DEMOCRATS TAKE AIM AT SECOND AMENDMENT
As a crisis amasses on our southern border, threatening the safety and security of every American, Speaker Pelosi chose this week to attack our Second Amendment. Democrats brought two oppressive gun control bills to the floor this week, once again bypassing the normal committee process.
I voted against both of the Democrats’ gun control bills, because law-abiding Americans should not be presumed guilty or suspicious merely because they are gun owners. The burdens House Democrats would impose on gun owners are neither rational nor constitutional. If Democrats are serious about curbing gun violence, they will join me in calling for an end to gun-free zones, which continue to be targeted by the deranged.
Two more bills with no mark-up and extremely limited debate; two more bills where Republican amendments were summarily rejected.
This is no way to govern.
CONSERVATORSHIPS AND #FREEBRITNEY
This week, my friend and colleague Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio and I sent a letter to House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler, requesting a hearing on the important topic of conservatorship abuse — something brought to many people’s attention due to a recent documentary about Britney Spears and her struggles within the conservatorship system.
Conservatorships allow a person’s rights to be completely and totally stripped away from them. They are ripe for fraud and abuse, and have harmed countless people in Florida and across the United States.
On Tuesday night, I appeared on Fox News to discuss this topic with Shannon Bream and Mike Huckabee. Watch it here:
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AROUND THE DISTRICT
OPEN GAETZ DAY
On Monday, March 29, I am excited to be holding another Open Gaetz Day in the district. Please see the flyer above for more information, and to RSVP, please visit https://gaetz.house.gov/opengaetz!
COVID VACCINE ELIGIBILITY EXPANDED
On Friday, January 29, the State of Florida announced the launch of a statewide preregistration system to schedule COVID-19 vaccine appointment for eligible individuals. On March 8, 2021, the list of eligible individuals was expanded. Starting on March 15, the following individuals will be eligible to receive Covid vaccines:
- Long-term care facility residents and staff;
- Persons 60 years of age and older;
- Health care personnel with direct patient contact;
- K-12 school employees 50 years of age and older;
- Sworn law enforcement officers 50 years of age and older; and
- Firefighters 50 years of age and older.
Individuals can pre-register for vaccine appointments and be notified when appointments are available in their area by visiting myvaccine.fl.gov.
Additionally, as part of the statewide registration system, each county has a designated phone number that individuals can call and pre-register if they do not have Internet access. The complete list of numbers is available here, and local numbers are below:
- Escambia County: 866-201-1025
- Okaloosa County: 866-200-3599
- Santa Rosa County: 866-201-7110
- Walton County: 866-201-3054
- Holmes County: 866-201-3925
Finally, four more Walmart and Sam’s Club pharmacies in Northwest Florida have begun administering COVID-19 vaccines. These include the Fort Walton Beach Sam’s Club, as well as Walmart locations in Niceville, Destin, and Navarre.
For a complete list of Walmart and Sam’s Club stores offering the vaccine, as well as more information, please visit here.
GAETZ IN THE NEWS
Tallahassee Democrat — March 11, 2021
Congressman Matt Gaetz: THC caps would harm patients, discourage innovation
I like some caps: Welfare caps. Refugee admission caps. MAGA caps. THC caps are a different story. HB 1455, a misguided proposal to significantly lower the THC cap on medical cannabis, is currently making its way through the Florida Legislature. This bill would harm patients, discourage innovation and threaten liberty.
TNS — March 11, 2021
AOC and Matt Gaetz Allies in New Front in War on Marijuana
“There’s no science that suggests that these THC caps improve public health or public safety,” Rep. Gaetz of Florida told The News Station. “It’s just a way for Republicans to virtue signal against marijuana reform that is widely popular with people.”
Conservative Institute — March 11, 2021
The GOP exposes the Dems’ $1.9 trillion coronavirus bill
As Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) recently put it, the $1.9 trillion bill is a “Trojan Horse for socialism.” “It is everything Democrats have wanted wrapped and branded in coronavirus so that people are scared into voting for it,” he added.
Newsmax — March 11, 2021
Rep. Gaetz Says Focus on Conservatorship More Than ‘Free Britney’
Rep. Matt Gaetz, who, along with Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, has gotten involved in the #FreeBritney movement in support of Britney Spears by writing a letter demanding a hearing from the House Judiciary Committee on the issue of court-ordered conservatorship, said Thursday their call is not just about the pop star’s legal difficulties, but about the overall situation on a national level.
The Federalist — March 10, 2021
Joe Biden Is The Commander In Hiding
At the Republican National Convention in August, Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz’s speech foreshadowed what would become of the Biden presidency. “I’m speaking to you from an auditorium emptier than Joe Biden’s daily schedule,” Gaetz said. By this time, Trump’s coined “sleepy Joe” phrase to define Biden was a fan favorite for the conservative base.
Revolver News — March 10, 2021
It’s Time For The GOP to End Biden’s Capitol Occupation
The party should be using every obstructionist tactic available to demand the immediate removal of all troops from the U.S. Capitol, and the resumption of normal civilian government. Yet only a handful of Republicans are loudly saying what is obviously the case. One of them is Congressman Matt Gaetz of Florida, who recently pointed out the truth of what the Capitol occupation has become.
Campus Reform — March 8, 2021
Universities are ‘ground zero’ for human fetal tissue research, and taxpayers are footing the bill, new report finds
Campus Reform spoke with Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) about animal tests using HFT. In 2019, Gaetz co-authored a letter of concern sent to the NIH asking for more transparency on the practice. “As a staunch pro-life advocate and animal welfare supporter, I’m disgusted that taxpayers are still being forced to pay for sick and twisted experiments in which human baby parts from elective abortions are crudely implanted into lab animals that are then also killed and dissected. These disturbing new revelations about NIH-funded human fetal tissue research on animals have bolstered my commitment to fighting against this unnecessary and inhumane practice that harms the most vulnerable among us in society,” Gaetz told Campus Reform.
WHAT WE’RE READING
Florida Department of Transportation — March 12, 2021
Garcon Point Bridge Toll Suspension Further Extended
The Wall Street Journal — March 5, 2021
Vindication for Ron DeSantis
BizPacReview — March 11, 2021
NYT finally gives Trump a fair shake, praises speedy vaccine rollout enabling Biden admin to follow through
US News and World Report — March 10, 2021
Florida Will Soon Lower COVID Vaccine Age Eligibility to 55
Air Force Magazine — March 11, 2021
First F-15EX Arrives at Eglin; ACC Commander Kelly to Deliver 2nd Jet
The National Pulse — March 10, 2021
Biden’s Asia Czar Was GUEST OF HONOR At CCP’s Confucius Institute Propaganda Conference
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