This week, Senator Rick Scott led his colleagues in a press conference demanding that President Joe Biden take immediate action to address the inflation crisis his reckless tax-and-spend agenda has created, which is hurting working American families.

Watch Senator Scott’s remarks HERE or below.

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See more of what Senator Scott has been up to this week below.

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Sen. Rick Scott: Biden’s Inflation Crisis Demands Action

Senator Rick Scott led his colleagues in a press conference demanding President Biden take immediate action to address the inflation crisis his tax-and-spend agenda has created, which is hurting working American families. Senator Scott was joined by Senators Ron Johnson, Thom Tillis, Tommy Tuberville, Marsha Blackburn, Roger Marshall, John Boozman and Dan Sullivan.

As the Biden administration continues to mislead the American public about how Washington’s reckless spending is leading to the rising prices of every day goods, Senator Scott has been calling on the president to take responsibility for his wasteful spending proposals and release a plan to curb the impacts of rising inflation on American families. See more HERE.

Senator Rick Scott said, “For years, I’ve been warning about the impact Washington’s reckless spending will have on American families – including the threat of inflation. Now, as the Biden administration lays out plans for $7.1 trillion in new spending in less than four months in office, inflation is here. 83% of Americans are already tightening their budget due to inflation pressures. American families are struggling to make ends meet, yet President Biden is totally silent about his inflation crisis. President Biden needs to wake up from his liberal fantasy where debt doesn’t matter, spending has no consequences, and inflation is impossible. Our debt is out of control and now we’re seeing the consequences. Biden needs to show up and address his binge spending before even more families get hurt.” Read more HERE.

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Sen. Rick Scott: Biden’s Reckless Spending Spree Would Destroy the American Dream

Senator Rick Scott released the following statement after President Biden proposed his $6 trillion budget that would take the United States to its highest sustained levels of federal spending since World War II. This is on top of the $7.1 trillion in new spending Biden has proposed in his first four months in office.

Senator Scott has been sounding the alarm on the federal debt for years, and Biden’s reckless spending plans are already leading to an inflation crisis that’s hurting American families.

Senator Rick Scott said, “I’ve been warning about the danger of reckless spending for years, and now we are seeing it play out in real life. President Biden’s liberal dreams of big government, big debt and higher taxes are no longer speculation. Today, he rolled out his plans for systemic socialism plainly for all to see. He’s already proposed $7.1 trillion in spending in just four months, now he wants to spend another $6 trillion of America’s taxpayer dollars on top of that – all while holding back needed funding for our military. Biden wants to redistribute wealth, making everyone equally dependent on government, while asking our brave men and women in uniform to go without. It’s systemic socialism, and it’s already hurting American families.

“America is in a nearly $30 trillion debt crisis but that won’t stop Biden’s tone-deaf march toward socialism. As the president plans to spend our nation into oblivion, 83% of Americans are already tightening their budget due to inflation pressures. I grew up poor and know what it’s like to watch my family struggle with inflation because of failed government policies and reckless spending. Washington can’t spend like this anymore. Debt has consequences. Massive spending has consequences. Tax increases have consequences. All hurt the America’s poorest families most.” Read more HERE.

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Sen. Rick Scott & Colleagues: American Families Win When We Make Washington Work

Senators Rick Scott, Mike Lee, Ron Johnson, John Kennedy, Rand Paul, Cynthia Lummis and Tommy Tuberville spoke in objection to a request on the Senate floor to pass another massive amendment to the Senate’s already more than 1,500 page “China bill,” the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act of 2021. Senator Scott made a simple and common sense request: provide time to allow the members of the Senate, as well as the American public, to read this more than $200 billion legislation. The Senate agreed to Senator Scott’s request to give members more time to discuss this with their constituents, resuming consideration of the bill on June 8th.

Senator Rick Scott said, “Today, we made Washington work and the American people won. Last night, I joined my colleagues to make a simple and common sense request: let the Senate and the American people read this massive bill. Too often, lawmakers in Washington pass bills without having time to read them before they vote. That’s not right and that’s not fair to the American people. I’m glad my colleagues agreed and will delay further consideration of this bill until June 8.

