Press Releases
December 31, 2008 - Putnam Voices Support For Israel
BARTOW, Fla. – Following demonstrations against Israel in two Florida cities yesterday, Congressman Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) issued the following statement in support of the Jewish state: “Israel not only (More)
December 12, 2008 - Putnam congratulates teachers
Congressman Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) today congratulated 54 teachers from Florida’s 12th District who have just received National Board Certification – the highest certification level in the teaching profession. “I (More)
December 12, 2008 - Lakeland artist has ornament on White House Christmas tree
Congressman Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) today praised Lakeland-based artist Thomas Brooks for creating a Christmas ornament that now adorns the official White House Christmas tree. The Christmas tree, a tall (More)
December 11, 2008 - Putnam says auto industry rescue plan needs changes
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) today said a $14 billion federal rescue of U.S. automakers does not include enough safeguards for taxpayers or reforms to the industry. (More)
November 25, 2008 - Congressman Putnam Offers Help For Dealing With Federal Agencies
BARTOW, Fla. – Caseworkers from the office of Congressman Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) will be available at several locations in Hillsborough, Osceola and Polk Counties in December to assist constituents (More)
- November 12, 2008 Putnam Provides Medicare Seminars In November
BARTOW, Fla. – Congressman Adam Putnam today announced four public seminars for Medicare beneficiaries in November. Staff from Putnam’s office and experts on state and federal benefits will be (More)
- October 20, 2008 Rescue Plan Comparison to Original Proposal
This chart to compares the original Paulson proposal to the final product that passed through the Senate and House. I fought for the removal of "golden parachutes" for CEOS, (More)
October 3, 2008 - Putnam: Congress has taken decisive action to restore confidence in our markets and protect Main Street
“This economic rescue plan is a critical first step in responding to the crisis that has rippled through our credit markets and left Americans from all walks of life (More)
September 30, 2008 - Putnam statement following financial rescue legislation vote
Congressman Adam Putnam (R-Fla.), today issued the following statement following the vote on the financial rescue legislation“The vote today means that a majority of House members believe the financial (More)
September 19, 2008 - Putnam: We Need To Move Forward Together To Restore Confidence
WASHINGTON – A sustainable approach to addressing the financial crisis on Wall Street is likely to come before Congress next week, Congressman Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) said this morning. Putnam (More)
September 11, 2008 - Putnam Statement On Anniversary Of The Sept. 11, 2001, Attacks
WASHINGTON – Congressman Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) issued the following statement on the seventh anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks: “Today, we take a moment to pause and pray (More)
August 25, 2008 - Congressman Putnam Offers Help For Dealing With Federal Agencies In September
BARTOW, Fla. – If you need assistance from a federal government agency, caseworkers for Congressman Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) will be coming to locations in Hillsborough, Osceola and Polk counties (More)
August 18, 2008 - Putnam Outreach Meetings Canceled
BARTOW, Fla. – Congressman Adam Putnam’s office today announced that previously scheduled outreach meetings in Hillsborough and Polk counties Tuesday and Wednesday, August 19 and 20, have been cancelled (More)
August 6, 2008 - Putnam, Gingrich and House GOP Continue Energy Protest
WASHINGTON – Congressman Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) and other House Republicans were today joined by former Speaker of the House of Representatives Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.) in protesting the Democratic leadership’s (More)
July 30, 2008 - Putnam Testifies For Food Safety Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Testifying before an Agriculture subcommittee today, Congressman Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) urged support for legislation to modernize and improve the nation’s food safety laws. “Our governing food (More)
July 23, 2008 - Putnam Votes For Housing Bill Despite Serious Concerns
WASHINGTON – Noting serious concerns he has with the American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008, Congressman Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) said he voted in support of the (More)
July 23, 2008 - Putnam Heralds Unveiling Of American Energy Act
WASHINGTON – Earlier this afternoon, House Republicans gathered on the West Front Steps of the U.S. Capitol to unveil the American Energy Act, a landmark measure to lower gas (More)
July 22, 2008 - We Need A Better Way Of Handling Food Safety Incidents
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) today issued the following statement concerning the Food and Drug Administration’s announcement that it had matched the bacterial strain responsible for the (More)
June 30, 2008 - Iraq Spending Law Contains Putnam Provision For GI Bill Improvements
WASHINGTON – A new benefit for military families that Congressman Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) introduced in the House of Representatives became law this morning. The provision is part of an (More)
June 27, 2008 - Putnam To Hold Town Hall Meeting In Lakeland Tuesday Night
BARTOW, Fla. – Congressman Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) will hold a public town hall meeting in Lakeland, Tuesday, July 1, in City Hall, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. If (More)
June 26, 2008 - Putnam: Supreme Court Decision A Victory For Individual Liberty
WASHINGTON – Congressman Adam Putnam (R-Fla.), Chairman of the House Republican Conference, issued the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in District of Columbia v. Heller that (More)
June 26, 2008 - Congressman Putnam offers help for dealing with federal agencies in July, 2008
Tuesday, July 1st 9:00am-10:00am Winter Haven Public Library 325 Avenue A NW Winter Haven 10:30am-11:00am Haines City Comm. Center 219 South Fifth Street Haines City 11:30am-12:00pm (More)
June 19, 2008 - Putnam: Troop Funding Bill Is a Victory for All
WASHINGTON – Congressman Adam Putnam (R-Fla.), Chairman of the House Republican Conference, issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed a landmark troop funding bill that includes (More)
June 18, 2008 - Putnam to Host Job Fair
BARTOW, Fla. – Congressman Adam Putnam’s office will host an Education and Employment Fair with more than 60 booths (list below) on display Tuesday, June 24, 2008 at Nora Mayo (More)
June 10, 2008 - Putnam Applauds FDA Decision To Clear Florida Tomatoes
WASHINGTON – Congressman Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) today praised the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) decision to clear Florida tomatoes from concerns regarding a salmonellosis outbreak linked to tomatoes in (More)
June 4, 2008 - Putnam, Bilirakis Introduce Homeowner Benefits for Combat Service Members
