WASHINGTON—U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean, alongside U.S. Senators Marco Rubio and Rick Scott, has introduced a new bill aimed at safeguarding Florida's state 404 Permitting Programs. The bill, known as H.R. 8101, the Maintaining Cooperative Permitting Act of 2024, is the House companion to S. 4162 introduced by Senators Rubio and Scott."The ability for states to take the lead in regulating their natural resources is vital, especially in the Sunshine State. Florida’s 404 permitting program remains essential for protecting our iconic wildlife and valued wetlands, while...
U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean recently hosted an awards ceremony at the Jacksonville International Airport to reveal the winners of the 2024 Congressional Art Competition for Florida’s Fourth Congressional District. The theme of the competition was “Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Art.”Speaking at the event, Congressman Bean highlighted the importance of art in American society, stating, “Since the early days of our founding, art has been essential to the creation of America’s character. Even George Washington noted that it is the duty of every good citizen to encourage...
Nassau County FAST results are in, and 54.1% of school students were proficient in Geometry in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Florida Department of Education.
Baker County FAST results are in, and 48.9% of school students were proficient in Geometry in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Florida Department of Education.
WASHINGTON—Today, U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) announced the grand opening of his Clay County District Office in Fleming Island, Florida. This new office will serve constituents with federal agency casework and make accessing services more convenient for residents in Northeast Florida.“I’m thrilled to share that our new office in Clay County is open for business. While my team will still maintain a presence in our district offices in Nassau and Duval, this additional office location will allow us to have greater accessibility to all Northeast Floridians. Serving...
Nassau County FAST results are in, and 63.2% of school students were proficient in Algebra in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Florida Department of Education.
Baker County FAST results are in, and 64.8% of school students were proficient in Algebra in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Florida Department of Education.
Fleming Island, FL—U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) will be hosting a grand opening of his Clay County District Office on Monday, April 22nd. After Congressman Bean delivers brief remarks, he will meet with constituents, and then hold a media availability.The event details include a time from 3:00-5:00 pm at 4465-6 US Highway 17, Fleming Island, FL 32003. The occasion will feature a Ribbon Cutting and Open House at the Clay District Office and is open to the public and press, including national and regional news media.In preparation for the event, all media outlets...
Nassau County FAST results are in, and 78.4% of school students were proficient in Math in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Florida Department of Education.
Baker County FAST results are in, and 57.2% of school students were proficient in Math in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Florida Department of Education.
WASHINGTON—U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) has returned from a recent Congressional Delegation (CODEL) trip to Israel, where he met with top Israeli officials and witnessed firsthand the aftermath of attacks by Hamas. During the trip, Congressman Bean and his colleagues visited various sites, including the Nova Music Festival site and Kibbutz Nir Oz, where Hamas carried out brutal attacks.Speaking about his trip, Congressman Bean emphasized the importance of supporting Israel during these challenging times. He stated, “We cannot abandon Israel in her darkest hour. We...
Nassau County FAST results are in, and 63.4% of school students were proficient in ELA in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Florida Department of Education.
WASHINGTON—Today, the House Committee on Small Business favorably reported H.R. 7948, the Rural Small Business Resilience Act. The bill, authored by U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04), Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02), and Congressman Tracy Mann (KS-01) would require the Small Business Administration (SBA) to improve access to disaster assistance and relief programs for rural business owners to efficiently mitigate effects of natural disasters."In the wake of a natural disaster, making sure small businesses can get back up and running is...
Baker County FAST results are in, and 48.7% of school students were proficient in ELA in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Florida Department of Education.
The House of Representatives has passed S. 2051, the Missing Children’s Assistance Reauthorization Act of 2023, in a bipartisan effort to support missing and exploited children. The legislation, championed by various lawmakers, aims to provide crucial updates to assist the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) in responding to crimes affecting children and preventing child victimization and exploitation.Congressman Aaron Bean, one of the authors of the House companion bill, expressed the significance of reauthorizing the MCAA, stating, "As a father of...