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    Rep. Webster Votes to Protect Americans From Foreign Adversaries

    Washington, D.C. — Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, played a pivotal role in the passing of H.R. 7521, the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, aimed at safeguarding Americans from potential surveillance by applications owned by foreign government adversaries.“This bill prevents foreign government adversaries from being able to target Americans and threaten our national security through social media applications,” expressed Rep. Webster regarding the importance of the legislation.Highlighting the risks associated with...

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    Webster Votes to Pass Bill Reducing Waste in Federal Office Buildings

    Washington, D.C. — Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, today voted to pass H.R. 6276, the Utilizing Space Efficiently and Improving Technologies (USE IT) Act of 2023. This legislation directs the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and General Services Administration (GSA) to measure occupancy in federal buildings and federally leased space and requires steps to be taken to reduce or consolidate space if occupancy rate falls below 60 percent."Taxpayers should not be expected to pay the bills for federal buildings and spaces that are being left vacant and...

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    House Approves Webster Bill To Help Rural Broadband Expansion

    Washington, D.C. — Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, today voted to pass H.R. 1752, the Eliminating Barriers to Rural Internet Development Grant Eligibility (E-BRIDGE) Act. This legislation removes hurdles for broadband projects under Economic Development Administration (EDA) grants, including difficult last-mile efforts that often delay rural broadband deployment."We know broadband impact the ability of distressed communities to attract jobs and businesses across a host of other industries, including the healthcare and energy sectors," said Rep. Webster....

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    Webster Votes to Pass Expanding Access to Capital Act

    Washington, D.C. — Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, today voted to pass H.R. 2799, the Expanding Access to Capital Act, legislation that reduces regulatory barriers and create new pathways for small businesses to raise capital and go public. "Small businesses are the backbone of our nation’s economy, and it’s critical that entrepreneurs seeking to grow their businesses have access to affordable capital," said Rep. Webster. "By cutting red tape and regulatory burdens, H.R. 2799 will help strengthen our public markets, enable small businesses to thrive, and...

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    Webster Bill Combatting Illegal Immigrant Crime Passes House

    Washington, D.C. — Today, the House passed H.R. 7511, the Laken Riley Act, legislation cosponsored by Rep. Webster. The Laken Riley Act requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to issue a detainer for illegal aliens who are charged or cited with local theft or burglary."I mourn the death of Laken Riley who would still be with her family if it wasn’t for the failed immigration policies of President Biden," said Rep. Webster."I cosponsored and voted to pass H.R. 7511, to ensure that ICE has no excuses for not arresting and deporting illegal immigrants who commit crimes...

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    Rep. Webster Criticizes State of the Union Address Ahead of President Biden's Speech

    Washington, D.C. — Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, did not mince words in his assessment of the state of the union ahead of President Biden's upcoming address. Webster stated, "The state of the union is weak. This week, I asked my constituents how they view the state of our union under President Biden, and a majority agreed."Webster went on to criticize the Biden administration, attributing a series of issues to the current president's policies. He noted, "Since President Biden has taken office, Americans are less safe, and their banks accounts nearly...

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    Webster Introduces Bill Recognizing Border Crisis as an Invasion

    Washington, D.C. — Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, along with Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (R-AZ) and over 30 Republican colleagues, introduced legislation to declare the crisis at the southern border an invasion to help support legal arguments of states in federal court.“I have been to the Southern Border in Eagle Pass, Texas and seen this crisis firsthand,” said Rep. Webster. “Thanks to President Biden’s failed border policies, there have been over 8 million illegal border crossings, with over 340 known individuals being on the terrorist watchlist. Make no...

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    Rep. Webster Supports Bills Strengthening Support for Uyghurs

    Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, has shown his support for bills aimed at bolstering assistance for Uyghurs and other ethnic minorities in the Xinjiang Autonomous Region of China. These groups have been subjected to religious and human rights violations by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).Speaking about his decision to vote in favor of these bills, Rep. Webster stated, "For years, I have voiced concern with the CCP's actions on their religious persecution of Uyghurs in Northwestern China. The violation of religious freedoms and human rights is an...

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    Webster Votes to Pass the Unlocking Domestic LNG Potential Act

    Washington, D.C. - In a significant move to boost America's energy production, Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, voted in favor of H.R. 7176, the Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act. This legislation aims to remove all restrictions on the import and export of liquified natural gas (LNG) and streamline the energy permitting process by eliminating the requirement for the Department of Energy (DOE) to authorize exports."Since his first day in office, President Biden has caved to climate extremists and has weakened America's energy production," stated Rep....

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    Rep. Webster Votes Again to Impeach Secretary Mayorkas

    Washington, D.C. — Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, has once again voted in favor of impeaching Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. In a statement released after the vote, Congressman Webster said, "Today, I once again voted to pass two articles of impeachment against DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. The two articles of impeachment hold Secretary Mayorkas accountable for lying to Congress, abusing public trust, and for his refusal to comply with the laws he took an oath to uphold."Congressman Webster has been a vocal advocate for...

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