WASHINGTON -- Florida congressmen Adam Putnam and Gus M. Bilirakis today introduced legislation that would assist uniformed service members fighting in a combat zone since 2001 with the purchase (More)
June 2, 2008 - Putnam Calls For Repairs to No Child Left Behind School Standards
WASHINGTON – Congressman Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) is calling for the elimination of confusing standards between state and federal offices that evaluate the performance of the nation’s public schools. “Accountability (More)
May 28, 2008 - Congressman Putnam Offers Help For Dealing With Federal Agencies In June
BARTOW, Fla. – Congressman Adam Putnam today announced caseworkers from his office will be at locations in Hillsborough, Osceola and Polk counties in June to help constituents with federal programs (More)
May 22, 2008 - Putnam: Partisan Leaders Stop Bill To Benefit Military Veterans
WASHINGTON – Congressman Adam Putnam (R-Fla.), Chairman of the House Republican Conference, issued the following statement tonight after House Democrats voted to kill a Republican proposal that would increase (More)
May 22, 2008 - Brandon VA clinic passes US House
WASHINGTON – Congressman Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) today announced that legislation to authorize a new outpatient clinic in Brandon won unanimous approval on the floor of the U.S. House of (More)
May 19, 2008 - Putnam to hold town hall meeting in Temple Terrace
WASHINGTON – Congressman Adam H. Putnam (R-Fla.) today announced he will hold a public town hall meeting in Temple Terrace, Thursday, May 29. The meeting will last from 6:00 (More)
May 15, 2008 - Putnam part of Congressional delegation to Israel
WASHINGTON – Congressman Adam H. Putnam (R-Fla.) is the ranking Republican on a Congressional delegation led by Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) that is visiting Israel in honor of the (More)
May 15, 2008 - Brandon VA clinic poised to win federal support
WASHINGTON – Congressman Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) today announced that a new outpatient clinic in Brandon to serve about 10,000 military veterans is closer to reality. The facility won support (More)
May 14, 2008 - Putnam helps ensure fairness to Florida in new Farm Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Adam H. Putnam (R-Fla.) today announced his strong support for the Farm Bill (HR 2419, The Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008). As a (More)
May 5, 2008 - New GI Bill expands education benefits for veterans, families
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) today announced he has introduced the House version of a bill to expand and modernize educational benefits to military veterans. A key (More)
April 30, 2008 - National student protection bill endorsed by Florida legislature
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The idea behind Congressman Adam Putnam’s Student Protection Act received an important endorsement Tuesday when the Florida House of Representatives called on Congress to pass legislation (More)
April 28, 2008 - Congressman Putnam offers help for dealing with federal agencies in May
BARTOW, Fla. – Congressman Adam Putnam today announced caseworkers from his office will be at locations in Hillborough, Osceola and Polk counties in May to help constituents with federal (More)
April 28, 2008 - Putnam to conduct first telephone town hall meeting April 29
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Adam Putnam will hold his first telephone town meeting in Florida’s 12th District Tuesday evening, April 29 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Calls to (More)
April 23, 2008 - Costa, Putnam introduce landmark food safety legislation
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representatives Jim Costa (D-Calif.) and Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) today introduced legislation to modernize America’s food safety network. The Safe Food Enforcement, Assessment, Standards and Targeting Act, (More)
April 9, 2008 - Putnam Named to Farm Bill Conference Committee
WASHINGTON – Congressman Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) today was named to the conference committee on the Farm Bill, the sweeping legislation that will establish federal agriculture policy for the next (More)
April 1, 2008 - Putnam: Talk with Fed Chief productive
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam Putnam (R-Fla), and other members of House Republican leadership today met with Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke. Following the meeting, Putnam issued this statement: "I (More)
April 1, 2008 - Putnam Calls for Action on Returning Workers Legislation
WASHINGTON – Congressman Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) today called for action on legislation that would help small businesses that depend on temporary non-agricultural visas for foreign workers. The measure is (More)
March 12, 2008 - Putnam to Lead Groundbreaking for Poinciana Post Office
POINCIANA, Fla. – Congressman Adam Putnam will lead the citizens of Poinciana in breaking ground for the new post office March 25, 10 a.m. at 4774 San Remo Road. (More)
March 10, 2008 - Local students return from week in nation's capital
WASHINGTON - Twenty high school juniors from Hillsborough, Osceola and Polk counties are back home after spending a week in the nation's capital as part U.S. Rep. Adam Putnam's (More)
March 6, 2008 - Putnam Introduces Long-Term Care Legislation to Help Care Providers
WASHINGTON – Congressman Adam Putnam today introduced legislation that would help Americans who are providing long-term care to loved ones. Putnam's bill, "The Long-term Care Retirement and Security Act (More)
November 17, 2007 - Head Start Bill Includes Putnam Provisions
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Head Start Conference Report that passed the House by a vote of 381-36 today, shares provisions similar to legislation that Congressman Adam Putnam introduced earlier (More)
November 16, 2007 - Putnam Praises USDA Decision on Florida Fresh Citrus Shipping
BARTOW, Fla. – Congressman Adam Putnam today praised the U.S. Department of Agriculture for a rule change that will make it easier for Florida citrus growers to ship fruit (More)
November 15, 2007 - Putnam Amendment on Mortgage Legislation Accepted
WASHINGTON – Congressman Adam Putnam today successfully amended a proposed mortgage reform law to include a study of the effects the measure will have on consumers and the marketplace. (More)
September 11, 2007 - Putnam Statement on Sixth Anniversary of September 11th
WASHINGTON (September 11, 2007) – Congressman Adam Putnam issued the following statement today in observance of the anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001: “Today belongs to the loved ones (More)
September 5, 2007 - Upcoming Service Academy Seminars
Attention Students! If you are interested in enrolling in one of our nation's prestigious military service academies, please consider attending the following informational seminar: Thursday, September 27, 2007 George (More)
August 27, 2007 - Putnam Statement on Resignation of Attorney General Gonzales
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Adam Putnam (FL-12), Chairman of the House Republican Conference, issued the following statement on the resignation of Attorney General Alberto Gonzales: "The Department of Justice (More)
