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...
Sponsored, Co-Sponsored Legislation
Senator Rubio sponsored and co-sponsored five bills yesterday:
- Senator Rubio introduced S.2043, the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 2012, to amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to provide religious conscience protections for individuals and organizations.
- Senator Rubio introduced S.Con.Res.34, a concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress in honor of former President of the Czech Republic, Václav Havel’s life and legacy of promoting democracy and freedom.
- Senator Rubio joined 44 of his colleges co-sponsoring S.2041, a bill to approve the Keystone XL pipeline project and provide for environmental protection and government oversight.
- Senator Rubio joined 7 of his colleagues in a bi-partisan effort to express support for the people of Tibet, co-sponsoring S.Res.356.
- Senator Rubio co-sponsored the bipartisan S.Amdt.1472, which would permanently end earmarks.