“I have been a vocal opponent of Communist China’s aggression and the threat it poses to democracy in the region and around the world. Communist China is the most significant national security issue facing the United States. It is our enemy in this new Cold War. That means we cannot afford to squander this opportunity. With our nation nearing $30 trillion in debt, and more than $200 billion in spending in this bill alone, we have to make sure we are getting a return on every tax dollar spent.” Read more HERE.

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Sen. Rick Scott Introduces Stop Taxpayer Funding of Hamas Act

Senators Rick Scott, Joni Ernst and Cindy Hyde-Smith introduced the Stop Taxpayer Funding of Hamas Act after Biden’s State Department admitted the possibility that American taxpayer dollars could go to fund Hamas terrorists through Palestinian aid. This follows the State Department’s announcement this week of $110 million in new economic assistance to Palestinians. The Stop Taxpayer Funding of Hamas Act will ensure no American taxpayer dollars with be authorized to the territory of Gaza until the President certifies to Congress that these funds can be spent without benefitting terrorist organizations.

This new legislation follows Senator Scott’s resolution last week, cosponsored by more than 30 of his colleagues, to condemn the attacks against Israel by Hamas terrorists and reaffirm the United States’ unwavering commitment to Israel and its right to take whatever means are necessary to stop the murder of its citizens and foreign nationals residing in Israel. This week, Senator Scott also joined Senator Cruz in a resolution approving two arms sales to Israel, and joined Senator Hawley and several of his colleagues in introducing a resolution condemning hatred and violence against our Jewish community.

Senator Rick Scott said, “For 11 days this month, we saw Hamas rockets rain down on our great ally Israel. Instead of coming together to stand for Israel and condemn these terrorists, we saw the Democrats turn their backs on Israel. Now, President Biden’s State Department is confused about how to prevent American taxpayer dollars from going to terrorists. This lack of accountability or concern is absolutely disgusting and I won’t allow it. That’s why I’m introducing the Stop Taxpayer Funding of Hamas Act today to make sure American taxpayer dollars never go to support Hamas terrorists. I will never stop fighting to stop the radical left’s anti-Israel and anti-Semitic agenda.” Read more HERE.

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Sen. Rick Scott: VP Harris’s Avoidance of the U.S. Southern Border is Getting Extreme

Senator Rick Scott released the following statement after Vice President Harris announced she will take her first international trip next month to meet with the presidents of Guatemala and Mexico – flying over the actual crisis on the United States southern border. Harris has still refused to visit the U.S. southern border to see the crisis caused by Biden’s open borders and amnesty policies firsthand. Last week, Senator Scott announced his intention to hold President Biden’s nominees to fill positions at the Department of Homeland Security until the president honors his commitment and visits the border and confronts the dangerous national security threat and humanitarian crisis he has created there.

Senator Rick Scott said, “Flying over the border at 35,000 feet doesn’t count as a visit. Now, 123 days since taking office, it’s shocking to see the lengths to which President Biden and Vice President Harris will go to avoid seeing the border crisis for themselves. Apprehensions at the border rose above 178,000 in April alone, nearly 6,000 a day. This is about the safety of American families. We must secure the border now.

“While I welcome cooperation with Guatemala and Mexico, Biden and Harris have still not acknowledged the humanitarian and national security chaos their policies have created here in America. They still refuse to actually go to the U.S. southern border, hear from our brave Customs and Border Protection agents and see the U.S. side of this crisis that their failed amnesty and open borders policies have created. It’s time for Harris and Biden to get down to the U.S. border and provide answers to the American people.” Read more HERE.

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Sen. Rick Scott: Communist China’s Ban of Tiananmen Square Vigil is Tyrannical

Senator Rick Scott released the following statement after the Hong Kong government announced it will ban the June 4th vigil commemorating the 1989 Tiananmen Square Massacre and protests.

Senator Rick Scott said, “In 1989 the world watched in horror as the Communist Party of China used military force to crush pro-democracy activists gathered at Tiananmen Square. Today, 32 years later, the tyrannical rulers of Communist China have extended their reach to crush pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong. Through his brutal attack on Hong Kong’s democracy, General Secretary Xi has destroyed the ‘one country, two systems’ agreement, arrested dozens of Hong Kong’s pro-democracy leaders and politicians, eliminated basic civil liberties and upended Hong Kong’s democratic electoral system.

