State Senator Debbie Mayfield – Mayfield Minutes 10/26/24
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US Senator Rick Scott’s Week in Review 10/26/24
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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 — To be the first to find out about Senator Scott’s actions and statements, follow him on X, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. — |
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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. — 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. — 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. — 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. — 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. — 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. — 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.
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Forbes: Rick Scott Questions Commander On Strategic Importance Of US Military Presence In South Korea The Floridian: Florida Lawmakers Request FEMA Clarify Hurricane Debris Removal Policy Mid Florida Newspapers: Senator Rick Scott’s staff helps a few Tampa Free Press: Florida Sen. Rick Scott Pushes For Action On Debt Crisis And Inflation, Intros Insurance Relief Bill Tampa Free Press: Florida Senators Scott And Rubio Intro Bill To Combat Antisemitism On College Campuses |
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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. — |
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US Senator Rick Scott’s Week in Review 10/19/24
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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 — To be the first to find out about Senator Scott’s actions and statements, follow him on X, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. — |
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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. — 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. — |
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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. — The Hill: GOP senators push for more FEMA funding Spectrum News: Florida Sens. Scott, Rubio propose bill to replenish FEMA disaster relief fund after hurricanes Florida’s Voice: Rick Scott meets with Agriculture Commissioner Simpson, local leaders following hurricane WFSU: Sen. Rick Scott announces bill to replenish FEMA disaster relief funds NewsRadio WFLA: Sen. Rick Scott Tours Flooding From St. Johns River After Hurricane Milton Florida Politics: Marco Rubio, Rick Scott push FEMA funding bill as members of Congress focus on re-election WFLX: Sen. Scott in St. Lucie County, FEMA assistance applications open for Milton TC Palm: Rick Scott, Brian Mast, others update residents on Hurricane Milton Daytona Beach News Journal: Sen. Rick Scott tours flooded homes along St. Johns River; says FEMA funding on the way Click Orlando: Sen. Rick Scott, local officials tour flooded areas still reeling after Hurricane Milton |
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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. —
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. Read more HERE. Lea más en español AQUÍ. — |
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