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Bean, Foxx, Williams: Biden’s Border Failures Are Hurting Students

By NE Florida News | Jan 10, 2024

WASHINGTON – In response to confirmed reports of illegal aliens being housed in a New York high school due to the Biden administration's border policies, Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Subcommittee Chairman Aaron Bean, Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx, and Rep. Brandon Williams have expressed their concerns. They issued a statement emphasizing the dangers this situation poses to students and the impact it has on their education.According to the statement released by the Republican lawmakers, "Schools should never be used...

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Bean Joins Pappas to Call for Vote on Small Business Tax Fix

By NE Florida News | Jan 10, 2024

U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean of Florida and Congressman Chris Pappas of New Hampshire, both members of the House Small Business Committee, have sent a letter to House leadership urging a reversal of tax code changes that have placed a heavy burden on small businesses investing in research and development (R&D). The letter emphasizes the importance of restoring the ability of businesses and startups to fully deduct their R&D expenses each year.The lawmakers highlight the significant role small businesses play in driving innovation across various industries, such as...

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Southern Border: Turnstile for Crime, Cartels, & Drugs

By NE Florida News | Jan 4, 2024

Yesterday, U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean and Speaker Mike Johnson, along with 64 colleagues, visited Eagle Pass, Texas to witness the dire situation at the southern border caused by the Biden Administration's failure to effectively address the border crisis. The delegation aimed to understand the challenges faced by Customs Border Patrol (CBP) officers and assess the need for additional resources.During the visit, Congressman Bean expressed his frustration with the lack of progress in securing the border, stating, "Our porous border is an open wound being taken advantage of...

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Congressman Bean Surprises Congressional App Challenge Winners from Jacksonville

By NE Florida News | Dec 21, 2023

U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) made a surprise visit to Stanton College Preparatory School in Jacksonville to announce the winners of the 2023 Congressional App Competition (CAC). The winners, Victor Zhang, Arvan Thakur, Prithish Shan, and Alan Alwakeel, were recognized for their app called "GeoBlend," which offers users an immersive augmented reality experience to explore historical sites around Jacksonville.In a ceremony attended by school administrators, teachers, and Duval County leadership, Congressman Bean praised the students for their ingenuity and creativity...

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Congressman Bean Pushes Back on Leftist Agenda

By NE Florida News | Dec 14, 2023

WASHINGTON—U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) expressed his concerns about the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (NDAA) and its alignment with the Biden administration's agenda. In a statement issued today, Congressman Bean criticized the conference report passed by the House of Representatives for prioritizing the "woke agenda" and failing to address key national security issues."A strong military makes a strong nation. Unfortunately, this year's NDAA conference report continues to fund the Biden administration's woke agenda at the Pentagon,...

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Bean Announces Unanimous House Passage of Legislation Strengthening SBA Pandemic Fraud Investigations

By NE Florida News | Nov 30, 2023

WASHINGTON—The U.S. House of Representatives has unanimously passed the PPP/EIDL Fraud Report Act of 2023, also known as the We Want Our Money Back Act. The bill, introduced by U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) and U.S. Congressman Kweisi Mfume (MD-07), requires the Inspector General of the Small Business Administration (SBA) to provide quarterly updates to Congress on the ongoing investigations into fraud related to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL).The need for this legislation arose after the SBA's Office of the Inspector...

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Bean, Nehls Take Action to Halt Antisemitic Attacks on Campuses

By NE Florida News | Nov 15, 2023

U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean and U.S. Congressman Troy Nehls have introduced a bill in response to the rise in antisemitic attacks on college campuses across the nation. The bill, called the Ending Subsidies for Pro-Terrorist Activities on Campus Act, aims to prevent colleges and universities that enable antisemitic attacks from receiving taxpayer funding, specifically federal student aid.Congressman Bean expressed his concern about the current situation, stating, "Today, we are seeing the full force of Jewish hatred on our college and university campuses. It's unthinkable...

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Congressman Bean Rejects Reckless Spending Measure

By NE Florida News | Nov 14, 2023

WASHINGTON—U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) has voted against H.R. 6363, the Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act. This short-term continuing resolution (CR) aims to maintain the Democrats' unsustainable spending levels and fails to address the crisis at the southern border.In a statement, Congressman Bean expressed his concerns about the current state of the nation's finances and the lack of action being taken by Congress. He stated, "America is on a collision course, and it is irresponsible to avoid making the tough decisions necessary to return...

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Congressman Bean Fights for Aid to Israel

By NE Florida News | Nov 2, 2023

Washington - U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) has shown his unwavering support for Israel by voting in favor of the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act. The bill, which has been passed in the House, aims to provide Israel with the necessary resources to defend itself against the Iranian-backed terrorist organization, Hamas.The legislation allocates a total of $14.3 billion for Israel's defense and will be funded by redirecting funds from the overfunded IRS. Congressman Bean emphasized the importance of the United States' commitment to its "cherished friend...