“Communist China’s refusal to tolerate dissent and willingness to silence and imprison those who support democracy is disgusting. To General Secretary Xi, I have a clear message: the world is watching and your aggression will not go unanswered. I will never stop fighting to protect freedom and democracy around the world and do everything in my power to hold Communist China accountable.” Read more HERE.

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Sen. Rick Scott Joins Sen. Josh Hawley and Colleagues in Resolution to Condemn Anti-Semitic Attacks and Anti-Israel Rhetoric

Senator Rick Scott joined Senator Josh Hawley and several of his colleagues in introducing a resolution condemning hatred and violence against Jews, denouncing anti-Israel rhetoric from elected officials and the media, and reaffirming that Jews must be treated with dignity and respect.

Senator Rick Scott said, “The anti-Semitic attacks occurring across our nation are disgusting. This disturbing wave of anti-Semitic and anti-Israel actions in Congress, in the United States and around the world must be swiftly condemned at every level and those responsible prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. We must make clear that America will never tolerate this hate and proudly stands with Israel and all of our Jewish communities.” Read more from Senator Hawley’s office HERE.

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Senators Rick Scott, Ron Johnson Request Information on State Department COVID-19 Investigation

Senator Rick Scott and Senator Ron Johnson sent a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken requesting information on the termination of a State Department investigation into COVID-19’s origins.

This letter follows media reports that in late 2020, the State Department’s Arms Control and Verification Bureau began investigating the potential that the virus that causes COVID-19 originated in a laboratory. Following briefings to Biden Administration officials in February and March of 2021, the administration terminated the investigation. The senators are requesting information on why the State Department terminated a U.S. government-led investigation into the virus’ origins and are seeking documents created during this investigation. Read more from Senator Ron Johnson’s office HERE.

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Sen. Rick Scott to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen: Protect American Investors from Cryptocurrency Scams

Senator Rick Scott wrote a letter to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen requesting more information on the Treasury Department’s plan to protect American investors and address the threat of widespread fraud in cryptocurrency investments. Read more HERE.

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Sen. Rick Scott Joins Sen. Ron Johnson and Colleagues in Requesting Information on National Institutes of Health’s Funding of Gain of Function Research

Senator Rick Scott joined Senators Ron Johnson, Rand Paul, James Lankford, Tom Cotton and Roger Marshall, and Rep. Mike Gallagher, in a letter to Dr. Francis Collins, Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) requesting information on gain of function research and NIH’s 2014 moratorium on funding for that research. This request follows continued questions surrounding the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more from Senator Johnson’s office HERE.

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Sen. Rick Scott Issues Weekly Update on Biden’s Inflation Crisis

As the Commerce Department announced the core personal consumption expenditures, a key inflation indicator, rose a faster-than-expected 3.1% in April, Senator Scott released a weekly update on his actions to address America’s debt crisis and rising inflation. As the Biden administration continues to mislead the American public about how Washington’s reckless spending is leading to inflation and rising prices of every day goods, Senator Scott is urging the president to take responsibility for his wasteful spending and release a plan to curb the threat of rising inflation on American families. Read more, including a full list of Senator Scott’s actions, HERE.

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Sen. Rick Scott in Fox News: New Cold War – China threat is clear. Here’s how US, allies must respond to defend freedom

Senator Rick Scott wrote an op-ed for Fox News on the America’s new Cold War with Communist China. In his op-ed, Senator Scott details why the United States must stand strong against Communist China’s oppressive government and the importance of combatting its attempts to assert its power around the globe, undermine democracy and human rights, violate U.S. sanctions and prop up dictators.

In the op-ed, Senator Rick Scott wrote, “… The United States must now recognize that a new Cold War is upon us and, with our allies, confront this threat and defeat the spread of tyranny using every diplomatic and military option at our disposal.

