FLORIDA - SENATOR RICK SCOTT'S WEEK IN REVIEW 11/06/2020

 

This week, millions Americans exercised their sacred right to vote and decide the future of our nation. Free and fair elections are what America is about, and Senator Rick Scott will always work to protect the integrity of our elections.   Senator Rick Scott recently introduced the Verifiable, Orderly, & Timely Election Results (VOTER) Act to establish uniform standards for vote-by-mail systems across the country and ensure the timely and efficient counting of ballots, with important safeguards to prevent fraud. Now more than ever, our nation needs standards nationwide to ensure smooth and secure elections in the future.  See more of what Senator Scott has been up to this week below.

Sen. Rick Scott Leads Letter to HHS Requesting Clarification to Ensure Free COVID Testing Senators Rick Scott, Martha McSally, Joni Ernst, Kevin Cramer, Ben Sasse, James Lankford, David Perdue and Thom Tillis sent a letter to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar requesting that the agency clarify its guidance to ensure that individuals who need a COVID-19 test can receive one without any out-of-pocket costs, regardless of whether the individual is symptomatic. Read more, including the letter, HERE.

As Florida braces for potential impacts from Eta this weekend, Floridians should take action now to make sure they are prepared for any situation and listen to your local officials. Hurricane Season is not over, and every family should stay prepared for any future storms. Severe weather can approach quickly and should never be underestimated. Although preparing for a storm might look a little different amid the coronavirus, we cannot let our guards down, and must do everything we can to ensure our families stay safe. See more in Senator Scott’s Hurricane Season PSA, in partnership with The Weather Channel, HERE.  Read more on how to protect yourself and others from the coronavirus while preparing for hurricane season from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) HERE, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) HERE, or by visiting www.RickScott.senate.gov/Hurricanes. Floridians in need of assistance with federal resources following the impacts of recent storms can contact Senator Scott’s office HERE.

North Escambia: Why Not Keep Daylight Saving Time Year Round In Florida? WPLG: Don’t like ‘falling back’? 2 Florida senators agree, want to get rid of time change Florida Daily: Rick Scott Calls on HHS to Ensure Free COVID-19 Tests Homeland Preparedness News: Republican senators press HHS for clarity on guidance calling for free COVID-19 testing

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