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Congressman Matt Gaetz

Representing the 1st District of Florida

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January 2, 2018 Press Release

 

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) issued the following statement today in response to Congressman Diane Black’s (TN-06) announcement that she will be stepping down as Chairman of the House Budget Committee.

 

December 21, 2017 Press Release

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December 19, 2017 Press Release


Washington, D.C. — Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) today applauded the U.S. House of Representatives for passing the Conference Report to accompany H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The comprehensive tax reform bill is the first large-scale overhaul of the tax code since 1986, and passed the House with a vote of 227-203.

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March 14, 2017 In The News

A group of senior Republican and Democratic members of the House Judiciary Committee reintroduced the nation’s first-ever general federal animal cruelty bill – the Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture (PACT) Act, H.R. 1494. Sponsored by Reps. Lamar Smith, R-Texas, and Ted Deutch, D-Fla., the PACT Act would empower the FBI and U.S.

March 13, 2017 In The News

The Navarre Pass opened in 1965, but a hurricane closed it down after two months.  U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz has been a strong supporter of reopening it, saying it will be a financial shot to the arm for Santa Rosa County.

March 13, 2017 In The News

Although uncertain when it will occur, another round of military base closings from the federal Base Realignment and Closure Commission could transpire at some point in the next four years, risking the loss of jobs and tax revenues for communities reliant on the military as an economic driver — such as those across Northwest Florida.

March 9, 2017 In The News

Northwest Florida has a lot invested in the F-35. Pilots are trained on the fighter jets at Eglin Air Force Base. And many companies in the area, like Fort Walton Machining, make parts for the plane.

March 9, 2017 In The News

On Monday, the Trump administration announced a new travel ban executive order, which excluded Iraq from the list of nations that will experience a temporary halt.

March 2, 2017 In The News

Matt Gaetz, former State Representative and now newly-elected member of the U. S.

March 2, 2017 In The News

On Feb. 16, Congressman Matt Gaetz touted on the U.S. Capital Pensacola’s Thirty Million Words Initiative, a collaborative effort by researchers from the University of Chicago and the Studer Community Institute. 

March 1, 2017 In The News

U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz presented District 3 Commissioner Don Salter with a Congressional Record at the Feb. 23 board meeting, recognizing his service to the community.

March 1, 2017 In The News

MILTON — U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz focused on education, the courthouse and the Affordable Care Act when he spoke to Santa Rosa County commissioners at their meeting Thursday.

March 1, 2017 In The News

Representative Matt Gaetz made a half-dozen stops across Santa Rosa County on Thursday to hear from his constituents, both supporters and opponents, dubbing it "Open Gaetz Day."

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April 27, 2017 Photo Gallery

Congressman Matt Gaetz visits Ponce de Leon and Westville in Holmes County Florida on April 12, 2017.

April 26, 2017 Photo Gallery

Congressman Gaetz attended several Easter related events over the Easter weekend.

April 25, 2017 Photo Gallery

Pine Forest High School, April 17, 2017

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