FLORIDA - SENATOR RICK SCOTT STANDS WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT

 

In Case You Missed It! U.S. Sen. Rick Scott Stands With Law Enforcement

Senator Rick Scott is committed to supporting and defending the honor of our brave men and women in uniform. Yesterday, Senator Rick Scott spoke on the Senate floor expressing his support for America’s law enforcement community and condemning the recent riots and violence against law enforcement across our country. Senator Rick Scott also introduced a resolution honoring America’s law enforcement community, which was blocked by Senate Democrats. Click HERE to watch his speech.

Click here to view Senator Scott’s recent Senate floor speech on defending the American dream.

Sen. Rick Scott in Fox News: I Am Mad and Will Not Let Rioters Tear Down This Country In case you missed it, Senator Rick Scott wrote an op-ed for Fox News condemning the recent riots and violence against law enforcement across our country, and committing to fight for the American values that make this nation great. In the op-ed, Senator Rick Scott wrote, “I am mad when I hear rioters chant “we hope they die” after two law enforcement officers were ambushed and shot in Los Angeles last weekend. I want all communities to be safe. Defunding the police will not make a single community safer. It is a ludicrous proposal. I am mad and my plan is to fight to save our country. There is no Plan B. There is no place to move to. We all have a responsibility to do our part to preserve what Reagan called ‘this last and greatest bastion of freedom.'" Read the full op-ed in Fox News HERE.

Legislation Alert! Last week, Senator Rick Scott was proud to cosponsor the Holding Rioters Accountable Act of 2020 (S.4424). This bill would withhold a percentage of federal funding from state and local prosecutors who fail to faithfully prosecute crimes related to protests and riots. It has been referred to the Senate Judiciary committee for review.  Track and learn more about this bill HERE.   Today, Senator Rick Scott joined Senator Thom Tillis and colleagues in introducing the Protect and Serve Act, which would create federal penalties for individuals who deliberately target local, state, or federal law enforcement officers with violence. Senator Rick Scott said, “It is disgusting to see our law enforcement officers become targets of violence, harassment and abuse. Law enforcement officers are not the enemy - these selfless individuals are true heroes who put their lives on the line every day to protect our communities. We can’t accept these acts of violence, and I’m proud to join my colleagues in this legislation to hold individuals accountable for targeting our men and women in uniform." Read a one-page overview of the legislation HERE.

Heritage Action’s Police Pledge Last month, Senator Rick Scott signed Heritage Action’s Police Pledge to show his unwavering support for America’s law enforcement as the radical Left continues to push efforts to defund the police.  Senator Rick Scott said, “Law enforcement officers across America risk their lives every day to keep people safe. As Governor, and now as Senator, I will always do everything I can to support our brave men and women in uniform. Stripping our law enforcement of the resources necessary to protect our communities would do nothing to keep Americans safe. In fact, this would endanger our communities more. I won’t let the radical Left use the crimes of a few bad actors to demonize good, hard-working police officers. We must stand up for those fighting every day for our safety." Read more HERE.

Sen. S      c \\\