Daniel Webster highlights tax cuts and NASA legislation in February updates

U.S. Rep. Daniel Webster Serving Florida's 11th Congressional District
U.S. Rep. Daniel Webster Serving Florida's 11th Congressional District
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Daniel Webster, U.S. Congressman representing Florida’s 11th district, shared updates on recent legislative actions and policy positions in a series of tweets posted on February 4, 2026.

In his first post at 18:18 UTC, Webster stated, “America’s tax code shouldn’t punish working families. That’s why I worked with @POTUS and my @HouseGOP colleagues to pass the Working Families Tax Cuts to deliver real relief. This historic legislation:

Doubles the Standard Deduction to $31,500 for families ($15,750 for”. The tweet references collaboration with both President Biden and House GOP members to advance changes intended to provide tax relief by increasing the standard deduction.

Later that day at 19:48 UTC, Webster commented on developments regarding federal funding and abortion policy. He wrote, “This is great news! Thank you @AGPamBondi for defending life and Congress’ clear intent to prohibit taxpayers dollars from paying for abortions.” In this statement, he thanked former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi for her efforts related to federal abortion funding restrictions.

At 21:29 UTC, Webster addressed advancements in space policy through congressional action. He tweeted, “Today, @housescience advanced the NASA Reauthorization Act of 2026, which included 3 of my bills and other priorities that make it clear that the U.S. will set the standards, protect our technological advantages, and shape the next generation of American leadership in emerging”. This highlights his involvement in shaping legislation affecting NASA’s future direction and U.S. leadership in technology sectors.

Daniel Webster has represented Florida’s 11th district in Congress since 2011 after succeeding Alan Grayson ([source](#)), following prior service in both chambers of Florida’s state legislature ([source](#)). Born in Charleston, West Virginia in 1949 and currently residing in Clermont ([source](#)), Webster graduated from Georgia Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1971.



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