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Today on #ConstitutionDay, we should reflect on the fact that this document has withstood the test of time and the proclivities of man. We are so grateful to live in the United States of America – our country is the envy of all human history.
Congressman Matt Gaetz joins FOX News' special coverage of Hurricane Dorian to provide updates on how the Trump and DeSantis administrations are working to bring relief and aid to Floridians.
PENSACOLA, FL – Congressman Matt Gaetz is excited to announce that he will be hosting the 2018 Congressional App Challenge (CAC), a competition for students in middle and high school. The CAC encourages students to learn to code, through an annual district-wide competition.
The Congressional App Challenge accepts computer programs (or apps) written in any programming language, and for any platform, including desktop, web, mobile, Raspberry Pi, and others.
PENSACOLA, FL – On Monday, June 18, 2018, Congressman Matt Gaetz hosted a roundtable discussion with several industries in the field of technology, government and community leaders to cultivate ideas for Pensacola to become a "smart city" serving as a hub for 5G Beta testing. This venture is the beginning in a series of discussions to kickstart Northwest Florida's evolution to emerge as a leader in 5G technology. The Tech Summit took place at the Institute for Human and Machine Cognition (IHMC).
PENSACOLA, FL – Congressman Matt Gaetz will be hosting a full day of events in Crestview on May 1, 2018 for “Open Gaetz Day”.
The Congressman will be starting the day by recognizing a local 100 year old veteran at the Okaloosa County Board of County Commission meeting. Afterwards, Congressman Gaetz will tour the FAMU Crestview Instructional Center followed by a visit to Shoal River Middle School.