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Since being elected to the Senate, I have sponsored and supported more than 40 pieces of legislation focused on addressing the security of our supply chains, holding Communist China fully responsible for its disgusting human rights abuses and genocide against Uyghur Muslims, enhancing our ability to innovate and develop new technology, and countering Beijing’s unfair trade practices. This is where our legislative efforts must begin.

We need to cut Communist China off from the American economy that it relies so heavily upon to feed its oppression machine. There is no point in sacrificing our interests for the hope of compromise with a country that will never live up to its end of any agreement, is openly committing genocide against millions of Uyghur Muslims, and continuously threatens not only America’s security, but that of our allies in the Asia-Pacific region.

Communist China is focused on one thing – world domination through oppression and communist rule. We must not be naïve in thinking that Communist China wants to operate in the modern world order and cooperate with other world powers.

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As the world’s greatest beacon of freedom and democracy, the U.S. must do everything we can, in conjunction with our allies, to curb Communist China’s reach, counter their policies, and punish those who are guilty of the ongoing genocide against the Uyghurs.

Whether we like it or not, we are in a new Cold War with Communist China. I urge my colleagues to join me in seizing this opportunity to display the true resolve of the United States in addressing Communist China’s destabilizing actions.”

Read the full op-ed in Fox News HERE.

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Fox News: Sen. Rick Scott seeking to block DHS nominees until Biden visits southern border

Fox News: Sen. Rick Scott introduces bill to ensure Hamas can’t access Palestinian relief funds

Fox Business: Every Republican senator will fight against Biden tax increases: Sen. Scott

The Daily Caller: Republicans Demand Answers From Secretary Of State Over Reports Biden Called Off Investigation Into COVID-19 Origins

Newsmax: GOP Sens Seek Info on Biden Halting State Dept COVID Probe

CNS News: Sen. Rick Scott Urges Americans to ‘Stop Buying Chinese Products’

Todd Starnes Radio Show: Democrats are Anti-Israel, Anti-Semitic, Sen. Rick Scott tells Todd Starnes

Washington Times: GOP Sen. Rick Scott to block DHS nominees until Biden visits border

The Hill: GOP senators introduce resolution condemning antisemitic violence amid ‘horrific’ spike in attacks

WPBF: Jewish leaders and federal lawmakers hold town hall denouncing antisemitism, supporting Israel

Miami Herald: ‘This must stop.’ Jewish leaders, politicians address surge in anti-Semitic incidents

· WFOR: More Than 1,000, Including South Florida Elected Officials, Participate In ‘We Stand With Israel’ Event

Florida Daily: Marco Rubio, Rick Scott, Michael Waltz Want to Make Sure Federal Retirements Not Controlled by China

Florida Daily: Florida’s Senators Want to Know How FEMA Will Handle Hurricane Season With Workforce Shortage

This week, Senator Rick Scott led his colleagues in a press conference highlighting the ongoing national security and humanitarian crisis at the U.S. southern border, created by President Joe Biden’s failed policies of open borders and amnesty. For months, Senator Scott has urged President Biden to take responsibility for the crisis created by his reckless policies, and take immediate action to secure the border and protect American families.

Watch Senator Scott’s remarks HERE or below. Watch the full press conference HERE.

See more of what Senator Scott has been up to this week below.

Sen. Rick Scott to Biden: Inflation is Happening – Stop Reckless Government Spending

Senator Rick Scott released the below statement amid continued concerning reports of increased inflation. As the prices of every day goods go up, the Biden Administration continues to push radical spending plans that would increase the average taxes owed by families making less than $500,000 by $1,600 per year for ten years – a total of $16,000 in new taxes owed over the next decade.

Senator Rick Scott said, “I’ve been warning about the risks of out-of-control spending for years. When Joe Biden took office, I immediately urged caution on more government spending that would drive up inflation. Biden and the Democrats didn’t want to listen and now we’re seeing the consequences. Gas prices are going up. Food prices are going up. Costs are rising at every step in the production of goods – costs that get passed on to consumers. These increases directly impact Americans and the decisions they make for their families every single day. When I was growing up, my family struggled to make ends meet and put food on the table as prices went up. This isn’t something the Biden Administration can ignore and this isn’t the time to raise taxes on American families to pay for reckless and unnecessary government spending.

