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...
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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...
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WASHINGTON, D.C., Apr. 7, 2017 – U.S. Rep. Dennis A. Ross (R-FL-15), Senior Deputy Majority Whip, released the following statement in response to the Senate Confirmation of Judge Neil Gorsuch to the U.S. Supreme Court: "The nomination and confirmation of Judge Neil Gorsuch as our newest Supreme Court Justice is a fantastic move by President Trump and the Senate. Like his predecessor Justice Scalia, Judge Gorsuch is a staunch defender of our Constitution who will protect our freedoms and properly...
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WASHINGTON, D.C., Apr. 6, 2017 – U.S. Rep. Dennis A. Ross (R-FL-15), Senior Deputy Majority Whip, released the following statement in response to President Trump's military action in Syria: “President Trump's decisive and immediate military action speaks loud and clear that the U.S. will not stand for the Assad regime's evil treatment of innocent lives, including babies and children. I support President Trump's decision to launch this targeted military strike and pray it will deter the Assad reg...
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WASHINGTON, D.C., Jan. 31, 2017 – U.S. Rep. Dennis A. Ross (FL-15), Senior Deputy Majority Whip, made the following statement in response to President Trump’s nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch to the U.S. Supreme Court to fill the vacancy left by the passing of Justice Antonin Scalia: “I am very pleased with President Trump’s nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch to the U.S. Supreme Court. Our judicial system was left with a deep void with passing of Justice Scalia. Along with the loss of this great m...
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WASHINGTON, D.C., Jan. 5, 2017 – U.S. Rep. Dennis A. Ross (FL-15), Senior Deputy Majority Whip, made the following statement after voting to pass H.R. 26, the Regulations from the Executive In Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act, which requires Congress to vote on any major rule or regulation coming from the executive branch that is estimated by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to impact the economy by $100 million or more: “I voted for the REINS Act today because we must put a stop to federal...
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WASHINGTON, D.C. Sept. 28, 2016 – U.S. Rep. Dennis A. Ross (R-FL-15), Senior Deputy Majority Whip, made the following statement today after voting to pass a continuing resolution budget that includes $1.1 billion in anti-Zika-funding: “I am very pleased that the House and Senate finally united and passed this essential funding that will help combat and prevent the spread of the deadly Zika virus. This issue hits home and is close to my heart, as Florida alone has confirmed nearly 1,000 cases of ...
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WASHINGTON, D.C., July 13, 2016 – U.S. Rep. Dennis A. Ross (R-FL-15), Senior Deputy Majority Whip, made the following statement today, calling for the immediate resignation of U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch: “After witnessing Attorney General Lynch’s lack of concern for her authority and unresponsiveness to the questions asked yesterday during the House Judiciary Committee hearing about her investigation of former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, it is abundantly clear she must immediate...
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WASHINGTON, D.C., March 17, 2016 – U.S. Rep. Dennis A. Ross (FL-15), Senior Deputy Majority Whip, released the following statement after voting today to pass H. Res. 639, Authorizing the Speaker to appear as amicus curiae on behalf of the House of Representatives in the matter of United States, et al. v. Texas, et al. This resolution allows the Speaker of the House to file an amicus brief in the United States v. Texas case, which will examine the constitutionality of President Obama’s Deferred A...
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WASHINGTON, D.C., March 16, 2016 – U.S. Rep. Dennis A. Ross (FL-15), Senior Deputy Majority Whip, released the following statement in response to President Obama’s United States Supreme Court nominee to fill the seat left vacant by the passing of Associate Justice Antonin Scalia: “President Obama’s decision to nominate a Supreme Court Justice blatantly denies the American people a voice in shaping the direction of our nation and the High Court. This is a simple matter of upholding a long-standin...
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