U.S. Rep. Daniel Webster (R-FL)
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Florida lawmakers seek expedited disaster declaration after Hurricane Milton
Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, along with other members of the Florida Delegation, has requested an expedited Major Disaster Declaration from President Joe Biden. The request follows Hurricane Milton's landfall as a Category 3 hurricane near Siesta Key, causing widespread damage and dangerous conditions across Florida.
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Rep. Webster comments on port strike suspension after tentative agreement
Florida Congressman Daniel Webster expressed satisfaction following the resolution of a labor dispute that had threatened operations at East and Gulf Coast ports. The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) reached a tentative agreement, suspending the strike until the end of the year.
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Florida congressman Daniel Webster named 'Hero of Main Street' by NRF
Recently, the National Retail Federation (NRF) honored Florida Congressman Daniel Webster as a "Hero of Main Street" for his contributions to advancing public policy that supports a robust retail sector. Congressman Webster, representing Clermont, expressed his commitment to advocating for small businesses and reducing government interference.
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Lawmakers urge White House intervention in potential port strike
Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, along with T&I Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) and Republican members of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, have urged the Biden-Harris Administration to take action to prevent a potential work stoppage at East and Gulf coast ports. The lawmakers warned that such a strike could lead to "dire impacts to our supply chains, our economy, and the American consumer."
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Daniel Webster receives NFIB Guardian of Small Business Award
On Wednesday, Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, was awarded the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Guardian of Small Business Award. A 40-plus-year member of the NFIB, Congressman Webster is recognized for supporting legislation and initiatives that champion small business.
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Rep. Webster votes for act securing voter eligibility
Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, issued a statement regarding his vote to pass H.R. 9494, the Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, which includes the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE Act).
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Bill introduced to bolster cybersecurity protections at US ports
On September 17, 2024, Rep. Webster (R-FL), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, alongside Ranking Member Rep. Salud Carbajal (D-CA) and Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Gary Peters (D-MI), introduced the Protecting Investments in Our Ports Act. This bill aims to address potential cybersecurity threats at ports across the United States by ensuring that ports take proper steps to protect against these threats when purchasing equipment and software with federal funding provided by the Port Infrastructure Development Program.
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Webster votes on bill closing EV loopholes benefitting China
Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, voted to pass H.R. 7980, the End the Chinese Dominance of Electric Vehicles in America Act. The legislation aims to prohibit electric vehicles with batteries made from materials sourced from prohibited foreign entities, such as China, from qualifying for the federal clean vehicle credit.
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Rep. Webster votes for measures countering Chinese influence
Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, voted today to pass three pieces of legislation aimed at bolstering the economic and national security of the United States against the increasing influence of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
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Webster surpasses $2 million returned to constituents in 2024
Washington, D.C. — Florida Congressman Daniel Webster announced today that his office has returned over $2 million to constituents in 2024. These funds were secured for individuals who sought assistance with issues related to the IRS, VA, Social Security, and other federal agencies.
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Rep. Webster supports bill restricting funds to universities tied to Confucius Institutes
Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, issued a statement following his vote to pass H.R. 1516, the DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act. The legislation aims to restrict funding to American universities with ties to Confucius Institutes.
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Rep. Webster votes to hold VP Harris accountable for border security issues
Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, voted today to pass H.Res. 1371, condemning the Biden Administration and its Border Czar, Kamala Harris, for what he describes as a failure to secure the United States’ border.
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Legislation introduced to safeguard veteran access to community healthcare
Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, introduced the Ensuring Continuity in Veterans Health Act today alongside Rep. Scott Franklin (R-FL). The legislation aims to protect veterans who utilize the Veteran Community Care Program (VCCP) instead of services within the VA. This bill seeks to prevent disruptions in care for veterans currently receiving services from private providers amid calls to reduce the VCCP and push veterans back into VA facilities. Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) has introduced companion legislation in the Senate.
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Webster votes for task force on Trump's attempted assassination
Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, released a statement following his vote to pass H.Res. 1367, which establishes a Task Force on the Attempted Assassination of Donald J. Trump.
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Rep. Webster supports bill promoting domestic energy production
Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, today voted to pass H.R. 8998, the Interior, Environment Appropriations Act of 2025. This bill provides funding for the Department of the Interior, the Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Forest Service, and other agencies.
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Rep. Webster calls for accountability after Secret Service director's resignation
Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, released a statement regarding the resignation of U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle.
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Rep. Webster supports water resources development act of 2024
Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, released a statement following his vote to pass H.R. 8812, the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA).
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Rep. Webster comments on President Biden's withdrawal from 2024 election
Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, released a statement on July 21, 2024, in response to President Biden's decision not to seek another term as President of the United States.
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Rep. Webster receives "Defender of Limited Government" award
Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, was recently named a “Defender of Limited Government” by the Institute for Legislative Analysis (ILA), an organization that advocates for limited government as envisioned by America’s Founding Fathers.
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Rep. Webster calls for Secret Service Director Cheatle's resignation
Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, has called for the resignation of United States Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle following a briefing on the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.