“We are at a pivotal moment for our nation. The latest Consumer Price Index and Producer Price Index numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics come out this week, and they will likely show more of the same: prices are drastically rising for families in Florida and across the nation. It’s time for President Biden to admit that inflation is happening and its affecting the quality of life for American families. We need to stop the reckless spending, pay down the debt and get our nation on track so every family can succeed.” Read more HERE.

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Sen. Rick Scott: States and Locals Should be Responsible and Reject Unnecessary Taxpayer-Funded Bailout

Senator Rick Scott released the below statement following the announcement that the Department of the Treasury launched the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, established by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, to provide $350 billion in emergency funding for eligible state, local, territorial, and Tribal governments. This news comes as California Governor Gavin Newsom just announced that his state will have a $75.7 billion budget surplus.

Senator Rick Scott said, “The Democrats just can’t stop throwing money at everyone and everything they see. American taxpayer money. They keep mindlessly spending even as it’s evident our states are doing just fine. California’s operating budget surplus has swelled to an unprecedented more than $75 billion – in the midst of a global pandemic. We knew then that state and local governments didn’t need more federal money, but Democrats in Washington insisted on moving forward with their radical and wasteful plan to give $350 billion in taxpayer money to these states that have been irresponsibly spending for decades. Now that they are seeing fiscal good fortune on the back of the taxpayers, do you think they are going to be responsible? Do you think they’ll stop raising taxes? Of course not. This bailout was nothing more than a liberal payback to governors who helped elect them.

“We can’t let politicians use American tax dollars to backfill their friends’ mismanaged pensions and state budgets. We’re nearly $30 trillion in debt and inflation is rising from Democrats’ wasteful spending. We need to get serious about how we’re spending taxpayer money. This madness has to stop, and I continue to urge local and state governments to be responsible and reject and return any money in excess of COVID-related expenses.” Read more HERE.

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Sen. Rick Scott: Biden Needs to Stand Up for Israel

Senator Rick Scott released the below statement as cross-border fighting between Israel and terrorist militant groups, including Hamas, in Gaza continued to intensify.

Senator Rick Scott said, “While President Trump took unprecedented action to stand with Israel, under President Biden, rockets are raining down on our great ally. It’s time for Biden to stand up and make it clear that the U.S. stands with Israel as it defends its people from these reprehensible terrorist attacks. These Palestinian terrorists need to know acts of aggression toward Israel will never be tolerated. President Biden should take immediate action to remind these terrorists and the world of the United States’ strong and unwavering support of the Israeli people.” Read more HERE.

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Sen. Rick Scott: Biden Remains Silent as Inflation Keeps Growing, Hurting Families

Following the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) release from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Senator Rick Scott released the below statement again calling on President Biden to finally admit that inflation is rising and put forward a plan to protect families in Florida and across the nation from growing prices. Today’s BLS data builds on last month’s concerning report, showing that year over year, consumer prices increased 4.2% in April – a significant increase from the 2.6% increase reported for the 12-month period ending in March 2021 and the largest 12-month increase since 2008. Annualized, the monthly CPI growth rate reached 10.3% in April. CPI Food prices have seen a 2.4% increase over the last 12-months while gasoline prices are up 49.6%.

Senator Rick Scott said, “President Biden’s silence on inflation is deafening and his lack of leadership in the face of this serious threat is hurting people every day. Every increase in food, gas and household good prices, even increases of just a few cents, negatively impact families, especially low income families and those on fixed incomes. For our nation’s poorest families, like mine growing up, rising prices are devastating – I know because I watched my parents struggle with inflation and putting food on the table when I was a kid.

“Today’s CPI data further confirms our fears and what I’ve been warning about for months. We’ve now seen consistent, month after month rises in prices. Reports show nearly 90% of Americans are worried about inflation. Yesterday, the National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) reported that 36% of small businesses are raising prices. There is no question whether inflation is happening. It’s time for Biden to step and address inflation. He can’t keep hiding while American families suffer.” Read more HERE.

