U.S. Rep. Aaron Bean (FL)
Recent News About U.S. Rep. Aaron Bean (FL)
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Congressman Aaron Bean receives Friend of the Family Award
U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean, representing Florida's 4th District, has been honored with the Friend of the Family Award by the Faith & Freedom Coalition. This award recognizes his efforts in upholding conservative values and protecting American families during the 118th Congress.
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Florida lawmakers urge major disaster declaration after Hurricane Milton
U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean, representing Florida's 4th District, has joined forces with U.S. Congressman Vern Buchanan and U.S. Congresswoman Kathy Castor, alongside the entire Florida Delegation, to urge President Biden to approve Governor Ron DeSantis' request for a Major Disaster Declaration following Hurricane Milton's impact on the state.
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Congressman Bean addresses anniversary of Hamas attack
Today marks the one-year anniversary of a tragic event that left deep scars on families and communities. U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean, representing Florida's 4th District, issued a statement reflecting on the attack by Hamas on Israel.
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Bean introduces bill targeting Medicare and Medicaid fraud
U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean has introduced a new bill aimed at tackling Medicare and Medicaid fraud. The legislation, known as the Medical License Verification Act, seeks to address loopholes that have allowed non-physicians to bill health insurance companies improperly. This initiative is aligned with a similar proposal by Senator Rick Scott of Florida.
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Congressman Bean responds to Iran's missile attack on Israel
Today, U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) addressed the recent missile attack by Iran on Israel.
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Florida delegation urges Biden to approve pre-landfall emergency declaration
U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean and members of the Florida Delegation have sent a bipartisan letter to President Joe Biden, urging approval of Florida’s request for a pre-landfall emergency declaration for 61 counties ahead of Tropical Storm Helene.
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Congressman Aaron Bean chairs hearing on improving teacher preparation
Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Subcommittee Chairman Aaron Bean (FL-04) chaired a hearing titled “Innovative Teacher Preparation: Properly Equipping America’s Educators.” In his prepared statement, Bean addressed the current state of America's teacher preparation pipeline.
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Subcommittee on Early Childhood announces hearing on teacher preparation
On Wednesday, September 25, at 10:15 a.m., the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education will hold a hearing titled “Innovative Teacher Preparation: Properly Equipping America’s Educators.” The session will be chaired by Rep. Aaron Bean (R-FL).
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Resolution introduced for annual National POW/MIA Recognition Day
Recently, U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04), along with U.S. Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) and U.S. Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06), introduced a bipartisan resolution to designate the third Friday of September annually as “National POW/MIA Recognition Day.” This legislation aims to encourage Americans to honor the service and sacrifice of all POW/MIA by participating in local commemorative celebrations, displaying the POW/MIA flag, and performing acts of goodwill and service to the families of these American heroes.
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Congressman Bean introduces bill targeting Medicare and Medicaid fraud
U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) introduced H.R. 9645, the We Want Our Healthcare Money Back Act of 2024, to investigate fraud within the Department of Health and Human Services' public healthcare programs. This legislation mandates that the Office of Inspector General for HHS submit a quarterly report to Congress detailing updates on ongoing fraud investigations in Medicare and Medicaid programs.
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Congressman Aaron Bean receives NFIB's Guardian of Small Business Award
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has awarded U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) the Guardian of Small Business Award for his voting record during the 118th Congress.
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15M secured for new hybrid-electric ferry on St.Johns River
WASHINGTON—U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) and U.S. Congressman John Rutherford (FL-05) announced $15.6 million in new federal funding for the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA). The federal grant, awarded by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), will go towards purchasing a new diesel hybrid-electric ferry to provide additional St. Johns River Ferry service.
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Congressman Bean supports legislative measures against Chinese Communist Party
U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) has expressed strong support for a series of legislative measures aimed at countering the influence of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and enhancing national security. These actions come amid criticisms of the Biden-Harris Administration's approach to handling threats posed by China.
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Bill targeting surprise telehealth charges advances in House
U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean's (FL-04) bill to prevent providers from charging facility fees for telehealth services has passed the House Committee on Education and the Workforce with a unanimous vote of 34 to 0. The legislation, known as H.R. 9457, the Transparent Telehealth Bills Act, aims to protect employer-sponsored health plans from unnecessary fees, thereby reducing overall healthcare costs.
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Congressman Aaron Bean receives NTU's "Taxpayers' Friend Award
U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) has been recognized by the National Taxpayers Union (NTU) as one of only 38 House members to receive the “Taxpayers’ Friend Award.” The NTU awarded Congressman Bean an "A" grade for his voting record supporting legislation aimed at reducing federal spending and lowering taxes during the first session of the 118th Congress.
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Bill to reduce regulatory burdens on small businesses passes committee
U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean's (FL-04) bill aimed at reducing regulatory burdens on small businesses has passed the Committee on House Small Business. The bill, H.R. 9033, known as the Let American Businesses Be On Record (LABOR) Act, mandates that the Department of Labor (DOL) engage with small business owners during the rulemaking process under the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act (SBREFA). This engagement is intended to allow for adjustments before finalizing new regulations.
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Federal funds allocated for improvements at Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport
U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) has announced over $2.2 million in federal funding to aid the Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport in rehabilitating its taxiway and upgrading taxiway lighting. The grant, awarded through the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Airport Improvement Program, aims to enhance the airport's infrastructure to meet operational needs and extend the lifespan of its taxiway.
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Congressman Bean hosts roundtable on expiring tax cuts with Clay County leaders
This week, U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) hosted a roundtable discussion with members of Clay County’s local business community to explore the impact of expiring tax cuts and solutions to protect Main Street from the Biden-Harris administration’s policies that are driving up costs.
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Melrose post office to be renamed in honor of late USPS carrier Pam Rock
On Monday, August 26th, U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) will host a ceremony to rename the Melrose, Florida post office in honor of U.S. Postal Service carrier Pamela “Pam” Rock. Rock tragically died after sustaining injuries while delivering mail in northeast Florida.
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Bean introduces legislation targeting Medicare fraud
U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) has introduced the Prompt Reporting and Oversight for Medicare Providing Transparency (PROMPT) Act, aimed at curbing waste, fraud, and abuse within the Medicare system.