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Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL)


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Cosponsored S.J.Res. 94: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the proposed rule submitted by the Office of Refugee Resettlement of the Administration for Children and Families of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to the Unaccompanied Children Program Foundational Rule. (June 5, 2024)

Cosponsored S.Res. 705: A resolution recognizing May 28, 2024, as the 100th anniversary of the U.S. Border Patrol and commending the service of the U.S. Border Patrol to the United States people. (May 23, 2024)

Cosponsored S. 4364: Reshape Alternatives to Detention Act of 2024 (May 16, 2024)

Cosponsored S. 4292: SAVE Act (May 8, 2024)

Voted No on H.R. 815: Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes. (April 23, 2024)

S.Res. 608: A resolution denouncing the Biden Administration's immigration policies. (March 21, 2024)

S. 3181: Michel O. Maceda Memorial Act (Nov. 1, 2023)

S. 2999: Keep Our Border Agents Paid Act (Sept. 29, 2023)

S. 2367: CHECKPOINT Act (July 19, 2023)

S. 1461: Stop Human Trafficking of Unaccompanied Migrant Children Act of 2023 (May 4, 2023)

S. 1129: No Relief for Allies of Dictators Act of 2023 (March 30, 2023)

S. 504: DEMOCRACIA Act (Feb. 16, 2023)

S. 309: Caribbean Border Counternarcotics Strategy Act (Feb. 9, 2023)

S. 276: Upholding the Law at Our Border Act (Feb. 7, 2023)

S. 206: END FENTANYL Act (Feb. 1, 2023)

S.J.Res. 94: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the proposed rule submitted by the Office of Refugee Resettlement of the Administration for Children and Families of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to the Unaccompanied Children Program Foundational Rule. (June 5, 2024)

S.Res. 705: A resolution recognizing May 28, 2024, as the 100th anniversary of the U.S. Border Patrol and commending the service of the U.S. Border Patrol to the United States people. (May 23, 2024)

S. 4364: Reshape Alternatives to Detention Act of 2024 (May 16, 2024)

S. 4292: SAVE Act (May 8, 2024)

S. 3933: Laken Riley Act (March 12, 2024)

S. 3848: Supporting Farm Operations Act of 2024 (Feb. 29, 2024)

S. 3796: Keeping International Land Ports of Entry Open Act (Feb. 11, 2024)

S.Res. 543: A resolution to express the sense of the Senate regarding the constitutional right of State Governors to repel the dangerous ongoing invasion across the United States southern border. (Feb. 8, 2024)

S. 3183: Terrorist Inadmissibility Codification Act (Nov. 1, 2023)

S.Res. 413: A resolution condemning foreign nationals in the United States who have endorsed and espoused the actions of foreign terrorist organizations (FTO) in Gaza who, on October 7, 2023, launched attacks against the State of Israel, and killed innocent Israeli and United States citizens. (Oct. 18, 2023)

S. 2905: No Asylum for CCP Spies Act (Sept. 21, 2023)

S. 2774: SEVER Act of 2023 (Sept. 12, 2023)

S. 761: Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act of 2023 (July 25, 2023)

S. 1829: Stop Harboring Iranian Petroleum Act of 2024 (June 13, 2023)

S. 1768: Taliban Sanctions Act of 2023 (May 31, 2023)

S. 396: Haiti Criminal Collusion Transparency Act of 2023 (May 16, 2023)

S. 1494: BUILD IT Act (May 9, 2023)

S.J.Res. 25: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Adverse Effect Wage Rate Methodology for the Temporary Employment of H-2A Nonimmigrants in Non-Range Occupations in the United States". (April 25, 2023)

S. 1027: STAND with Taiwan Act of 2023 (April 25, 2023)

S.Res. 166: A resolution honoring the efforts of the Coast Guard for excellence in maritime border security. (April 20, 2023)

S. 987: PREVENT Fentanyl Act (March 27, 2023)

S.J.Res. 18: A joint resolution disapproving of the rule submitted by the Department of Homeland Security relating to "Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility". (March 8, 2023)

