The Senate passed the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act (H.R. 3935), which reauthorizes the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) until 2028. The bill includes several provisions led by U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL), including an...
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Rubio, Rosen, and Colleagues to Biden: Oppose ICC Action Against Israel
The International Criminal Court (ICC) is seeking to politically target Israel for rightfully defending itself from terrorists seeking its destruction following the October 7, 2023 atrocities committed by Hamas. U.S. Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL), Jacky Rosen (D-NV),...
Next Week: Rubio Staff Hosts Mobile Office Hours
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio’s (R-FL) office will host in-person Mobile Office Hours next week to assist constituents with federal casework issues in their respective local communities. These office hours offer constituents who do not live close to one of Senator Rubio’s...
Rubio, Vance, Hawley Call on Biden to Block Sale of U.S. Steel
Allowing Japan-based Nippon Steel Company to acquire U.S. Steel raises serious economic and national security concerns. President Joe Biden claims to oppose the sale of this American company but has not taken action within his power to stop the deal. U.S. Senators...
Rubio, Cramer Introduce Fair and Timely Citizens Suit Act
Partisan actors often use citizen suit provisions of the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and Endangered Species Act to stifle energy and economic development projects with time-consuming litigation. U.S. Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Kevin Cramer (R-ND) introduced...
Rubio, Ossoff Introduce Relocation Assistance for Military Families Act
Military families face significant challenges when moving due to a permanent change of station (PCS). The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has several programs to address these challenges, such as finding a new home, establishing health care providers, and changing...
Rubio Announces Mike Needham as New Chief of Staff
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Marco Rubio today announced Michael Needham, Chief Executive Officer for Heritage Action for America, will serve as chief of staff.
“Mike brings a wealth of policy, political and management experience that will greatly complement our office’s mission of serving the people of Florida and leading the effort to modernize the conservative movement in the 21st century. Mike understands and shares these goals, and I look forward to his contributions.”
ADDITIONAL BACKGROUND
Mike Needham is the Chief Executive Officer for Heritage Action for America, where he was responsible for setting the strategy and vision of Heritage Action. He oversaw all policy decisions that hold Members of Congress accountable. Prior to his role at Heritage Action, Mike served in four different roles at The Heritage Foundation, including Chief of Staff, advisor to the President, and a director in The Kathryn and Shelby Cullom Davis Institute for International Studies.