Lakeland, FL --U.S. Rep. Dennis A. Ross (R-FL-15), Senior Deputy Majority Whip, today released the following statement after attending the 2014 Citrus Crop Estimate Luncheon, where attendees listened to a live announcement of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) / National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) 2014 – 2015 Annual Citrus Crop Estimate. This event is hosted by Florida Citrus Mutual, Joel L. Davis, Inc. and Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Assn. “Today is an importan...
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U.S. Rep. Dennis A. Ross (R-FL-15), Senior Deputy Majority Whip, was recognized with the ‘Friend of Farm Bureau’ award for the 113th Congress. This award is only presented to Members of Congress who are receptive to the needs of farmers in their state by sponsoring, co-sponsoring, and voting for legislation that will address high priority agricultural issues. “It is a privilege to accept the Friend of Farm Bureau award,” said Ross. “It is truly an honor to represent farmers throughout Florida. ...
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U.S. Rep. Dennis Ross’s (FL-15) staff host mobile office hours across Florida’s 15th Congressional District. These mobile office hours with Rep. Ross’s staff are scheduled to serve as a convenience to constituents in order to assist with federal agencies. Please contact the district office (863-644-8215; 813-752-4790) with any questions. Some of the ways that Ross’s district office can be of assistance: • Senior Citizens: Social Security and disability • Veterans: VA claims and military service ...
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U.S. Rep. Dennis Ross (FL-15) issued the following statement in support of the Conference Report to H.R. 3080, the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA): “This bipartisan bill will provide the needed funding to ensure the safety of our ports and the competitiveness of our shipping industry. In addition, it restores the Everglades and helps create jobs both here in Florida and across the country. The Port of Tampa alone supports about 80,000 jobs and provides billions of dollars in e...
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Ross Cites Examples of Bipartisan Cooperation on Capitol Hill By Bill Rufty THE LEDGER Published: Friday, April 11, 2014 at 11:20 p.m. BARTOW | Congress, while still labeled as do-nothing and confrontational by some, has shown some bipartisan cooperation this year, U.S. Rep. Dennis Ross told members of the Polk County Ross, a Lakeland Republican seeking election to a third term in the U.S. House, said when he first arrived in Washington at the beginning of his term in 2011, the polarization was ...
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U.S. Rep. Dennis Ross (FL-15) will host a town hall meeting in Plant City on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014. Ross will spend the time giving a Congressional update and answering questions asked during the meeting. Details for the town hall meeting are below: Plant City Town Hall: 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. American Legion Post 26 2207 W. Baker St. Plant City, FL 33563
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U.S. Rep. Dennis Ross (FL-15) issued the following statement after voting in support of the Conference Report on H.R. 2642, Agricultural Act of 2014: “At a time when there is so much unpredictability, I am pleased to support this five-year Farm Bill that streamlines the USDA, saves taxpayers $23 billion, and helps provide certainty for farmers, ranchers, and growers across the country,” said Ross. “It also maintains vital food assistance for families who are in need and provides important resear...
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U.S. Reps. Dennis Ross (FL-15), Tom Rooney (FL-17), Vern Buchanan (FL-16), and Steve Southerland (FL-02) touted the funding for the Citrus Research and Extension Initiative in the Farm Bill Conference Report. The Conference Report states that Citrus Research and Extension Initiative will receive $25 million annually to help fight the deadly citrus greening disease that decimates citrus groves across the country. This money will be used for researchers to develop a cure for citrus greening so tha...
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U.S. Rep. Dennis Ross (FL-15) issued the following statement after voting in support of H.R. 3547, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014. This bill funds the federal government for Fiscal Year 2014. "While this bipartisan agreement is not perfect, it takes a step toward fiscal responsibility and returns us to regular order. For the fourth year in a row, we are cutting discretionary spending which hasn't happened since the Korean War. This bill provides funding to reduce the processing backlo...
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U.S. Rep. Dennis Ross (FL-15) issued the below statement on the passage of the short-term extension of H.R. 3695, the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 (Farm Bill): “This short-term extension of the current farm bill will allow for the negotiations to continue,” said Ross. “It is critical that the conferees come up with a long-term solution to give our farmers, ranchers, and growers certainty.” ###
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