FLORIDA - SENATOR RICK SCOTT'S WEEK IN REVIEW 04/19/2019

Senator Scott has worked hard to make Florida the most military and veteran friendly state in the nation. Throughout his time as Governor, Senator Scott secured more than $1.3 billion in funding to support Florida’s active duty military, veterans and their families. And as your U.S. Senator, he will continue to fight to make sure our men and women in uniform have everything they need to keep us safe. As a member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee, Senator Scott is fighting for $13.6 billion in disaster relief funding, which will help rebuild Tyndall Air F­orce Base following the devastation of Hurricane Michael. He will also work secure a pay raise for our men and women in uniform. This week, Senator Scott met with SOUTHCOM Admiral Craig Faller in Miami and toured Mayport Naval Station in Jacksonville to highlight his Fighting for Florida budget agenda, which includes $750 billion to support military members and their families. Also this week, Senator Scott worked to safeguard pay for United States Coast Guard members during any government shutdown, supported the Administration’s action to fully implement Title III of the Libertad Act, and fought for additional action following President Donald Trump’s historic decision to recognize Israel’s sovereignty over the Golan Heights. See more of what Senator Scott has been up to this week below.

Ahead of Bay of Pigs Anniversary, Sen. Rick Scott Urges President Trump to Fully Implement Libertad Act Senator Rick Scott released the following statement urging the Administration to fully implement Title III and Title IV of the Libertad Act. This action would allow American citizens to sue companies and their subsidiaries for trafficking in stolen properties, and deny entry to the United States to foreign nationals involved in the trafficking of stolen properties in Cuba.  Senator Rick Scott said, “On Wednesday, we will commemorate the 58th Anniversary of the Bay of Pigs invasion and reflect on the brave individuals that sacrificed their lives fighting for freedom and democracy. It’s a fight that continues today. Ahead of this important day, I’m calling on the Administration to fully implement Title III and IV of the Libertad Act to show Castro that his era of influence in Latin America is over. Allowing American citizens to sue for stolen property in Cuba and denying foreign nationals involved in trafficking stolen property entry into the United States is a huge step toward cutting off the money supply to the Castro Regime. It’s a step we have to take NOW as we fight to bring a new day of freedom and democracy to Cuba and all of Latin America.” Read moreHERE. — Por motivo del aniversario de la Bahía de Cochinos, el senador Rick Scott exhorta al presidente Trump a implementar la Ley de Libertad El senador Rick Scott hizo la siguiente declaración instando a la Administración a implementar completamente el Título III y el Título IV de la Ley de Libertad. Esta acción permitiría a los ciudadanos estadounidenses demandar a empresas y sus subsidiarias por el tráfico de propiedades robadas, y negaría la entrada a los Estados Unidos a ciudadanos extranjeros involucrados en el tráfico de propiedades robadas en Cuba. El senador Rick Scott dijo: “El miércoles conmemoraremos el 58o aniversario de la invasión de la Bahía de Cochinos y recordaremos a los valientes individuos que sacrificaron sus vidas luchando por la libertad y la democracia. Es una batalla que continúa hoy. Por motivo de este importante día, le pido a la Administración que aplique plenamente el Título III y IV de la Ley de Libertad para mostrarle a Castro que su era de influencia en América Latina ha terminado. Permitir que ciudadanos estadounidenses demanden por propiedades robadas en Cuba y negarle la entrada a los Estados Unidos a ciudadanos extranjeros involucrados en el tráfico de propiedades robadas es un gran paso para cortar el suministro de dinero al régimen de Castro. “Es un paso que debemos tomar AHORA mientras luchamos para traer un nuevo día de libertad y democracia a Cuba y a toda América Latina”. Lea más AQUÍ.   — Sen. Rick Scott: Safeguard United States Coast Guard Pay During Shutdowns Senator Rick Scott led Senate colleagues in a letter urging Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security Chairwoman Shelley Moore Capito and Ranking Member Jon Tester to safeguard pay for United States Coast Guard members during any government shutdown. Senator Scott co-sponsored the Pay Our Coast Guard Act during the government shutdown earlier this year to make sure members of the U.S. Coast Guard receive pay during a shutdown. Read more, including the full letter, HERE. — Sen. Rick Scott Applauds President Trump For Fully Implementing Title III of the Libertad Act Senator Rick Scott released the below statement following the Administration’s action to fully implement Title III of the Libertad Act. This action allows American citizens to sue companies and their subsidiaries for trafficking in stolen properties. Senator Rick Scott said, “Today is an historic day 20 years in the making. I applaud the Administration’s decision to fully implement Title III of the Libertad Act so Americans can finally sue for property stolen by the Cuban regime. We must continue to do everything we can to cut off the money supply to the Castro Regime, which continues to prop up dangerous dictators like Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela and Daniel Ortega in Nicaragua. I thank the President for his commitment to the fight for freedom and democracy and we won’t give up until Cuba – and all of Latin America – are free.” Read more HERE. — El senador Rick Scott aplaude la decisión del presidente Trump de implementar el Título III de la Ley de Libertad El senador Rick Scott hizo la siguiente declaración luego de la decisión por parte de la Administración de implementar plenamente el Título III de la Ley de Libertad. Esta acción permite a los ciudadanos estadounidenses demandar a empresas y sus subsidiarias por el tráfico de propiedades robadas, y le niega la entrada a los Estados Unidos a ciudadanos extranjeros involucrados en el tráfico de propiedades robadas en Cuba. El senador Rick Scott dijo: “Luego de 20 años, hoy es un día histórico. Aplaudo la decisión de la Administración de implementar plenamente el Título III de la Ley de Libertad para que los estadounidenses finalmente puedan demandar a empresas por las propiedades robadas por el régimen cubano. Debemos continuar haciendo todo lo posible para cortar el suministro de dinero al régimen de Castro, que continúa fomentando peligrosos dictadores como Nicolás Maduro en Venezuela y Daniel Ortega en Nicaragua. Le agradezco al Presidente por su compromiso con la lucha por la libertad y la democracia y no nos rendiremos hasta que Cuba, y toda América Latina, sean libres ". Lea más AQUÍ.   — Sens. Scott, Cotton, Cruz, Colleagues Urge Additional Action Following Golan Heights Decision Senator Rick Scott joined Senate colleagues to urge additional action following President Donald Trump’s historic decision to recognize Israel’s sovereignty over the Golan Heights. Read more HERE — Sen. Rick Scott to Travel to Panama, Colombia and Argentina Next week, Senator Rick Scott will travel to Panama, Colombia and Argentina. During the trip, Senator Scott will meet with government officials to thank them for their support of Venezuelans fleeing the Maduro regime and discuss ways the United States can work with each country to free Venezuela and bring a new day of freedom and democracy to all of Latin America. Senator Rick Scott said, “As Americans, we understand the value and importance of freedom and liberty in our everyday lives, and it is our duty to support those who are oppressed by dictators and denied the right to live their lives freely. When I ran for the U.S. Senate, I promised to do everything I can to fight for freedom and democracy in Latin America and throughout the globe. Now, I’m traveling to Latin America to show the people of Venezuela that the United States stands with them in their fight for liberty. I look forward to partnering with our allies in Latin America to end the Maduro regime and support those who are fighting for human rights, freedom and democracy.”  Read more HERE. — El senador Rick Scott viajará a Panamá, Colombia y Argentina La próxima semana, el senador Rick Scott viajará a Panamá, Colombia y Argentina. Durante el viaje, el senador Scott se reunirá con funcionarios del gobierno para agradecerles por su apoyo a los venezolanos que huyen del régimen de Maduro y discutirán maneras en que los Estados Unidos pueden continuar trabajando con cada país para liberar a Venezuela y traer un nuevo día de libertad y democracia a toda América Latina.  El senador Rick Scott dijo: “Como estadounidenses, entendemos el valor y la importancia de la libertad en nuestra vida cotidiana, y es nuestro deber ayudar a quienes son oprimidos por dictaduras y se les niega el derecho a vivir sus vidas libremente. Cuando me postulé para el Senado de los Estados Unidos, prometí hacer todo lo posible para continuar la lucha por la libertad y la democracia en América Latina y en todo el mundo. Ahora, estoy viajando a América Latina para llevarle el mensaje a la gente de Venezuela que los Estados Unidos los acompañan en su lucha por la libertad. Espero trabajar junto a nuestros aliados en América Latina para ponerle fin al régimen de Maduro y apoyar a quienes luchan por los derechos humanos, la libertad y la democracia”. Lea másAQUÍ.

