In order to ensure that America is safe and our armed forces have what they need, U.S. Rep. Dennis A. Ross (R-FL-15), Senior Deputy Majority Whip, voted in favor of the Department of Defense Appropriations Act. The bill ensures that the U.S. is able to advance its interests around the globe, cares for warfighters and families, commits to a modern and well-trained military, and keeps our capabilities at the cutting edge. “The Constitution and the very notion of our sovereign obligation demands we...
Read more
U.S. Rep. Dennis A. Ross (R-FL-15), Senior Deputy Majority Whip, stood for the human rights of the Iranian people in the face of a brutal dictatorship by voting for H. Res. 676 today. The resolution condemns the Iranian regime’s serious human rights abuses against the Iranian people, significant corruption, and destabilizing activities abroad, urges the Administration to use targeted sanctions and work with the international community, and empower the people of Iran to speak freely. “The Iranian...
Read more
U.S. Rep. Dennis A. Ross (R-FL-15), Senior Deputy Majority Whip, blasted the United Nations General Assembly vote condemning the U.S.’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as the true capital of Israel. “The United Nations General Assembly has fallen back into its old habit of attacking Israel’s sovereignty, ignoring the right of the United States to handle its own diplomatic affairs, and providing a forum for human rights violators, tin pot dictators, and corrupt governments to distort the historic...
Read more
U.S. Rep. Dennis A. Ross (R-FL-15), Senior Deputy Majority Whip, praised the House passage of the final version of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (H.R. 2810). Rep. Ross, a member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, was named by Speaker Paul Ryan as a conferee to the NDAA Conference Committee and participated in the production of the final language. “With this authorization for national defense, we are doing more than just ensuring that our arme...
Read more
In recognition of the over 100 million people victimized by communism and the need to raise awareness of those dissidents who continue to protest against current communist regimes, U.S. Rep. Dennis A. Ross (R-FL), Senior Deputy Majority Whip, announced the formation of the Victims of Communism Caucus for the 115th Congress (2017-2019) alongside fellow Representatives Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), Dan Lipinski (D-IL), and Chris Smith (R-NJ). The Victims of Communism Caucus is a bipartisan group of Members...
Read more
U.S. Rep. Dennis A. Ross (R-FL-15), Senior Deputy Majority Whip, responded to the President’s new strategy on Iran: “The Iran Deal was a sham from the very beginning, based on the ridiculous premise that pallets of cold hard cash would allay Iran’s nuclear ambitions and its continued support of terrorism in the Middle East,” said Rep. Ross. “Thankfully, the deal has a mechanism for enforcement against Iran’s violations, and President Trump is right to decertify. The only downside I can see is th...
Read more
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Dennis A. Ross (R-FL-15), Senior Deputy Majority Whip, cheered the FY2018 Budget resolution as a step towards balancing the budget within 10 years and reducing America’s deficit. “Budgeting is about setting priorities, and the FY2018 budget does just that,” said Rep. Ross. “From funding America’s defense, to balancing the budget in 10 years, and rolling back regulations that hinder our economy, we are getting America back on track.”
Read more
WASHINGTON, D.C. – July 27, 2017 – U.S. Rep. Dennis A. Ross (R-FL-15), Senior Deputy Majority Whip, released the following statement after voting to pass H.R. 3219, the Make America Secure Appropriations Act, FY2018, an appropriations package that provides funding for the U.S. Department of Defense, energy and water development, the Legislative Branch, military construction, and Veterans Affairs, as well as fully funds the President’s request of $1.6 billion to secure our Southern border: “I pro...
Read more
WASHINGTON, D.C., June 28, 2017 – U.S. Rep. Dennis A. Ross (R-FL-15), Senior Deputy Majority Whip, released the following statement after voting to pass H.R. 3003, the No Sanctuary for Criminals Act, and H.R. 3004, “Kate’s Law”: “I voted for Kate’s Law and the No Sanctuary for Criminals Act because, for far too long, the lack of immigration enforcement and dangerous sanctuary city policies throughout our country have failed the American people and cost too many lives. These bills fulfill our pro...
Read more
WASHINGTON, D.C., May 3, 2017 – U.S. Rep. Dennis A. Ross (R-FL-15), Senior Deputy Majority Whip, made the following statement after voting to pass Legislation Making Further Appropriations for FY 2017, which funds the federal government for the remainder of the current fiscal year: “The funding bill we passed today fulfills our promises to the American people to provide for a stronger, safer and more prosperous America. As I have stated before, I was not voted into office to shut down the govern...
Read more
