State Representative Laurel Lee (fl)
Recent News About State Representative Laurel Lee (fl)
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Rep. Laurel Lee expresses support for Israel after Iran missile attack
Today, Congresswoman Laurel Lee issued a statement following Iran's missile attack on Israel. The attack has prompted reactions from various political figures, including Rep. Lee.
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Bill introduced to protect children from online predators
Congresswoman Laurel Lee (FL-15) and Congressman Glenn Ivey (MD-4) have introduced the Protection of Child Victims from Online Predators Act. This bipartisan bill aims to amend title 18 of the U.S. Code to clarify that a "notice" or "advertisement" seeking or offering child pornography can occur within private, one-on-one communications.
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Bill introduced targeting Chinese cyber threats
Today, House Homeland Security Committee Republicans introduced legislation to address cyber threats from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) targeting critical infrastructure. Representative Laurel Lee (R-FL) spearheaded the bill, which aims to create an interagency task force led by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). This task force will focus on cybersecurity threats posed by state-sponsored cyber actors linked to the People’s Republic of China (PRC), including Volt Typhoon.
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Lawmakers introduce bipartisan bill targeting online child exploitation
On September 11, 2024, Congresswoman Laurel Lee (R-FL), U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), and Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) introduced the Renewed Hope Act. This bipartisan, bicameral bill aims to enhance the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s capabilities to identify, rescue, and protect victims of online child sexual exploitation while bringing perpetrators to justice.
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Representatives urge mandatory classified information handling training for all Congress members
Representatives Laurel Lee (R-FL) and Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA), along with nine House colleagues, have called on House Speaker Mike Johnson, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and leaders of the Committee on House Administration to mandate training on the proper handling of classified information for all members of Congress starting with the 119th Congress in January 2025. Currently, new and returning Congress members may opt-in to receive just one hour of training.
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Rep. Laurel Lee hosts senior resource fair in Brandon
Last week, Congresswoman Laurel Lee (R-FL) hosted a Senior Resource Fair in Brandon to connect senior citizens with free local healthcare, government, and wellness resources. The event featured Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody and State Representative Danny Alvarez.
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Rep. Laurel Lee joins bipartisan task force investigating Trump's assassination attempt
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Laurel Lee (R-FL) released a statement following her appointment to the Bipartisan Task Force to Investigate the Attempted Assassination of Donald Trump.
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Rep. Laurel Lee criticizes VP Harris over handling of U.S. border security
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Laurel Lee (R-FL) issued a statement following the House of Representatives' vote on H. Res. 1371, which condemns the Biden Administration and its Border Czar, Vice President Kamala Harris, for failing to secure the United States border.
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House votes to establish task force on attempted assassination of Donald Trump
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Laurel Lee (R-FL) released a statement following the House of Representatives' vote on H. Res. 1367, which establishes a Task Force to investigate the attempted assassination of former President Donald J. Trump.
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Rep. Laurel Lee announces launch of 2024 Congressional App Challenge
Today, Congresswoman Laurel Lee (R-FL) announced the launch of the annual Congressional App Challenge, which is open to all middle and high school students who reside in or attend a school in Florida’s 15th Congressional District. Students may participate individually or in teams of up to four.
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House passes bills targeting appliance energy regulations
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Laurel Lee (R-FL) released a statement following the House of Representatives' passage of H.R. 7637, the Refrigerator Freedom Act, and H.R. 7700, the Stop Unaffordable Dishwasher Standards (SUDS) Act.
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House passes SAVE Act aimed at securing voter eligibility
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Laurel Lee (R-FL) released a statement following the House of Representatives' passage of H.R. 8281, the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act. The legislation aims to protect elections and ensure that only American citizens are eligible to vote.
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Rep. Laurel Lee questions witnesses on critical infrastructure vulnerabilities
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Laurel Lee (R-FL) questioned witnesses on the United States' critical infrastructure vulnerabilities and the role of cyber insurance in planning, response, and recovery efforts during the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection session yesterday. Specifically, Rep. Lee focused on the importance of the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS).
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Rep. Laurel Lee applauds passage of FY25 NDAA
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Laurel Lee (R-FL) released a statement following the House of Representatives' passage of the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 25.
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House Judiciary Committee releases video calling for contempt charge against Merrick Garland
Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, Congresswoman Laurel Lee (R-FL) and the House Judiciary Committee released a video highlighting why Attorney General Merrick Garland must be held in Contempt of Congress.
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Rep. Laurel Lee criticizes Biden's immigration executive order
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Laurel Lee (R-FL) issued a statement following President Biden's recent immigration Executive Order.
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Rep. Laurel Lee criticizes Trump trial verdict as politically motivated
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Laurel Lee (R-FL) released a statement today regarding the verdict in President Trump's trial.
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Congresswoman Laurel Lee announces winners of 2024 Congressional Art Competition
Congresswoman Laurel Lee (R-FL) has announced Cailee Cuffle from Steinbrenner High School as the winner of the 2024 Congressional Art Competition for Florida’s 15th District. Cuffle's painting, titled "Through the Glass," will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. for a year, joining artwork from other winners across congressional districts nationwide.
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President signs Rep. Laurel Lee's bill against online child exploitation
Congresswoman Laurel Lee (R-FL) announced today that President Joe Biden has signed into law S. 474, the Revising Existing Procedures on Reporting via Technology (REPORT) Act. The legislation aims to combat the online exploitation of children by strengthening existing reporting procedures and obligating companies to report child sexual abuse crimes to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children’s (NCMEC) CyberTipline.
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Rep. Laurel Lee’s Bipartisan Bill to Help Stop the Online Exploitation of Children Passes House, Heads to President Biden’s Desk
Congresswoman Laurel Lee expressed her satisfaction as her bill, the REPORT Act, passed the House of Representatives and advances to President Biden for approval. Lee stated, “The REPORT Act will help fight against the exploitation of children online by strengthening existing reporting procedures and requiring companies to disclose crimes involving child sexual abuse to NCMEC.” She commended the House and Senate for passing the crucial legislation to protect children from online threats.Congresswoman Susie Lee, highlighting the high rate of human trafficking in Nevada...