Amid reports that the United States and Mexico have reached a tentative NAFTA deal, U.S. Sens. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) and Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) urged the Trump administration to protect Florida farmers before finalizing the trade agreement with Mexico. [Read more…] about Nelson, Rubio urge Trump administration to protect Florida growers in NAFTA deal
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Sen. Nelson on Jacksonville shooting
Following is a statement from U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) on the shooting in Jacksonville today:
“This shooting in Jacksonville deeply saddens, shocks and outrages all of us. I’m making sure that all federal resources will be available to assist victims and their families, and to help law enforcement do their jobs.” [Read more…] about Sen. Nelson on Jacksonville shooting
Nelson calls on CFPB to protect servicemembers from predatory lenders
U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) today called on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to continue taking the steps necessary to protect U.S. service members from predatory lenders, instead of turning a blind eye. [Read more…] about Nelson calls on CFPB to protect servicemembers from predatory lenders
Congress approves annual defense spending bill
The U.S. Senate today, by a vote of 87 – 10, approved a $716 billion annual defense spending bill for the next fiscal year.
The legislation, which now heads to the president’s desk to be signed in law, includes several wins for Florida that U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.), a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, helped secure for the state. [Read more…] about Congress approves annual defense spending bill
Nelson files bill to cap out-of-pocket costs for Medicare beneficiaries
Measure would ensure no one enrolled in Medicare has
to pay more than $5,500 per year in out-of-pocket costs
U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) introduced legislation today to cap out-of-pocket health care costs for seniors and people with disabilities on Medicare. [Read more…] about Nelson files bill to cap out-of-pocket costs for Medicare beneficiaries
Lawmakers file bill to crack down on online predators
Legislation would increase penalties for stalkers who target children
U.S. Sens. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) and Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) introduced bipartisan legislation to increase criminal penalties for stalkers, including cyberstalkers, who target minors under the age of 18. [Read more…] about Lawmakers file bill to crack down on online predators
GOP blocks Nelson’s effort to prevent release of 3D-printed gun blueprints
Moments ago, U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) took to the Senate floor to ask the Senate for “unanimous consent” to immediately take up and pass his legislation to block the online publication of blueprints used to make fully functioning 3D-printed guns. [Read more…] about GOP blocks Nelson’s effort to prevent release of 3D-printed gun blueprints
Nelson files bill to block publication of 3D-printed gun blueprints
U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) filed legislation today to block the online publication of blueprints that can be used to make fully functioning 3D-printed guns. [Read more…] about Nelson files bill to block publication of 3D-printed gun blueprints
Senators seek federal investigation into troubled toll collection vendor
Two U.S. senators from states impacted by mismanaged electronic toll systems have urged the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate the troubled vendor responsible for the problems. [Read more…] about Senators seek federal investigation into troubled toll collection vendor
Nelson demands answers about DOJ decision on 3-D printed guns
U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) is demanding answers from U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions about the Justice Department’s decision to allow people to post blueprints and detailed instructions online showing how to make a fully-functioning 3-D printed gun. [Read more…] about Nelson demands answers about DOJ decision on 3-D printed guns