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Congressman Bean Statement on Election of Speaker Johnson

By NE Florida News | Oct 25, 2023

WASHINGTON—U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) has released a statement following the election of U.S. Congressman Mike Johnson (LA-04) as the 56th Speaker of the House of Representatives. In his statement, Congressman Bean expressed his support for Speaker Johnson and highlighted the importance of unity and strength in moving the nation forward.In the statement, Congressman Bean acknowledged the recent debates within the conference regarding the leadership of the House of Representatives, emphasizing that the future of the nation relies on the collective strength and...

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Congressman Bean: ‘Inappropriate Content is a Real Problem’

By NE Florida News | Oct 19, 2023

WASHINGTON—Congressman Aaron Bean, Chairman of the Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Subcommittee, held a hearing today titled "Protecting Kids: Combatting Graphic, Explicit Content in School Libraries." The purpose of the hearing was to address the issue of inappropriate content available in school libraries and to explore solutions for parents to protect their children from such material.In his opening remarks, Congressman Bean emphasized the sensitive nature of the topic and acknowledged that discussing inappropriate books in school libraries is...

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Chairman Bean to Hold Hearing on Combating Graphic, Explicit Content in School Libraries

By NE Florida News | Oct 17, 2023

On Thursday, October 19, the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education, chaired by Rep. Aaron Bean (R-FL), will be holding a hearing focused on the issue of graphic and explicit content in school libraries. The hearing, titled "Protecting Kids: Combating Graphic, Explicit Content in School Libraries," aims to address the concerns of parents regarding the content that their children are exposed to.Chairman Bean emphasized the importance of having a conversation that is centered on the reality of the situation and how to create an environment that...

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U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean Supports House Speaker Kevin McCarthy

By NE Florida News | Oct 6, 2023

WASHINGTON— U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) expressed his support for House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, stating that he is a principled leader who prioritizes the nation and its people. Congressman Bean highlighted Speaker McCarthy's accomplishments, including reopening the People's House, eliminating proxy voting, and advocating for bills that reduce government spending. In response to the motion to vacate the Chair against Speaker McCarthy, Congressman Bean emphasized the need to focus on important matters such as securing the open border and reducing the size of the...

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Academic Freedom Under Attack: Loosening the CCP’s Grip on America’s Classrooms

By NE Florida News | Oct 1, 2023

WASHINGTON—Today, Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Subcommittee Chairman Aaron Bean (FL-04) held a hearing titled “Academic Freedom Under Attack: Loosening the CCP’s Grip on America’s Classrooms.”  This hearing exposed the mounting threat of the Chinese Communist Party’s systematic and aggressive influence operations within our nation’s K-12 schools.'Chinese Communist Party (CCP) influence is rampant in American classrooms. Over 500 K-12 schools across the United States have allowed the CCP to establish itself...

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Rep. Aaron Bean: Chinese Communist Party’s Influence in Public Schools Should be ‘Wake-Up Call’ for the Nation

By NE Florida News | Oct 1, 2023

WASHINGTON—Chairman of the Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Subcommittee Aaron Bean (FL-04) spoke with Fox News to discuss the recent subcommittee hearing on Chinese Communist Party (CCP) influence on K-12 classrooms and its impact on American national security."This blatant attempt to inject foreign ideologies into our schools undermines the fundamental purpose of American education," subcommittee chair for Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education Bean said in his opening remarks. "It goes without saying, we should be teaching...

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Bean Bolsters Veteran Services with Recent Hire

By NE Florida News Report | Sep 14, 2023

U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) today announced the appointment of Christina Troope as the new Field Representative responsible for veterans’ affairs.

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Bean, Courtney Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support Missing and Exploited Children

By NE Florida News Report | Aug 31, 2023

Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Subcommittee Chairman Aaron Bean (R-FL) and Congressman Joe Courtney (D-CT), a senior member of the Committee, introduced H.R. 5224, the Missing Children’s Assistance Reauthorization Act of 2023.

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Congressman Bean Holds Town Hall in Clay County

By NE Florida News Report | Aug 22, 2023

U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) held an in-person town hall at Keystone Heights City Hall in Clay County.

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Congressman Bean: Halt Hiring at Department of Education

By NE Florida News Report | Aug 14, 2023

U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) Chairman of the Early Childhood, Secondary, and Elementary Subcommittee, introduced the “Fostering Resource Efficiency in Education by Zero Employment Act.”

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Chairman Bean Holds Hearing on Alarming State of Education Crisis in America

By NE Florida News Report | Aug 1, 2023

On July 26, 2023, Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Subcommittee Chairman Aaron Bean (FL-04) held a hearing titled “Generational Learning Loss: How Pandemic Closures Hurt Students.” This hearing examined the impact of school closures on student achievement and solutions to address significant learning loss.