Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, has voiced his support for legislation aimed at preventing Hamas terrorists from seeking asylum in the United States. The legislation, known as H.R. 6679 or the No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act, was recently passed with Webster's vote.The bill seeks to address the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks against Israel, which were described by Webster as the "deadliest terrorist attack in Israel's history." The aim of the legislation is to ensure that any individual who participated or assisted in these attacks is...
Washington, D.C. - Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, has voted in favor of H.R. 5585, the Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act, a legislation that introduces federal penalties for evading or fleeing a U.S. Border Agent or law enforcement official who is assisting or under the command of U.S. Border Patrol."We must hold accountable those that flee from or endanger the lives of our Border Patrol, law enforcement officers, and communities," stated Rep. Webster. He emphasized that current federal law does not explicitly criminalize the act of evading Border...
Washington, D.C. - Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, has recently voted in favor of legislation that aims to crack down on identity theft and social security fraud committed by illegal immigrants. The bill, known as H.R. 6678 or the Consequences for Social Security Fraud Act, seeks to establish grounds for inadmissibility and deportation for those who engage in such fraudulent activities."Protecting Social Security and holding lawbreakers accountable are important issues for my constituents," said Rep. Webster. He further emphasized the significance of the...
Washington, D.C. - Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, has once again made the decision to voluntarily roll back his salary to the 2008 level. This marks the latest in a series of annual salary reductions by Rep. Webster since he was elected to office.In explaining his decision, Rep. Webster emphasized the importance of leading by example in the realm of government spending. He stated, "Washington needs leaders who lead by example. As I work to transform and reduce spending in Washington, I start with my own salary. I have consistently called on my colleagues...
Washington, D.C. - Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, along with Rep. John Moolenaar and nearly 50 colleagues, has introduced a resolution recognizing January 21-27, 2024 as National School Choice Week. The resolution aims to emphasize the significance of providing quality educational opportunities for all parents and students."From passing Florida's first school choice bill to voting to pass H.R. 5, the Parent's Bill of Rights Act last year, I will always stand with students and parents," said Rep. Webster. "National School Choice Week recognizes the importance of...
Washington, D.C. — Yesterday, the House passed two important pieces of legislation aimed at supporting pregnant women and families. These bills were supported by Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, who believes in defending the rights of the unborn.The first bill, H.R. 6918, known as the Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act, received bipartisan support and aims to ensure that pregnant mothers across the country have access to the necessary resources and care they need as they bring a child into the world. Congressman Webster expressed his...
Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, has received an A+ rating from SBA Pro-Life America for his dedication to protecting the rights of the unborn. The organization, which advocates for pro-life policies, praised Rep. Webster for his consistent voting record and actions to defend life during the year 2023.According to Hon. Marilyn Musgrave, SBA Pro-Life America’s Vice President of Government Affairs, Rep. Webster has been a staunch opponent of the pro-abortion agenda of the Biden-Harris administration. Musgrave highlighted Webster's efforts to prevent taxpayer...
Washington, D.C. - Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, along with several Republican lawmakers, filed a Supreme Court amicus brief today in support of President Trump's appeal in the case of Donald J. Trump v. Norma Anderson, et al. The amicus brief has been signed by over 130 House Republicans and over 40 Senate Republicans."The Colorado Supreme Court has no authority to remove Donald J. Trump - the leading Presidential candidate - from the ballot in the 2024 presidential election," stated Rep. Webster. He expressed confidence that the U.S. Supreme Court will reverse the...
There were 2,363 multiracial students enrolled in Lake County's only school district in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Florida Department of Education.
Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, recently voted in favor of passing H.J.Res 98, a Congressional Review Act resolution aimed at overturning the National Labor Relations Board's (NLRB) final joint employer rule. This rule holds a company liable for employees it does not employ or directly supervise.In a statement released after the vote, Rep. Webster expressed his support for the resolution, stating, "Today I voted to pass H.J.Res 98, which rescinds the Biden Administration's burdensome regulation that ties the hands of America's small business owners." As a...
Washington, D.C. - Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, has taken a stand against the use of taxpayer dollars to fund Chinese-made electric vehicle (EV) chargers. In a recent vote, Webster supported S.J.Res 38, a resolution that rescinds a Federal Highway Administration rule waiving Buy America requirements for these chargers.Webster expressed his concerns about the Biden Administration's agenda to promote EVs and its decision to allow Chinese companies to receive taxpayer dollars for building EV chargers. He stated, "Our government should not be sending...