Major Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall in Florida, bringing with it devastating storm surge, winds, and inland flooding. The Seminole Tribe of Florida should have access to the federal resources required for emergency response and recovery preparations on...
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Rubio, Scott to POTUS: Prepare for Hurricane Impacts to Port of Tampa Bay
Major Hurricane Milton is forecasted to potentially hinder or obstruct the Port of Tampa Bay, which receives more than 40 percent of Florida’s petroleum products. It’s crucial for the federal government to expedite all requested measures to protect Florida’s economy...
Rubio, Scott Support Florida’s Request for Pre-landfall Emergency Declaration Ahead of Hurricane Milton
Major Hurricane Milton is forecasted to impact Florida with devastating storm surge, winds, and inland flooding. After just being hit by Hurricane Helene, it’s crucial for the State of Florida to have the support of the federal government. U.S. Senators Marco Rubio...
Video: Rubio Remembers October 7, 2023 Terrorist Attacks
This year marks the first anniversary of the October 7, 2023 terrorist attacks against Israel. 32 Americans died in those attacks, and four of the Americans taken hostage that day remain in captivity. U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) released a video remembering the...
Photos: Rubio Meets With Florida Farm Bureau Post-Hurricane Helene
Following Hurricane Helene’s catastrophic damage throughout Florida’s gulf coast, U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) met with the Florida Farm Bureau as well as local agricultural producers, farmers, and growers to discuss the storm’s impact. Photos are courtesy of...
Photos: Rubio Visits Barrier Islands Post-Hurricane Helene
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...
Senate Passes Rubio, Smith Resolution to Recognize November as National Lung Cancer Awareness Month
U.S. Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Tina Smith (D-MN) applauded the Senate passage of their resolution to designate November 2023 as National Lung Cancer Awareness Month. The resolution recognizes the need for more research to improve early diagnosis, screening, and treatment.
Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) are cosponsors of the resolution.
The resolution is also supported by the American Lung Cancer Screening Initiative, LungCAN, The White Ribbon Project, Lung Cancer Foundation of America, GO2 Foundation, American Cancer Society, National Lung Cancer Roundtable, LiveLung, Lungevity, American College of Radiology, American Lung Association, Cancer Support Community, CancerCare, and Citizens for Radioactive Radon Reduction.
Click here for the full text of the resolution.