Emerald Coast Times

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) expressed his disappointment after the U.S. House of Representatives rejected his amendment to the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill. The amendment aimed to prevent funds from being used for the acquisition of a new Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) headquarters. The vote on the amendment resulted in a defeat, with 145 in favor and 273 against.

In a statement, Congressman Gaetz voiced his concerns about the FBI's actions, stating, "Time after time we have seen the FBI target President Trump, people who believe in the Second Amendment, parents attending school board meetings, and more recently, some of their own brave FBI whistleblowers who have spoken up about the weaponization of our Federal Government." Gaetz argued against allocating hundreds of millions of dollars for a new headquarters in the DC-area, stating that such a move would be rewarding "nefarious behavior."

Despite the setback, Congressman Gaetz vowed to continue his fight against government agencies that he believes have been weaponized against the American people. He highlighted his determination to "defang and defund" these agencies.

Although the amendment did not pass, Congressman Gaetz made the text of his amendment available for review. Interested parties can find a copy of the amendment in the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill on his official website.

Congressman Gaetz also shared a video of his floor debate on the amendment, giving constituents an opportunity to see his arguments firsthand.

For those interested in staying updated on Congressman Gaetz's work, he encourages them to subscribe to his newsletter through his official website.

The fate of the FBI's plans for a new headquarters remains undecided.

To learn more, click on this link: https://gaetz.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-gaetz-releases-statement-failed-vote-prohibit-funds-new-fbi