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Congressman Matt Gaetz

Representing the 1st District of Florida

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November 13, 2017 Press Release

Reps. Jordan and Gaetz: Special counsel needed as questions mount on Clinton, Comey, Russian Dossier and more”
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November 9, 2017 Press Release

Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congressmen Matt Gaetz (R-FL) and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) introduced the Warrior Act, bipartisan legislation helping veterans attend Military Adaptive Sports Programs (MASP). These sports events, developed by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), enhance the recovery and rehabilitation of wounded warriors.

November 3, 2017 Press Release

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz (R-FL), member of the House Judiciary Committee, introduced a resolution today calling for the resignation of Robert Mueller, former Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, from his position as Special Counsel. 

October 26, 2017 Press Release

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz (R-FL-01), member of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement today after voting against the Senate Amendment to H.Con.Res.71. Despite Rep. Gaetz’s opposition, the legislation passed by a vote of 216-212.

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October 13, 2017 Press Release

Washington, D.C. — Congressman Matt Gaetz (R-FL-1) yesterday introduced a resolution, H.Res.570, reaffirming the deep historical connection between the Jewish people and the city of Jerusalem.

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October 11, 2017 Press Release

Congressman Matt Gaetz wrote a letter regarding the Pro Sports Act to Kevin Brady, Committee Chairman on Ways and Means in the U.S. House of Representatives.

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October 5, 2017 Press Release

Washington, D.C. — Congressman Matt Gaetz (R-FL-1) today issued the following statement regarding H.Con.Res 71, the House Republicans’ 2018 Budget Resolution. Following Congressman Gaetz’s vote to support the House Republican Budget, the bill passed with a vote of 219–206.

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February 8, 2017 In The News

There have been reports that the Trump administration may look to make significant cuts to the EPA’s budget and staffing.  But one Congressman is taking it a step further and wants to abolish the EPA.  Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) discussed the bill he is introducing to end the EPA.

February 8, 2017 In The News

“On the same day the Senate confirmed President Trump’s secretary of Education pick by a historically narrow margin, a House Republican introduced legislation to abolish the entire department Betsy DeVos will lead.”

February 8, 2017 In The News

“I am a conservationist at heart. I think that as a conservative every once in a while you should want to conserve something."

February 8, 2017 In The News

“In the run-up to U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz’s all-day visit to Northwest Florida on February 23, the Fort Walton Beach Republican has urged all with input to partake in the day’s organized events, even those critical of his recent performance on Capitol Hill.”

February 6, 2017 In The News

President Donald Trump has big changes in store for the Environmental Protection Agency — from slashing $800 million from its funding to cutting back on regulations. But one lawmaker wants to go a step further and abolish the agency altogether.On Feb. 3, Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Florida, introduced a bill in the House that would terminate the EPA by the end of 2018. 

February 3, 2017 In The News

Both GOP lawmakers see an opportunity to make progress before midterms in 2018 shake up any majorities. 

February 2, 2017 In The News

"A Northwest Florida lawmaker wants to do away with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) by 2018.  Congressman Matt Gaetz has his eyes set on abolishing the federal program as his first order of business in his new role..."

February 2, 2017 In The News

U.S. Representative Matt Gaetz (R-Fort Walton Beach) will hold a neighborhood day Feb. 23 in Milton and Pace.

Gaetz will visit the communities, meet with constituents and attend daylong events, starting with "Coffee with your Congressman" at the Kiwanis Clubs of Milton and Pace at 7 a.m. The event is open to club members and the media.

February 2, 2017 In The News

".."It is my grave concern that these interpretations could negatively impact the military missions conducted at NAS Pensacola, NAS Whiting Field, Hurlburt Field, and Eglin Air Force Base," Gaetz wrote in the letter..."

January 31, 2017 In The News

The office of U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fort Walton Beach) honors VFW Post 4833 in Milton for its half-century of service to local veterans and their families.

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January 3, 2017 Photo Gallery
The U.S. House of Representatives' Flickr photo gallery.
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