S. 698: Drug Cartel Terrorist Designation Act (March 8, 2023)

S. 641: FREEBIRD Act (March 2, 2023)

S. 580: CCP Visa Ban Act of 2023 (March 1, 2023)

S. 588: COVID Act of 2023 (March 1, 2023)

S. 387: Canadian Snowbirds Act of 2023 (Feb. 9, 2023)

S.J.Res. 6: A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022. (Feb. 1, 2023)

S. 160: Sarah's Law (Jan. 31, 2023)

S. 194: Protecting Our Democracy by Preventing Foreign Citizens from Voting Act of 2023 (Jan. 31, 2023)

S.J.Res. 5: A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022. (Jan. 31, 2023)

S. 12: A bill to prohibit the government of the District of Columbia from using Federal funds to allow individuals who are not citizens of the United States to vote in any election, and for other purposes. (Jan. 23, 2023)

H.R. 815 : Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.

On the Motion -- Voted No (April 23, 2024)

H.R. 815 : Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.

On the Cloture Motion -- Voted No (April 23, 2024)

H.R. 815 : Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.

On the Motion to Table -- Voted Yes (April 23, 2024)

H.R. 2882 : Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024

On the Motion to Table -- Did Not Vote (March 23, 2024)

H.R. 2882 : Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024

On the Motion to Table -- Did Not Vote (March 23, 2024)

H.R. 2882 : Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024

On the Motion to Table -- Did Not Vote (March 23, 2024)

H.R. 2882 : Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024

On the Motion to Table -- Did Not Vote (March 23, 2024)

H.R. 4366 : Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024

On the Motion -- Voted Yes (March 8, 2024)

H.R. 4366 : Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024

On the Motion -- Voted Yes (March 8, 2024)

H.R. 4366 : Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024

On the Cloture Motion -- Voted No (March 8, 2024)

H.R. 4366 : Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024

On the Motion to Table -- Voted Yes (March 8, 2024)

H.R. 7463 : Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024

On the Motion -- Voted Yes (Feb. 29, 2024)

H.R. 7463 : Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024

On Passage of the Bill -- Voted No (Feb. 29, 2024)

H.R. 2872 : Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.

On Passage of the Bill -- Did Not Vote (Jan. 18, 2024)

H.R. 2872 : Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.

On the Motion -- Did Not Vote (Jan. 18, 2024)

H.R. 2670 : National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024

On the Conference Report -- Voted Yes (Dec. 13, 2023)

H.R. 2670 : National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024

On the Cloture Motion -- Voted Yes (Dec. 12, 2023)

H.R. 2670 : National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024

On the Motion to Table -- Voted No (Dec. 12, 2023)

H.R. 6363 : Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024

On Passage of the Bill -- Voted No (Nov. 15, 2023)

H.R. 5860 : Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act

On Passage of the Bill -- Voted Yes (Sept. 30, 2023)

S. 2226 : National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024

On Passage of the Bill -- Voted Yes (July 27, 2023)

S. 2226 : National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024

On the Cloture Motion -- Voted No (July 18, 2023)

S.J.Res. 18 : A joint resolution disapproving of the rule submitted by the Department of Homeland Security relating to "Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility".

On the Joint Resolution -- Voted Yes (May 17, 2023)

Sen. Rick Scott & Rep. Andy Harris Lead Letter Urging Two-Step Reconciliation Process to Advance Trump Agenda
Dec. 18, 2024

"Today, Senator Rick Scott and Congressman Andy Harris, Chair of the House Freedom Caucus, led 26 of their Senate and House colleagues in a letter to Leader-Elect John Thune and Speaker Mike Johnson fully supporting a two-step reconciliation strategy in the 119th Congress. In their letter, the members emphasize the need to immediately pass a reconciliation bill focused on transformational America First legislation to secure the border, followed by the passage of a second reconciliation bill to prevent Democrat tax hikes, extend the Trump Tax Cuts, and slash wasteful government spending through reforms and cuts identified by the new Department of Government Efficiency."

