WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Thursday, U.S. Rep. Michael Waltz (R-Fla.) co-sponsored the Just and Unifying Solutions to Invigorate Communities Everywhere (JUSTICE) Act, which aims to improve law enforcement practices and strengthen the relationship between police officers and their communities.
“As a veteran, I fought for the principle that all men are created equal – and I know the… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Monday, U.S. Reps. Michael Waltz (R-Fla.) joined a bipartisan coalition led by Rep. Kendra Horn (D-Okla.) to introduce the Military Housing Oversight, Maintenance and Enhancement for Servicemembers (HOMES) Act. This legislation provides stronger protections for military families renting on-base housing from private contractors, building on the progress made under the… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, the members of the For Country Caucus issued a statement announcing their support for H.R. 35 - Emmitt Till Antilynching Act, which was passed in the U.S. House of Representatives and is awaiting approval in the U.S. Senate.
"For over 100 years, Congress has failed to pass a bill to make lynching a federal crime. As members of the For Country Caucus,… Read more »
DAYTONA BEACH, FLA. – On Thursday, U.S. Rep. Michael Waltz (R-Fla.) announced a $1.9 million grant from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act to support Volusia County’s homeless families and individuals affected by COVID-19.
The Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Emergency Solutions Grant funds will be used to prevent, prepare for and respond to… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Friday, the bipartisan For Country Caucus applauded the decision to extend National Guard orders to fight COVID-19.
More than 40,000 National Guard members are currently deployed to assist with coronavirus response efforts nationwide. Members of the For Country Caucus requested the extension to help Guard members continue their mission.
“America’s… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Thursday, U.S. Rep. Michael Waltz (R-Fla.) issued the following statement following the Florida Cabinet’s discussion of state retirement plans inadvertently funneling to China, following his letter with Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) to the Cabinet on the issue:
“It’s very concerning to know our state employees are indirectly funding state-owned companies in China, which… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Thursday, U.S. Rep. Michael Waltz (R-Fla.) introduced a bill to reduce America’s dependence on foreign sources of critical minerals and bring the U.S. supply chain from China back to America.
The American Critical Mineral Exploration and Innovation Act of 2020 would reduce American dependence on foreign minerals, which are essential to modern life.
The bill… Read more »
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA – Today, Congresswoman Elaine Luria and her colleagues in the bipartisan For Country Caucus urged Congressional leaders to focus on commonsense, consensus building solutions to address the COVID-19 pandemic. For Country Caucus consists of principled, military veteran members of Congress committed to working in a nonpartisan way to create a more productive… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Michael Waltz (R-Fla.) and U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) wrote a letter to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Attorney General Ashley Moody and Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis requesting the Florida State Board of Administration reconsiders its policy to invest state employees’ pensions in China.
Florida’s Retirement System is the fourth-largest… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Monday, U.S. Rep. Michael Waltz (R-Fla.) issued the following statement on Attorney General William Barr’s announcement on the FBI finding the military trainee who killed three U.S. sailors and wounded several others at the Naval Air Station in Pensacola last December was working with al-Qaeda operatives:
“Today’s announcement is an unfortunate reminder that terror… Read more »
