Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) introduced the Lake America Act, legislation to officially rename Lake Ontario to Lake America. The legislation follows President Trump’s official renaming of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, a change that was met with strong support across Northwest Florida.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) applauded a $9 million investment from the State of Florida through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund to strengthen shipbuilding infrastructure at the Port of Pensacola and create approximately 2,000 manufacturing and related jobs.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Tuesday, Congressman Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) joined nearly 50 of his Republican colleagues in Congress in signing a bicameral letter led by Congressman Andrew Clyde and Senator Steve Daines urging Attorney General Todd Blanche and the Department of Justice (DOJ) to defend a landmark victory for the Second Amendment.
PENSACOLA, FL- Today, Congressman Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) joined local leaders, veterans, and veterans organizations at Veterans Memorial Park in Pensacola, Florida to honor the brave men and women who earned the Purple Heart and recognize their extraordinary service to our nation. National Purple Heart Day is a solemn reminder of the heroes who put our country before themselves and defended the freedoms we cherish.
WASHINGTON, D.C.- Wednesday afternoon, Congressman Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) voted to advance the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), legislation that ensures America’s Armed Forces remain the most capable and lethal fighting force in the world.
WASHINGTON, D.C.- On Friday, Congressman Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) presented members of the U.S. Navy Blue Angels with Presidential Challenge Coins he received during his visit with President Donald J. Trump at the White House, where he presented the President a model Blue Angels F/A-18 Super Hornet .
WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, Congressman Jimmy Patronis (FL-01) urged residents across Northwest Florida to stay vigilant and take immediate steps to prepare as Tropical Storm Bertha moves toward the Gulf Coast.
WASHINGTON, D.C.- On Tuesday, Congressman Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) advanced the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), legislation that delivers critical investments for Northwest Florida’s ports, waterways, and communities. As a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Congressman Patronis is fighting to bring resources home and deliver results that strengthen America’s Gulf Coast.
WASHINGTON, D.C.- Late Tuesday evening, Congressman Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) advanced the Sunshine Protection Act, legislation that would make daylight saving time permanent nationwide and end the outdated twice yearly practice of changing the clocks.