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Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Laurel Lee (FL-15) and Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) introduced the Cutting LNG Bunkering Red Tape Act, a bill that codifies a Trump-era Department of Energy (DOE) order clarifying that ship-to-ship transfers of liquefied natural gas (LNG) used as marine fuel—commonly known as LNG bunkering—are not considered exports under Section 3 of the Natural Gas Act unless conducted in foreign waters. The bill is referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Laurel Lee (R-FL-15) and Congressman Joe Neguse (D-CO-02) announced the reintroduction of the Supporting Military Voters Act, a bipartisan bill to strengthen oversight of the federal government’s efforts to support active-duty military members and their families in the voting process.
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Laurel Lee (R-FL-15) reintroduced the CBP SPACE Act (Securing Ports and America’s Commerce and Economy) to foster help a collaborative approach to securing trade and travel. It is essential that Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and seaports work together as partners. However, CBP has recently indicated it may halt operations unless ports cover the costs of screening equipment, a move that could jeopardize national security.
Tampa, FL - Yesterday, the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated the FTC’s final Negative Option Rule put in place by Lina Khan, October 2024. The rule was set to be implemented in 2025.
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Laurel Lee joined her House Republican colleagues in passing the amended version of H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, through the House of Representatives. This landmark legislation delivers the largest tax cut in decades for working- and middle-class American families. |
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Laurel Lee (FL-15) introduced the Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery (HEAR) Act Improvements of 2025, a bipartisan bill that will help Holocaust survivors and their families reclaim artwork stolen by the Nazis. The bill removes the upcoming 2026 expiration date from the original law and makes key updates to ensure that survivors’ claims are heard fairly in court. |
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Laurel Lee (FL-15) introduced the Lieutenant Osvaldo Albarati Stopping Prison Contraband Act to combat the growing threat posed by illegal cell phones in federal prisons. The bill would make it a felony to smuggle a cell phone into a correctional facility, strengthen deterrence against future smuggling, and require a comprehensive review of the Department of Justice’s current contraband enforcement policies.
The current penalty for smuggling a phone into a prison is up to a year.
Washington, D.C.– Today, Representatives Laurel Lee (R-FL) and Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA) introduced the Fresh Start Act, a bipartisan bill to provide support for rehabilitated individuals to have access to employment, housing, and educational opportunities.
Tampa, F.L. – Today, Congresswoman Laurel Lee (FL-15) announced Nishant Sailesh Shah from Carrollwood Day School as the winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for Florida’s 15th District. His piece, “Calm Before the Storm,” will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. for the next year, alongside artwork from other winners from congressional districts across the country.
Plant City, F.L. – Today, Congresswoman Laurel Lee (FL-15) spoke to students at Marshall Middle Magnet School as a part of Google’s “Online Safety Roadshow” to teach students how to stay safe and smart online.
During the Online Safety Roadshow assembly, the first such event held by Google in the area, students spent the 45-minute program learning important skills, including how to create a safe and memorable password, why it’s important to take breaks from screens, and the value of being kind online.