Florida's 1st Congressional District
Recent News About Florida's 1st Congressional District
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Congressman Gaetz Demands Answers Regarding NPR’s Taxpayer Funds Supporting Louis Farrakhan’s ‘Black-Supremacist’ Content
On August 30, 2023, U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) sent a letter to Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) President and CEO Patricia de Stacy Harrison, and National Public Radio (NPR) President and CEO John F. Lansing regarding its use of taxpayer funds to air “extremist content.”
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Congressman Matt Gaetz Demands DOJ Documents Following Lawsuit Against SpaceX for Hiring American Citizens
On August 28, 2023, U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland requesting that he produce documents related to the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Civil Rights Division (CRD) lawsuit against Space Exploration Technologies Corp., otherwise known as “SpaceX.”
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Congressman Matt Gaetz Introduces Legislation to Defund USPIS’ “Internet Covert Operations Program”
On August 15, 2023, U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) reintroduced the ‘‘USPIS Surveillance Protection Act."
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Congressman Matt Gaetz Introduces “National Prayer in School Act”
On August 9, 2023, U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) will introduce the “National Prayer in School Act.” This legislation, if passed, will allow students and staff to pray in school without fear of repercussion if they choose to engage. Rep. Gaetz announced his intention to introduce the legislation at Turning Point Action’s 2023 Action Conference.
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Congressman Matt Gaetz Introduces Legislation to Abolish the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
On August 1, 2023, U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) introduced legislation that will abolish the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) for pushing radical, leftist ideology abroad, instead of engaging in diplomacy and creating international relations consistent with American values.
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Congressman Matt Gaetz Introduces ‘End Birthright Citizenship Fraud Act of 2023’
On July 25, 2023, U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) introduced the “End Birthright Citizenship Fraud Act of 2023” in the U.S. House of Representatives to end unqualified birthright citizenship, ahead of questioning Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas in front of the House Judiciary Committee tomorrow, July 26th, 2023.
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BREAKING: U.S. Air Force Academy Superintendent Cannot Define Gender Ideology Terms Promoted on DoD Campuses
During today’s House Armed Services Committee (HASC) hearing on “Admissions, Curriculum, and Diversity of Thought at the Military Service Academies,” the United States Air Force Academy Superintendent, Lieutenant (Lt.) General (Gen.) Richard M. Clark, was unable to define gender-ideology terms that are promoted on Department of Defense (DoD) campuses when questioned by U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01).
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Congressman Matt Gaetz Applauds House Passage of FY2024 National Defense Authorization Act
As a member of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) applauded the passage the FY 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) by the U.S. House of Representatives today.
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Congressman Matt Gaetz Introduces Resolution to Hold Former Trump Prosecutor Mark Pomerantz in Contempt of Congress
On June 6, 2023, U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) introduced a resolution to hold Mark F. Pomerantz, a former Trump prosecutor, in contempt of Congress for failing to comply with a congressional subpoena.
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BREAKING: Rep. Matt Gaetz Introduces Resolution to Censure January 6th Committee Chairman Bennie Thompson
On June 7, 2023, U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) introduced a resolution to censure Rep. Bennie Thompson (MS-02), former Chairman of the January 6th Select Committee, for violating longstanding rules of the U.S. House of Representatives.
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TOMORROW: Rep. Matt Gaetz Leads Republican Coalition in D.C. Field Hearing on January 6th; Reacts to Trump Indictment
On Tuesday, June 13th, U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz will be hosting a field hearing at the U.S. Capitol regarding the investigations, prosecutions, and targeting of individuals in the aftermath of January 6th, 2021.
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Congressman Matt Gaetz Slams Biden-McCarthy Debt Limit Deal
U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) released the following statement prior to voting “no” on the Biden-McCarthy Debt Limit deal
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Rep. Matt Gaetz Introduces “Put Zombie Donors to Rest Act,” Bill to Prevent Campaign Donation Fraud Following Report by O’Keefe Media Group
On May 24, 2023, U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) introduced legislation aimed at preventing fraudulent campaign donations.
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Rep. Gaetz Demands Answers from Secretary Austin, General Milley on Military Drag Show Events
On May 23, 2023, U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) sent a letter to Department of Defense (DoD) Secretary Lloyd Austin and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs General Mark Milley regarding past and upcoming drag shows on military installations.
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Congressmen Gaetz and Moskowitz Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Prevent Closure of National Cemeteries Amid Debt Ceiling Negotiations
On May 16, U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) introduced bipartisan legislation to prevent the closure of national cemeteries if a debt ceiling agreement is not reached in time.
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Congressman Gaetz Releases Statement on Former CIA Director John Brennan’s Testimony to Weaponization Subcommittee
U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) released the following statement after five hours of testimony from former CIA Director John Brennan to the Weaponization of the Federal Government Subcommittee
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Congressman Gaetz, Senator Mullin Introduce National “Stand Your Ground” Act
U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) and U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) will introduce the National “Stand Your Ground Act of 2023” in the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate, respectively.
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Congressman Gaetz Praises NAS Pensacola Decision to Re-Open National Naval Aviation Museum to the Public
On May 2nd, 2023, Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola released a statement regarding public access to the National Naval Aviation Museum.
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Tallahassee Woman Arrested and Charged with Assaulting Congressman Matt Gaetz on Saturday Evening, Gaetz Issues Statement in Response
On Saturday evening, April 29th, a 41-year-old woman named Selena J. Chambers assaulted U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) while he was attending a private event with his wife in Sandestin, Florida.
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Congressman Matt Gaetz Announces 2023 Congressional Art Competition Winners in Florida’s First District
This morning, U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) announced the winners of the 2023 Congressional Art Competition for Florida’s First District at Artel Gallery in Pensacola.