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Sen. Rick Scott Applauds Committee Passage of His Legislation to Hold Communist China Accountable

Senator Rick Scott applauded the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee’s passage of his bipartisan American Security Drone Act, which will prohibit the U.S. Government from purchasing drones manufactured in countries identified as national security threats, like Iran and Communist China.

The Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee also passed his and Senator Josh Hawley’s No TikTok on Government Devices Act, legislation to ban all federal employees from using TikTok on government devices. Several government agencies, including the State Department, Department of Homeland Security, and Department of Defense have already banned the use of TikTok on government devices due to cybersecurity concerns and possible spying by the Communist Chinese government. Additionally, the Committee passed Senator Scott and Senator Rob Portman’s Safeguarding American Innovation Act to improve the United States’ ability to combat foreign threats to American universities and research.

Senator Rick Scott said, “Communist China is America’s enemy and it has shown again and again that it will stop at nothing to infiltrate our government networks and steal American technology. There’s no reason the U.S. should allow Chinese-backed companies into the most sensitive areas of our government, permitting them to jeopardize our national security and steal our intellectual property. Today, the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee took a critical step to protect American networks and security by passing my American Security Drone Act, No TikTok on Government Devices Act, and Safeguarding American Innovation Act. I look forward to their full passage in the U.S. Senate.” Read more HERE.

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Sen. Rick Scott Leads Colleagues in Demanding That Biden Take Immediate Action to Secure the Border

Senator Rick Scott led his colleagues in a press conference on the ongoing national security and humanitarian crisis at the U.S. southern border, created by President Joe Biden’s failed policies of open borders and amnesty. Senator Scott was joined by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, City of Yuma Mayor Douglas Nicholls, National Border Patrol Council President Brandon Judd, former Acting Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection Mark Morgan, as well as Senators John Barrasso, Ron Johnson, Mike Lee, Ted Cruz and James Lankford. Watch Senator Scott’s remarks HERE or below. Watch the full press conference HERE.

Senator Rick Scott said, “There is a manmade crisis on our border and it’s 100% caused by Joe Biden’s reckless open borders and amnesty policies. I saw it firsthand when I traveled to the border with Arizona Governor Doug Ducey in March. Everyone outside of D.C. knows what this is. The mayors, law enforcement and Customs and Border Protection agents on the front lines know it’s a crisis because they’re living it every day. I was honored to be joined by some of these individuals today and hear them share their stories and the challenges they face.

“While Republicans are unified in our commitment to securing the border, Biden and Harris won’t even visit the border and see the crisis they’ve created. Biden and Harris have made a mockery of a very serious crisis, and instead of taking action, are playing pretend and hiding from the facts. This isn’t a game. Biden is doing nothing to help or protect American families. It’s time to ditch his failed open borders and amnesty strategy and secure the border now.” Read more HERE.

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Sen. Rick Scott: April PPI Report Further Confirms Reality of Biden’s Inflation Crisis

Following the latest Producer Price Index (PPI) release from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Senator Rick Scott released the below statement reiterating his calls for President Biden and the Democrats to finally ditch their reckless and wasteful spending plans which have caused this crisis. Today’s BLS data, in conjunction with yesterday’s Consumer Price Index data, again proves that prices are rising for families in Florida and across the nation – hurting America’s low and fixed-income families the most. According to the BLS, the PPI final demand index moved up 6.2% for the 12 months ending in April, the largest advance since 12-month data were first calculated in November 2010.

Senator Rick Scott said, “April’s Producer Price Index data confirms what I have been warning about for months – President Biden and the Democrats’ reckless spending and blatant disregard for fiscal responsibility has created an inflation crisis in America. While Biden claims to be focused on lifting up American families, his policies are having the opposite effect and are hurting small businesses and low and fixed-income families the most.

“Every day that Biden remains ignorant to the impacts of inflation is devastating to families in Florida and across America. Over the year, meat product prices have grown 16% and bread and grain prices have jumped 68%. Price increases like these have an immediate and significant negative effect on so many families. I saw it firsthand growing up in public housing and watching my parents struggle to make ends meet. We need answers now on how Biden will address the inflation crisis he has created and protect families.” Read more HERE.