June 19, 2007 - Farm Bill Became "Veto Bait"
WASHINGTON – Congressman Adam Putnam (Fla.-12), Chairman of the House Republican Conference, issued the following statement after House passage of the Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007: (More)
June 7, 2007 - Putnam Warns Travelers to Apply Early for Passports
BARTOW, Fla. (June 7, 2007) – A new travel law means it is taking much longer to process passports. As a result, Congressman Adam Putnam is cautioning his constituents (More)
May 24, 2007 - Putnam: Republican Unity Yields Victory for Our Troops and the American People
WASHINGTON – Congressman Adam Putnam issued the following statement today after passage of an emergency funding bill for our troops: (More)
March 29, 2007 - Putnam Introduces Student Protection Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Adam H. Putnam (R-FL 12) today introduced the Student Protection Act of 2007, legislation that would develop a national system of oversight for States for (More)
March 23, 2007 - Putnam Announces Easter Townhall Schedule
WASHINGTON – Representative Adam H. Putnam (R-FL 12) has announced a series of Town Hall meetings across Florida's 12th Congressional District. The meetings allow constituents to hear a report (More)
March 23, 2007 - Putnam Reintroduces Head Start Accountability Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Adam H. Putnam (R-FL 12) today reintroduced the Head Start Accountability Act for the 110th Congress, which would ensure accountability for Head Start agencies so (More)
March 21, 2007 - Putnam Introduces the Equitable Agriculture Today for a Healthy America Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Adam H. Putnam (R-FL 12) has introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at reflecting the significant role of fruit, vegetable, and horticulture production in the U.S. farm (More)
February 23, 2007 - Putnam Honors Military Academy Nominees
BARTOW, FL – Congressman Adam H. Putnam (R-FL 12) in partnership with the Imperial Polk County Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America, honored those outstanding students who (More)
December 8, 2006 - Putnam Hails Passage of Sales Tax Deduction
Washington, D.C. – Representative Adam H. Putnam (R-FL 12) called today's passage of H.R. 6111, the Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006, a "great day for all (More)
November 27, 2006 - Putnam Announces Medicare Seminars
Congressman Adam Putnam (R-FL 12) has announced that he will host a series of Medicare Seminars to discuss upcoming enrollment opportunities for senior citizens. Representatives from the Centers for (More)
November 17, 2006 - Putnam Elected Republican Conference Chairman
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The House Republican conference today elected Representative Adam H. Putnam (R-FL 12) as Conference Chairman. Putnam, 32, defeated three rivals to assume the #3 position in (More)
October 26, 2006 - President Signs "Secure Fence Act" Into Law
Washington, DC – President Bush's signing of the "Secure Fence Act" is the latest in a long list of border security measures passed by Congress, according to Representative Adam (More)
October 11, 2006 - Republicans Have Kept Their Promise Fulfilled to Reduce Deficit in Half Three Years Early
Bartow, October 5, 2006 – Today's announcement that the FY 2006 budget deficit was $71 billion lower than last year "shows that Republican efforts to grow the economy are (More)
October 5, 2006 - Putnam Applauds USDA for Citrus Canker Compensation
Bartow, October 5, 2006-Representative Adam H. Putnam (Fl-12) today praised Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Mike Johanns for his decision to make up to $100 million (More)
October 5, 2006 - Putnam Statement in Support for Speaker Hastert
BARTOW, FL. Representative Adam H. Putnam (R-FL 12), Chairman of the House Republican Policy Committee, today issued the following statement: "Speaker Hastert has acted swiftly and decisively to protect (More)
September 13, 2006 - Putnam Meets with South Korean President
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Adam H. Putnam (R-FL 12) today met with President H.E. Roh Moo Hyun to discuss the relationship between the United States and the Republic of (More)
September 11, 2006 - Putnam Statement on Fifth Anniversary of the September 11th Attacks
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Adam H. Putnam (R-FL 12) issued the following statement on the fifth anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001: "America is a vastly (More)
July 3, 2006 - Twelth District Welcomes Newest Resident
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative and Mrs. Adam H. Putnam (R-FL 12) are proud to announce the newest member of the Putnam family and the Twelfth District's newest constituent. (More)
June 22, 2006 - House Passes Line Item Veto
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Adam H. Putnam (R-FL 12) today stated that passage of H.R. 4890, the Legislative Line Item Veto Act of 2006 reaffirms the commitment of House (More)
June 9, 2006 - Putnam Statement on PCOC Decision to Eliminate Citizen Advisory Board
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Adam H. Putnam (R-FL 12) made the following statement on the Polk County Opportunity Council's (PCOC) action to eliminate its Citizen Advisory Committee: "I am (More)
May 18, 2006 - Putnam Addresses Alligator Attacks in Interior Appropriations Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – During consideration of the FY 2007 Interior Appropriations bill, Representative Adam H. Putnam (R-FL 12) received assurances that the Committee would work with him to develop (More)
May 18, 2006 - Putnam Amendment Protects Florida's Coastlines
WASHINGTON, D.C. – An amendment offered by Representative Adam H. Putnam (R-FL 12) restored the Congressional moratorium on natural gas drilling of the coast of Florida. By a vote (More)
May 17, 2006 - Putnam: Republicans Will Not Increase Taxes
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Adam H. Putnam (R-FL 12) today called the passage of the Conference Report on H.R. 4297, the Tax Relief Extension Reconciliation Act of 2005, a (More)
May 9, 2006 - Putnam Supports Preserving Veteran's Dignity
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Calling recent demonstrations at military funerals "a cruel act," Representative Adam Putnam (R-FL 12) joined the overwhelming majority of his colleagues in supporting legislation to prevent (More)
May 4, 2006 - Port Security Bill Passes House
WASHINGTON – The passage of legislation to strengthen security at our nation's ports is critical to winning the War on Terror, according to Representative Adam H. Putnam (R-FL 12). (More)
May 3, 2006 - House Acts to Help Lower Gas Prices
WASHINGTON – Representative Adam H. Putnam (R-FL 12) today hailed the passage of legislation against price gouging, but called the action by House Democrats to restrict gasoline production a (More)
May 2, 2006 - Putnam Voices Concern Over Okeechobee Report
Washington, D.C. Representative Adam H. Putnam (R-FL 12) today expressed his strong concern regarding the release of a State-commissioned study which cites "the Herbert Hoover Dike as posing a (More)
April 26, 2006 - Medicare Prescription Drug Plan is Working!
