U.S. Rep. Michael Waltz (R-FL)
Recent News About U.S. Rep. Michael Waltz (R-FL)
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House passes bipartisan act targeting Venezuelan regime
On Monday, the U.S. House of Representatives approved the Banning Operations and Leases with Illegitimate Venezuelan Authoritarian Regime (BOLIVAR) Act.
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Congressmen introduce bipartisan bill ensuring police access to DoD equipment
U.S. Congressmen Mike Waltz (R-FL) and Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) introduced the bipartisan Lifesaving Gear for Police Act of 2024 on Friday in Washington, D.C. The bill aims to ensure that law enforcement agencies nationwide regain access to critical equipment under the Department of Defense 1033 Program, which is essential for search and rescue operations, emergency and natural disaster response efforts, and active shooter situations.
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House Oversight Committee passes BOLIVAR Act targeting Venezuelan regime
On Wednesday, the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Accountability passed the bipartisan Banning Operations and Leases with Illegitimate Venezuelan Authoritarian Regime (BOLIVAR) Act. The legislation was introduced by U.S. Congressman Mike Waltz (FL-06) and Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25).
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House passes Rep. Waltz's bill for better coordination on sanctions lists
The United States House of Representatives has passed H.R. 5613, the Sanctions Lists Harmonization Act, introduced by Congressman Mike Waltz. The bill mandates coordination between federal agencies managing prohibited party lists whenever a new entity is added.
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Rep. Mike Waltz receives award from National Guard Association of Florida
On Friday, Congressman Michael Waltz (FL-06) received the MG Ronald O. Harrison Distinguished Service Award from the National Guard Association of Florida in St. Augustine, FL. The award, established in 2003, honors individuals who have made exceptionally outstanding contributions to the Florida National Guard over an extended period of time. It is named after MG Ronald O. Harrison, who served as the Adjutant General of the Florida National Guard from 1992 until his retirement in 2001.
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Waltz raises concerns over new CDC rules impacting military family pets
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Thursday, U.S. Congressman Mike Waltz (FL-6) sent a letter to Air Mobility Command Commander General Mike Minehan raising concerns about a new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) rule on dog imports that could negatively impact military families stationed overseas.
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Boeing's new initiative brings 400 jobs to Volusia County
On Tuesday, U.S. Congressman Mike Waltz (FL-6) issued a statement regarding Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and Boeing's announcement to bring 400 jobs to Volusia County.
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Rep. Mike Waltz supports FY25 defense bill enhancing U.S maritime power
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Thursday, U.S. Congressman Mike Waltz (FL-6), Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness, issued a statement in support of the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act. The bill includes several national security priorities such as investments in U.S.-flag shipping, shipbuilding, and the maritime workforce aimed at countering Chinese influence. It also seeks to support Gold Star families, enhance military assets in space, and improve service members' quality of life.
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Rep. Waltz Co-Leads National Maritime Strategy Report
On Wednesday, U.S. Congressman Mike Waltz (FL-6), U.S. Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ), U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL), and U.S. Congressman John Garamendi (CA-8) released the bipartisan “Congressional Guidance for a National Maritime Strategy” that provides a comprehensive vision for planning guidance, strategic objectives, and actionable steps to revitalize our nation's maritime sector. In an era of great power competition, aging infrastructure, and the threat of high-intensity war, Congress must adopt a maritime strategy vital to U.S. national security and the world....
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Dear Secretary Austin
"Waltz, McCaul Demand Answers on Abbey Gate Bombing Investigation
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House Overwhelmingly Passes Waltz Bill to Secure Florida’s Coastal Border
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Tuesday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the bipartisan, bicameral Extending Limits of U.S. Customs Water Act, introduced by U.S. Congressman Mike Waltz (FL-06), to secure U.S. coastal borders, including Florida’s, from drug and human trafficking. The bill was also introduced in the Senate by U.S. Senator Rick Scott (R-FL)."We cannot leave Florida’s coastline wide-open like the Biden administration has our southern border," said Rep. Waltz. "We must protect Floridians and all Americans by securing our country’s borders, especially as the...
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Waltz, Soto Introduce the Jackie Robinson Ballpark Commemorative Site Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressmen Mike Waltz and Darren Soto have introduced the bipartisan Jackie Robinson Ballpark Commemorative Site Act to honor the historic location where Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in professional baseball. The legislation aims to designate the Jackie Robinson Ballpark, home of the Daytona Tortugas, as a National Commemorative Site and initiate a feasibility study for its designation as a National Historic Landmark.Waltz expressed the importance of preserving Jackie Robinson's legacy, stating, “Jackie Robinson changed the course of...
