Laurel Lee

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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Laurel Lee (FL-15) announced her support for the bipartisan Defending Domestic Orange Juice Production Act, which aims to update regulations and support Florida citrus growers. The measure is cosponsored by the entire Florida Delegation.

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Today, Representative Laurel Lee (FL-15) hosted Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., U.S. Senator Ashley Moody (R-FL), Representative Kat Cammack (FL-03) and Florida Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson for a press conference alongside Florida citrus growers and industry leaders to discuss the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) proposed rule to modernize the federal Brix standard for not-from-concentrate pasteurized orange juice.

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Preparing students for high-demand technology careers through investment in hands-on artificial intelligence and cybersecurity equipment at the University of South Florida, strengthening workforce readiness, and supporting Tampa Bay’s growing innovation economy.

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Yesterday, Congresswoman Laurel Lee's legislation, the Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act, passed through the House. The legislation is a bipartisan and bicameral measure to strengthen safety and accountability in federal correctional facilities.

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Washington, D.C – Today, Congresswoman Laurel Lee (R-FL) introduced the Lieutenant Osvaldo Albarati Stopping Prison Contraband Act, which will increase the penalty for smuggling or possessing a contraband cellphone in federal prisons from a misdemeanor to a felony.

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The bill would make it a felony to smuggle a cell phone into a correctional facility, strengthen deterrence against future smuggling, and require a comprehensive review of the Department of Justice’s current contraband enforcement policies.

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When I speak with my constituents, they tell me their families do not feel safe anymore due to an increase in crime in their communities. To ensure community safety, we must remove the red tape that ties our law enforcement hands. As a former judge and prosecutor, I support our men and women in blue and I strongly oppose “defund the police” rhetoric and policies. I have seen firsthand the vital role our police play in our criminal justice system and in ensuring our friends and families can live in a safe community. We must support our police officers while also ensuring prosecutors and local officials fully enforce the law. I will always support legislation that fully funds our law enforcement and equips them with the resources they need to keep our streets and communities safe.

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Today, Congresswoman Laurel Lee (FL-15) reintroduced the Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act to end the epidemic of sexual assaults on prison staff by inmates within the prison system. According to a February 2023 report by the U.S. Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General (DOJ OIG), a staggering 40% of 7,000 surveyed Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) staff stated they had been sexually harassed or sexually assaulted by an inmate.

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Today, the House Judiciary Committee advanced Congresswoman Laurel Lee’s bipartisan Safe Cloud Storage Act, legislation to help law enforcement modernize how it securely handles digital evidence in child sexual exploitation investigations.

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Today, Congresswoman Laurel Lee’s (FL-15) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 30, the Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act. This bill creates grounds for inadmissibility and removability for aliens convicted of, or admitting to, a second offense related to sexual assault or domestic violence.

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Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Congresswoman Laurel Lee’s bipartisan Safe Cloud Storage Act, legislation to modernize how law enforcement securely stores and processes digital evidence in child sexual exploitation investigations.

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Today, Congresswoman Laurel Lee (FL-15) and Congresswoman Chris Pappas (NH-1) introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Overcoming Prevalent Inadequacies in Overdose Information Data Sets (OPIOIDS) Act which will assist law enforcement in collecting information on fentanyl and fentanyl-related substances. This legislation will increase training for state and local law enforcement officers, update systems used for drug tracing, and provide federal grants for training and resources to stop secondary drug exposure to first responders.

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Today, Congresswoman Laurel Lee (FL-15) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 27, the HALT Fentanyl Act. This legislation will empower law enforcement to crack down on drug traffickers by permanently classifying fentanyl analogues, which are fentanyl-related substances, as Schedule I drugs.

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Protecting pedestrians at public events by providing federal funding for specialized safety barriers used by local law enforcement during parades, festivals, and other large gatherings, helping prevent unauthorized vehicle access and reducing the risk of vehicle-based attacks.

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In order for our economy to thrive, Congress must advance responsible fiscal policies and eliminate harmful regulations on our small businesses. I am committed to restoring economic prosperity in a bipartisan fashion and I will work to lower taxes on you and your family, balance the budget, and remove regulations that harm Florida’s small businesses.

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As a life-long public servant, Laurel is focused on bringing common-sense solutions to Washington that will encourage job growth, limit government overreach, secure our borders, and bolster our economic and national security.

