Press Releases
Washington, D.C. – The American Flood Coalition today recognized Representative Laurel Lee (R-FL) as a Federal Champion for her leadership, public service, and commitment to finding solutions to challenges posed by flooding. |
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Laurel Lee (R-FL), Chair of the Committee on House Administration Subcommittee on Elections, delivered remarks at the Subcommittee hearing entitled “2022 Midterms Look Back Series: Election Observer Access.”
Washington, D.C. – Rep. Laurel Lee (FL-15) joined Fox News on Sunday with Eric Shawn and Arthel Neville to discuss the House Homeland Security Committee’s border hearing and the Biden Administration’s failed policies.
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Laurel Lee (R-FL) released the following statement following Cuban Ambassador Lianys Torres Rivera's visit to Tampa Bay.
"Representatives from the Cuban government are not welcome in Tampa Bay," said Rep. Laurel Lee. "Cuba is a state sponsor of terrorism and should be treated as such. I denounce any steps towards normalization with this corrupt regime and stand strong with the Cuban community. Cuban Americans are the embodiment of the American Dream and are rightfully outraged over this visit."
Washington, D.C. – Today, House Administration Subcommittee on Elections Chair Laurel Lee (R-FL) delivered remarks at the Subcommittee on Elections hearing entitled “Faith in Elections: Success in the 2022 Midterm Elections.” The witnesses included Louisiana Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose, Supervisor of Elections from Seminole County, Florida, Chris Anderson, and President and Executive Director of the Lawyers’ Committee, Damon Hewitt.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Laurel Lee (R-FL) introduced her first bill since taking office, Expressing support for the 88th Florida Strawberry Festival in Plant City, Florida, its cultural significance to the State of Florida, and the contributions of Plant City’s strawberry industry to American agriculture. The annual Florida Strawberry Festival began in 1930 to celebrate the bountiful strawberry harvest and is currently showcasing the best strawberries, shortcakes, and rides.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Laurel Lee (R-FL) participated in the Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance hearing highlighting our nation’s fentanyl crisis. Just recently in Polk County, authorities seized 11 pounds of fentanyl, enough to kill 2.7 million people.
Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, Congresswoman Laurel Lee (R-FL) participated in Homeland Security Committee’s Full Committee hearing to examine Secretary Mayorkas’ border crisis. Since October, Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) have seized over 8,600 pounds of fentanyl across the southern border—enough to kill over 1.9 billion people.
Washington, D.C. – Last Thursday, Congresswoman Laurel Lee (R-FL) spoke at Publix’s inaugural Hunger Summit in Lakeland along with Rep. Darren Soto (D-FL), Publix CEO, Todd Jones, Publix President, Kevin Murphy, and USDA Region IV Regional Administrator, Willie Taylor to recognize Publix’s Commitment to Hunger and the important work Feeding America member food banks do in their communities every day.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Laurel Lee (R-FL) became a member of the Everglades Caucus and joined the Florida Delegation in a letter to President Biden requesting $725 million in his Fiscal Year 2024 budget request for Florida Everglades restoration projects.