Hello, Friends —
This weekend, we will be honoring the men and women whose lives were tragically taken by terrorists on September 11, 2001. On September 11, we also recognize the honorable Emergency Services first responders, many of whose lives were also taken on that tragic day. We grieve their losses and the hardships of tragedy encompassing thousands of American families.
The United States of America proudly and bravely responded to that day with unity and strength. I hope that each and every one of you can take the time to pray for our fellow Americans, their families, and those who sacrificed for the United States.
We are also taking the time to remember the late Queen of England, Elizabeth II. The Queen has had a remarkable impact on the history of the world. She was loved by many and we extend our sympathies as we honor an incredible, graceful leader in her passing.
AROUND THE DISTRICT
UPCOMING ACADEMY NOMINATIONS
The two most important jobs I have as a Congressman are to represent my constituents, and to nominate students to the United States service academies. These students 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 visit https://gaetz.house.gov/services/military-academy-nominations and complete the form on that page. Submissions are due by Friday, October 14th.
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 Austin Bury at [email protected].
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THE 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 2022 Congressional App Challenge is now open! Students can register for the 2022 Congressional App Challenge and start coding their apps for 2022 using the link below. The competition deadline is November 1st, 2022.
Click Here to Register for the Congressional App Challenge!
HURRICAN SEASON IN NW FLORIDA
As Floridians certainly know, the Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30, with the peak occurring between mid-August and late October. Here are some tips to safely prepare for the season:
Prepare a kit. Ensure you and your family have a disaster kit ready to go in case of an emergency. For more information on items to include in a kit, visit https://www.ready.gov/hurricanes for preparedness tips.
Get to know your surroundings. Know the elevation of your house and property. Hurricanes often bring storm surge, which is considered the greatest threat to property and life during any tropical storm. Know your communities’ evacuation routes and how you would evacuate to higher ground. For more information on potential storm surge areas visit NOAA’s storm surge site.
Consistently check the weather. The Coast Guard's mobile app for boating safety is a tool to check marine weather from your phone. With the mobile app, you can check the weather at nearby NOAA buoys, which provide wind speed and direction along with wave height. Checking weather any time you plan to get underway and throughout your time on the water is highly recommended.
Secure your boats. Review your hurricane plan with your local marina, ensure you have a plan to both bring your boat in and strap it down ashore or ensure it is properly equipped to ride out the storm at the marina.
Listen to local officials. When it comes to hurricane response and preparedness, the most important link in the chain is you: prepare your boat for the season, have a hurricane mooring plan and monitor channel 16 on your VHF radio when on the water. Prior to planning a trip, keep an eye on the weather, port conditions, and other hurricane warnings.
For further questions, please consult the Emergency Management Websites for the county you reside in:
GAETZ IN THE NEWS
Breitbart — September 5, 2022
Report: FBI ‘Point Man’ Buried Intel from Biden Family Business Whistleblower Bobulinski
"The assistant attorney general for the DOJ’s National Security Division, Matthew Olsen, has since confirmed to Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) in a congressional hearing the bureau is investigating Hunter. According to a CNN report in July, Trump-appointed United States prosecutor David Weiss is deliberating whether Hunter and associates “violated money laundering, campaign finance, tax and foreign lobbying laws, as well as whether Hunter Biden broke federal firearm and other regulations.”"
Florida Daily — September 6, 2022
Florida GOP House Reps Write Mark Zuckerberg on Facebook’s Handling of Hunter Biden Laptop Story in 2020
"Florida Republican U.S. Reps. Byron Donalds, Scott Franklin, Matt Gaetz and Greg Steube signed the letter."
The Trumpet — September 7, 2022
Why You Can’t Bear Arms but the IRS Can
"Rep. Matt Gaetz told Fox News on June 21, “So here’s the Biden plan: Disarm Americans, open the border, empty the prisons—but rest assured, they’ll still collect your taxes, and they need $725,000 worth of ammunition, apparently, to get the job done.”"
WHAT WE'RE READING
The Hill — September 8, 2022
House Republicans ‘gravely concerned’ about Biden’s use of Marines in speech
New York Post — September 8, 2022
DC Mayor Bowser declares public emergency over thousands of bussed migrants
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