119th Congress
WASHINGTON, D.C.- Congressman Patronis will host a telephone town hall to provide updates on the fight against Big Tech and discuss its impact on Americans. The event will give constituents the opportunity to share their experiences and raise concerns about issues affecting Florida’s First Congressional District.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Patronis is warning residents about a sharp increase in computer takeover scams that are targeting individuals and families across the country. These scams are becoming more frequent, more sophisticated, and often result in stolen personal information and financial loss.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Patronis welcomed the launch of new nonstop JetBlue flights to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS), expanding travel options to the Emerald Coast and providing a boost to Northwest Florida’s tourism-driven economy.
Travelers can now fly directly from New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport and Boston Logan International Airport to Destin–Fort Walton Beach, making it easier than ever for visitors from the Northeast to experience the region.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following Saturday’s U.S.-led military operation that killed Iran’s supreme leader and several senior officials, Congressman Patronis praised President Trump and called on Senate Democrats to fully fund the Department of Homeland Security to protect the homeland. During this moment of heightened global tension, Congress faces a clear choice, move swiftly to protect our country or risk the safety of the American people.
Disclaimer: The questions and answers provided below are for purposes of policy discussion, do not constitute legal advice, and are no substitute for the advice of counsel.
What is Section 230?
Section 230 is a law established in 1996 that says websites aren’t usually legally responsible for what users post on them. If someone posts something harmful or illegal, the platform usually can’t be sued for it, even if the platform helped spread it.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Following President Trump’s State of the Union address on Tuesday, Congressman Jimmy Patronis issued a statement commending the administration’s leadership in strengthening American security, revitalizing our economy, pushing for critical reforms, and standing up to global threats.
WASHINGTON DC – Late Tuesday at the State of the Union, Florida Congressman Jimmy Patronis (FL-1) presented U.S. Department of War Secretary Pete Hegseth with a 3D-printed, toy rendition, of a U.S. Navy Blue Angels jet. Florida Congressional District 1 is home of the Blue Angels who are housed at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola in the Florida Panhandle.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Tuesday, Congressman Patronis, who previously served as Florida’s State Fire Marshal and has long been an advocate for firefighters and first responders across the state, attended the North Bay Fire District Medal of Valor Ceremony honoring Lieutenant Brett McDaniel and Firefighter Tindell Hart.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Jimmy Patronis today applauds the passage of the SAVE America Act, which will add Voter ID requirements for voting in federal elections and proof-of-citizenship requirements for voter registration. Congressman Patronis voted in favor of the SAVE America Act.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Jimmy Patronis (FL-01) and Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-09) introduce H.R. 7393, the Save for Success Act, which will allow distributions from qualified tuition programs to be used for qualified housing expenses for first-time homebuyers.