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As a mother of three, a top priority for me is ensuring that all students in our community have access to quality education, regardless of their background or zip code. Additionally, I understand the importance of school choice in order to empower families to make decisions that will provide their children with the best education possible. Parents deserve transparency in their child’s education as well as the freedom to put their family’s needs first. I will work to ensure all families in our community have the resources they need to pursue an education that fits their needs, and I will work to pass legislation that will improve our nation’s schools.

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Today, Congresswoman Laurel Lee announced the opening of the 2026 U.S. Service Academy nomination application process for students interested in attending one of the nation's prestigious military service academies.

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Preparing students for high-demand technology careers through investment in hands-on artificial intelligence and cybersecurity equipment at the University of South Florida, strengthening workforce readiness, and supporting Tampa Bay’s growing innovation economy.

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Today, Congresswoman Laurel Lee (FL-15), Chairwoman of the House Administration Subcommittee on Elections and former Florida Secretary of State, introduced the Ballots by Election Day Act, legislation establishing a clear, uniform standard that ballots cast in federal elections must be received by the close of polls on Election Day in order to

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Yesterday, Congresswoman Laurel Lee (FL-15) was named Vice Chair of the House Administration Committee and Chair of the Subcommittee on Elections for the 119th Congress. The House Administration Committee manages the daily operations that keep the House of Representatives running smoothly, conducts oversight over legislative branch functions, and has jurisdiction over federal elections.

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Today, Congresswoman Laurel Lee, a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, introduced the Unleash American Pipelines Act, legislation to reform the judicial review process for natural gas pipeline certificates of public convenience and necessity issued by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).

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Washington, D.C. – Today, amidst the unprecedented California wildfires and following major Hurricanes Helene and Milton here in Florida, Congresswoman Laurel Lee (R-FL) and Congressman Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) introduced the Residential Emergency Asset Accumulation Deferred Taxation Yield (READY) Account Act, which would create a tax-free savings vehicle for millions of Americans to better afford home mitigation and disaster response costs.

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Improving drinking water safety and efficiency through federal investment in a chlorine booster station at Pasco County’s Crystal Springs facility, reducing unnecessary water loss while ensuring compliance with drinking water safety standards.

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As a life-long public servant, Laurel is focused on bringing common-sense solutions to Washington that will encourage job growth, limit government overreach, secure our borders, and bolster our economic and national security.

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The visit highlighted the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) ongoing efforts to improve access to healthcare, modernize facilities, streamline benefits, and ensure American veterans receive the care and services they have earned through their service.

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Today, Congresswoman Laurel Lee (FL-15) and Congresswoman Chris Pappas (NH-1) introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Overcoming Prevalent Inadequacies in Overdose Information Data Sets (OPIOIDS) Act which will assist law enforcement in collecting information on fentanyl and fentanyl-related substances. This legislation will increase training for state and local law enforcement officers, update systems used for drug tracing, and provide federal grants for training and resources to stop secondary drug exposure to first responders.

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Today, Congresswoman Laurel Lee (FL-15) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 27, the HALT Fentanyl Act. This legislation will empower law enforcement to crack down on drug traffickers by permanently classifying fentanyl analogues, which are fentanyl-related substances, as Schedule I drugs.

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Accelerating lifesaving cancer research with federal funding for advanced imaging technology that enables researchers to better understand how cancer drugs interact at the molecular level and speeds the development of more precise, targeted therapies.

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Today, Congresswoman Laurel Lee’s (FL-15) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 30, the Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act. This bill creates grounds for inadmissibility and removability for aliens convicted of, or admitting to, a second offense related to sexual assault or domestic violence.

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As a life-long public servant, Laurel is focused on bringing common-sense solutions to Washington that will encourage job growth, limit government overreach, secure our borders, and bolster our economic and national security.

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As one of the fastest-growing regions in the country, Florida’s 15th District must ensure our infrastructure, public safety systems, and research institutions can keep pace with that growth.

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Enhancing community and worker safety by funding the conversion of a major water treatment plant from hazardous gaseous chlorine to a safer liquid chlorine system, eliminating the risk of dangerous gas leaks near residential areas.

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Preventing disruptive water main breaks by supporting a comprehensive inspection and analysis of aging underground water infrastructure, allowing the county to identify vulnerabilities early and prioritize critical repairs before failures occur.