WASHINGTON – With the May 15th deadline looming for senior citizens to sign up for the new Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Program, Representative Adam H. Putnam (R-FL 12) (More)
April 6, 2006 - Putnam Welcomes National Champion Florida Gators
WASHINGTON – Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12, UF Class of 1995) welcomed the 2006 Basketball National Champion Florida Gators during a victory lap that took them to the Nation's (More)
March 30, 2006 - House Passes Bill to Expand Higher Education
WASHINGTON, D.C. Representative Adam H. Putnam (R-FL 12), Chairman of the House Republican Policy Committee, called the passage of H.R. 609, the College Access and Opportunity Act, an important (More)
March 17, 2006 - Putnam Announces Identity Theft Seminar
WASHINGTON – Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12) will hold three Medicare Forums beginning on March 29, 2006. "Partnering with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the (More)
March 16, 2006 - Putnam: Supplemental Will Fund National Security Priorities, Katrina Reconstruction
WASHINGTON – Representative Adam H. Putnam (R-FL 12) praised the passage of H.R. 4939, the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Hurricane Recovery, (More)
March 10, 2006 - Putnam: Republican Policies
WASHINGTON, D.C. – America's economy remains firm as more hard-working men and women are finding work, according to Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12), Chairman of the House Republican Policy (More)
March 8, 2006 - Putnam Praises Citrus Health Response Plan
WASHINGTON, March 7, 2006—Representative Adam H. Putnam (Fl-12) today praised the efforts of the U.S. Deportment of Agriculture (USDA) in their release for comment of the draft Citrus Health (More)
March 8, 2006 - Putnam Statement on Passage of the Patriot Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Adam H. Putnam (R-FL 12), Chairman of the House Republican Policy Committee, called passage of the USA PATRIOT Act "a major step in protecting American (More)
February 8, 2006 - Putnam Hails ITC Citrus Dumping Decision
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Adam H. Putnam (R-FL 12) today praised the U.S. International Trade Commission's (ITC) determination that Brazil illegally dumped orange juice and caused material harm to (More)
February 2, 2006 - Putnam Statement on House Leadership Elections
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Newly-elected House Republican Policy Chairman Adam H. Putnam (R- FL 12) issued the following statement on today's House leadership elections: "I would like to congratulate Representative (More)
January 31, 2006 - Putnam Statement on the State of the Union Address
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Adam H. Putnam (R-FL 12) praised President George W. Bush's sixth State of the Union address for setting an optimistic agenda for America's future based (More)
January 13, 2006 - Putnam to Run for Chairman of the Hosue Republican Policy Committee
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Adam H. Putnam (R-FL 12) today announced his candidacy for Chairman of the House Republican Policy Committee, an elected arm of the House Leadership. The (More)
December 17, 2005 - Putnam Named to Conference Committee
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12) was named to the Conference Committee for H.R. 4241, the Deficit Reduction Act, legislation which achieves almost $50 billion in savings (More)
December 17, 2005 - Putnam Supports New Border Protection Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Saying that “our immigration system is broken, and cannot be fixed unless we take the steps necessary to ensure that those seeking entry to our country (More)
December 15, 2005 - Putnam Praises Pension Reform
WASHINGTON, D.C. The House passage of H.R. 2830, the Pension Protection Act of 2005, protects America’s retirees without a federal bailout, according to Representative Adam H. Putnam (R-FL 12). (More)
December 15, 2005 - House Demonstrates Commitment to War on Terror
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The passage of the USA PATRIOT and Terrorism Prevention Reauthorization Act demonstrates House Republicans’ commitment to winning the war on terror and protecting people from the (More)
December 8, 2005 - Putnam: “Tax Relief Will Keep Our Economy Strong”
Washington, D.C. Representative Adam H. Putnam (R- FL 12) today praised the passage of legislation extending tax reductions – including the deductibility of states sales taxes - that have helped (More)
November 21, 2005 - Putnam Views Hurricane Damage
Rep. Adam Putnam joined U.S. Department of Agriculture Deputy Secretary Chuck Conner, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson, and Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart on a tour of agricultural areas that suffered (More)
November 18, 2005 - Putnam Hails Passage of Deficit Reduction Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12) hailed the passage of H.R. 4241, the Deficit Reduction Act, which achieves almost $50 billion in savings from mandatory spending programs (More)
November 3, 2005 - House Votes to Protect Property Rights
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (R-Bartow) today joined with an overwhelming majority of the House of Representatives in repudiating the Supreme Court decision Kelo v. New Haven, which (More)
November 1, 2005 - Putnam Announces Medicare Seminars
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12) will host a series of Medicare Seminars next week to help constituents learn more about the new prescription drug benefit that (More)
October 27, 2005 - Putnam Praises Passage of Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. For the second time in as many weeks, the House has passed legislation to curb frivolous lawsuits and restore some common sense to the judicial process. (More)
October 25, 2005 - Putnam Praises the Passage of the Iraqi Draft Constitution
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (R-Bartow) today praised the passage of the Iraqi draft constitution: “Iraqi voters ratified a new constitution despite opposition from insurgents trying (More)
October 19, 2005 - Consumers Can “Have It Their Way”
WASHINGTON, D.C. Legislation passed by the U.S. House of Representatives today makes it safe to eat cheeseburgers again. With fries. H.R. 554, the Personal Responsibility in Food Consumption Act of (More)
September 29, 2005 - House Passes the Threatened and Endangered Species Recovery Act
WASHINGTON – The House of Representatives today gave its approval to H.R. 3824, the Threatened and Endangered Species Recovery Act, legislation to update and improve the Endangered Species Act (More)
September 26, 2005 - Alex Santiago To Attend Hispanic Leadership Summit
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12) has announced that Winter Haven resident Alex Santiago will represent Florida’s 12th Congressional District at the two-day Senate Hispanic Leadership Summit that (More)
September 26, 2005 - Putnam Announces Bartow Firefighter Grant
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12) has announced that the City of Bartow Fire Department has been awarded a $161,244 Operations and Safety grant from the U.S. Department (More)
September 8, 2005 - Putnam Announces Staff Changes
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12) today announced the following staff changes in his Washington, D.C. office. After 4 ½ years serving as the Congressman’s Executive Assistant, (More)
September 2, 2005 - Putnam Applauds House Passage of Federal Relief to Hurricane Stricken Area
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12), a member of the Rules and Budget Committees, today praised House passage of a $10.5 billion disaster aid package to provide relief (More)
August 26, 2005 - Putnam Announces U.S. Military Service Academy Seminars
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12) will host a series of U.S. Military Service Academy Seminars next week in Polk County and Hillsborough County. “During these times (More)
August 19, 2005 - Putnam to Participate in Social Security Debate with Congressman Jim Davis
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12) announced he would be participating in a Social Security Debate with Congressman Jim Davis on Tuesday, August 23, 2005 from 6:00 p.m. (More)
July 29, 2005 - Putnam Applauds Passage of Transportation Conference Report
WASHINGTON – Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12), a member of the Rules and Budget Committees, today voted in support of the final Conference Report for H.R. 3, the Transportation (More)
July 28, 2005 - Putnam Statement on Passage of DR-CAFTA
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12), a member of the Rules and Budget Committees, today voted in support of H.R. 3045, the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade (More)
July 28, 2005 - Putnam Manages Rule for Consideration of the United States Trade Rights Enforcement Act
