Press Releases
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.
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. Congresswoman Lee presented honorees with a Congressional Certificate recognizing exemplary character and service.
Washington, D.C. – Today, amidst the unprecedented California wildfires and following major Hurricanes Helene and Milton here in Florida, Congresswoman Laurel Lee (R-FL) and Congressman Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) introduced the Residential Emergency Asset Accumulation Deferred Taxation Yield (READY) Account Act, which would create a tax-free savings vehicle for millions of Americans to better afford home mitigation and disaster response costs.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Laurel Lee (FL-15) voted in favor of H.R. 152, the Federal Disaster Assistance Coordination Act, which amends the Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018 to develop a study regarding streamlining and consolidating information collection and preliminary damage assessments within 2 years of enactment of this bill.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Laurel Lee (FL-15) announced Colonel Orlando Rodriguez as Florida’s 15th District 2024 Veteran of the Year.