Sen. Rick Scott on CNN: We Have to Stop the Genocide in Venezuela  Watch the full interview below or HERE.    — Sen. Rick Scott on FOX Radio: Let’s Work Together to Get Something Done for Americans  Listen to the full interview below or HERE. — Sen. Rick Scott on FOX: Secure our Border to Keep Americans Safe   Watch the full interview below or HERE.  — Sen. Rick Scott on CNBC: We Must Keep Growing the Economy - Just Like We Did in Florida   Watch the full interview below or HERE.  — CNBC: GOP Sen. Rick Scott: ‘If you like Bernie Sanders, why don’t you go ahead and move to Caracas?’ FOX News: 'You've Got to Speak the Facts': Sen. Scott Rips Schumer's Attacks Over Puerto Rico Aid The Hill: Scott: Need to 'consider' using military to get aid to Venezuela Talking Points Memo: Rick Scott Accuses Maduro Of Genocide, Suggests U.S. Military ‘Help’ In Venezuela Independent Journal Review: Rick Scott Calls It Like He Sees It on Why Dems Are Fighting POTUS on Border Crisis: ‘They Hate Trump’ The Hill: GOP senator asks Sanders supporters if they'd like to move to Venezuela Florida Politics: Rick Scott leads call to pay Coast Guard in future shutdown WPLG: Sen. Rick Scott calls for military involvement in Venezuela FOX News Radio: Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) On Chuck Schumer’s “Political Stunt” Blocking Disaster Relief For Puerto Rico Florida Politics: Rick Scott: Laws must be followed, whether by President or ‘Sanctuary Cities’ Florida Daily: Marco Rubio, Rick Scott Urge President Trump Implement Recognizing Golan Heights as Part of Israel el Nuevo Herald: ‘Está matando a su propio pueblo’: Scott acusa a Maduro de genocidio en Venezuela Florida Politics: Rick Scott heading to Panama, Colombia, Argentina

Sen. Rick Scott Meets with SOUTHCOM Admiral Craig Faller and USCG Members in Miami  Senator Scott met with SOUTHCOM Admiral Craig Faller and members of the United States Coast Guard at USCG Station Miami Beach to discuss his commitment to U.S. military members.  — Sen. Rick Scott Tours Mayport Naval Station in Jacksonville Senator Scott toured Mayport Naval Station and met with Naval Station leadership to discuss his Fighting for Florida budget agenda which includes $750 billion to support military members and their families. — Also this week in Florida... It was a special day for the Cuban community in South Florida. As we commemorated the 58th anniversary of the Bay of Pigs invasion, the Administration announced the full implementation of Title III of the Helms-Burton. National Security Advisor John Bolton traveled to Miami to give a speech on actions that the United States is taking to address the situation in Venezuela, Cuba and Nicaragua, and Senator Scott joined the event via video. See the video HERE. — Every month, the Miami Police Department hosts the DO THE RIGHT THING Special Recognition ceremony to honor children in Miami who distinguish themselves by their positive behavior. This month, they celebrated the courageous accomplishments of 10 very special students. Congratulations! — FLORIDA’S GROWING!  Punta Gorda Airport was named the third fastest growing airport in U.S. and The Villages was named the fastest growing U.S. Metro!