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House Of Representatives Passes Waltz, Wasserman Schultz BOLIVAR Act

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Monday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the bipartisan Banning Operations and Leases with Illegitimate Venezuelan Authoritarian Regime (BOLIVAR) Act, introduced by U.S. Congressman Mike Waltz (FL-06) and Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25).  The BOLIVAR Act compliments existing sanctions by prohibiting the U.S. government from contracting with any person…

Waltz, Moskowitz Introduce Bill to Protect Law Enforcement Access to Critical Equipment

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Waltz, Moskowitz Introduce Bill to Protect Law Enforcement Access to Critical Equipment Washington, D.C. – On Friday, U.S. Congressmen Mike Waltz (R-FL) and Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) introduced the bipartisan Lifesaving Gear for Police Act of 2024 to ensure that law enforcement agencies across the nation regain access to critical equipment under the Department of Defense 1033 Program…

House Oversight Committee Passes Waltz, Wasserman Schultz BOLIVAR Act

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House Oversight Committee Passes Waltz, Wasserman Schultz BOLIVAR Act WASHINGTON, D.C. – 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, introduced by U.S. Congressman Mike Waltz (FL-06) and Debbie Wasserman Schultz…

House of Representatives Passes Rep. Waltz Bill to Coordinate Sanctions Lists

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House of Representatives Passes Rep. Waltz Bill to Coordinate Sanctions Lists WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Monday, the United States House of Representatives passed U.S. Congressman Mike Waltz’s H.R. 5613, the Sanctions Lists Harmonization Act, to require coordination between the federal agencies managing prohibited party lists whenever a new entity is added. “Under…

ICYMI - Rep. Mike Waltz Receives Award From National Guard Association of Florida

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ICYMI - Rep. Mike Waltz Receives Award From National Guard Association of Florida   ST AUGUSTINE, FL - On Friday, Congressman Michael Waltz (FL-06) received the MG Ronald O. Harrison Distinguished Service Award from the National Guard Association of Florida. The Ronald O Harrison award was established in 2003 to honor MG Ronald O. Harrison, who was the Adjutant General of the…

Waltz Presses Air Mobility Command on Rule Impacting Military Families' Dogs

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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. The rule, which is set to take effect on August 1st, mandates that dogs entering or…

Waltz Applauds Boeing's Decision to Bring 400 jobs to Volusia County

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Tuesday, U.S. Congressman Mike Waltz (FL-6) released the following statement in response to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and Boeing’s announcement to bring 400 jobs to Volusia County:  “Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is an educational pillar in our district and has played a central role in developing the best and…

Waltz Statement Supporting FY25 Defense Bill

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Thursday, U.S. Congressman Mike Waltz (FL-6), Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness, issued the following statement in support of the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act, which includes many of his national security priorities to invest in U.S-flag shipping, shipbuilding, and the maritime workforce needed to reassert…

Rep. Waltz Co-Leads National Maritime Strategy Report

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – 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…

Waltz, McCaul Demand Answers on Abbey Gate Bombing Investigation

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Waltz, McCaul Demand Answers on Abbey Gate Bombing Investigation WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Congressman Mike Waltz (FL-6) and House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (TX-10) sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin demanding transparency over the investigations into the Abbey Gate bombing on August 26, 2021 during the evacuation at Hamid Karzai…