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

February 4, 2025

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.

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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

Rep. Laurel Lee Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Provide Tax-Free Savings Accounts for Disaster, Flood, Fire Mitigation and Response

January 15, 2025

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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 c

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Reflecting on 2024 from Florida's 15th Congressional District

January 14, 2025

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As I reflect on 2024, I am excited to highlight some of the important things we’ve accomplished for the people of Florida’s 15^th District. I am grateful to be the voice for our community in Washington, D.C., and I am honored that you have entrusted me to continue to fight for you in the 119th Congress.

Rep. Laurel Lee Supports Disaster Aid Study Bill to Reduce Bureaucratic Hurdles

January 13, 2025

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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.

Rep. Laurel Lee’s Bill to Promote Transparency at DHS Passes House

December 18, 2024

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Today, the House of Representatives passed Congresswoman Laurel Lee’s (FL-15) bill, H.R. 8664, the DHS Intelligence and Analysis Oversight and Transparency Act. This bill will require the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A) to audit bulk data transferred to or from I&A to assess whether personnel’s access to and searches conducted are appropriately limited to protect American’s civil liberties, right to privacy, and civil rights.

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