Laurel M. Lee
U.S. Representative · FL-15 · Republican · Chair, House Administration
Statements and posts
74 press releases, floor remarks and posts since Jan 3, 2025.
Activity, last 12 weeks
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Introduced bipartisan bill to prohibit sloth importation and protect wildlife.
“More than 50 sloths died in Orlando, yet investigators found no violation of existing laws. That outcome should make all of us take a hard look at whether our laws are doing enough to protect these animals”
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Promoted bill to streamline pipeline permitting by reducing litigation delays.
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Introduced bill to reform judicial review process for natural gas pipeline approvals.
“Florida families and businesses depend on affordable, reliable energy, and natural gas powers nearly three-quarters of our state’s electricity”
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Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment Act
Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of the bipartisan Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment Act of 2026, legislation that I am proud to co-lead with my friend and colleague, Representative Cline. For small businesses facing financial difficulty, bankruptcy does not always mean going out of business. In…
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Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of my bipartisan legislation, the Safe Cloud Storage Act. Every day, law enforcement officers across this country confront some of the most disturbing crimes imaginable. They work to identify children who are being sexually exploited, rescue victims from ongoing…
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Mr. Speaker, H.R. 9191 continues the tradition of Congress designating certain plants and animals with significant connection to the United States as national symbols. Most recently, Congress designated the bald eagle as the national bird in 2024. The bill before us today would designate the…
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Rep. Laurel Lee’s Safe Cloud Storage Act Passes the House
Passed bipartisan Safe Cloud Storage Act to modernize law enforcement digital evidence storage in child exploitation cases.
“Every minute matters when law enforcement is working to identify a child being exploited and bring the predator responsible to justice”
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Introduced bill requiring federal election ballots be received by Election Day.
“Having served as Florida’s Secretary of State and overseen elections across our state, I have seen firsthand that clear rules, firm deadlines, and consistent election administration work”
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Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act Heads to the President’s Desk
Announced House passage of Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act heading to president.
“I am incredibly proud to see the Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act head to the President’s desk and become one step closer to being a law”
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Mr. Speaker, H.R. 8481, the Kayleigh's Law Act of 2026, is about ensuring that victims of some of the most serious crimes do not have to live with the constant fear that their offender may one day contact them again. Even when a criminal is sentenced to lifetime probation, opportunities may still…
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Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of the Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act, my bipartisan legislation to better protect the men and women who serve in our Federal corrections facilities. Every day, correctional officers and other Bureau of Prisons employees go to work in an environment…
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Rep. Laurel Lee Announces 2026 U.S. Service Academy Nomination Process
Announced 2026 U.S. Service Academy nomination process for eligible students in district.
“As a Member of Congress, one of my greatest privileges is nominating exceptional young people from Florida's 15th Congressional District to attend our nation's service academies”
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Hosted VA Secretary Doug Collins to discuss veterans healthcare and facility improvements.
“As a community that is home to thousands of Veterans and military families, Florida's 15th Congressional District understands the importance of ensuring those who served our nation receive the highest quality care and support”
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Introduced bipartisan bill to establish transparency standards for automated web crawlers.
“The Stealth Bot Prohibition Act establishes commonsense transparency standards that help businesses protect their networks, safeguard proprietary information, and better understand how AI systems interact with online content.”
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Hosted HHS Secretary to announce FDA proposal modernizing orange juice standards.
“American farmers deserve every opportunity to compete, succeed, and lead the world with the products they grow here at home”
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Rep. Laurel Lee’s Safe Cloud Storage Act Advances Out of House Judiciary Committee
Applauded House Judiciary Committee passage of bill modernizing digital evidence handling for child exploitation investigations.
“As technology continues to evolve, law enforcement must have access to the modern tools necessary to protect children and bring predators to justice”
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House Passes Rep. Laurel Lee's Bipartisan Energy Emergency Leadership Act
House passed Lee's bipartisan bill to strengthen federal energy emergency leadership and grid cybersecurity.
“America's electric grid is facing unprecedented demands at the same time that the threats against it continue to grow”
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Rep. Laurel Lee's Online Safety Legislation Passes House as Part of the KIDS Act
Passed online privacy and safety legislation for children and teenagers.
“Children deserve to be able to learn, connect, and explore online without sacrificing their privacy or safety”
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Release: Rep. Laurel Lee Celebrates Signing of the Secure America Act Into Law
Celebrated signing of Secure America Act, which includes provisions to combat child sexual exploitation.
“This is a generational achievement for the American people – and for the children this law will protect. For years, I have fought to give federal law enforcement the tools they need to find children trapped in abuse and bring predators to justice”
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Florida 15 Congressional Art Competition Winner
Announced winner of annual Congressional Art Competition for Florida's 15th District.
“It was wonderful to welcome these talented students and their families to celebrate the incredible creativity we have throughout our district”
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Introduced bill to raise federal diversity jurisdiction threshold from $75,000 to $500,000.
“Across the country—and especially in Florida—we are seeing federal courts stretched beyond capacity, with litigants waiting years to have their cases resolved”
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President Donald Trump Signs Rep. Laurel Lee’s HEAR Act Into Law
President Trump signed Rep. Lee's Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery Act into law.
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Introduced constitutional amendment requiring U.S. citizenship for federal election voting.
“For generations, Americans have shared a clear and common understanding: voting in federal elections is a right reserved for United States citizens”
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Rep. Lee’s Bill the HEAR Act Heads to the President’s Desk
Passed the Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery Act, removing expiration date for survivor claims.
“The Holocaust was one of the darkest chapters in human history, marked not only by the murder of millions of Jews but also by the systematic theft of their homes, livelihoods, and cultural heritage”
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Rep. Laurel Lee Introduces Safe Cloud Storage Act to Help Law Enforcement Combat Child Exploitation
Introduced bill to help law enforcement modernize digital evidence storage for child exploitation cases.
“Identifying victims and bringing predators to justice requires modern investigative tools”
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