WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Michael Waltz (R-Fla.) called upon Congress to act swiftly to ensure states have sufficient resources to address the growing threat of coronavirus in the United States.
“As news reports indicate Florida has two confirmed cases of coronavirus – and possibly more on the way – it’s imperative Congress acts quickly to mitigate the spread of this… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Michael Waltz (R-Fla.), a combat veteran of the War in Afghanistan, issued the following statement on the signing of the Afghanistan peace deal:
“I’m hopeful but skeptical about this Afghan Peace Deal. I applaud the Trump administration’s willingness to take bold, decisive action to move Afghanistan towards peace and I’m hopeful this as a historic day for my… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Friday, U.S. Reps. Michael Waltz (R-Fla.) and Val Demings (D-Fla.) introduced legislation to welcome the statue of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune to the U.S. Capitol.
If passed, the resolution would authorize the use of the Capitol Rotunda to display the statue for six months, where it will join the National… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Thursday, U.S. Rep. Michael Waltz (R-Fla.) requested an update to an antiquated federal fund for water quality projects at the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s hearing on the Water Resources Development Act.
Waltz discussed his proposal to update the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF), which distributes funding to states… Read more »
DEBARY, FLA. – On Thursday, U.S. Rep. Michael Waltz (R-Fla.) swapped roles from elected official to diner server at DeBary Diner for the sixth episode of “Undercover Congressman.”
The Undercover Congressman series gives Waltz the opportunity to learn more about his constituents by spending a day in their shoes. On Thursday, Waltz took food orders, poured hot coffee and bussed tables… Read more »
DAYTONA BEACH, FLA. – U.S. Rep. Michael Waltz (R-Fla.) will attend the 62nd annual NASCAR Daytona 500 race in Daytona Beach with President Donald J. Trump on Sunday.
Waltz, who represents the Daytona Beach area in Congress, invited President Trump to the event personally.
“The Daytona 500 is a family-friendly, patriotic, All-American event,” Waltz said. “This year, our district is… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Michael Waltz (R-Fla.) released the following statement on President Donald Trump’s Fiscal Year 2021 budget request, which prioritizes the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and Everglades restoration projects:
“Our space industry is on the cusp of exploration – and much of that exploration begins in Florida. Space is in… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Michael Waltz (R-Fla.) issued the following statement in response to President Donald J. Trump signing the Supporting Veterans in STEM Careers Act, which Rep. Waltz co-sponsored, into law:
“Our country’s veterans deserve every opportunity to succeed when they transition to civilian life,” said Waltz. “Putting veterans in STEM fields is critical to fill… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Wednesday, U.S. Rep. Michael Waltz (R-Fla.) issued the following statement on the U.S. Senate’s acquittal on two articles of impeachment:
“Today’s acquittal vote has been a long time coming and I am glad to see this chapter closed. Since the President was elected, Congress has been preoccupied with impeachment, all at the cost of important legislation to… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Monday, U.S. Rep. Michael Waltz (R-Fla.) led a letter with 41 bipartisan members of Congress to U.S. Department of State Secretary Mike Pompeo emphasizing the importance of the American University of Afghanistan (AUAF) to the stability of the region, counter-terrorism efforts and U.S. national security interests.
Since its creation, AUAF has played a critical… Read more »
