U.S. Rep. Aaron Bean (FL)
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Recent News About U.S. Rep. Aaron Bean (FL)
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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.
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Senator Cruz introduces TRACE Act companion bill in Senate
In June, U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) introduced the Transparency in Reporting of Adversarial Contributions to Education Act (TRACE Act) to ensure parents are informed about foreign funding's impact on their children's education and to deter foreign nations from influencing American youth. Recently, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) introduced companion legislation in the Senate.
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Congressman Bean discusses inflation's impact on travel with Nassau County leaders
On August 9th, U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04), in coordination with the U.S. Travel Association, held a roundtable with community and business leaders to discuss the impacts of inflation on the travel and tourism industry in Nassau County and nationwide.
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Clay Hill gains official recognition from U.S. Postal Service
WASHINGTON—Today, U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) and the Clay County Board of Commissioners announced that starting August 24, 2024, Clay County residents in the 32234 ZIP code can list their address as Clay Hill.
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Congressman Aaron Bean receives perfect score from Family Research Council Action
The Family Research Council Action (FRC Action) has released its 2023 Vote Scorecard, announcing that U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) received the One Hundred Percent Award. Congressman Bean achieved a perfect score of 100% for his pro-faith, pro-family, and pro-freedom voting record during the first session of the 118th Congress.
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Bean secures key provisions for Northeast Florida in Water Resources Development Act
WASHINGTON—U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) today commended the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s passage of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024. Congressman Bean secured several provisions for Northeast Florida, including a significant win for the Fort George Inlet. The bill will now proceed to the full House for approval.
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Bill reauthorizing assistance act for missing children signed into law
WASHINGTON—Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Subcommittee Chairman Aaron Bean (R-FL) and Congressman Joe Courtney (D-CT) welcomed the signing of the Missing Children’s Reauthorization Act of 2023 into law. This bipartisan bill renews the Missing Children’s Assistance Act (MCAA) and makes critical updates to help the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) better support youth who are missing, reduce child sexual exploitation, and prevent child victimization.
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Rep. Aaron Bean introduces CUTS Act targeting $95 billion in federal spending
U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) introduced the “Cutting Unobligated Tumultuous Spending Act” (CUTS Act) today in Washington, aiming to reduce federal spending by $95 billion. The act targets wasteful funding and Green New Deal initiatives to offset a foreign aid package enacted earlier this year.
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Congressman Bean praises NDAA passage; highlights benefits for military families
U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) has expressed his approval following the passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25).
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Congressman Bean's TRACE Act passes House committee
U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean's (FL-04) bill, H.R. 8649, known as the Transparency in Reporting of Adversarial Contributions to Education Act (TRACE Act), has passed the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. The legislation aims to address threats from foreign adversaries attempting to infiltrate K-12 schools in the United States.
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Congressman introduces TRACE Act targeting hidden foreign funds in K-12 education
WASHINGTON—To address the aggressive and systematic threats from foreign adversaries, Chairman of the Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Subcommittee, U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04), introduced H.R. 8649, the Transparency in Reporting of Adversarial Contributions to Education (TRACE) Act. This legislation builds on the momentum of the Parents Bill of Rights Act to solidify the rights of parents to know how foreign funding is impacting their child’s classroom and adds a layer of deterrence to keep foreign nations from reaching America’s youth.
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Congressman Aaron Bean receives award for conservative voting record
The American Conservative Union Foundation (ACUF) has released its 53rd Annual Federal Ratings of Congress, announcing that U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) is among the recipients of ACUF’s Award for Conservative Excellence. Congressman Bean earned a 95% rating for his voting record during the first session of the 118th Congress.