Jimmy Patronis

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Late Wednesday evening, Congressman Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) voted to advance H.R. 9340 the Ratepayer Protection Act to ensure hardworking Americans aren’t footing the bill for AI data centers.

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He helped reopen Florida, and get people back to work, from the Covid lockdowns by serving on the Reopen Florida Taskforce and fought for legal protections, so small businesses wouldn’t succumb to frivolous Covid-related lawsuits.

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Today, Congressman Jimmy Patronis issued the following letter alongside lawmakers Rep. Neal Dunn, Rep. Mike Haridopolos, Rep. Daniel Webster, Rep. Vern Buchanan, Rep. Laurel Lee, Rep. Scott Franklin and Rep. Byron Donalds to President Donald J. Trump regarding the upcoming Big Beautiful Gulf Lease Sale (BBGLS) 1, urging that blocks within the Eastern Gulf Test and Training Range (EGTTR) be withdrawn to protect critical military operations and regional economic interests.

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Late Wednesday evening, Congressman Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) voted to advance H.R. 9340 the Ratepayer Protection Act to ensure hardworking Americans aren’t footing the bill for AI data centers.

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As State Fire Marshal he made supporting Florida’s firefighting community a priority by securing $10 million in funding and equipment for Urban Search & Rescue Teams, as well as supporting firefighters battling PTSD and cancer, ensuring their treatment was covered. Patronis successfully advocated for PTSD legislation that expanded mental health benefits to first responders. He also acquired hundreds of thousands of dollars in grant funding for cancer decontamination supplies, so firehouses could clean equipment of cancer-causing carcinogens.

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He helped reopen Florida, and get people back to work, from the Covid lockdowns by serving on the Reopen Florida Taskforce and fought for legal protections, so small businesses wouldn’t succumb to frivolous Covid-related lawsuits.

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Patronis also protected Florida businesses from the IRS. When Biden proposed 87,000 new IRS agents, the CFO held meetings with businesses throughout Florida, highlighting abuses by agents and creating a Tax Advocate position within his agency to help Floridians fight back. To further fight Big Brother and promote financial liberty, Patronis backed innovations related to cryptocurrencies and blockchain technologies and opposed any efforts by the federal government at creating a Central Banking Digital Currency. He also put policyholders first by administering the My Safe Florida Home program which provided hundreds of millions of dollars to homeowners across the state for free inspections and $10,000 grants to upgrade homes to rein in insurance premiums.

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On Tuesday, Congressman Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) advanced the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), legislation that delivers critical investments for Northwest Florida’s ports, waterways, and communities. As a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Congressman Patronis is fighting to bring resources home and deliver results that strengthen America’s Gulf Coast.

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Today, Congressman Jimmy Patronis introduced the Warrior Road Act, a bill aimed at prioritizing critical roads, highways, and infrastructure projects nationwide. The bill would direct the Secretary of Transportation to develop a ranked list containing the three highest priority projects from each state based on their importance to civil or national defense. Such roads and highways are essential for ensuring the rapid and efficient movement of military personnel, first responders, and evacuees. The Warrior Road Act focuses on improving transportation routes used by military personnel and strengthening road infrastructure to support disaster response.

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Wednesday afternoon, Congressman Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) voted to advance the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), legislation that ensures America’s Armed Forces remain the most capable and lethal fighting force in the world.

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Jimmy Patronis also spearheaded efforts to dismantle Leftwing politics from financial decisions by taking ESG head-on and divesting $2 billion from BlackRock, who at the time, was a major proponent of Woke investing. He also defended Israeli businesses from Boycott, Divestment, and Sanction activities, and invested hundreds of millions of Florida Treasury dollars into low-risk, quality yield, Israel bonds.

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Today, Congressman Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) voted to advance H.R. 8469, the Fiscal Year 2027 MilCon-VA Appropriations Act, which increases funding for veterans’ health care, strengthens military readiness, and invests in infrastructure to keep America’s armed forces the most lethal fighting force in the world.

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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.

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Today, Congressman Jimmy Patronis introduced the Warrior Road Act, a bill aimed at prioritizing critical roads, highways, and infrastructure projects nationwide. The bill would direct the Secretary of Transportation to develop a ranked list containing the three highest priority projects from each state based on their importance to civil or national defense. Such roads and highways are essential for ensuring the rapid and efficient movement of military personnel, first responders, and evacuees. The Warrior Road Act focuses on improving transportation routes used by military personnel and strengthening road infrastructure to support disaster response.