Rep. Andy Biggs, Sen. Marsha Blackburn, Rep. Lauren Boebert, Rep. Josh Brecheen, Sen. Ted Budd, Rep. Eric Burlison, Rep. Michael Cloud, Rep. Andrew Clyde, Rep. Byron Donalds, Rep. Russ Fulcher, Rep. Bob Good, Sen. Lindsey Graham, Rep. Andy Harris, Rep. Clay Higgins, Sen. Ron Johnson, Sen. Mike Lee, Sen. Roger Marshall, Rep. Mary Miller, Rep. Barry Moore, Rep. Ralph Norman, Rep. Andy Ogles, Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, Rep. Scott Perry, Rep. Bill Posey, Rep. Chip Roy, Sen. Rick Scott, Rep. Keith Self, Rep. Tom Tiffany
Sen. Rick Scott: Biden Admin Refusing to Show Up for HSGAC Threats Hearing is Pure Cowardice, Betrayal of American People
Nov. 21, 2024

"Today, Senator Rick Scott blasted the Biden administration after it refused to have U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray show up for a public hearing in the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (HSGAC) on Threats to the Homeland."

Sen. Rick Scott
Dr. Paul Leads Letter Requesting Information on Arrest of Afghan Nationals Allegedly Plotting Election Day Terrorist Attack
Oct. 28, 2024

"U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, along with Senators James Lankford (R-OK), Rick Scott (R-FL), and Roger Marshall (R-KS), sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas requesting information concerning the recent arrest of two Afghan nationals in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, who were allegedly plotting an Election Day terrorist attack, on behalf of the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS)."

Sen. James Lankford, Sen. Roger Marshall, Sen. Rand Paul, Sen. Rick Scott
Sen. Rick Scott Joins Sen. Marco Rubio in Letter to Biden-Harris Officials: Individuals Tied to Cuban Regime Are Not Welcome
Oct. 24, 2024

"Following reports that the Biden-Harris administration’s mass immigration program has allowed individuals tied to the illegitimate Cuban regime to enter and reside in the U.S., Senator Rick Scott joined Senator Marco Rubio in sending a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas calling for a review of the procedures for making determinations on entry and promptly removing those Cuban regime members from our country. Under U.S. law, any individual who has been, or is affiliated with a Communist Party is deemed inadmissible for entry into our nation. Joining the senators on the letter are Representatives Carlos Giménez and María Elvira Salazar."

Rep. Carlos A. Giménez, Sen. Marco Rubio, Rep. María Elvira Salazar, Sen. Rick Scott
McCaul, Grassley, Colleagues Demand the Biden-Harris Admin Stop Violating Federal Immigration Laws
Oct. 3, 2024

"This week, Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) – chairman emeritus of the House Committee on Homeland Security – joined Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and 31 House and Senate colleagues in demanding President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris collect DNA samples from every immigrant the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) encounters, per the DNA Fingerprint Act of 2005."

Rep. Cliff Bentz, Rep. Dan Bishop, Sen. Mike Braun, Rep. Josh Brecheen, Sen. Mike Crapo, Sen. Ted Cruz, Rep. Anthony D'Esposito, Sen. Steve Daines, Rep. Mike Ezell, Rep. Lance Gooden, Sen. Chuck Grassley, Rep. Mark Green, Rep. Michael Guest, Sen. Josh Hawley, Rep. Clay Higgins, Rep. Wesley Hunt, Sen. Ron Johnson, Sen. Roger Marshall, Rep. Michael McCaul, Rep. Tom McClintock, Rep. Barry Moore, Rep. Troy Nehls, Rep. August Pfluger, Sen. Pete Ricketts, Sen. Jim Risch, Rep. Chip Roy, Sen. Marco Rubio, Rep. Michael Rulli, Sen. Eric Schmitt, Sen. Rick Scott, Sen. Tim Scott, Sen. John Thune
Cornyn, Grassley Lead Bicameral Colleagues in Calling Out Abuses in the Biden-Harris Unaccompanied Migrant Children Program
Sept. 24, 2024

"U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) yesterday led 42 bicameral Republican colleagues in a letter urging President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris to work with Congress to root out abuses in their administration’s unaccompanied migrant children program and stop the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)’s attempted cover-up of the crisis. More than 500,000 unaccompanied migrant children have crossed the southwest border under the Biden-Harris administration, while cartel trafficking activity surged an estimated 2,500 percent."

