Local
Explore issues, news and updates from Florida's First Congressional District.
More on Local
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).
***MEDIA ADVISORY***
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.
I am proud that President Trump has substantially increased enforcement of our laws and prosecutions of vandals who are desecrating statues and monuments. America is worth defending.
Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) announced The Office of Gulf Coast Restoration in the U.S. Department of the Treasury plans to award a $1,233,566.00 Direct Component grant to Okaloosa County, Florida, for the Snorkel and Dive Reef construction project. The grant is funded under the Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies of the Gulf Coast States Act of 2012 (RESTORE Act).