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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Patronis praises House passage of H.R. 7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, which delivers key investments for Northwest Florida and the nation’s military. The legislation includes $3 million in improvements to a one-mile section of roadway leading to Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, a 3.8% pay increase for all military personnel, and funding to increase the Navy’s active-duty force by 12,300 sailors.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Patronis spoke on the House floor urging his colleagues to support H.R. 7045, the Promoting Responsible Online Technology and Ensuring Consumer Trust (PROTECT) Act, legislation to repeal Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act and end the special legal immunity granted to Big Tech companies, restoring accountability to online platforms that profit while children pay the price. 

WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, Congressman Patronis introduced H.R. 7045, the Promoting Responsible Online Technology and Ensuring Consumer Trust (PROTECT) Act, legislation to repeal Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act and end the special legal immunity granted to Big Tech companies, restoring accountability to online platforms that profit while children pay the price. 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Patronis expresses his appreciation to the Commandant of the United States Coast Guard for committing to the replacement of critical Aids to Navigation (ATONs) in Destin’s gateway to the Gulf of America. East Pass, which sees extensive vessel traffic and serves as a crucial economic engine for the region.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Patronis introduces the Special Operating Authority for Rehearsal (SOAR) Act, which protects the United States Navy Blue Angels during a federal government shutdown to ensure safety and readiness. This legislation will ensure Blue Angels airshows continue in the Pensacola region despite any Democratic shutdowns.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Patronis celebrates the announcement of the ‘Warrior Dividend,’ a special recognition for America’s servicemembers. President Trump announced that nearly 1.5 million service members will receive a $1,776 one-time tax-free bonus in honor of 250 years of the U.S. military defending our nation and protecting our freedoms. 

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Patronis encourages his constituents to voice their opinions on the Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s (BOEM’s) draft, proposed plan for offshore drilling from 2026 to 2031, before the comment period ends on January 23, 2026, at 10:59 P.M. CST.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman applauds the passage of H.R. 3492, Protect Children’s Innocence Act, which will protect children from chemical castration and permanent mutilation.