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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Rep. Laurel Lee Applauds Committee Passage of Energy Emergency Leadership Act
Advanced legislation establishing federal leadership structure for energy emergency response.
“Reliable energy infrastructure is essential to both our economy and our national security. When disruptions threaten our energy systems, whether from natural disasters, cyberattacks, or other risks, the federal government must be ready to respond quickly and effectively”
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Rep. Laurel Lee’s Committee Passes Her Key Legislation to Protect Children Online
Advanced legislation establishing nationwide internet safety education initiative for children.
“Parents should not have to fight Big Tech just to keep their kids safe online”
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Rep. Laurel Lee Statement on President Trump’s State of the Union Address
Praised President Trump's State of the Union address and pro-growth economic policies.
“Tonight, President Trump laid out a forward-looking vision to continue strengthening our economy and expanding opportunity for American families. While we have made meaningful progress, there is more work to do to ensure growth reaches every household and that the momentum continues.”
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Rep. Laurel Lee Announces 2026 Congressional Art Competition
Announced 2026 Congressional Art Competition for high school students in district.
“I am thrilled to announce this year’s Congressional Art Competition, which is a wonderful opportunity for talented young artists to express themselves and uncover their creativity”
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Rep. Lee’s Energy Emergency Leadership Act Advances Through Energy & Commerce Subcommittee
Announced bipartisan Energy Emergency Leadership Act passed Energy and Commerce Subcommittee.
“America’s electric grid is essential to our economy, our national security, and our daily lives”
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Reps. Lee & Lofgren Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Main Street Businesses
Introduced bipartisan bill to protect small businesses from patent litigation abuse.
“Increasingly, local businesses are being dragged into complex patent disputes over products they did not create and do not control”
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Congresswoman Lee’s Bipartisan Renewed Hope Act Passes House Judiciary Committee
House Judiciary Committee unanimously passed bipartisan bill to identify child victims of online exploitation.
“Yesterday's bipartisan vote in the Judiciary Committee moves us one step closer to delivering real help to children who have been exploited and remain unidentified”
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ICYMI: House Passes Rep. Laurel Lee’s Combating Online Predators Act to Criminalize Sextortion
House unanimously passed bill criminalizing sextortion threats involving child sexual abuse material.
“Predators are exploiting gaps in our laws to terrorize children online”
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Congresswoman Lee Reintroduces Bipartisan Renewed Hope Act to Help Child Exploitation Victims
Reintroduced bipartisan bill to strengthen federal efforts identifying child sexual abuse material victims.
“The scale and severity of online child exploitation continues to grow at an alarming rate”
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Congresswoman Laurel Lee Delivers Critical Investments for Florida’s 15th District
Praised passage of FY2026 appropriations bills including community project funding for Florida's 15th District public safety and infrastructure.
“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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Congresswoman Laurel Lee Introduces Legislation to Combat Sextortion and Close Gaps in Federal Law
Introduced bill to criminalize sextortion threats involving child sexual abuse material.
“Sextortion is a devastating crime that preys on fear, shame, and vulnerability—especially among children”
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Rep. Laurel Lee Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Online Safety for Children
Lee introduced bipartisan bill to strengthen online safety tools for children.
“Families deserve to know that their children are protected in an increasingly complex digital environment. My legislation will help ensure parents, teachers, and community leaders have the tools they need to navigate online risks and promote safe, healthy internet use for the next generation”
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Introduced bipartisan bill to reform federal supervised release system and reduce waste.
“The Safer Supervision Act restores federal supervised release to its original mission: improving public safety by focusing resources on the individuals who truly need supervision—not those who have demonstrated accountability and readiness to return to productive lives”
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Rep. Laurel Lee Statement on Passage of Short-Term Government Funding
Praised House passage of short-term funding bill to reopen government.
“Today, the House once again acted to keep the government open — just as we did in September when we first passed a temporary funding bill.”
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Rep. Laurel Lee Secures Critical Win for Florida Farmers Amid Shutdown
Announced reinstatement of Labor Department staff to process agricultural visa applications.
“Florida’s farmers feed America, and I will never stop fighting to ensure they have the workforce and stability they need to get crops out of the ground and onto our tables”
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ICYMI: Rep. Laurel Lee Joins Republican Study Committee Press Conference on D.C. Crime
Joined Republican Study Committee press conference supporting law and order efforts in Washington D.C.
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Rep. Laurel Lee Introduces FLIGHT Act to Improve Airline Transparency for Passengers
Introduced FLIGHT Act requiring airlines to notify passengers of delays every 15 minutes.
“Every traveler knows the frustration of sitting at the gate with little or no information about when their flight will take off. Too often, passengers are stranded at airports or even stuck on the tarmac for hours, without meaningful updates.”
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Congresswoman Laurel Lee and Congressman Pfluger Introduce Legislation to Cut LNG Bunkering Red Tape
Introduced bill to reduce regulatory requirements for liquefied natural gas ship transfers.
“The Biden Administration’s harmful energy policies have created unnecessary regulatory burdens that stall innovation and weaken American energy leadership”
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Lee and Neguse reintroduced bipartisan Supporting Military Voters Act directing GAO to evaluate federal voting assistance.
“The brave men and women who serve our country should never face unnecessary barriers when it comes to voting”
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Reintroduced bipartisan bill to strengthen security coordination between CBP and U.S. seaports.
“Our nation’s seaports are not only critical to our economy, but they are key points of entry that must be secured”
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Representatives Laurel Lee and Gus Bilirakis Respond to the Eighth Circuit Court's Decision
Praised Eighth Circuit Court decision vacating FTC's Negative Option Rule.
“The Federal Trade Commission’s Negative Option Rule far exceeded the agency’s consumer protection mandate. By imposing sweeping and costly new requirements—estimated to exceed $100 million annually—the rule would have driven up costs for consumers rather than protecting them.”
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Congresswoman Laurel Lee's Statement on the Passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill
Praised passage of One Big Beautiful Bill Act, citing largest tax cut in decades for working and middle-class families.
“This legislation gives Florida families real relief—protecting their paychecks, lowering their tax burden, and expanding opportunity. It makes the Trump tax cuts permanent, ends unfair taxes on tips and overtime, and preserves essential benefits like the child tax credit.”
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Congresswoman Laurel Lee Introduces Bill to Help Holocaust Survivors and Families Reclaim Stolen Art
Introduced bipartisan bill to help Holocaust survivors reclaim stolen artwork.
“The Nazi regime stole not only lives but legacies, including cultural and family treasures that carry deep personal and historical meaning”
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Rep. Laurel Lee Introduces Bill to Crack Down on Prison Phone Smuggling
Introduced bill to make cell phone smuggling into prisons a felony.
“Cell phones smuggled into prisons are being used to orchestrate criminal operations that endanger correctional officers, inmates, and the public.”
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Rep. Laurel Lee Introduces Bipartisan Second Chance Legislation
Introduced bipartisan bill to streamline criminal record sealing and expungement processes.
“People who have worked to turn their lives around after a criminal conviction deserve the opportunity to move forward, not be held back by administrative barriers.”
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