Washington, DC - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives will vote on the FY24 NDAA Conference Report. Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, expressed his concerns regarding the final version of the bill, stating that it undermines personal liberties and allows the Department of Defense (DoD) to violate federal law. He also expressed disappointment that the bipartisan Coast Guard Authorization Act was not included in the NDAA."I take seriously my Constitutional duty to provide for our common defense, but I am unable to support this year's NDAA because I could not vote...
Washington, D.C. - Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, a Republican from Clermont, has voted in favor of a resolution that formalizes an impeachment inquiry into President Biden. The resolution, known as H.Res. 918, was passed by House Republicans. In a statement, Congressman Webster highlighted the reasons behind the decision."Since January, House Republicans have conducted methodical oversight investigations into President Biden's actions related to his family's foreign business dealings," said Congressman Webster. "We have uncovered serious allegations of abuse of...
Washington, D.C. — Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, has voiced his support for H.R. 357, the Ensuring Accountability in Agency Rulemaking Act, a piece of legislation aimed at curbing the power of career federal agency staff and giving more authority to Senate-confirmed senior appointees. In a statement released after voting to pass the bill, Rep. Webster emphasized the need to rein in the administrative state and hold unelected bureaucrats accountable. He expressed his concern about the erosion of Congress' constitutional authority over the years, which has...
Washington, D.C. - A group of 31 House Republicans, led by Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, has written a letter to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, urging the development of a plan to counter the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) increasing involvement in seabed mining of critical mineral resources. The members expressed concern about the CCP's dominance in global supply chains and processing capacity for these minerals, which are essential for U.S. weapons systems."We cannot afford to cede another critical mineral resource to China," the members wrote in the letter....
Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, has released a statement explaining his vote on H.Res.878 - Providing for the expulsion of Representative George Santos from the United States House of Representatives. Webster begins by acknowledging the seriousness of expelling a member of Congress, stating, "A vote to expel a member of Congress is a serious matter." He goes on to explain that he has voted against previous attempts to expel Rep. George Santos due to a lack of due process. However, Webster points out that the House Ethics Committee has now completed their...
Washington, D.C. - Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, has taken a strong stance against Iran's support for terrorism by voting in favor of H.R. 5961, the No Funds for Iranian Terrorism Act. This legislation aims to prevent Iran from accessing the $6 billion in assets held by Qatar.In a statement, Rep. Webster highlighted the importance of freezing these funds to undermine Iran's ability to support terrorist organizations. He stated, "As the world's largest state-sponsor of terrorism, Iran is a proven opponent of U.S. interests, international security, and...
Washington, D.C. - The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill that prohibits the use of federal funds to house illegal immigrants on federal lands, including National Parks. The legislation, known as H.R. 5283, or the Protecting our Communities from Failure to Secure the Border Act of 2023, also revokes a lease agreement that allowed the housing of illegal aliens within the Gateway National Recreation Area.Congressman Daniel Webster, a Republican from Florida, expressed his support for the bill, stating, "Today I voted to stop the Biden Administration from...