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DeSantis signs bill to ban sanctuary cities
DeSantis signs bill to ban sanctuary cities (via Northwest Florida Daily News)
SHALIMAR — Gov. Ron DeSantis called the sanctuary cities bill he came to Okaloosa County to sign Friday a “very simple” document written to ensure that federal officials know Floridians stand behind them in their effort to deport illegal immigrant lawbreakers.
Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) delivered a major foreign policy speech at the “Uniting for a Better Foreign Policy Luncheon.” As a member of the House Armed Services Committee, and a close ally of President Donald Trump, Congressman Gaetz is well-positioned to influence American foreign policy.
Washington, D.C. – On Saturday, June 1st, Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) will hold a series of townhall events for the “Won’t Back Down” Tour in Florida’s First Congressional District. During the events, Congressman Gaetz will provide an update on his work in Washington, D.C., as well as hold an open discussion with constituents on the most pressing issues of the day.
May 13th, 2019
WASHINGTON – Today, Representatives Seth Moulton (D-MA) and Matt Gaetz (R-FL) introduced a package of bills that would update medical marijuana practices at the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Congressman Gaetz released the following statement today after the House voted on the Supplemental Appropriations Act:
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) and Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) issued the following statement declaring victory over Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson’s announcement earlier today to base a squadron of F-35A additional Joint Strike Fighters at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida’s First Congressional District.
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) today attended the U.S. House Judiciary Committee hearing on the “Committee Report for Resolution Recommending that the House of Representatives Find William P. Barr, Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice, in Contempt of Congress.” During the hearing, Rep.
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) issued the following statement in response to the uprising against Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela today:
Washington, D.C. – On Saturday, May 4th, Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) will host the annual Congressional Art Competition at the Mattie Kelly Art Center on Northwest Florida State College’s campus in Niceville, FL. The theme for the 2019 Congressional Art Competition will be “Scenes of Northwest Florida.”
Washington, D.C. – On Thursday, April 25th, Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) will speak at Pensacola Christian College in Pensacola, Florida, to members of the student body and staff. The event will be sponsored by the Political Science Club on campus.