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Washington, DC – On Thursday, February 25th, U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) will host a virtual event on NAS Whiting Field’s military mission, training programs, and new training aircraft. The event will feature both representatives from the military and from the private sector. The event will premiere simultaneously on YouTube and Facebook.
Details for the event can be found below.
Thursday, February 25, 2021
DATE: Thursday, February 25th, 2021
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March 29th, 2021 at 8:00am CT
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Washington, D.C. — Today, US Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) issued the following statement in response to the US House of Representatives' passage of a government funding bill for fiscal year 2021 and a COVID-19 relief package:
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) announced the winners of this year’s Congressional App Challenge during a virtual presentation online last night.
Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) issued the following statement in response to President Donald J. Trump’s decision to extend the moratorium on offshore drilling on Florida's coast:
The government should be working WITH business owners during the COVID-19 pandemic, not against them.
Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01), Florida Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran, and Okaloosa County Superintendent of Schools Marcus Chambers joined on Facebook Live today to discuss how Florida schools are adapting to the COVID-19 crisis and how the upcoming school years’ operations will evolve during the pandemic.
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) joined Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) and the Florida congressional delegation in urging U.S. Air Force Assistant Secretary John Henderson to consider eight Florida locations for the future home of the United States Space Command (SPACECOM).
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TOMORROW: Congressman Matt Gaetz to Hold Virtual Discussion with State Representative Alex Andrade on Florida Response to COVID-19
Washington, D.C. – TOMORROW: On Thursday, July 23rd, Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) will host a live virtual conversation on Facebook with Florida State Representative Alex Andrade to discuss Florida’s response to COVID-19 and what local resources are available to Northwest Florida residents as they continue to navigate the pandemic.