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VIDEO RELEASE Sen. Rick Scott Votes to Deliver Needed Hurricane Relief to Florida Families

December 22, 2022

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, after fighting for months to secure a vote on a stand-alone disaster aid package, Senator Rick Scott voted to pass his bill which would deliver needed hurricane relief to families, businesses and communities in the Sunshine State. As Floridians keep fighting to recover from Hurricanes Ian and Nicole, Senator Scott’s bill would ensure that needed funding is delivered independent of the massive and reckless $1.7 trillion Pelosi-Schumer Spending Bill. Importantly, Senator Scott’s hurricane relief bill also made important changes based on input received from Florida growers and others in the Sunshine State that would ensure this aid is delivered in a more effective and efficient manner, helping them more quickly and fully recover.

 

While Senator Scott’s bill did not pass today, he will continue his work with local, state and federal officials to ensure that Floridians are treated fairly and that all needed federal hurricane relief and disaster aid is deployed quickly and in a manner that best serves Floridians recovering from these storms.

 

Watch Senator Scott’s remarks HERE or below.

 

 

 

In preparation for and response to the 2022 Hurricane season, Senator Scott has took the following actions to assist Floridians: 

 

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