Congressman Francis Rooney Provides Testimony on Water Quality to Florida State House Subcommittee Tallahassee, FL - Congressman Francis Rooney will testify before the Natural Resources & Public Lands Subcommittee, chaired by State Representative Holly Raschein, on Wednesday, February 22, 2017. The focus of Congressman Rooney’s testimony will be to provide an update on projects that have been approved as part of the Central Everglades Restoration Project (CERP) and authorized by the Water Resour...
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Congressman Francis Rooney Distinguished Panelist at CPAC 2017 Congressman Francis Rooney (FL-19) will speak at the 2017 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), the birthplace and voice of modern conservative activism. As a former U.S. ambassador, he will offer his knowledge and experience while participating in the National Security Panel taking place on Friday, February 24th, as well as the “Political Correctness” Panel on Saturday, February 25th. Chairman Matt Schlapp: “Francis Roone...
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Congressman Francis Rooney Provides Testimony on Water Quality Washington, DC - Congressman Francis Rooney joined with representatives from the Army Corp of Engineers, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and local Florida governments, to address his colleagues in the Florida Delegation during a bipartisan hearing on water and beach issues facing coastal communities and the Lake Okeechobee Watershed. Congressman Rooney stated; “I thank the Florida Delegation for your support of ...
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Congressman Francis Rooney leads Florida Delegation Letter in Support of Everglades Washington, DC - Congressman Francis Rooney lead the effort, joined by Everglades Caucus Chairs Congressman Diaz-Balart and Congressman Hastings, as well as Congressman Buchanan, Congresswoman Wasserman-Shultz and the entire Florida Delegation sending a letter requesting President Trump include Everglades restoration funding in the President’s budget. Congressman Francis Rooney: “I, along with the entire Florida...
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** Media Advisory ** Congressman Francis Rooney Joins the Bipartisan Everglades Caucus ** Monday, January 30th, 2017 ** Congressman Francis Rooney (FL-19) has joined the bipartisan Congressional Everglades Caucus, which is aimed at helping to restore Florida’s critical wetland ecosystem. The aim of this caucus is to educate members of congress and staff on important issues impacting the Everglades as well as generate support for the projects and funding still needed to complete restoration effo...
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Congressman Rooney Sworn into 115th Congress U.S. Representative Francis Rooney was sworn in as a Member of the United States House of Representatives by House Speaker Paul Ryan on January 3rd, 2017. The Honorable Francis Rooney was elected to serve as representative of Florida’s 19th Congressional District. Representative Francis Rooney was added to the rolls of the House upon executing the oath of office.
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The 115th freshman class stands ready for the new Congress. A photo of the 115th freshman class was taken on the East Front steps of the United States Capitol.
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New Congress Will Meet in Washington, DC. The First Session of the 115th United States Congress commences on January 3rd, 2017. Members of the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives will attend the First Session.
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