Washington, D.C. — Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, played a pivotal role in the passing of H.R. 7521, the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, aimed at safeguarding Americans from potential surveillance by applications owned by foreign government adversaries.“This bill prevents foreign government adversaries from being able to target Americans and threaten our national security through social media applications,” expressed Rep. Webster regarding the importance of the legislation.Highlighting the risks associated with...
Washington, D.C. — Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, today voted to pass H.R. 6276, the Utilizing Space Efficiently and Improving Technologies (USE IT) Act of 2023. This legislation directs the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and General Services Administration (GSA) to measure occupancy in federal buildings and federally leased space and requires steps to be taken to reduce or consolidate space if occupancy rate falls below 60 percent."Taxpayers should not be expected to pay the bills for federal buildings and spaces that are being left vacant and...
Washington, D.C. — Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, today voted to pass H.R. 1752, the Eliminating Barriers to Rural Internet Development Grant Eligibility (E-BRIDGE) Act. This legislation removes hurdles for broadband projects under Economic Development Administration (EDA) grants, including difficult last-mile efforts that often delay rural broadband deployment."We know broadband impact the ability of distressed communities to attract jobs and businesses across a host of other industries, including the healthcare and energy sectors," said Rep. Webster....
Washington, D.C. — Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, today voted to pass H.R. 2799, the Expanding Access to Capital Act, legislation that reduces regulatory barriers and create new pathways for small businesses to raise capital and go public. "Small businesses are the backbone of our nation’s economy, and it’s critical that entrepreneurs seeking to grow their businesses have access to affordable capital," said Rep. Webster. "By cutting red tape and regulatory burdens, H.R. 2799 will help strengthen our public markets, enable small businesses to thrive, and...
Washington, D.C. — Today, the House passed H.R. 7511, the Laken Riley Act, legislation cosponsored by Rep. Webster. The Laken Riley Act requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to issue a detainer for illegal aliens who are charged or cited with local theft or burglary."I mourn the death of Laken Riley who would still be with her family if it wasn’t for the failed immigration policies of President Biden," said Rep. Webster."I cosponsored and voted to pass H.R. 7511, to ensure that ICE has no excuses for not arresting and deporting illegal immigrants who commit crimes...
Washington, D.C. — Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, did not mince words in his assessment of the state of the union ahead of President Biden's upcoming address. Webster stated, "The state of the union is weak. This week, I asked my constituents how they view the state of our union under President Biden, and a majority agreed."Webster went on to criticize the Biden administration, attributing a series of issues to the current president's policies. He noted, "Since President Biden has taken office, Americans are less safe, and their banks accounts nearly...
Washington, D.C. — Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, along with Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (R-AZ) and over 30 Republican colleagues, introduced legislation to declare the crisis at the southern border an invasion to help support legal arguments of states in federal court.“I have been to the Southern Border in Eagle Pass, Texas and seen this crisis firsthand,” said Rep. Webster. “Thanks to President Biden’s failed border policies, there have been over 8 million illegal border crossings, with over 340 known individuals being on the terrorist watchlist. Make no...
Farms throughout cities in Lake County received $7 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.
South Campus Care Center and Rehabilitation was one of the 11 for-profit facility nursing homes in Lake County, Florida in the fourth quarter of 2023, and had an overall rating of three.
Lady Lake Specialty Care Center and Rehabilitation, the second largest nursing home in Lake County, aided an average of 140 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023.
Lake County Schools District FAST results are in, and 48.8% of school students were proficient in Geometry in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Florida Department of Education.