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...
NOTICIAS
Últimas Noticias
ICYMI: Rubio: Biden Houthi Policy Hurts Americans
President Biden’s Misguided Policy toward the Houthis Hurts Americans U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) June 27, 2024 National Review …Two weeks into his presidency, President Biden removed the Houthis from the foreign terrorist organization list…. [He] also ended...
ICYMI: Rubio on Illegal Migrants Tied to ISIS
According to reports, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has identified more than 400 illegal migrants who came across U.S. borders as part of an ISIS-affiliated human smuggling network. U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has been warning about this...
Rubio, Florida Colleagues Urge NOAA to Prepare for Coral Health Emergency
Last summer, corals in the Florida Reef Tract came under severe heat stress and experienced coral bleaching. Anomalous ocean temperatures may cause similar impacts this summer. The federal government has the authority to respond under emergency provisions of the Coral...
Rubio on State Department’s 2024 Trafficking in Persons Report
Each year, the U.S. Department of State releases its Trafficking in Persons Report. This report assesses countries in their efforts to counter human trafficking and identifies the most successful strategies for reducing the widespread evil of modern day slavery. U.S....
Rubio, Scott Commemorate 3rd Anniversary of Tragic Surfside Building Collapse
June 24, 2024 marks the 3rd anniversary of the Champlain Towers South collapse in Surfside, Florida. U.S. Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Rick Scott (R-FL) introduced a resolution recognizing the fallen victims and the bravery of the first responders. “Today, we honor...
Rubio: Florida Projects Should Stay in Water Bill
Miami, FL – U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) is urging key House and Senate committee leaders of both parties to retain important Florida projects in the final version of the Water Resources Development Act of 2016, which is likely to be considered for congressional approval before the end of the year. The House passed its version of the bill this past week, after the Senate passed its version September 15.
South Florida leaders have commended Rubio’s leadership and work to restore the Everglades and improve the quality of Florida’s waterways.
“I respectfully request you retain specific provisions that would greatly benefit Florida,” Rubio’s letter to the committee leaders states. “This includes authorization of the Central Everglades Planning Project, a key Everglades restoration project that will improve water quality for our treasured ecosystems.”
El full text of Rubio’s letter .
September 30, 2016
The Honorable James Inhofe
Chairman
Senate Committee on Environment & Public Works
410 Dirksen Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
The Honorable Barbara Boxer
Ranking Member
Senate Committee on Environment & Public Works
456 Dirksen Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
The Honorable Bill Shuster
Chairman
House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure
2251 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
The Honorable Peter DeFazio
Ranking Member
House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure
2164 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Chairmen Inhofe and Shuster and Ranking Members Boxer and DeFazio:
As you work towards reconciling the Water Resources Development Act of 2016, I respectfully request you retain specific provisions that would greatly benefit Florida. This includes authorization of the Central Everglades Planning Project, a key Everglades restoration project that will improve water quality for our treasured ecosystems.
Other important provisions included in both bills are:
- Picayune Strand project modification
- Port Everglades navigation authorization
- Daytona Beach flood damage reduction
- Flagler County hurricane and storm damage risk reduction
- Assessing Coastal Areas to Assist States Act (South Atlantic Coastal Study)
I commend both committees for your hard work in successfully passing this important legislation. I stand ready to assist in ensuring these important Florida provisions are enacted.
Atentamente,
Marco Rubio
U.S. Senator