Authorization Act, that addresses the cybersecurity and national security threats posed by foreign-manufactured cranes at United States ports. The results of the study were due to Congress in December 2023, yet have not been received as of today.  

Read more HERE. 

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Sen. Rick Scott Shares Weekly Update on Biden’s Inflation Crisis

Following the recent announcement from the Bureau of Economic Analysis’ PCE Report showing April prices paid by consumers for goods and services increased 2.7% over the year, Senator Rick Scott released the following statement and a weekly update on his actions to address America’s debt crisis and rising inflation.

Senator Rick Scott said, “Every day that goes by, Florida families are feeling the compounding impacts of Biden’s economic crisis. Whether it’s at the grocery store, at the gas pump, paying rent or keeping their business afloat, Biden’s economy has forced Americans to have to cut back in every way to make ends meet. Washington must get back on the path of fiscal sanity or American families will continue to suffer from the Bidenomics agenda and its economic spiral. I am working every day to drive down reckless spending to allow all Americans the chance to live the American dream. As someone who grew up in public housing, I know what the opportunity of  an American Dream can do, and I won’t stop until every child growing up in Florida has the same opportunity I did.”  

Read more HERE. Lea más en español AQUÍ. 

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ICYMI…Sen. Rick Scott in the Daytona Beach News-Journal: Florida Critical to U.S. Leadership in Modern Space Race

Senator Rick Scott wrote an op-ed for the Daytona Beach News-Journal on how Florida’s Space Coast has long served as a hub for American innovation and leadership among public and private sector partners in space exploration, which he worked to grow during his time as Governor of Florida. In his op-ed, Senator Scott reaffirms his commitment to ensuring strong federal support of Florida’s Space Coast, space stakeholders and partners, as well as NASA programs to protect U.S. national security and make American space leadership a reality to guarantee our freedoms into the future and beyond.

Read more HERE.

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Fort Myers News Press: ‘We prepare for the worst’: Authorities urge SWFL ahead of hurricane season start 

Florida Daily: Senator Rick Scott Begins Hurricane Preparedness Tour

Tampa Free Press: Florida Sens. Scott, Rubio Join Tennessee Sen. Blackburn Demanding Action In $11M VA Bonus Scheme

Tampa Free Press: Florida Sen. Scott Rips Biden After Cuban Delegation Gets Tour Of Security Operation At Miami’s Airport

Fox 13 News: Sen. Scott urges hurricane preparedness: ‘You have to do your part’

WJHG: Senator Rick Scott talks hurricane preparedness in Mexico Beach

WMNF: Senator Rick Scott Urges Hurricane Preparedness in St. Pete Beach 

WEAR:Sen. Rick Scott stresses hurricane preparedness during Florida tour

WTSP:Sen. Scott voices concern with FEMA shortfall, urges hurricane preparedness in St. Pete Beach

News4Jax: State, local political leaders offer swift response to guilty verdict for former President Trump

Florida Phoenix: U.S. Sen. Scott, FL Congresswomen Luna and Lee trash Trump prosecution as trial nears end

Senator Scott in Mexico Beach

With the 2024 Hurricane Season beginning on June 1, I kicked off my hurricane preparedness tour in Mexico Beach.

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Senator Scott in St. Pete Beach

Next, I continued my hurricane preparedness tour with a stop in St. Pete Beach. I was joined by Representative Anna Paulina Luna, Representative Laurel Lee & local leaders, and together, we reminded folks throughout the Tampa Bay Area to make a plan today.

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Senator Scott in Hialeah

On Wednesday, I continued my hurricane preparedness tour in Hialeah with Representative Carlos Gimenez to share more about the resources available to Floridians. 

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Senator Scott in Ft. Myers Beach

I continued my tour in Ft. Myers Beach with CFO Jimmy Patronis, Lee County’s Sheriff Carmine Marceno and local leaders.

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Senator Scott in Melbourne

The last stop on my tour was in Melbourne, where Congressman Bill Posey and local leaders helped to spread the message about the importance of being ready when storms hit.

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