DAYTONA BEACH, FLA. – On Friday, U.S. Rep. Michael Waltz (R-Fla.) announced five higher education institutions in Florida’s Sixth Congressional District have received $25 million in grants from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Every college student deserves a shot at a great education but unfortunately, the coronavirus pandemic ha... Read more »
Published on NPR.com on April 15, 2020 Watching the White House briefings on the pandemic is prompting questions about the officials gathered near the podium, including: Who's that in the blue uniform with four stars on his collar? Admiral Brett Giroir, M.D., is assistant secretary for health – not in the Navy but in the U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS), one of the country's two unarmed services... Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Sunday, U.S. Rep. Michael Waltz (R-Fla.) and Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood discussed coronavirus response efforts in Florida’s Sixth District with Fox News’ Leland Vittert on America’s News HQ. Waltz and Chitwood discussed the impact of coronavirus on Florida’s Sixth District, from a health perspective and from an economic standpoint. As of Sunday, Florida had nearly 2... Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Thursday, U.S. Rep. Michael Waltz (R-Fla.) spoke with Newsmax to discuss China’s growing influence on the World Health Organization (WHO) and the dangers such influence poses on global health and coronavirus recovery. The WHO is currently headed by Dr. Tedros Adhanom, who formerly served as Ethiopia’s Minister of Health and Minister of Foreign Affairs. China is Ethiopia’s lar... Read more »
Published in Military.com on April 8, 2020 The U.S. military should develop a new emergency weapon: a national roster of individuals with specialized training, experience and clearances, ready to don a uniform at their nation's call. That's one of the key recommendations to emerge from a multi-year study undertaken by the National Commission on Military, National and Public Service. In a report is... Read more »
DAYTONA BEACH, FLA. – On Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Michael Waltz (R-Fla.) announced the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded nearly $800,000 in supplemental funding to Volusia-County based Family Health Source for local coronavirus response efforts. “Our community health centers and health care workers are on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic and are critical to help our com... Read more »
Originally published in the Daytona Beach News-Journal Throughout history, America has faced many challenges and crises, from World War II to Sept. 11. Today’s coronavirus pandemic is no different. Coronavirus is an invisible enemy which has uprooted our economy, livelihoods and our everyday way of life. The effect of coronavirus in our country has already been devastating, with nearly 10 million ... Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Friday, U.S. Rep. Michael Waltz (R-Fla.) issued the following statement on the House passage of the coronavirus economic relief package: “While the $2.2 trillion piece of legislation is a tough pill to swallow, America is facing an unprecedented situation. This virus is a war against our healthcare and our economy – and Congress must help our courageous healthcare workers bat... Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, U.S. Rep. Michael Waltz (R-Fla.) will introduce legislation to lessen America’s dependence on Chinese pharmaceuticals and combat America’s supply chain risk. The Strengthening America’s Supply Chain and National Security Act is a bicameral bill and is sponsored by U.S. Sens. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Eli... Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Sunday, U.S. Rep. Michael Waltz (R-Fla.) appeared on Fox and Friends Sunday to discuss his opposition to H.R. 6201. Excerpts of Waltz’s remarks are below: “I did vote for the $8 billion package supporting the [National Institutes of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Department of Health and Human Services, things that are very focused on coronavirus ... Read more »