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Today, Congressman Jimmy Patronis issued the following letter alongside lawmakers Rep. Neal Dunn, Rep. Mike Haridopolos, Rep. Daniel Webster, Rep. Vern Buchanan, Rep. Laurel Lee, Rep. Scott Franklin and Rep. Byron Donalds to President Donald J. Trump regarding the upcoming Big Beautiful Gulf Lease Sale (BBGLS) 1, urging that blocks within the Eastern Gulf Test and Training Range (EGTTR) be withdrawn to protect critical military operations and regional economic interests.

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Also, Congressman Patronis announced $355 million in new investments for Northwest Florida’s military instillations included in the appropriations package to re-open the government.

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As Congressman, Patronis has made his priorities supporting President Trump’s America First Agenda through cutting taxes, reining in spending, investing in the military and reforming veteran’s services to support those who gave so much to our country.

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Jimmy Patronis also spearheaded efforts to dismantle Leftwing politics from financial decisions by taking ESG head-on and divesting $2 billion from BlackRock, who at the time, was a major proponent of Woke investing. He also defended Israeli businesses from Boycott, Divestment, and Sanction activities, and invested hundreds of millions of Florida Treasury dollars into low-risk, quality yield, Israel bonds.

patronis.house.gov · Sources

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Also, Congressman Patronis announced $355 million in new investments for Northwest Florida’s military instillations included in the appropriations package to re-open the government.

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As Congressman, Patronis has made his priorities supporting President Trump’s America First Agenda through cutting taxes, reining in spending, investing in the military and reforming veteran’s services to support those who gave so much to our country.

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Patronis also protected Florida businesses from the IRS. When Biden proposed 87,000 new IRS agents, the CFO held meetings with businesses throughout Florida, highlighting abuses by agents and creating a Tax Advocate position within his agency to help Floridians fight back. To further fight Big Brother and promote financial liberty, Patronis backed innovations related to cryptocurrencies and blockchain technologies and opposed any efforts by the federal government at creating a Central Banking Digital Currency. He also put policyholders first by administering the My Safe Florida Home program which provided hundreds of millions of dollars to homeowners across the state for free inspections and $10,000 grants to upgrade homes to rein in insurance premiums.

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Patronis also protected Florida businesses from the IRS. When Biden proposed 87,000 new IRS agents, the CFO held meetings with businesses throughout Florida, highlighting abuses by agents and creating a Tax Advocate position within his agency to help Floridians fight back. To further fight Big Brother and promote financial liberty, Patronis backed innovations related to cryptocurrencies and blockchain technologies and opposed any efforts by the federal government at creating a Central Banking Digital Currency. He also put policyholders first by administering the My Safe Florida Home program which provided hundreds of millions of dollars to homeowners across the state for free inspections and $10,000 grants to upgrade homes to rein in insurance premiums.

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Late Wednesday evening, Congressman Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) voted to advance H.R. 9340 the Ratepayer Protection Act to ensure hardworking Americans aren’t footing the bill for AI data centers.

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– Today, Congressman Jimmy Patronis introduced H.R. 5035 - Veteran and Spouse Licensing Flexibility Act of 2025. This pro-veteran family legislation would cut the red tape for professionally licensed service members and their spouses as they transition to civilian life after their years of service to America.

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Today, Congressman Patronis applauded the U.S. House of Representatives’ passage of H.R. 3944 – The Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2026, which allocated more than $152 billion towards critical investments in military infrastructure that support readiness. This bill fully funds veterans’ health care programs, veterans’ benefits, and VA programs, providing more than $452 billion for the Department of Veterans Affairs. That’s more than $82 billion above the enacted level for Fiscal Year 2025. Congressman Patronis voted in support of the legislation.

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Today, Congressman Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) voted to advance H.R. 8469, the Fiscal Year 2027 MilCon-VA Appropriations Act, which increases funding for veterans’ health care, strengthens military readiness, and invests in infrastructure to keep America’s armed forces the most lethal fighting force in the world.

patronis.house.gov · Sources

Official statement

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.

patronis.house.gov · Sources

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As Congressman, Patronis has made his priorities supporting President Trump’s America First Agenda through cutting taxes, reining in spending, investing in the military and reforming veteran’s services to support those who gave so much to our country.

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