U.S. Rep. Daniel Webster (R-FL)
Recent News About U.S. Rep. Daniel Webster (R-FL)
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Webster supports new national defense act despite concerns over Coast Guard omission
Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, representing Clermont, has expressed his support for the passage of H.R. 5009, known as the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025.
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Webster supports water resources development act benefiting Florida
Florida Congressman Daniel Webster has announced his support for the passage of S. 4367, known as the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA).
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House passes bill easing financial burdens for disaster-hit communities
Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives approved H.R. 2672, known as the FEMA Loan Interest Payment Relief Act.
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House passes bill to expedite disaster relief for fisheries
Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 5103, known as the FISHES Act.
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Congressman Webster supports bill to simplify student aid applications
Florida Congressman Daniel Webster has cast his vote in favor of the FAFSA Deadline Act, officially known as H.R. 8932.
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FEMA questioned over alleged bias against Trump supporters during hurricane relief
Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, along with Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves and Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee Chairman Scott Perry, have expressed concerns to FEMA...
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Congressional resolution introduced to honor veterans on Veterans Day 2024
Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, along with Representative Michael Guest and over 120 bipartisan members of Congress, has introduced a resolution to honor America's veterans.
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Congressman Webster announces recovery of $2.7 million for Florida constituents
Florida Congressman Daniel Webster announced that his office has successfully returned over $2.7 million to constituents.
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Florida lawmakers urge swift USDA aid after hurricane devastation
Florida's agricultural sector is facing significant challenges following the impact of Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
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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.