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12), a member of the Rules and Budget Committees, today made the following statement while managing the rule (H. Res. 387) for H.R. (More)
July 28, 2005 - Putnam Statement on Energy Conference Report
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12) today voted against energy legislation that includes a provision calling for an inventory of oil and gas resources in the Outer Continental (More)
July 28, 2005 - Putnam Applauds Passage of HEALTH Act
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12), a member of the Rules and Budget Committees, today voted in support of H.R. 5, the Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-Cost, Timely Healthcare (More)
July 26, 2005 - Putnam Says Social Security is About Generational Fairness
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12), a member of the Rules and Budget Committees, today participated on a panel of Congressional leaders, students, activists and journalists to discuss (More)
July 22, 2005 - Putnam to Participate in Social Security Roundtable with Students, Activists and Journalists
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12) announced he would be participating in a Social Security Roundtable on Tuesday, July 26, 2005 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in (More)
July 22, 2005 - Florida Sees Largest Employment Gain
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12), a member of the Rules and Budget Committees, made the following statement on today’s employment report stating that 18,500 new jobs were (More)
July 15, 2005 - Putnam Praises Latest Deficit Reduction Report and Continued Economic Growth
WASHINGTON – America’s economic recovery is continuing, and Florida is once again leading the way in economic growth, according to Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12), a member of the (More)
July 14, 2005 - { “Putnam Honors Equipment Specialists, Inc.” }
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12), a member of the Rules and Budget Committees, will honor Equipment Specialists, Inc. officials and employees by presenting them with (More)
July 13, 2005 - Putnam Statement on FEMA Findings and Recommendations
WASHINGTON – Congressman Adam Putnam (FL-12), a member of the Rules and Budget Committees, made the following statement on Senators Collins and Lieberman’s findings and recommendations to improve safeguards (More)
July 7, 2005 - Putnam Statement on Terrorist Bombings in London
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12), a member of the Rules and Budget Committees, today made the following statement on this morning’s terrorist attacks in London. “Our (More)
June 30, 2005 - Strong Economic Growth Continues
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12), a member of the Rules and Budget Committees, praised the continued growth of our nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), the nation’s output (More)
June 28, 2005 - Putnam Supports Senate Passage of a Comprehensive Energy Policy
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12), a member of the Rules and Budget Committees, today praised the Senate passage of the Energy Policy Act of 2005. “With today’s (More)
June 28, 2005 - Putnam Marks One Year Anniversary of Iraqi Sovereignty
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12), a member of the Rules and Budget Committees, today praised the one year anniversary of the transfer of sovereignty to the Iraqi (More)
June 16, 2005 - Putnam Votes for Accountability for the United Nations
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12), a member of the Rules and Budget Committees, today voted in support of H.R. 2475, the United Nations Reform Act of 2005, (More)
June 13, 2005 - Putnam Statement on GAO Report on Cybersecurity
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12), a member of the Rules and Budget Committees, made the following statement in response to the release of the GAO Report: Emerging (More)
May 27, 2005 - Putnam Leads Republicans as They Take Honors as Straightest Shooters
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12), Co-Chair of the Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus, led Republicans as they took the honors of straightest shooters in the Great Congressional Shoot-Out on (More)
May 27, 2005 - Putnam Encourages Floridians to Participate in the National Moment of Remembrance
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12), a member of the Rules and Budget Committees, today encouraged his constituents to pay tribute to America’s fallen and recognize our veterans (More)
May 26, 2005 - Putnam Votes to Support Our Troops and Honor Our Veterans
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12), a member of the Rules and Budget Committees, today voted in support of H.R. 2528, the Military Quality of Life Appropriations Act (More)
May 25, 2005 - Putnam Applauds Selection of Tampa Bay as the Host of Super Bowl XLIII in 2009
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12), a member of the Rules and Budget Committees, today congratulated the National Football League owners on their decision to award Super Bowl (More)
May 18, 2005 - Putnam Applauds Passage of School Readiness Act in Committee
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12), a member of the Rules and Budget Committees, today praised the passage of H.R. 2123, the School Readiness Act of 2005 by (More)
May 18, 2005 - House Passes Putnam FEMA Accountability Amendment
WASHINGTON – The House of Representatives today unanimously approved an amendment offered by Congressman Adam Putnam (FL-12) to H.R. 1817, the Homeland Security Authorization Act of 2005, that would (More)
May 13, 2005 - Putnam Statement on BRAC List
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12), a member of the Rules and Budget Committees, made the following statement on today’s announcement by Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld of (More)
May 12, 2005 - Putnam Applauds Passage of First Responder Funding Reform
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12), a member of the Rules and Budget Committees, today voted in support of H.R. 1544, the Faster and Smarter Funding for First (More)
May 12, 2005 - Education and Workforce Bill to Strengthen Head Start Program
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12), a member of the Rules and Budget Committees, today praised the passage of H.R. 2123, the School Readiness Act of 2005 by (More)
May 6, 2005 - 274,000 New Jobs Created In April
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12), a member of the Rules and Budget Committees, made the following statement on today’s employment report stating 274,000 new jobs were created (More)
May 5, 2005 - Putnam Statement on Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12), a member of the Rules and Budget Committees, today voted in support of the Conference Report on the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act (More)
April 29, 2005 - Putnam Praises Confirmation of Rob Portman as United States Trade Representative
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12) made the following statement on the confirmation of Congressman Rob Portman as United States Trade Representative. “I would like to congratulate Congressman (More)
April 28, 2005 - Putnam Statement on Passage of FY 2006 Budget Conference Report
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12), a member of the Rules and Budget Committees, today made the following statement on passage of the FY06 Budget Conference Report. “As (More)
April 27, 2005 - Putnam Calls on FEMA to Speed Up Reimbursement Payments
WASHINGTON –Congressman Adam Putnam (FL-12) today joined Congressman Mark Foley, Senator Mel Martinez and other members of the Florida delegation to introduce the Disaster Recovery Act of 2005, which (More)
April 25, 2005 - FLORIDA DELEGATION LETTER ON FEMA
George W. BushPresident of the United StatesThe White House1600 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Washington, DC 20500 Dear Mr. President: Thank you for your attention and efforts in the face of (More)
April 21, 2005 - Putnam Supports Comprehensive Energy Policy
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12) today voted in support of H.R. 6, the Energy Policy Act of 2005. “With today’s passage of the Energy Policy Act of (More)
April 13, 2005 - Putnam Participates in Crisis Simulation Exercise at the National Defense University
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12) recently participated in a crisis simulation exercise organized at the National Defense University. The exercise, known as “Fragile Crescent,” simulated a series (More)
April 13, 2005 - Putnam Votes to Permanently Repeal the Death Tax
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12) today voted in support of permanent repeal of the death tax. “Since coming to Congress in 2001, I have voted to eliminate (More)
April 1, 2005 - Putnam Welcomes 2005 Congressional Classroom Students to Washington, D.C.
