Hello, Friends —
This coming Sunday is Independence Day, a celebration of America’s birth, our Founders, our triumphs as a nation, and most importantly: all men and women who have put their country first through service, sacrifice, and honor. I am grateful that we will all take a much needed day to unite as a community in Northwest Florida and celebrate America as the greatest country that has ever existed in all of human history. While China forced its people to celebrate the 100th year of the communist regime this week, us Americans celebrate our 245th year of rejecting tyranny and choosing freedom for all. From my office to all of Florida’s First District, Happy upcoming-Fourth of July! Here’s a summary of our week in Washington:
REP. GAETZ DEMANDS IG INVESTIGATION INTO NSA’S SPYING OF TUCKER CARLSON
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On Wednesday, I called for an Inspector General investigation into the NSA’s surreptitious spying of Fox News host Tucker Carlson. The issue of government surveillance has been brought back to the forefront with these disturbing revelations, and I urge my Democrat colleagues to join me in my call to action.
Following this Judiciary Committee hearing, I signed a letter led by Rep. Jim Jordan and addressed to Inspector General Robert Storch, which asks that the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) “immediately review whether the NSA collected, possessed, or obtained Mr. Carlson’s electronic communications and report to the Committee about this matter.” Now that my colleagues and I have alerted the OIG about this and called upon them to act, we are hopeful for an adequate response.
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CONGRESSMAN MATT GAETZ INVITES BRITNEY SPEARS TO TESTIFY BEFORE CONGRESS ON CONSERVATORSHIP ABUSE
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On Wednesday night, I joined The Tipping Point on One America News to announce my direct appeal to Britney Spears, requesting her presence before the United States Congress to testify on conservatorship and guardianship abuse.
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REP. GAETZ AND DR. GORKA SLAM BIG TECH & MORE
On Tuesday, I joined America First with Dr. Sebastian Gorka to discuss the Pentagon’s shift towards accepting and worshiping wokeism, my efforts to break up Big Tech, and the future of the MAGA movement.
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REP. GAETZ COSPONSORS RESOLUTION TO REBUKE DEMOCRAT UNION BILL
In March of this year, the Democrats passed the “Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021,” which is nothing short of Big Union. In this measure, unions in Florida (and all other Right to Work States), would require employees to pay them money as a precondition to employment, regardless of whether or not they want to participate in any union to begin with. This week, I cosponsored Rep. Bishop’s House Resolution, which rejects this Democrat bill as a harm to the U.S. economy and a disservice to American workers. This resolution is important because hard-working Americans are the ones who built our country, not the Big Unions that want to take our money.
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REP. GAETZ COSIGNS LETTER TO VA SECRETARY OPPOSING SEX REASSIGNMENT SURGERIES
Denis McDonough, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, recently approved sexual reassignment surgeries at and through the VA. Regardless of what people think about these reassignment surgeries, it is a no-brainer that this is not a priority for Veterans Affairs. Sexual reassignment is not a vital health procedure in the context of supporting our nation’s veterans. Before any government funds these types of operations, and permits such individuals to skip the line, we need to take care of those who have waited for months and years for more essential procedures and outcomes. For these reasons, I signed a letter to VA Secretary Denis McDonough opposing this decision.
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AROUND THE DISTRICT
The first Air Force Base focusing on the electromagnetic spectrum will be coming to Northwest Florida! The 350th SWW will provide additional focus to the Air Force's efforts in electromagnetic warfare and could potentially bring 300 personnel on-board. This is fantastic news!
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2021 CONGRESSIONAL APP CHALLENGE
Since June 25, students in Florida’s First district have been eligible to register for the Congressional App Challenge! All interested students in the district are encouraged to participate by registering, designing, and submitting their apps before November 1st, 2021. For more information on this year’s Congressional App Challenge please visit the website or view this document. I wish everyone the best of luck and hope that our brightest minds decide to submit their apps!
WHAT WE'RE READING
The Washington Times — June 30, 2021
I built the wall; Biden built a humanitarian catastrophe
Revolver — June 30, 2021
Federal Protection of “Oath Keepers” Kingpin Stewart Rhodes Breaks The Entire Capitol “Insurrection” Lie Wide Open
Consortium News — June 29, 2021
The Weird, Creepy Media Blackout on Recent Assange Revelations
Military.com — June 25, 2021
US Report Can't Explain UFOs, But Says They're Likely Real and Possibly a National Security Threat
GAETZ IN THE NEWS
Washington Examiner — June 30, 2021
Matt Gaetz calls for inspector general investigation into Tucker Carlson NSA allegations
"Florida Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz called for an independent inspector general investigation into allegations that the National Security Agency monitored Fox News host Tucker Carlson in any way."
Breitbart — June 30, 2021
Rep. Matt Gaetz Demands Investigation into NSA Monitoring of Tucker Carlson
"Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) on Wednesday demanded an inspector general investigation into allegations that Fox News host Tucker Carlson is being surveilled by the National Security Agency."
Mediaite — June 30, 2021
WATCH: Matt Gaetz Demands Inspector General Investigates Tucker Carlson’s Claim of NSA Spying
"Gaetz’s inquiry came during a House Judiciary Committee hearing focused on investigating potential abuses of power by the Justice Department as part of federal probes into unauthorized leaks of classified information."
The Denver Post — June 27, 2021
Ken Buck is staring down Big Tech companies. And powerful people in his political party
"Buck was one of only two Republicans — joined by Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida — to support the Ending Platform Monopolies Act on Thursday. The bill passed by the narrowest of margins, 21-20. Several Republicans said they don’t want to give the government more power over businesses. Others defended the Big Tech giants, saying they deserve to dominate their respective marketplaces."
RedState — June 24, 2021
SecDef Austin and JCS Chairman Milley Show They Are Completely Devoted to Critical Race Theory at the Expense of Combat Effectiveness
"...Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Mark Milley were on The Hill, and they were called out on their role in inflicting CRT on the US military by Florida Republican Matt Gaetz."
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