118th Congress
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Laurel Lee (R-FL), U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), and Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) introduced their Renewed Hope Act, which would enhance the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s capabilities to better identify, rescue, and protect victims of online child sexual exploitation and bring perpetrators to justice.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Laurel Lee (FL-15) and Congressman Glenn Ivey (MD-4) introduced the Protection of Child Victims from Online Predators Act, a bipartisan bill that will amend title 18 of the U.S. Code to expressly clarify that a “notice” or “advertisement” seeking or offering child pornography can occur within a private, one-on-one communication.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Laurel Lee (R-FL) released the following statement after Iran launched a direct attack against Israel.
"I am praying for the people of Israel as they defend themselves against these attacks from the Iranian terror regime. Now more than ever, the United States must show our unwavering support for Israel as they fight for their right to exist and for the safety and security of their people," said Rep. Laurel Lee.
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We are now accepting applications for the 2024 Veteran of the Year Award!
Criteria
- Must be an HONORABLY discharged veteran of one of the five Armed Forces of the United States, including Reserve or National Guard, or United States Merchant Marines.
- Nominated Veterans must live within Florida's 15th Congressional District, which encompasses parts of Hillsborough, Polk, and Pasco Counties.
- Must be able to supply a DD-214.
The recipient of the Veteran of the
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Laurel Lee (FL-15) joined Senators Marco Rubio, Rick Scott, Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18), and the entire Florida delegation in writing Secretary Vilsack to strongly urge the USDA to take immediate action to provide disaster assistance for Florida agricultural producers affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Laurel Lee (R-FL) announced Eeshan Sakamuri as the winner of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge for Florida’s 15th District for his app, VeteranCare. Sakamuri, a student at Middleton High School, was inspired to create VeteranCare to fulfill a need he noticed within our local veteran population. VeteranCare serves as a centralized hub for our nation’s veterans to find information on benefits, resources, and community support.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Laurel Lee (FL-15) joined Congressman Vern Buchanan (FL-16) in a letter to Leader Schumer, Minority Leader McConnell, and Speaker Johnson to request much-needed funding for the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) disaster loan program in an emergency disaster supplemental package.
