Hello, Friends —
Earlier this year on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives, the whole world witnessed a historic contest for Speaker of the House. After more than a dozen rounds of balloting, House Conservatives made an agreement with Kevin McCarthy to allow him to wield the gavel. In exchange, the House would hold votes on term limits for members of Congress, a balanced budget, and single subject appropriations bills to reign in uncontrolled government spending. Additionally, Speaker McCarthy would release all January 6 tapes. So far, Republican leadership has fallen short of every aspect of our deal.
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I know Washington isn't a town where people are known for keeping their word. Congress has been infested with lawmakers who promise their voters they will bring about meaningful change. More often than not, members of Congress turn the votes they receive into a knife and stab their constituents in the back. I will concede that the series of votes I have called for will likely fail; Term limits, balanced budgets, and maybe even impeachment. While I am prepared for that eventuality, at least if we take votes, the American people will see who is fighting for them and who is willing to tolerate more corruption and business as usual.
REP. GAETZ ATTENDS JANUARY 6th VIGIL FOR MISTREATED PRISONERS
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On Thursday, I attended the nightly January 6th vigil outside the DC Central Detention Facility, where I pledged to continue fighting for the full release of the January 6th tapes that Speaker McCarthy promised to the country.
It deeply troubles me that Americans are being forced to endure a two-tiered justice system. I was honored to have the chance to talk with one of these mistreated prisoners and let him know there are a group of us who have not forgotten about them. I must do more. Congress must do more.
REP. GAETZ BLASTS BIDEN ADMIN'S MONITORING OF ILLEGAL ALIENS AFTER OFFICER'S NEAR DEATH
On Monday, I sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas regarding the Biden Administration's negligent monitoring of illegal aliens in the United States following the near death of a Virginia police officer.
On August 19, 2023, an illegal alien known by DHS, Yacarely Diaz-Castro, was driving intoxicated and crashed into a police officer conducting a traffic stop in Chesapeake, Virginia, sending the officer over the guardrail and causing critical injuries to his body. Ms. Diaz-Castro entered the United States illegally seven months ago and allegedly claims to have received a "Notice to Report" Form I-385. My letter highlights the abject failure of the Biden Administration's ability to follow through with the removal of illegal aliens and requests specific answers regarding DHS' knowledge of Ms. Diaz-Castro be provided to my office by October 2, 2023.
This isn't just about one individual case. The broader implication is about our sacred duty to protect our homeland and the safety of the American people. When we allow the tides of unchecked immigration to sweep through our nation, we are not merely failing in our duties — we are betraying the American people. We must start putting the American people first.
Full text of my letter to DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas can be found here. Additionally, exclusive coverage of my letter by the Washington Examiner can be found here.
CONGRESSMAN GAETZ'S MEDIA WRAP-UP
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AROUND THE DISTRICT
2nd SPECIAL OPERATIONS SQUADRON WINS THE GENERAL ATOMICS 2022 RPA TROPHY
During the Air & Space Force Association's 2023 Air, Space, and Cyber Symposium, Northwest Florida's very own 2nd Special Operations Squadron of the 919th Special Operations Wing at Duke Field, received the 2022 General Atomics Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Trophy.
Recipients of the esteemed award were Lieutenant Colonel David Payne, Chief Master Sergeant Jared Bond, Senior Master Sergeant Tevarian Pruitt, Major Corey Godwin, and Technical Sergeant Keith Proze.
The 2SOS and 919SOW continue to demonstrate their expertise and prowess, and the irreplaceable value reservists bring to the Air Force, Department of Defense, and our entire national defense. Awardees were joined by Lieutenant General Bauernfeind of Air Force Special Operations Command, Brigadier General Sabric of the 10th Air Force, Colonel Grandy of the 919SOW, and their Command Chief Master Sergeants to be recognized. These gentleman have made Northwest Florida proud!
THE 2023 CONGRESSIONAL APP CHALLENGE HAS BEGUN!
The Congressional App Challenge is a public effort to encourage kids to learn how to code. Students compete to code original applications for the chance to be selected for recognition, win prizes, and have their work put on display in the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.
Official registration for the 2023 Congressional App Challenge is now open! Students can register for the 2023 Congressional App Challenge and start coding their apps for 2023 using the link below. The competition deadline is November 1st, 2023.
Click here to register for the Congressional App Challenge!
UPCOMING SERVICE ACADEMY NOMINATIONS
One of the most important duties I have as your Congressman is to nominate students to various United States service academies. These include the U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.
The students nominated represent the very best of our district and the entire country. This year, I will nominate up to ten individuals for each vacant academy slot allotted to our district. To request a military academy nomination from our office, please click here and complete the form. Submissions are due by Friday, October 13th. If you have not submitted your printed form, please do so to my district office as soon as possible!
I wish you the best as you pursue your goal of attending one of the U.S. service academies and serving our country. Please direct any further questions about the application process to my Director of Military Affairs, Austin Bury at [email protected].
For more information and frequently asked questions about academy nominations, click here.
GAETZ IN THE NEWS
The Daily Caller — September 12, 2023
'Out Of Compliance': Matt Gaetz Slams McCarthy On House Floor, Threatens Motion To Vacate The Chair
"'We demand real oversight against this weaponized government. Just look at the bribery. If 10s of millions of dollars flowing from foreign corrupt people into the bank accounts of the Biden family wasn't enough for actual impeachment, why were we even looking? Joe Biden deserves impeachment for converting the vice presidency into an ATM machine for virtually his entire family. We all see it. We all know it,' Gaetz continued."
Breitbart — September 12, 2023
Matt Gaetz: Mayorkas Must Answer for DHS Freeing Illegal Alien Now Accused of Nearly Killing Police Officer
"Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) is demanding answers from Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas after the agency released into the United States an illegal alien now accused of nearly killing a Chesapeake, Virginia, police officer. Gaetz, in a letter to Mayorkas, said he wants answers about how Diaz-Castro was released into the United States interior by DHS. 'Diaz-Castro was known to your Department. She is from Nicaragua and entered the United States illegally seven months ago, and she allegedly claims to have received a 'Notice to Report' Form I-385,' Gaetz writes."
WHAT WE'RE READING
Revolver News — September 9, 2023
Unmasking Biden's secret catastrophe unfolding in Alaska — it'll cripple the entire US…
Newsmax — September 13, 2023
Trump: Soros 'Desperate' to Stop Me in 2024
The Daily Caller — September 14, 2023
Biden-Appointed Prosecutors Did Not Cooperate In Hunter Biden Case, FBI Agent Testifies
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