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Waltz, Houlahan Introduce Bill to Protect JROTC Programs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressmen Mike Waltz (FL-06) and Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06) have joined forces to introduce bipartisan legislation aimed at safeguarding and expanding Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) programs across the nation.Waltz emphasized the significance of JROTC programs in fostering civic engagement among youth and addressing military recruitment challenges. He stated, “Our JROTC programs help promote civic participation amongst our youth and help address the recruitment shortfalls our military faces today.” Waltz also...
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Waltz, Comer Press NOAA on Whale Rule That Could Hurt Commercial Vessels & Supply Chains
U.S. Congressman Mike Waltz and Chairman of the House Oversight and Accountability James Comer have raised concerns over a proposed rule by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) that could impact commercial vessels and supply chains while aiming to protect whales' habitats.In a letter addressed to NOAA Administrator Richard Spinrad, Congressman Waltz expressed his apprehensions about the potential negative effects of the proposed expanded habitat protections for the Rice and North Atlantic right whales. He emphasized that the rule could endanger the...
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House Oversight Committee Passes Waltz Bill to Stop FEHB Fraud and Government Waste
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Wednesday, the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Accountability passed the FEHB Protection Act of 2024, introduced by U.S. Congressman Mike Waltz (FL-06) to stop fraud within the largest employer-sponsored health insurance program in the country – the Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) program.The FEHB Protection Act of 2024 codifies recommendations from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and the Office of Inspector General (OIG) to require the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to implement verification requirements for the FEHB...
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Waltz Grills Generals Milley & McKenzie on Afghanistan Withdrawal
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Mike Waltz of Florida passionately confronted Former Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff General (Ret.) Mark Milley and Former Commander of U.S. Central Command General (Ret.) Kenneth McKenzie Jr. during a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing regarding the Biden Administration's handling of the Afghanistan withdrawal.Waltz expressed his frustration, stating, "The more I listen to this hearing, the more infuriated I get." He emphasized the impact on Gold Star families and veterans, remarking, "It is not about us, it is about them."...
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Waltz Requests John Kerry Correspondence with Iranian Official, Cites Likely Logan Act Violation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Mike Waltz, along with several other congressmen, sent a letter to former Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry, requesting all private correspondence with former Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Jarif during the Trump Administration. The letter also accused Mr. Kerry of likely violating the Logan Act.In the letter, Waltz expressed concerns about Kerry's actions, stating, "John Kerry undermined a sitting U.S. president and emboldened a state sponsor of terror by engaging with a foreign adversary as a private citizen." He...
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Waltz Presses Biden’s National Security and Intel Officials on U.S. Security Threat Assessment
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Mike Waltz (FL-6) engaged in a rigorous exchange with Biden Administration National Security and Intelligence Officials during a House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence hearing on Tuesday. The discussions covered various critical topics, including President Biden’s classified documents, the threat of al-Qaeda, energy policies benefiting Russia, Hamas, and concerns about domestic terrorism facilitation at universities.During the hearing, Congressman Waltz questioned Avril Haines, Director of National Intelligence, about the...
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Waltz Invites Gold Star Mother Paula Knauss Selph to State of the Union
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Mike Waltz (FL-06) has extended an invitation to Gold Star Mother Paula Knauss Selph to attend the State of the Union address. Paula's son, Army Staff Sgt. Ryan Christian Knauss, was one of the 13 American servicemembers killed in the ISIS-K terrorist attack at Abbey Gate during the withdrawal from Afghanistan in August 2021.Waltz expressed his concerns regarding the lack of accountability from the Biden administration, stating, "It has been over two years since the death of Paula’s son, Ryan, and the Biden administration still has not...
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Waltz Presses Defense Secretary Austin on Secret Hospitalization
U.S. Congressman Mike Waltz, during a House Armed Services Committee hearing, questioned Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin about his unannounced hospitalization and lack of communication with the President. Waltz emphasized the importance of civilian oversight and the chain of command in the military.Waltz pointed out the necessity for timely communication within the military chain of command, highlighting the potential risks associated with a delayed transfer of authorities. Secretary Austin confirmed that the decision to transfer authorities was made while he was...