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12) welcomed this year’s Congressional Classroom students from the 12th Congressional District of Florida. “As a former participant of the Congressional Classroom program, (More)
March 17, 2005 - Putnam Hails Passage of a Responsible Federal Budget
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12), a member of the House Rules and Budget Committees, called the passage of the FY06 Budget Resolution an important step towards restoring (More)
March 16, 2005 - Putnam Manages Rule for Consideration of FY06 Budget
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12), a member of the Rules and Budget Committees, today made the following statement while managing the rule (H. Res. 154) for the (More)
March 12, 2005 - Putnam Receives Assurances on FEMA Hurricane Disaster Assistance Delivery for Florida
WASHINGTON - During a colloquy on the House Floor this afternoon, Congressman Adam Putnam (FL-12), on behalf of the Florida delegation, received assurances from Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee Chairman (More)
March 11, 2005 - Putnam, Brown-Waite Announce Grant for Lakeland Area Mass Transit District
WASHINGTON – Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12) and Representative Ginny Brown-Waite (FL-5) have announced that the Lakeland Area Mass Transit District has been awarded $1,514,846 by the Department of (More)
March 10, 2005 - Transportation Bill Increases Funding for Florida
WASHINGTON – Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12) today supported passage of the Transportation Equity Act, which increases Florida’s highway funding by nearly $2.2 billion over the next six years. (More)
March 9, 2005 - Putnam Announces Grant for Auburndale Fire Department
WASHINGTON – Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12) announced that the Auburndale Fire Department has been awarded $66,239 from the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFGP) to support the nation's (More)
March 9, 2005 - Putnam Honors a Great Floridian Congressman Pays Tribute to Tillie Fowler
WASHINGTON – Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12) made the following statement on the floor of the House of Representatives in honor of Tillie Fowler. “I thank my friend and (More)
March 4, 2005 - Putnam Announces Medicare Seminar
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12) will host a Medicare Seminar on Tuesday, March 8 at 9:00 a.m. in the Atrium Building, Central Campus, 955 North Course Lane, (More)
March 2, 2005 - Putnam, Greenspan Discuss Economic Outlook
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12), a member of the Rules and Budget Committees, welcomed Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan at a hearing on the future of the (More)
February 17, 2005 - Putnam To Honor U.S. Service Academy Nominees
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12) will honor the 12th Congressional District nominees to the United States Air Force, Merchant Marine, Military and Naval Academies for the class (More)
February 10, 2005 - Putnam Introduces Head Start Accountability Act of 2005
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12) today introduced the Head Start Accountability Act of 2005, which would ensure greater accountability for Head Start agencies so that they remain (More)
February 7, 2005 - Putnam: It’s Time to Make the State Sales Tax DeductionPermanent for Floridians
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12) joined a bi-partisan coalition of 60 members of Congress to applaud the introduction of H.R. 519, the Permanent Sales Tax Deduction Act (More)
February 2, 2005 - Putnam Statement on President Bush’s State of the Union
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12) today made the following statement on President George W. Bush’s 2005 State of the Union address. “We remain a nation at war (More)
February 2, 2005 - Putnam to Join President Bush at Social Security Townhall in Tampa
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12) will join President Bush today in Tampa for a townhall discussion on Social Security. “As President Bush said in his State of (More)
January 31, 2005 - Putnam: Iraqi Elections Prove Democracy Can Work in the Middle East
WASHINGTON – Yesterday’s historic elections in Iraq have proven that democracy can work in the Middle East, according to Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12). “For the first time in (More)
January 18, 2005 - Putnam Welcomes Constituents to Washington, D.C. for the 55th Presidential Inauguration
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12) welcomed constituents from the 12th Congressional district who are visiting Washington, D.C. for the inauguration of President George W. Bush. “On January (More)
January 5, 2005 - Putnam Salutes the Armwood High School Football Team
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12) today honored the Seffner Armwood Hawks after a hard fought victory over the Lake Gibson Braves in the Florida High School Athletic (More)
January 5, 2005 - Putnam Salutes the Lakeland Senior High School Football Team
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12) today honored the Lakeland High School Dreadnaughts after a convincing 31-7 victory over Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas in the Florida High (More)
January 4, 2005 - Putnam Urges Floridians to Support Tsunami Relief Efforts
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12) today offered his condolences to victims and families of the earthquakes and tsunamis in Southeast Asia and East Africa, and urged Floridians (More)
November 20, 2004 - Putnam Praises Funding of Local Needs
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12) today supported H.R. 4818, legislation making appropriations for foreign operations, export financing, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, (More)
September 30, 2004 - Putnam IT Security Amendment Key Part of 9/11 Legislation
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12) applauded inclusion of his Clinger-Cohen Act amendment to H.R. 10, the “9/11 Recommendations Implementation Act.” The amendment would require agencies to include (More)
September 28, 2004 - Putnam Appointed to House Rules Committee
WASHINGTON - Speaker J. Dennis Hastert today appointed Representative Adam H. Putnam (F-12) to the powerful House Rules Committee. Putnam, a two-term legislator from Central Florida, is Speaker Hastert’s (More)
September 24, 2004 - Putnam Applauds Federal Agriculture Relief Package
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12) today joined Agriculture Secretary Ann Veneman and Florida Governor Jeb Bush to announce a $500 million agricultural relief package to aid Florida’s (More)
September 8, 2004 - Putnam Applauds Emergency Supplemental Disaster Relief Appropriations
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12) applauded the passage of H.R. 5005, the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Act, 2004. This legislation will provide $2 billion to (More)
August 27, 2004 - Putnam Applauds President Bush’s Agricultural Relief Package
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12), the only member of the Florida delegation on the House Agriculture Committee, today applauded the President Bush’s announcement of an agricultural relief (More)
July 23, 2004 - Putnam Announces United Healthcare of Florida Expansion to Polk County
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12) today announced that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has approved a request by United Healthcare of Florida to expand (More)
