Fighting for Florida
Newly Sponsored Legislation
Jul 31 2012
Senator Rubio is supporting two amendments to the Cybersecurity Act of 2012. One of the amendments, S.AMDT.2638, is sponsored by Rubio and aims to overrule a new Treasury regulation that requires financial institutions to report interest paid to nonresidents.
Good Luck Team USA!
Jul 30 2012
By Senator Marco Rubio
With the 2012 Olympic Games already underway in London, my wife Jeanette and I would like to congratulate the members of the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team on qualifying to represent our country. Each athlete's dedication and perseverance throughout training is a source of inspiration and pride for all Americans.
In this week's installment of Marco's Constituent Mail Box video series, U.S. Senator Marco Rubio responds to constituents regarding the catastrophic consequences of Democrat tax proposals and the need for fundamental tax reform. This latest video comes as Rubio today voted against a Senate Democrat proposal to raise taxes on individuals and small businesses.
Newly Sponsored Legislation
Jul 25 2012
Senator Rubio is an original co-sponsor of S.RES.525, a resolution honoring the life and legacy of Cuban dissident Oswaldo Payá Sardinas, who was killed in a car accident on July 22.
Newly Sponsored Legislation
Jul 24 2012
Senator Rubio is an original co-sponsor of S.3420, a bill to make the 2001 and 2003 tax cuts permanent. Making these tax cuts permanent is an important step toward getting our economy back on the right track.
The Passing of Dr. Sally Ride
Jul 24 2012
Senator Marco Rubio
My wife Jeanette and I send our thoughts and prayers to Dr. Ride's family and friends. We hope they find comfort and peace in God’s love at this difficult time.Continuing the Fight Against Human Trafficking
Jul 18 2012
After yesterday's Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing, Senator Rubio met with actress Jada Pinkett Smith, an anti-trafficking advocate and founder of the non-profit Don't Sell Bodies.
Newly Sponsored Legislation
Jul 18 2012
Senator Rubio is a cosponsor of S.19, a bill titled the American Liberty Restoration Act. This bill aims to restore the liberty of all Americans by striking the newly passed mandate requiring that private citizens purchase health insurance. Senator Rubio believes that ObamaCare will have disastrous consequences on our economy by raising taxes on individuals and small businesses.
Senator Rubio Talks with Florida Media
Jul 16 2012
Last week, Senator Rubio was interviewed by Ybeth Bruzual with Central Florida News 13. They spoke about ObamaCare, taxes, and small business.
Newly Sponsored Legislation
Jul 12 2012
Senator Marco Rubio has become a co-sponsor on S.AMDT.2506, an amendment to repeal ObamaCare, S.2472, the Autism Spectrum Disorders Semipostal Stamp Act of 2012, S.1728, the Stolen Valor Act of 2011, S.3366, a bill to designate the Haqqani network as a foreign terrorist organization, S.362, the Pancreatic Cancer Research and Education Act, S.3333, the Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2012, S.1578, the End Unnecessary Mailers Act of 2011, S.1796, the Free File Program Act of 2011, S.J.RES.43, a joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003, and three amendments to S. 2237, a bill to provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for an additional year.
