Press Releases
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) issued the following statement today in response to the Air Force’s announcement that a servicemember from the 24th Special Operations Wing out of Hurlburt Field, Florida, had passed away during a training exercise in Panama City:
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) led a bipartisan coalition of Florida lawmakers today in a letter to Vice President Mike Pence, urging him to fulfill requests made by the Florida Division of Emergency Management for crucial medical resources and personnel to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Washington, D.C. — Today, US Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) issued the following statement after testing negative for COVID-19, also known as coronavirus:
Washington, D.C. — Today, the office of US Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) issued the following statement after being informed that he came in contact with an infected attendee who tested positive for COVID-19 at CPAC 2020:
Washington, D.C. — Today, US Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) issued the following statement on the first coronavirus-related fatality in Northwest Florida:
Washington, D.C. — Today, US Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) issued the following statement on coronavirus prevention efforts in Northwest Florida:
Washington, D.C. – FRIDAY: February 21st, U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) will hold his first Open Gaetz Day for the year 2020. During the day, Rep. Gaetz will be making three stops in three cities, including Perdido Key, Destin, and Laurel Hill.
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) today applauded Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett for signing two basing decisions directly impacting military installations in the First Congressional District of Florida, acknowledging that they are best equipped to accommodate a rapidly-developing military mission.
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) today introduced legislation to allow centenarian military veterans to qualify for full pension benefits from the Department of Veterans’ Affairs regardless of their net worth.
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) announced his 2020 service academy nominations for Florida’s First Congressional District in two separate events at Niceville High School and Pace High School earlier today. During the events, Rep. Gaetz nominated the following students to the U.S. Military Academy (West Point), the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S.