Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressmen Carlos Gimenez (R-FL), Jared Golden (D-ME), Dan Kildee (D-MI), and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) announced today the introduction of the Fire Grants and Safety Act, bipartisan legislation to reauthorize and increase federal resources for local fire departments across the nation. The legislation would boost critical federal funds for local fire departments to address staffing shortages, purchase new equipment, and improve training and emergency services.
MIAMI, FL - Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez (FL-26) announced today a round of funding disbursed by FEMA to the Utility Board of the City of Key West Electric Resilient Infrastructure Project. The nearly-$4.5 million grant comes in addition to the $2.4 million disbursed in 2020.
MIAMI, FL - Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez (FL-26) urged President Biden to approve federal emergency Individual Assistance (IA) for Monroe County by designating it as a Category A region under FEMA. In the letter sent to the White House, Gimenez underscored the importance for Monroe to receive assistance with debris removal and eligibility for IA after significant damage to homes and businesses.
MIAMI, FL. - Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez (FL-26) joined a letter to President Joe Biden, led by Representative Darren Soto (FL-9), along with members of the Florida congressional delegation, in urging the President to approve individual assistance for all 67 counties in Florida in the wake of Hurricane Ian.
MIAMI, FL - Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez (FL-26) joined a letter to President Joe Biden led by U.S. Senators Rick Scott and Marco Rubio, along with the Florida congressional delegation, in support of Governor Ron DeSantis's request to approve a Major Disaster Declaration in response to Hurricane Ian.
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Dear Mr. President:
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez (FL-26) led a letter of 50 of his colleagues raising concerns over the recent acquisition of farmland near a U.S. military installation by a Chinese-based manufacturer with close links to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). The letter was sent to Defense Secretary Austin Lloyd, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.
MIAMI, FL - Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez (FL-26) hosted a roundtable discussion with members of South Florida's law enforcement community Monday afternoon at the Kendall Hammocks District Police Station. Members of the Miami-Dade Police Department, Monroe County Police Department, and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation attended the discussion.
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Every year, individuals across the United States raise awareness on suicide prevention. Suicide is the second leading cause of death among young adults and second leading cause of death in veterans post 9/11.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez (R-Fl.), Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. (D-La.), Congressman Joe Neguse (D-Co.), and Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) announced the formation of the Bipartisan Congressional Disaster Preparedness and Recovery Caucus. This caucus is committed to working across the aisle to advance legislation and policies that provide efficient, equitable relief for disaster survivors and promotes measures that pave the path for impacted communities to make a full recovery.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez (FL-26) introduced The Protecting Critical Ecosystems and Military Readiness in Florida Act in the House of Representatives. The legislation would prohibit civil aviation operations at Homestead Air Reserve Base (HARB) in Homestead, Florida. U.S. Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Rick Scott (R-FL) introduced companion legislation in the Senate.