Environment
Florida's environment is known world-wide for our vibrant Everglades, rich fisheries, and pristine beaches. The environment is an enormous factor of our economy, and contributes directly to the livlihood of millions of Floridians. In the 115th Congress, Congressman Gaetz joined the Climate Solutions Caucus, which explores solutions to environmental issues such as climate change and global warming. Congressman Gaetz is commited to seeking creative solutions to protecting our environment without inviting the federal government to impose burdonsome regulations on our citizens.
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Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) issued the following statement in response to President Donald J. Trump's decision to extend the moratorium on offshore drilling on Florida's coast:
Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) announced The Office of Gulf Coast Restoration in the U.S. Department of the Treasury plans to award a $1,233,566.00 Direct Component grant to Okaloosa County, Florida, for the Snorkel and Dive Reef construction project.
Article by Staff Writer June 16th, 2020
On Monday, U.S. Rep. Darren Soto, D-Fla., led members of the Florida congressional delegation in sending a letter to the U.S.
Washington, D.C. — Today, US Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) issued the following statement in response to the United States Department of Agriculture's announcement that Florida will receive $380 million in block grants for timber losses:
We’ve brought the solutions. We’ve brought options. Speaker Pelosi, the ball is in your court. Will you let us vote?
If you listen closely, you can hear a 16-year-old girl's cry for help. "How dare you!"
Her young voice echoes hauntingly through the air as it falls on the ears of those crazy enough to clog up intersections in Washington, D.C., and cities across the world.
September 19, 2019 - Help the markets determine winners in the renewables the Sunshine State needs.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), U.S. Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine), U.S. Representative Scott Peters (CA-52), and U.S.
Each year, millions of tourists travel to Florida to visit our state's incredible beaches, waterways and fisheries. The effects of climate change pose a risk to Florida's small businesses and tourism-based economy, and it's why our country needs a Green Real Deal to address these challenges.
Congressman Matt Gaetz joins FOX News' special coverage of Hurricane Dorian to provide updates on how the Trump and DeSantis administrations are working to bring relief and aid to Floridians.