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: 

• December 20, 2022: IN CASE YOU MISSED IT… Sen. Rick Scott in the Tampa Bay Times: Why I can’t vote for a $1.7 trillion spending spree
• December 20, 2022: VIDEO RELEASE Senate Democrats Block Sen. Rick Scott’s Calls for Standalone Hurricane Relief Bill
• October 20, 2022: Sen. Rick Scott to FEMA & SBA: Robust Federal Response to Hurricane Ian is Critical to Ensuring a Full Recovery for Florida Families & Businesses
• October 18, 2022: Sens. Rick Scott & Marco Rubio Lead Florida Delegation in Urging Commerce Department to Declare Disaster in Response to Hurricane Ian
• October 18, 2022: Sen. Rick Scott and Colleagues to USDA: Send Relief Supplies to Florida Farmers Affected by Hurricane Ian
• October 14, 2022: Sens. Rick Scott and Marco Rubio Lead Florida Delegation in Urging USDA to Declare Disaster for Florida Agriculture
• October 13, 2022: PHOTO RELEASE Sen. Rick Scott Thanks Disaster Relief Volunteers at Fort Myers Church
• October 13, 2022: Sen. Rick Scott Urges Action in Letters to EV Makers & U.S. DOT After Reports of Dangerous Vehicle Fires Following Hurricane Ian
• October 13, 2022: Sen. Rick Scott on CPI Report: Biden’s Raging Inflation is Crushing Floridians Recovering From Ian
• October 12, 2022: PHOTO RELEASE Sen. Rick Scott Meets with St. Johns County First Responders, Tours St. Augustine Neighborhoods Hit by Hurricane Ian
• October 12, 2022: Sen. Rick Scott on PPI Inflation Report: Skyrocketing Inflation Makes Hurricane Ian Recovery More Challenging
• October 11, 2022: Sen. Rick Scott Shares Updated Federal Resources Guide for Florida Families Recovering from Major Hurricane Ian
• October 9, 2022: PHOTO RELEASE Sen. Rick Scott Visits Local Businesses Impacted by Hurricane Ian in Goodland
• October 7, 2022: Following Calls with FEMA & SBA, Sen. Rick Scott Shares Updated Federal Resources Guide for Florida Families Recovering from Major Hurricane Ian
• October 6, 2022: PHOTO RELEASE Sen. Rick Scott Thanks Volunteers with St. Matthew's House in Naples
• October 5, 2022: PHOTO RELEASE Sen. Rick Scott Thanks Volunteers with Red Cross, Salvation Army and Cajun Navy
• October 5, 2022: Sen. Rick Scott: Once FEMA Determines Need, the Senate Must Immediately Reconvene to Vote on Ian Aid Package
• October 5, 2022: PHOTO RELEASE Sen. Rick Scott Visits with Fire Rescue Task Force 1 in Lee County
• October 4, 2022: PHOTO RELEASE Sen. Rick Scott Thanks USCG at Air Station Miami, Receives Briefing on Hurricane Ian Response & Recovery Missions
• October 4, 2022: PHOTO RELEASE Sen. Rick Scott Thanks Line Workers Restoring Power in Southwest Florida
• October 3, 2022: PHOTO RELEASE Sen. Rick Scott Receives Briefing, Thanks Officials, Volunteers Responding to Hurricane Ian in Southwest Florida
• October 2, 2022: Sen. Rick Scott Shares Actions to Support Florida Families Following Major Hurricane Ian, Updates on Federal Resources
• October 1, 2022: PHOTO RELEASE: Sen. Rick Scott Visits Impacted Communities and Osceola County Emergency Operations Center Following Landfall of Major Hurricane Ian
• October 1, 2022: Sens. Rick Scott & Marco Rubio’s Request Expediting Major Disaster Declaration for the Seminole Tribe of Florida Approved by President Biden
• October 1, 2022: PHOTO RELEASE: Sen. Rick Scott Visits Sarasota County Emergency Operations Center Following Landfall of Major Hurricane Ian
• September 30, 2022: PHOTO RELEASE: Sen. Rick Scott Visits Charlotte County Emergency Operations Center Following Landfall of Major Hurricane Ian
• September 30, 2022: PHOTO RELEASE: Sen. Rick Scott Visits Lee County Emergency Operations Center Following Landfall of Major Hurricane Ian
• September 30, 2022: Sens. Rick Scott & Marco Rubio Urge Senate Appropriators to Provide Assistance for Florida's Recovery from Major Hurricane Ian
• September 30, 2022: Sen. Rick Scott Sets Record Straight on Misleading Liberal Attacks
• September 29, 2022: Sen. Rick Scott: I’m Fighting to Quickly Deploy Every Federal Resource Needed to Florida
• September 28, 2022: Sens. Rick Scott & Marco Rubio Lead Colleagues Urging Biden to Approve Hurricane Ian Major Disaster Declaration
• September 27, 2022: PHOTO & VIDEO RELEASE: SEN. RICK SCOTT: HURRICANE IAN IS DEADLY, HEED EVACUATION ORDERS NOW
• September 26, 2022: PHOTO RELEASE: Sen. Rick Scott Visits Collier County Emergency Operations Center Ahead of Ian Landfall
• September 26, 2022: SEN. RICK SCOTT RECEIVES BRIEFING ON HURRICANE IAN AT NHC, URGES FLORIDIANS TO STAY ALERT & FOLLOW EVACUATION ORDERS
• September 24, 2022: Sens. Rick Scott & Marco Rubio Urge Biden to Approve Florida's Pre-Landfall Emergency Declaration Request Ahead of Ian
• September 23, 2022: Sen. Rick Scott: Floridians Should get Prepared NOW for Potential Impacts from a Major Hurricane

 ###