July 23, 2004 - Putnam Announces Up To $1 Million In New Conservation Partnership Initiative Grants
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12), a member of the House Agriculture Committee, today announced that up to $1 million is available in fiscal year 2004 Conservation Partnership (More)
July 23, 2004 - Putnam Applauds Passage of Defense Approps Conference Report
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12) today applauded passage of FY2005 Defense Appropriations Conference Report. This legislation, which now goes to President George W. Bush for his signature, (More)
July 22, 2004 - Putnam Statement on Berger Document Theft
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Technology, Information Policy, Intergovernmental Relations and the Census, made the following statement following the House Government Reform (More)
June 25, 2004 - Putnam Statement on Spending Control Act of 2004
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12) made the following statement on the floor of the House of Representatives in support of H.R. 4663, the Spending Control Act of (More)
June 25, 2004 - Putnam Applauds Energy and Water Development Appropriations
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12) today voted in support of the Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act for FY 2005. “This legislation, which funds the Army Corps (More)
June 23, 2004 - Putnam Applauds Defense Appropriations
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12) voted in support of H.R. 4613, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act for FY 2005. This legislation includes $5 million for the (More)
June 18, 2004 - Putnam Announces Medicare Seminars
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12) will host a series of Medicare Seminars in the coming week. Norma A. Lanier, State Outreach Coordinator for First Coast Service Options, (More)
June 18, 2004 - Job Creation Up In Florida
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12), a member of the Joint Economic Committee, today praised the latest job numbers for Florida. According to statistics released by the Bureau (More)
June 17, 2004 - Putnam to Hold Education and Employment Fair
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12) today announced he would host an Education and Employment Fair for constituents on Tuesday, June 22 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (More)
June 17, 2004 - Putnam Applauds Passage of State Sales Tax Deduction
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12) today praised the passage of legislation restoring the sales tax deduction. “For over a decade, the taxpayers of Florida have been at (More)
June 14, 2004 - Putnam Pays Tribute to the Tampa Bay Lightning
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12) made the following statement on the Floor of the House of Representatives honoring the 2004 Stanley Cup Champion Tampa Bay Lightning: “Today (More)
June 10, 2004 - Putnam Pays Tribute to President Ronald Reagan
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12) made the following statement on the floor of the House of Representatives honoring President Ronald Reagan: “Madam Speaker, I was in grade (More)
June 3, 2004 - Putnam Addresses Government's Role in Fighting Obesity
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12) today called for an overhaul of federal nutrition programs at a House Government Reform hearing on “The Supersizing of America: The Federal (More)
May 21, 2004 - Putnam Wins Top Trap Shooter Contest
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12) won the top Trap award at the Great Congressional Shootout on May 17. “This annual event brings members of Congress together with (More)
May 21, 2004 - Putnam Participates in Crisis Simulation Exercise at the National Defense University
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12) recently participated in a crisis simulation exercise organized by the National Strategic Gaming Center (NSGC). The exercise, known as “Scarlet Shield,” simulated (More)
May 21, 2004 - Putnam Condemns Kerry Calendar Shuffle
WASHINGTON, D.C. The following is a statement by Representative Adam H. Putnam (R-FL) on the announcement that Massachusetts Senator John Kerry is considering a plan to delay the acceptance (More)
May 19, 2004 - Putnam to Hold Boating Safety Workshop
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12) today announced he would be hosting a Boating Safety Workshop for constituents on Tuesday, May 25, 2004. The Workshop will be held (More)
May 14, 2004 - Putnam to Hold General Services Agency (GSA) Seminars
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12) today announced he would be hosting two General Services Agency (GSA) Seminars for constituents on Wednesday, May 19 and Thursday, May 20. (More)
May 13, 2004 - Putnam Applauds Increases in Survivor Benefit Plan Payments
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12) applauded the House Armed Services Committee action to eliminate the Social Security offset under the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) by increasing the (More)
May 13, 2004 - Putnam Decries FEC'S Decision to Delay 527 Regulation
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12) today made the following statement on the Federal Election Commission’s (FEC) decision on 527 groups. “I am appalled at today’s irresponsible decision (More)
May 13, 2004 - Putnam Supports Passage of Association Health Plans
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12) today voted in support of H.R. 4281, the Small Business Health Fairness Act, which passed the House of Representatives by a vote (More)
May 13, 2004 - Putnam to Host Reception for Veterans and Their Families for the National World War II Memorial Dedication Ceremony
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12) today announced he would be hosting a reception on Friday May 28, 2004 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in his Washington, (More)
May 12, 2004 - Putnam Applauds New Inpatient Tower for Tampa VAMC
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12) today applauded the Bush Administration’s decision to proceed with plans to build an inpatient bed tower at the Tampa VA Medical Center. (More)
May 4, 2004 - Putnam Encourages Constituents to Fly Flags
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12) encouraged his constituents to fly flags as a way to honor our troops and/or commemorate a birthday, holiday or special occasion. He (More)
April 29, 2004 - Strong Economic Growth Continues
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12), a member of the Joint Economic Committee, made the following statement on the continued growth of our nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), (More)
April 29, 2004 - Putnam Announces Valuable Resource for Seniors
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12) today announced that the Department of Health and Human Services is launching a price-comparison function on its www.medicare.gov website. This new feature (More)
April 23, 2004 - Kerry Plan for Coastal Drilling an Assault on Florida's Environment
WASHINGTON - Senator John Kerry’s claim that America should “still be able to drill” off of Florida’s beautiful coastline is unacceptable and an assault to the legacy of prominent (More)
April 21, 2004 - Putnam Welcomes Visiting Constituents to Washington, D.C.
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12) is offering complimentary tours and ticket scheduling for constituents from the 12th Congressional district who are planning on visiting Washington, D.C. this (More)
April 21, 2004 - Putnam Welcomes 2004 Congressional Classroom Students to Washington, D.C.
