Transportation and Infrastructure

Today, Congressman Patronis issues a letter to the United States Coast Guard to address the safety and security of the Destin East Pass. The lights on markers Three and Four in Destin’s East Pass have been broken since 2021 in the sole inlet that connects the Gulf of America to the Destin Harbor.

Today, Congressman Jimmy Patronis issued the following letter alongside lawmakers Rep. Neal Dunn, Rep. Mike Haridopolos, Rep. Daniel Webster, Rep. Vern Buchanan, Rep. Laurel Lee, Rep. Scott Franklin and Rep. Byron Donalds to President Donald J. Trump regarding the upcoming Big Beautiful Gulf Lease Sale (BBGLS) 1, urging that blocks within the Eastern Gulf Test and Training Range (EGTTR) be withdrawn to protect critical military operations and regional economic interests.

Today, Congressman Jimmy Patronis issued a statement on the U.S. House of Representatives voting to re-open the federal government after Congressional Democrats held the country hostage and the government shutdown for 43 days. Also, Congressman Patronis announced $355 million in new investments for Northwest Florida’s military instillations included in the appropriations package to re-open the government.

Today, Congressman Jimmy Patronis issued a statement on the U.S. House of Representatives voting to re-open the federal government after Congressional Democrats held the country hostage and the government shutdown for 43 days. Also, Congressman Patronis announced $355 million in new investments for Northwest Florida’s military instillations included in the appropriations package to re-open the government.

Today, Congressman Jimmy Patronis introduced the Warrior Road Act, a bill aimed at prioritizing critical roads, highways, and infrastructure projects nationwide. The bill would direct the Secretary of Transportation to develop a ranked list containing the three highest priority projects from each state based on their importance to civil or national defense. Such roads and highways are essential for ensuring the rapid and efficient movement of military personnel, first responders, and evacuees. The Warrior Road Act focuses on improving transportation routes used by military personnel and strengthening road infrastructure to support disaster response. As Florida’s First Congressional District is home to numerous military installations and evacuation routes, a greater national focus on supporting defense-related infrastructure will directly benefit the district. Read the Warrior Road Act HERE.

Today, Congressman Jimmy Patronis issued a statement on the cancellation of the NAS Pensacola 2025 Blue Angels Homecoming Airshow. The Congressman also implored Senator Chuck Schumer, and far-left radicals that run the Democratic Party, to reopen the government immediately. The United States Navy celebrated its 250th anniversary this year.