COVID-19

The global COVID-19 pandemic has created unprecedented and unique challenges for all Floridians. Our team is committed to supporting legislation that helps Florida business owners, employees, farmers, veterans, and families rebound economically.

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EXCLUSIVE: Rep. Andy Biggs, House Republicans Introduce Legislation To Block Funds To Certain Entities Mandating COVID-19 Vaccine

September 10, 2021 In The News

Republican Arizona Rep. Andy Biggs introduced legislation Friday that would prohibit entities that received COVID-19 relief funds from forcing their employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine and also require them to return any funds they had received from the government.

The Daily Caller first obtained a copy of the bill, introduced by Biggs which eleven other House Republicans co-sponsored. Biggs told the Daily Caller that employees should have the right to make their own health care decisions and that the COVID-19 vaccine should not be forced upon those who do not want to take it.

Steube Demands Accountability for Wuhan Institute of Virology COVID-19 Leak

August 4, 2021 Press Release

"It is clear that the Chinese Communist Party is complicit in the coverup of the COVID-19 virus after it was released from the Wuhan Institute of Virology. Millions of deaths across the globe are the consequence of their malfeasance and corruption but the Biden Administration has responded with nothing but silence and inaction. Why is Joe Biden so afraid of China?”

Exclusive–GOP Lawmakers Blast Biden’s Coronavirus Surrender: Americans ‘Have Had Enough of Biden and Fauci’s Fake Science’

July 28, 2021 In The News

Several Republican politicians have blasted the Biden administration for surrendering to more Chinese coronavirus mandates after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced it is now recommending vaccinated individuals mask up in certain settings, concluding the American people “have had enough of Biden and Fauci’s fake science.”

ICYMI: Steube Pens Op-Ed in Sarasota Herald-Tribune Explaining Florida’s Staffing Shortages and Perpetual Unemployment Benefits

May 4, 2021 Press Release

“Despite being able to legally open, restaurants and businesses are closing down and limiting hours – and local economies are suffering due to a continuing staffing crisis. There are good jobs available but employees are not yet coming back and, in their words, it is because they are making more money staying at home not working on unemployment than they would make working.”

Steube Hosts Roundtable with Florida Restaurants and Businesses Struggling from Severe Staffing Shortages

April 16, 2021 Press Release

“Florida’s economy is recovering in many aspects, but if we do not work together with our local partners to solve this staffing shortage, our reopening process will slip backwards and some of our shuttered neighborhood businesses may never reopens. If any policies are incentivizing people to stay home instead of coming back to work, we must take a second look at our funding formulas and eligibility criteria for these extended unemployment benefits. The future of our state economy depends on it.”

Steube Joins Colleagues in Protecting Americans’ Privacy Through Banning Federal Funding for Vaccine Passports

April 13, 2021 Press Release

“American taxpayer dollars should not go towards vaccine passports that violate our privacy, force us to disclose medical information, and unfairly regulate where we go and what we do. The rest of the country should follow Florida’s lead in outlawing this egregious violation of our liberty and allow citizens to make the decisions best suited for themselves and their families.”

EXCLUSIVE: Republicans To Propose Bill Which Would Block Jurisdictions From Implementing Vaccine Passports

April 13, 2021 In The News

Republican Montana Rep. Matt Rosendale will introduce legislation Tuesday which would block jurisdictions from trying to implement a system that requires vaccine passports.

Steube Holds Virtual Town Hall with Englewood Chamber of Commerce

April 7, 2021 Press Release

"Communities like Englewood have experienced an unprecedented economic impact from the COVID-19 pandemic. I was honored to join their chamber of commerce today to share resources for small businesses and update them on my efforts to support our district's recovery at the federal level."

Steube Holds Virtual Town Hall with Avon Park Chamber of Commerce

March 15, 2021 Press Release

“Highlands County has experienced unique economic challenges due to COVID-19 and our team has been working at the federal, state and local levels to ensure that they have the assistance they need for a full recovery. As we continue our efforts to reopen the economy, support our farmers, and vaccinate vulnerable populations, we are here to help navigate the Paycheck Protection Program and USDA initiatives, while also fighting for more resources and adequate vaccine doses.”

Steube Holds Virtual Town Hall with the North Port Area Chamber of Commerce to Give Washington Update

February 17, 2021 Press Release

“Thankfully, a lot of the COVID-19 relief infrastructure was put into place before the Biden Administration took over with Operation Warp Speed going in full force. We will continue to work alongside our federal, state, and local partners to ensure that the Sunshine State has all necessary resources for a full-fledged recovery.”