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Sen. Rick Scott Meets with Florida Business Leaders on Need to Get Floridians Back to Work

Senator Rick Scott met with Florida business leaders who have opened their businesses but are struggling to find enough workers given the enhanced unemployment benefits that are paying Americans more to stay home than go back to their jobs.

This week, Senator Scott joined his colleagues to introduce the Get Americans Back to Work Act to revise the additional unemployment benefit to $150 per week on May 31, 2021, before full repeal on June 30, 2021. This legislation follows the release of the Department of Labor report showing that the U.S. economy created only 266,000 jobs in April, well below the anticipated million-jobs increase, and unemployment rose for the first time since April 2020.

Senator Rick Scott said, “It’s heartbreaking to hear from Florida business leaders that have done everything needed to survive shutdowns and the impacts of COVID-19 and now find themselves struggling to fully reopen. What I heard from them today is what I’ve heard from countless other businesses in Florida and across the nation in recent months – they can’t compete when the federal government is paying Americans more to stay home than go back to their jobs.

“Since the beginning of the pandemic, I have supported the effort to get targeted aid to struggling families and businesses. I fought to include a provision in the CARES Act to ensure we weren’t creating a disincentive to return to work, but the Democrats blocked it. Now we are seeing the consequences. I applaud Governors across the nation who are taking action to get their citizens back to work. While President Biden and the Democrats remain in denial about what is happening, I will keep working to support our small businesses, get Americans back to work and get our economy fully reopened.” Read more HERE.

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Sen. Rick Scott: Biden’s Shameful Silence on Communist China’s Human Rights Abuses

Following the U.S. State Department and world leaders again condemning the genocide of Uyghur Muslims in Communist China, Senator Rick Scott released the following statement calling on President Biden to stop ignoring Communist China’s horrific human rights abuses and finally join his call to move the 2022 Olympic Games out of Beijing and to a nation that respects human rights. It has been more than two months since Senator Scott requested a meeting with Biden to discuss the Senator’s continued calls for the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to select a new site for the 2022 Winter Olympics Games. Last month, Senator Scott also called for President Biden to lead international efforts to relocate the 2022 Olympic Games to the United States.

Senator Rick Scott said, “It’s been more than two months since I asked President Biden to stand up for human rights and meet with me to discuss moving the Olympics out of Communist China. Biden’s response? Nothing. Total silence. General Secretary Xi is committing a genocide against the Uyghurs, stripping Hong Kongers of their basic rights and is building up China’s military to compete with us and further its goal of world domination. Biden’s own State Department official accused Beijing of turning the Xinjiang province into an ‘open-air prison.’ Under no circumstance should the global community give Communist China an international platform – the 2022 Olympic Games – to whitewash its crimes, yet Biden seems unconcerned.

“Like the crisis at the border and the rising inflation that’s hurting American families, Biden is completely absent when it comes to standing against Communist China’s human rights abuses. I’ve been clear – this isn’t about a boycott, which only punishes athletes. That’s a weak and frankly pathetic response being used by United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) and others to justify keeping the Games in Communist China. This is about human rights and about saying what General Secretary Xi is doing is wrong and won’t be tolerated. Period. President Biden has the unique opportunity to lead international efforts and encourage organizations like USOPC to stand for human rights and relocate the 2022 Olympic Games to the United States. Instead, Biden refuses to even take a meeting to discuss standing up for freedom. It’s shameful, but I’m not giving up this fight.” Read more HERE.

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Sen. Rick Scott Introduces Safe Social Media Act to Study Social Media Use Among Teens

Senator Rick Scott introduced the Safe Social Media Act which requires the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), in coordination with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), to conduct a study on the effects of social media use among American teenagers and children.

Last month, Senator Rick Scott sent a letter to CDC Director Rochelle Walensky requesting information on CDC studies and actions to address the extended use of social media by American children and young adults, and its potential impact on their health and wellbeing.

Senator Rick Scott said, “The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on all Americans, but our children and teens have had their lives drastically altered. With school closures and more time indoors, kids have been spending even more time on the internet and on social media. Now with the news that Facebook is developing an Instagram app for kids under 13, it is more important than ever that we understand the impacts of extended social media use on children and teens. My Safe Social Media Act will make sure the federal government studies the risks associated with the repeated and long-term use of social media by those under the age of 18 and reports its findings to Congress along with policy recommendations.” Read more HERE.

