Congresswoman Gwen Graham

Representing the 2nd District of Florida

Press Releases

November 3, 2016 Press Release

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Following requests from Representative Gwen Graham, the Federal Emergency Management Agency Administration (FEMA) is expanding individual assistance for those affected by Hurricane Hermine to Taylor and Wakulla counties. Previously, Leon was the only county in the Second Congressional District eligible for individual assistance.

October 26, 2016 Press Release

TALLAHASSEE, Fla — In wake of the California National Guard bonus scandal, Representative Gwen Graham is taking steps to ensure no Florida National Guard soldiers or veterans are asked to return any bonuses or benefits they earned while serving in Iraq or Afghanistan.

October 12, 2016 Press Release

TALLAHASSEE, Fla — Today Congresswoman Gwen Graham released the following statement in reaction to a federal ruling that extends Florida's voter registration deadline to Tuesday, October 18.

October 3, 2016 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following the passage of $1.1 billion to combat the Zika virus, Representative Gwen Graham is asking the Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Burwell to swiftly distribute funds to Florida, where they're needed most urgently.

September 29, 2016 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In reaction to Governor Rick Scott’s office claiming they weren’t made aware of a sinkhole dumping toxic water into Florida’s aquifer for weeks, Representative Gwen Graham is expanding a public records request to include all electronic communication concerning the sinkhole to and from the governor’s office.

September 29, 2016 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – After more than six months of fighting for congressional action on Zika, yesterday Congresswoman Gwen Graham voted for $1.1 billion in funding to fight the deadly virus. The bipartisan legislation passed by a vote of 342-85.

September 28, 2016 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following a disaster declaration by President Barack Obama, Representative Gwen Graham is asking the Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator (FEMA) to extend individual assistance to Franklin, Taylor and Wakulla counties. As of today, Leon is the only county in the Second Congressional District eligible for individual assistance.

September 26, 2016 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Gwen Graham released the following statement in reaction to Governor Rick Scott’s announcement to change public notification laws in the wake of pollution incidents:

September 23, 2016 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a public records request sent today, Representative Gwen Graham is requesting the Florida Department of Environmental Protection turn over all electronic communication relating to a 300-foot-deep toxic sinkhole in Central Florida.

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