Congressman Thomas J. Rooney

12/07/12

Rooney Applauds Senate Inclusion of “Caring for Military Kids with Autism Act” in NDAA

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Tom Rooney (FL-16) today applauded the Senate for including the “Caring for Military Kids with Autism Act” in its version of the National Defense Authorization...

11/26/12

Rooney: Fiscal Cliff Deal Must Protect Farmers from Death Tax Hike

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Tom Rooney (FL-16) today said that any deal to avert the fiscal cliff must preserve low estate tax rates in order to protect farmers, ranchers...

11/15/12

Rooney Statement on Pratt & Whitney Expansion, Job Creation in West Palm Beach

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Tom Rooney (FL-16) praised today’s announcement from Florida Governor Rick Scott and United Technologies Corp. Chairman and CEO Louis Chenevert that Pratt & Whitney will...

10/15/12

Media Advisory: Rooney Schedule of Events in Sebring, Port Charlotte

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Tom Rooney (FL-16) today announced the following schedule of events for Tuesday, October 16: 3:30 PM – Rooney to Tour Lake Jackson WHAT:     Congressman Rooney will...

10/15/12

Rooney: New Legislation Needed to Ensure Veterans with PTSD Aren’t Denied Benefits

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Tom Rooney (R-FL), with Reps. Tim Walz (D-MN), Chellie Pingree (D-ME) and Jeff Denham (R-CA), last week introduced bipartisan legislation to ensure that veterans suffering...

09/24/12

Rooney Bill Naming Ft. Pierce Courthouse for Alto Adams Clears Senate

Washington, D.C. – Legislation authored by U.S. Rep. Tom Rooney (FL-16) to name the federal courthouse under construction in Ft. Pierce in honor of former Florida Supreme Court Chief Justice...

09/21/12

Media Advisory: Rooney, Stuart Commission to Promote Suicide Prevention Awareness for Veterans

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Tom Rooney (FL-16) today announced that he will join the City of Stuart Commission to mark September as Suicide Prevention Month by raising awareness about...

09/14/12

Rooney: Passage of Stolen Valor Act Honors Service of Real Veterans

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Tom Rooney (FL-16) praised yesterday’s House passage of the Stolen Valor Act of 2011, H.R. 1775. The bill, which Rooney cosponsored, makes it illegal to...

01/12/12

Debt Exceeds GDP

12/14/11

House Votes for Middle Class Tax Relief & Job Creation

11/10/11

Honoring the Service and Sacrifice of Our Veterans