Following Hurricane Helene’s catastrophic damage throughout Florida’s Gulf Coast, U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) met with local officials and volunteers from the barrier islands to discuss the storm’s impact and current recovery efforts. Photos are courtesy of...
Hurricane Helene made landfall as a Category 4 storm, causing catastrophic damage along Florida’s Gulf Coast. It’s crucial for the federal government to expedite state-requested resources and authorize key policy flexibilities in order for Floridians to make a swift...
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio’s (R-FL) office will host two in-person events to assist constituents affected by Hurricane Helene and help navigate applications for FEMA assistance. Food, water, and additional resources will be available at the events. Event...
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio’s (R-FL) office will host in-person and virtual 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...
Following the impacts of Hurricanes Helene and Debby, some local governments in Florida face looming budget shortfalls that could disrupt disaster recovery efforts. If these local governments receive reimbursements for past hurricanes from the Federal Emergency...
Following Hurricane Helene’s catastrophic path through northwest Florida, U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) met with local officials and volunteers from Citrus County. Senator Rubio also met with small business owners impacted by the storm. Photos are courtesy of...
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL), today announced his subcommittee assignments as a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. During this 113th Congress, Rubio will serve as Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard. He will also be a member of the Subcommittee on Aviation Operations, Safety, and Security; Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet; Subcommittee on Science and Space; and Subcommittee on Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety, and Security.
“I am proud to continue my role in the Commerce Committee and look forward to working on the many issues it oversees, including many of interest to Florida,” said Rubio. “As ranking member of the subcommittee, I look forward to working on the reauthorization of the Magnuson Stevens Act, as well as ensuring the regulatory system for our fishing and seafood industry is based on sound science and not overburdened by costly and unnecessary policies that destroy jobs and discourage growth. It is vital we preserve the waters surrounding Florida in a responsible manner for the fishermen, families and sportsmen who not only depend on them but also enjoy them.
“As Florida continues to adapt during our space program’s time of transition, I want to ensure that America is the preeminent leader in space, with a thriving commercial space industry to support it and the skilled workforce that can do the job,” added Rubio. “Lastly, aviation issues overseen by this committee are of critical importance to our state given our thriving aviation industry that’s become a leading exporter as well as being the home of several high-volume airports, including a key hub in Miami.”