Laurel M. Lee
U.S. Representative · FL-15 · Republican · Chair, House Administration
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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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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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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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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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