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“These bills move Washington toward accountable budgeting by reducing overall federal spending while prioritizing essential investments that protect public safety, clean drinking water, and economic opportunity,”

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Improving drinking water safety and efficiency through federal investment in a chlorine booster station at Pasco County’s Crystal Springs facility, reducing unnecessary water loss while ensuring compliance with drinking water safety standards.

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Today, the House of Representatives passed Congresswoman Laurel Lee’s (FL-15) bill, H.R. 8664, the DHS Intelligence and Analysis Oversight and Transparency Act. This bill will require the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A) to audit bulk data transferred to or from I&A to assess whether personnel’s access to and searches conducted are appropriately limited to protect American’s civil liberties, right to privacy, and civil rights.

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As a life-long public servant, Laurel is focused on bringing common-sense solutions to Washington that will encourage job growth, limit government overreach, secure our borders, and bolster our economic and national security.

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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Laurel Lee (FL-15) voted in favor of H.R. 152, the Federal Disaster Assistance Coordination Act, which amends the Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018 to develop a study regarding streamlining and consolidating information collection and preliminary damage assessments within 2 years of enactment of this bill.

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During her first week in office, Laurel introduced the REINS Act to remove burdensome government regulations for Floridians. This legislation reins in harmful regulations, limits executive overreach, and protects all Americans from unelected and unchecked Washington bureaucrats.

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Washington, D.C. – Today, amidst the unprecedented California wildfires and following major Hurricanes Helene and Milton here in Florida, Congresswoman Laurel Lee (R-FL) and Congressman Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) introduced the Residential Emergency Asset Accumulation Deferred Taxation Yield (READY) Account Act, which would create a tax-free savings vehicle for millions of Americans to better afford home mitigation and disaster response costs.

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In order for our economy to thrive, Congress must advance responsible fiscal policies and eliminate harmful regulations on our small businesses. I am committed to restoring economic prosperity in a bipartisan fashion and I will work to lower taxes on you and your family, balance the budget, and remove regulations that harm Florida’s small businesses.

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“These bills move Washington toward accountable budgeting by reducing overall federal spending while prioritizing essential investments that protect public safety, clean drinking water, and economic opportunity,”

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Protecting pedestrians at public events by providing federal funding for specialized safety barriers used by local law enforcement during parades, festivals, and other large gatherings, helping prevent unauthorized vehicle access and reducing the risk of vehicle-based attacks.

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Accelerating lifesaving cancer research with federal funding for advanced imaging technology that enables researchers to better understand how cancer drugs interact at the molecular level and speeds the development of more precise, targeted therapies.

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Today, Representative Laurel Lee (R-FL-15) introduced the bipartisan Stealth Bot Prohibition Act, legislation to establish transparency standards for automated web crawlers and crack down on deceptive bots that conceal their identity while scraping online content.

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Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 7757, the Kids Internet and Digital Safety (KIDS) Act, comprehensive bipartisan legislation to strengthen protections for children and teenagers online. The package includes two bipartisan bills led by Congresswoman Laurel Lee (FL-15): the Promoting a Safer Internet for Minors Act and the Children and Teens' Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA 2.0).

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Today, the House Judiciary Committee advanced Congresswoman Laurel Lee’s bipartisan Safe Cloud Storage Act, legislation to help law enforcement modernize how it securely handles digital evidence in child sexual exploitation investigations.

laurellee.house.gov · Sources

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Today, the House of Representatives passed Congresswoman Laurel Lee’s (FL-15) bill, H.R. 8664, the DHS Intelligence and Analysis Oversight and Transparency Act. This bill will require the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A) to audit bulk data transferred to or from I&A to assess whether personnel’s access to and searches conducted are appropriately limited to protect American’s civil liberties, right to privacy, and civil rights.

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Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Congresswoman Laurel Lee’s bipartisan Safe Cloud Storage Act, legislation to modernize how law enforcement securely stores and processes digital evidence in child sexual exploitation investigations.

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Preparing students for high-demand technology careers through investment in hands-on artificial intelligence and cybersecurity equipment at the University of South Florida, strengthening workforce readiness, and supporting Tampa Bay’s growing innovation economy.

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Today, Congresswoman Laurel Lee announced the opening of the 2026 U.S. Service Academy nomination application process for students interested in attending one of the nation's prestigious military service academies.

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The visit highlighted the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) ongoing efforts to improve access to healthcare, modernize facilities, streamline benefits, and ensure American veterans receive the care and services they have earned through their service.

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