Press Releases

Today, Congressman Jimmy Patronis introduced House Resolution 4873 to codify President Donald J. Trump’s executive order to prevent woke Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the federal government. Executive Order (EO) 14319, signed on July 23, 2025, recognizes the advantages of AI use in the federal government while mandating agency heads adhere to the Unbiased AI Principles of “Truth-seeking” and “Ideological Neutrality. The bill is co-sponsored by Representatives Mike Collins, Erin Houchin, and Claudia Tenney.

Today, Congressman Jimmy Patronis recognized the month of July as Military Consumer Month. Military Consumer Month was first established by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in 2013 to raise awareness of the financial challenges that active-duty military personnel and veterans face at home and abroad, and warn servicemembers, veterans, and their families to stay vigilant against financial scams and fraud. According to the FTC, military consumers have reported losing more than $584 million to fraud in 2024. If you or someone you know is suspicious of fraud, please report it immediately at ReportFraud.FTC.gov.

Today, Congressman Jimmy Patronis issued a statement on the passage of H.R. 4016 – Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 2026 (the Defense Appropriations Act) in the U.S. House of Representatives last night, which allocates more than $851 billion to ensure America’s military superiority around the world, protect the southern border, and fund basic pay increases of 3.8% for all military personnel. The bill includes operation and maintenance funds, building on the Congressman’s request for funding to restore the Blue Angels hangar at NAS Pensacola. Congressman Patronis voted in support of the legislation, which will move to the U.S. Senate for consideration.

Today, Congressman Jimmy Patronis filed an Amendment to H.R. 4016 – Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 2026 (the Defense Appropriations Act), which prevents any funds in the Defense Appropriations Act from moving the United States Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, most commonly known as the Blue Angels, from their base in Pensacola, Florida. As currently drafted, the Defense Appropriations Act also provides funding to increase Active-Duty base pay by 3.8%. The Defense Appropriations Act is expected to be considered by the U.S. House of Representatives soon.

Today, Congressman Jimmy Patronis issued a statement on the second and final passage of H.R. 1 – One, Big Beautiful Bill Act. President Donald J. Trump is expected to sign the One, Big, Beautiful Bill on the Fourth of July.

Today, Congressman Jimmy Patronis, who served as Florida’s State Fire Marshal from 2017-2025, cautioned Northwest Florida residents celebrating Independence Day this weekend to keep safety in mind when lighting fireworks. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), fireworks caused more than 32,000 fires in 2023, with children under 15 accounting for 32% of all reported fireworks injuries. Sparklers accounted for more than 50% of all injuries among children under the age of five.