Rep. Cliff Bentz, Rep. Andy Biggs, Rep. Dan Bishop, Sen. Marsha Blackburn, Sen. Mike Braun, Sen. Katie Britt, Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, Sen. Bill Cassidy, Rep. Ben Cline, Sen. John Cornyn, Sen. Kevin Cramer, Sen. Mike Crapo, Sen. Ted Cruz, Sen. Steve Daines, Sen. Deb Fischer, Rep. Scott Fitzgerald, Rep. Russell Fry, Rep. Matt Gaetz, Sen. Lindsey Graham, Sen. Chuck Grassley, Rep. Harriet Hageman, Sen. Josh Hawley, Sen. John Hoeven, Rep. Wesley Hunt, Sen. Ron Johnson, Rep. Jim Jordan, Sen. John Kennedy, Sen. James Lankford, Rep. Laurel Lee, Sen. Mike Lee, Sen. Roger Marshall, Rep. Tom McClintock, Rep. Barry Moore, Sen. Markwayne Mullin, Sen. Pete Ricketts, Sen. Jim Risch, Rep. Chip Roy, Rep. Michael Rulli, Sen. Rick Scott, Sen. Tim Scott, Sen. Dan Sullivan, Sen. John Thune, Sen. Tommy Tuberville, Sen. Roger Wicker
Rubio, Colleagues to Biden-Harris Officials: Individuals Tied to Cuban Regime Are Not Welcome
Sept. 24, 2024

"Under U.S. law, any individual who has been, or is affiliated with a Communist Party is deemed inadmissible for entry into our nation. However, under the Biden-Harris Administration’s mass immigration program, it’s been reported that individuals tied to the illegitimate Cuban regime have entered the U.S. and are now residing here.

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) led colleagues in sending a letter to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas calling for a review of the procedures for making determinations on entry and promptly removing those Cuban regime members from our country."

Rep. Carlos A. Giménez, Sen. Marco Rubio, Rep. María Elvira Salazar, Sen. Rick Scott
Sen. Rick Scott & Colleagues Demand Answers from DOJ & DHS on Failure to Prosecute Human Trafficking Case in Florida Keys
Sept. 19, 2024

"Following recent reports from South Florida that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has refused to pursue federal criminal charges against individuals engaged in a human trafficking operation involving Ecuadorian and Chinese nationals smuggled into the Florida Keys, Senator Rick Scott led his colleagues in a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, demanding answers. According to these reports, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida declined to file federal criminal charges against the human traffickers detained in this case for these clear violations of federal law. Joining Senator Scott on the letter are Senator Marco Rubio and Representatives Carlos Giménez, María Elvira Salazar and Mario Díaz-Balart."

Rep. Mario Díaz-Balart, Rep. Carlos A. Giménez, Sen. Marco Rubio, Rep. María Elvira Salazar, Sen. Rick Scott
Cruz Joins Rubio, McCormick, Colleagues to Question Biden-Harris Administration on Visas for Terrorist Sympathizers
Sept. 12, 2024

"U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) joined Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) and Rep. Rich McCormick (R-Ga.) in sending a letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and U.S. Department of State Secretary Anthony Blinken questioning their ability to crack down on illegal aliens linked to terrorist organizations."

Sen. Mike Braun, Rep. Josh Brecheen, Rep. Jerry Carl, Sen. Ted Cruz, Rep. Anthony D'Esposito, Sen. Josh Hawley, Rep. Clay Higgins, Rep. Nancy Mace, Rep. Brian Mast, Rep. Rich McCormick, Del. James Moylan, Rep. Ralph Norman, Rep. Bill Posey, Sen. Pete Ricketts, Sen. Marco Rubio, Sen. Rick Scott, Rep. Keith Self, Rep. Michael Waltz, Rep. Randy Weber, Rep. Brad Wenstrup, Rep. Joe Wilson

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