Of the 375,059 citizens living in Lake County in 2021, 80.7% were old enough to vote, equating to 302,648 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.
Washington, D.C. — Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, released a statement regarding the House’s second appropriations package, the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024."I ran for office pledging to do my part to slow the spigot of spending. I supported the first appropriations package because it saves taxpayers more than $200 billion, protects veterans Second Amendment rights, stops the DOJ from targeting parents and cuts the budgets of the ATF, EPA, and DOJ," stated Congressman Webster.While acknowledging the importance of funding for certain...
Washington, D.C. — Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, released a statement after voting to pass H.R. 1023, the Cutting Green Corruption and Taxes Act, legislation that repeals the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, and proposed tax on natural gas."Today I voted to repeal Democrats $27 billion ‘green new deal’ slush fund," said Rep. Webster. "Rather than investing to restore American energy independence, Democrats so-called Inflation Reduction Act created a $27 billion ‘green bank’ that results in taxpayer dollars going to...
Washington, D.C. — Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, today voted to pass H.R. 7023, the Creating Confidence in Clean Water Permitting Act, legislation that would modify and streamline the Clean Water Act’s permitting process for energy producers, the agriculture industry, builders, and water utilities."Today I voted to pass H.R. 7023, which makes commonsense reforms to the Clean Water Act’s permitting process," said Rep. Webster. "This bill will increase transparency and reduce regulatory burdens, making for an efficient permitting process for important...
Washington, D.C. — Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, today voted to pass H.R. 1121, the Protecting American Production Act, legislation that prevents the Biden Administration from unilaterally banning hydraulic fracturing and H.R. 6009, the Restoring American Energy Dominance Act, legislation that would unleash onshore energy production.In a statement, Rep. Webster expressed his views on the legislation, saying, "President Biden’s anti-American energy policies have devastated our country’s energy production and led to higher costs for families." He further...
Washington, D.C. — The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee today approved H.R. 7659, the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2024, a bill that aims to support the Coast Guard in its crucial missions. According to Subcommittee Chairman Webster, the legislation provides the necessary investments and authorities to maintain the Coast Guard's critical operations, ensuring border security and addressing recruiting challenges.In a statement, Subcommittee Chairman Webster highlighted the significance of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2024, stating, "The measure will...
Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, along with Representatives Matt Gaetz, Gus Bilirakis, and Anna Paulina Luna, have urged President Biden to authorize the U.S. Navy to stop the anticipated mass migration of Haitians towards the United States. The lawmakers sent a letter to President Biden requesting him to declare the situation as urgent circumstances requiring immediate federal response.During a House Armed Services Committee hearing, General Laura Richardson of the United States Southern Command expressed the need to be prepared to address the threat of...