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December 12, 2024 | Press Releases

Congressman Greg Steube Introduces Legislation to Designate Myakka River as a National Wild and Scenic River

WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) introduced the Myakka Wild and Scenic River Act of 2024, legislation to designate the portion of the Myakka River within Sarasota County as part of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.

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December 12, 2024 | Press Releases

U.S. Rep. Greg Steube Announces Pine View Student Wins 2024 Congressional App Challenge

OSPREY, Fla. — U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) announced the winner of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge for the 17th Congressional District of Florida. Citrus AI, created by Rohan Dash, an 11th-grade student at Pine View School, earned first place in this year’s competition.

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December 05, 2024 | Press Releases

Rep. Greg Steube Announces Senate Passage of his Disaster Tax Relief Legislation

WASHINGTON — U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) today announced his legislation, H.R. 5863 The Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act, passed the U.S. Senate. The legislation provides long-awaited tax relief for Americans harmed by recent hurricanes, wildfires, floods, tornadoes, and the train derailment in Ohio. The legislation now awaits President Joe Biden’s signature to become law. 

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November 27, 2024 | Press Releases

U.S. Rep. Greg Steube Announces Veteran History Project Interview Featuring Lt. Col. John Knox, United States Army

SARASOTA – U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) today announced the newest installment in the Veterans History Project Series, highlighting the extraordinary service of Lt. Col. John Knox, United States Army. Lt. Col. Knox’s decorated military career includes service in pivotal operations such as the Gulf War, the Global War on Terror, Operation Just Cause, and Operation Restore Hope.

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November 27, 2024 | Press Releases

Rep. Steube Continues Full Force Oversight of FEMA for Political Discrimination Policy

WASHINGTON — U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) has sent a letter to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Deanne Criswell, demanding answers to questions that Administrator Criswell was unable to provide during her testimony before the House Oversight Committee.

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November 19, 2024 | Press Releases

Rep. Greg Steube Introduces FEMA for America First Act to Remove FEMA Eligibility of Paroled Noncitizens, Asylees and Refugees

WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) introduced the FEMA for America First Act to prevent parolees who are noncitizens and asylees and refugees who are not in the process of becoming Lawful Permanent Residents (green card status) from being eligible for FEMA benefits after a natural disaster.

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November 15, 2024 | Press Releases

Rep. Greg Steube Files Discharge Petition for the Sunshine Protection Act to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) filed a discharge petition for H.R.1279, the Sunshine Protection Act. This bipartisan legislation would make daylight saving time (DST) permanent nationwide, ending the outdated and disruptive practice of changing clocks twice a year. 

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November 15, 2024 | Press Releases

Rep. Steube Demands Answers from FEMA on Allegations of Agency-Wide Political Discrimination Policy

WASHINGTON — U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) has sent a letter to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Deanne Criswell, demanding immediate answers following reports that a FEMA employee instructed FEMA staff to avoid homes displaying signs in support of President Trump while canvassing Florida neighborhoods for disaster recovery assistance.

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