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June 12, 2025
Today, Congressman Jimmy Patronis filed H.R. 3902 – Restoring Federalism in Clean Water Permitting Act aimed at cutting red tape surrounding the Section 404 permitting process, which often hampers projects that create jobs and support community priorities. This bill mandates that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator review regulations relating to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act that allow states to assume the environmental approval processes. The goal of this review is to identify ways to reduce administrative burdens and to encourage states to manage their own permit programs. Congressman Patronis is a member of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I).
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June 6, 2025
Yesterday, Congressman Jimmy Patronis delivered remarks on the floor of the United States House of Representatives honoring the memory and the lifetime achievements of former Florida Speaker of the House, Florida Senator, and Florida State University President John Thrasher. Video of Congressman Patronis’official remarks can also be found on X HERE.
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June 5, 2025
Today, Florida Congressman Jimmy Patronis announced the filing of his first bill (H. Res. 477) as a United States Congressman establishing the Select Committee on President Biden’s Cognitive Decline.
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June 1, 2025
Today, Congressman Jimmy Patronis issued a statement highlighting the official start of hurricane season on June 1 and urged Floridians to take proactive measures now to prepare for potential storms. With the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) forecasting an above-normal hurricane season, taking simple steps early can help protect Florida families, homes, and property before storms develop.
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May 22, 2025
Today, Congressman Jimmy Patronis issued a statement on the passage of H.R. 1 – One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
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May 8, 2025
Today, Congressman Jimmy Patronis issued a letter to President Donald J. Trump inviting the President and the entire Trump family to participate in a ribbon-cutting ceremony in honor of the newly renamed Gulf of America. The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 276 – The Gulf of America Act today, which renames the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America and directs all federal agencies to update their documents and maps to reflect the name change. To view the full letter, click HERE.
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May 5, 2025
Today, Congressman Jimmy Patronis warned consumers about a surge in real estate deed scams. Fraudsters target vacant or unmonitored homes and use forged documents to sell those properties to unsuspecting buyers. According to the FBI, nationwide, from 2019 through 2023, 58,000 victims reported $1.3 billion in losses relating to real estate fraud. Congressman Patronis also provided tips from the FBI abut how to prevent real estate scams.
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April 29, 2025
Today, Congressman Jimmy Patronis issued a statement on the passage of H.R. 973 – Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act (the Act) in the U.S. House of Representatives late Monday evening. The Act requires the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to promulgate a final consumer product safety standard for micro mobility devices, such as electric bikes and scooters. Congressman Patronis voted in favor of the bill.
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April 24, 2025
Today, Congressman Jimmy Patronis announced his appointment to the United States House of Representatives Committee on Small Business. In addition to the Committee on Small Business, Congressman Patronis is expected to serve on the Subcommittee on Rural Development, Energy, and Supply Chains; the Subcommittee on Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Workforce Development; and the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Regulations.
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April 14, 2025
Today, Congressman Jimmy Patronis highlighted the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) announcement that it has extended the tax filing deadline for the entire State Florida. While the IRS initially provided an extended tax filing deadline to Florida residents and businesses that were impacted by Hurricanes Debby, Helene, and Milton, now all Florida residents and businesses throughout the state may choose to file their taxes on May 1 rather than the traditional April 15 deadline. Congressman Patronis also provided tips to avoid tax scams this tax season.