Press Releases

Rep. Laurel Lee Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Provide Drug Exposure Training, Resources to Help Law Enforcement Combat Fentanyl Crisis

February 12, 2025

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Today, Congresswoman Laurel Lee (FL-15) and Congresswoman Chris Pappas (NH-1) introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Overcoming Prevalent Inadequacies in Overdose Information Data Sets (OPIOIDS) Act which will assist law enforcement in collecting information on fentanyl and fentanyl-related substances. This legislation will increase training for state and local law enforcement officers, update systems used for drug tracing, and provide federal grants for training and resources to stop secondary drug exposure to first responders.

Issues:Law Enforcement and Community Safety

Rep. Laurel Lee Applauds House Passage of HALT Fentanyl Act

February 6, 2025

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Today, Congresswoman Laurel Lee (FL-15) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 27, the HALT Fentanyl Act. This legislation will empower law enforcement to crack down on drug traffickers by permanently classifying fentanyl analogues, which are fentanyl-related substances, as Schedule I drugs.

Issues:Law Enforcement and Community Safety

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Rep. Laurel Lee Questions Witnesses on Bolstering American Energy Independence

February 5, 2025

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Rep. Laurel Lee Announces 2025 Congressional Art Competition

February 5, 2025

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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Laurel Lee (FL-15) announced that the 2025 Congressional Art Competition is officially open for all high school students who live in Florida’s 15th District. The Congressional Art Competition is a nationwide contest to highlight talented young artists from high schools across the country.

Issues:Education

Rep. Laurel Lee Supports Bipartisan Legislation To Help Florida Citrus Industry

February 4, 2025

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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Laurel Lee (FL-15) announced her support for the bipartisan Defending Domestic Orange Juice Production Act, which aims to update regulations and support Florida citrus growers. The measure is cosponsored by the entire Florida Delegation.

Rep. Laurel Lee with Plant City Firefighters in front of firetruck

Rep. Laurel Lee Celebrates Local Frontline Heroes

January 31, 2025

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Plant City, F.L. – Today, Congresswoman Laurel Lee (R-FL) held a ceremony honoring Plant City Firefighter Battalion Chief James Wingo and Firefighter of the Year, Captain Jason Mesa, and celebrating newly sworn-in firefighters, Cameron Hall, John Furlow, and Christian Torres.

Issues:Law Enforcement and Community Safety

Rep. Laurel Lee Reintroduces Legislation to Prevent Sexual Assault Against Prison Staff

January 31, 2025

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Today, Congresswoman Laurel Lee (FL-15) reintroduced the Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act to end the epidemic of sexual assaults on prison staff by inmates within the prison system. According to a February 2023 report by the U.S. Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General (DOJ OIG), a staggering 40% of 7,000 surveyed Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) staff stated they had been sexually harassed or sexually assaulted by an inmate.

Issues:Law Enforcement and Community Safety

Rep. Laurel Lee Named Vice Chair of the House Administration Committee, Chair of Elections Subcommitte

January 24, 2025

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Yesterday, Congresswoman Laurel Lee (FL-15) was named Vice Chair of the House Administration Committee and Chair of the Subcommittee on Elections for the 119th Congress. The House Administration Committee manages the daily operations that keep the House of Representatives running smoothly, conducts oversight over legislative branch functions, and has jurisdiction over federal elections.

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Rep. Laurel Lee’s E&C Question Series on Regulation Effects on Florida Agriculture

January 22, 2025

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Today, Congresswoman Laurel Lee (FL-15) questioned witnesses at the House Energy and Commerce Environment Subcommittee’s hearing entitled, "A Decade Later: Assessing the Legacy and Impact of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act." The hearing examined the importance of chemicals for modern life and the American economy. The chemical industry generates $633 billion in annual revenues, employs 554,000 Americans in high-skill jobs, and supports more than a quarter of U.S. GDP.

Rep. Laurel Lee Supports Bill to Keep Women Safe from Illegal Immigrants

January 16, 2025

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Today, Congresswoman Laurel Lee’s (FL-15) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 30, the Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act. This bill creates grounds for inadmissibility and removability for aliens convicted of, or admitting to, a second offense related to sexual assault or domestic violence.

Issues:Law Enforcement and Community Safety