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DHS Secretary Mayorkas Dodges Sen. Rick Scott’s Questions on Border Security

During a hearing of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Senator Rick Scott questioned Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on the ongoing national security and humanitarian crisis on our southern border created by President Joe Biden’s failed policies of open borders and amnesty. Secretary Mayorkas refused to provide clear answers on how the administration is enforcing U.S. immigration laws and taking action to protect American families.

Senator Rick Scott said, “Today, I asked for simple answers from DHS Secretary Mayorkas on how DHS and the Biden Administration are enforcing current immigration law and keeping drugs and potentially dangerous, illegal aliens who have been convicted of serious crimes, out of our nation. He dodged my questions and, following the lead of President Biden and Vice President Harris, is hiding from the facts. That’s unacceptable.

“Yesterday, I was joined by number of Senators and local officials from border states to highlight the absolute crisis on our southern border and how it’s putting American families and our brave CBP officials at risk. It seems obvious to everyone outside of Washington, D.C. that there’s a crisis, especially those on the frontlines of our border communities who see it every day. So why does President Biden and his administration refuse to take responsibility for the crisis they created with reckless open border and amnesty policies? The American people deserve accountability, and to know that our border is secure and their families are being protected. I won’t accept anything less.” See more from the hearing HERE or below.

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Sen. Rick Scott to President Biden: Protect American Innovation That Created COVID-19 Vaccine

Senator Rick Scott sent a letter to President Joe Biden outlining his concerns about the White House’s decision to back a proposed waiver for COVID-19 vaccine intellectual property rights, which would seriously undermine protections for American innovation and investment. Senator Scott also highlighted the need to fairly distribute vaccines around the world, including to the people of the Bahamas.

Last month, Senator Scott wrote to Secretary of State Antony Blinken urging the Biden Administration to consider the many Venezuelans suffering under the oppressive dictatorship of Nicolás Maduro as it contemplates how to distribute the United States’ excess doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. Senator Scott’s letter followed reports that Maduro is restricting vaccine distribution to those who have pledged political loyalty to him and his socialist dictatorship. Read more HERE.

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Sen. Rick Scott: Biden’s Inflation Crisis is Here – He Must Address the Impacts of Reckless Liberal Spending

Senator Rick Scott released the below statement urging the Biden Administration to finally take responsibility for the effects of his reckless spending and release a plan to curb the threat of rising inflation on American families. While the Biden Administration continues to mislead the American public about rising prices across the nation, Senator Scott will be releasing a weekly update on his actions to address America’s debt crisis and rising inflation.

Senator Rick Scott said, “I’ve been warning for two years now that reckless spending has consequences. Here’s the reality: our nation is nearing $30 trillion in debt, and while President Biden and Democrats are lost in their whirlwind of multi-trillion dollar proposals, 87% of Americans are concerned about the rising costs of household items, like diapers, gas and groceries. April Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Producer Price Index (PPI) were up 4.2% and 6.2%, respectively, the largest 12-month advances since 2008. April PPI data showed that over the year, meat product prices have grown 16% and bread and grain prices have jumped 68%. It’s time for Biden and Democrats to open their eyes, stand up for working class families and realize their reckless spending is ruining our economy and devastating America’s low and fixed-income families, like mine growing up.” Read more HERE.

Sen. Rick Scott Urges Social Media CEOs to Protect Children, Support his Safe Social Media Act

Senator Rick Scott sent a letter to the CEOs of Twitter, Facebook, Alphabet and Snap Inc. requesting their full support of his legislation, the Safe Social Media Act, which requires the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), in coordination with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), to conduct a study on the effects of social media use among American teenagers and children.

The Safe Social Media Act, introduced this week, follows Senator Scott’s March letter to these CEOs requesting information from the companies on the impacts of extended use of their platforms by American children and young adults, and his letter to CDC Director Rochelle Walensky requesting information on CDC studies and actions on these potential impacts. Read more HERE.

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Sen. Rick Scott on Fox News: We Have to Get Americans Back to Work
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