Press Releases
ICYMI - Rooney: Congress Must Safeguard Our Election Systems
Sep 11, 2018 Press ReleaseWASHINGTON, D.C. – In case you missed it, Congressman Tom Rooney (FL-17) recently introduced the Secure Elections Act along with Reps.
Homeland Security
Rooney, Gowdy, Himes, Sewell Introduce Legislation to Help Protect Sanctity of U.S. Elections
Aug 10, 2018 Press ReleaseWASHINGTON, D.C. – On Friday, four members of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI) introduced the Secure Elections Act, which would provide local communities and state governments with the resources needed to strengthen election systems against cyberattacks.
Homeland SecurityRooney Votes to Support Troops, Increased Pay for Military
Jul 26, 2018 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Rooney (R-FL) issued the following statement in response to the House’s passage of the conference report for the National Defense Authorization Act :
Rooney Nabs a Win for Florida Through Disaster Recovery Funding
Jul 26, 2018 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C. – On Wednesday, senior member of the House Appropriations Committee Congressman Tom Rooney (R-FL) successfully secured over $7.4 billion for federal disaster funding in the fiscal year 2019 Homeland Security Appropriations Act.
Rooney Protects Florida Communities from Flooding Costs
Jul 25, 2018 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Rooney (R-FL) issued the following statement in response to the House’s temporary extension to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP):
Rooney Cosponsors Bill to End Inefficient Continuing Resolutions
Jul 24, 2018 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C. – On Tuesday, Congressman Thomas J. Rooney (R-FL) cosponsored H. Res. 983, a proposal to eliminate the practice of continuing resolutions to fund our national defense.
Rooney Thanks Florida Legislature for Approval of Citrus Relief Money
Jul 23, 2018 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C. – Congressman Thomas J. Rooney (R-FL) issued the following statement in response to the Florida Legislative Budget Commission’s approval of a federal grant for Florida’s citrus industry:
Rooney Caps Off Decade in Congress Fighting for Everglades Restoration and Florida Environment
Jul 19, 2018 Press ReleaseWashington, DC – The Everglades and Florida estuaries will continue to receive funds needed for preservation and protection as a result of Congressman Thomas J. Rooney’s efforts on the House Appropriations Committee's 2018 Interior and Environment Appropriations Bill.
Natural Resources and the EnvironmentRooney, Larson Issue Statement on Deal to Reduce Cost of F-35 Fighter Jets
Jul 18, 2018 Press ReleaseThis week, the United States and Lockheed Martin tentatively agreed to strike a $13 billion deal for F-35 jets, an important step towards lowering the cost of each jet to $80 million by 2020.
Rooney Spearheads Advocacy, Awareness Through Critical Funding for Lupus Research
Jul 12, 2018 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C. – Congressman Thomas J.