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12) welcomed this year’s Congressional Classroom students from the 12th Congressional District of Florida. “Congressional Classroom provides a once in a lifetime opportunity (More)
April 2, 2004 - Putnam Opposes Transportation Bill
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12) today opposed transportation legislation that would shortchange the State of Florida by an estimated $360 million and urged the President the veto (More)
April 2, 2004 - 308,000 New Jobs Created in March
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12), a member of the Joint Economic Committee, made the following statement on today’s employment report stating 308,000 new jobs were created in (More)
March 25, 2004 - Putnam Statement on FY 2005 Budget
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12), a member of the House Budget Committee, today issued the following statement following passage of the fiscal year 2005 budget resolution: “This (More)
March 24, 2004 - Putnam's Healthy America Act Included in Child Nutrition Reauthorization Legislation
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12) today made the following statement on passage of the Child Nutrition and Integrity Act, which adopted several important provisions of Congressman Putnam’s (More)
March 24, 2004 - Putnam Announces Town Hall, Business Breakfast and Luncheon Meeting Schedule
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12) today announced he would be hosting a series of Town Hall, Business Breakfast and Luncheon Meetings during the April District Work Period. (More)
March 11, 2004 - Putnam Sponsors Annual Junior ROTC Air Rifle Match
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12) announced he will be attending his Third Annual 12th Congressional District JROTC Sporter Air Rifle Match on Saturday, March 13 at Saddle (More)
March 3, 2004 - Putnam Announces Medicare Seminars
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12) today announced he would host a series of Medicare Seminars in the coming week. He has invited Dr. Thomas Wilson, Regional Outreach (More)
March 3, 2004 - New Mail Security Program to Delay Delivery to House Offices
WASHINGTON - Due to the recent discovery of the toxin Ricin on Capitol Hill, the Chief Administrative Officer and Sergeant At Arms has implemented new screening procedures for all (More)
February 26, 2004 - Putnam Questions Chairman Greenspan on Economic Outlook
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12), a member of the Budget Committee, welcomed Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan at a hearing on the future of the U.S. economy. (More)
February 20, 2004 - Putnam To Honor U.S. Service Academy Nominees
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12) will honor the 12th Congressional District nominees to the United States Air Force, Merchant Marine, Military and Naval Academies for the class (More)
February 13, 2004 - Putnam Announces DoD Korean Defense Service Medal
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12) announced the creation of the Korean Defense Service Medal (KDSM) by the Department of Defense. “Korea has often been called the forgotten (More)
February 12, 2004 - Putnam Welcomes Home Troops
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12) made the following statement welcoming home members of the Army National Guard’s 2nd Battalion, 116th Field Artillery to Lakeland. “Today I welcome (More)
January 20, 2004 - Putnam Praises President Bush's Vision and Leadership
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12) today made the following statement on President George W. Bush’s 2004 State of the Union address. “I am committed to working with (More)
January 16, 2004 - Putnam Applauds U.S. Department of Agriculture Orange Juice Purchase for Children and Needy Feeding Programs
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12) commended the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) plan to purchase up to $50 million in orange juice for use in child nutrition (More)
December 9, 2003 - Putnam Praises Funding of District Projects
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12) voted in support of H.R. 2673, the Consolidated Appropriations Act for FY 2004. This legislation funds several projects of importance in the (More)
November 22, 2003 - Putnam Statement on Historic Medicare Agreement
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12) today voted in support of historic legislation to add a prescription drug benefit to Medicare and strengthen the program for future generations. (More)
November 20, 2003 - Government Reform Committee Reports Putnam National Archives Bill
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12), Chairman of the House Government Reform Subcommittee on Technology, Information Policy, Intergovernmental Relations and the Census yesterday marked up H.R. 3478, the (More)
November 19, 2003 - Putnam Applauds Energy and Water Development Appropriations
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12) voted in support of the Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act for FY 2004 conference report. “This funding will go a long (More)
November 18, 2003 - Putnam Announces Grants for Tampa and Orlando
WASHINGTON – Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12) announced that the city of Tampa has been awarded $9,275,359 and the city of Orlando has been awarded $8,765,211 to enhance security (More)
November 7, 2003 - Putnam Encourages Constituents to Fly Flags for Veterans Day
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12) today encouraged his constituents to honor our veterans by proudly flying their American flags on Veterans Day. “With Veterans Day almost upon (More)
November 7, 2003 - Putnam Statement on 2004 Defense Authorization Bill
WASHINGTON – Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Technology, Information Policy, Intergovernmental Relations and the Census, and a conferee on the FY04 Department of Defense (More)
November 6, 2003 - Putnam Launches Corporate Information Security Working Group
Washington, D.C. -- On Wednesday afternoon, November 5, 2003, Congressman Adam Putnam, Chairman of the House Government Reform Subcommittee on Technology, Information Policy, Intergovernmental Relations and the Census convened (More)
October 30, 2003 - Putnam Statement on GDP Growth Up 7.2%
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12) made the following statement on the significant growth of our nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), the nation’s output of goods and services, (More)
October 29, 2003 - Putnam Applauds Reauthorization of School Lunch and Child Nutrition Programs
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12) voted in support of legislation which would extend authorization of expiring School Lunch and Child Nutrition programs for one year. “Today we (More)
October 29, 2003 - Putnam Participates in Groundbreaking Ceremonies for the University of Florida’s New Gulf Coast Research and Education Center
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12) participated in groundbreaking ceremonies for the University of Florida's new Gulf Coast Research and Education Center in Balm, Florida. This marks the (More)
October 17, 2003 - Putnam Statement on Wartime Supplemental
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12) made the following statement today after passage of H.R. 3289, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Defense and for the Reconstruction of Iraq and (More)
October 15, 2003 - Putnam Applauds Opening of Farm Worker Housing Community
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12) today joined U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Ann Veneman and Governor Jeb Bush in a dedication ceremony for the opening of the San (More)
October 8, 2003 - Putnam Supports Meal Plan for Wounded Troops
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12) today voted in favor of legislation that would cover all meal expenses of soldiers who fought in Iraq or Afghanistan while they (More)
October 1, 2003 - Putnam Welcomes Home Troops
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12) made the following statement today on the floor of the House of Representatives welcoming home Lakeland’s 495th Transportation Company: “I rise today (More)
September 25, 2003 - Putnam Applauds Efforts to Provide Children with Healthy Choices
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12) made the following statement on the Center for Science in the Public Interest’s (CSPI) release of its School Foods Tool Kit – (More)
September 22, 2003 - Putnam to Honor Korean War Veterans
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12) announced he will be holding a Korean War recognition ceremony to present veterans of the Korean War with medals commemorating the conflict’s (More)
September 17, 2003 - Putnam Statement on Conclusion of WTO Talks
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12) issued the following statement following the end of the 5th Ministerial Meeting of the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Cancun, Mexico. “While (More)
September 15, 2003 - Putnam Welcomes Congressional Classroom to Washington, DC
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12) welcomed this year’s Congressional Classroom students from the 12th Congressional District of Florida. “Congressional Classroom provides a once in a lifetime opportunity (More)
September 10, 2003 - Putnam Supports Transportation Appropriations
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12) voted in support of H.R. 2989, the Transportation, Treasury and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act for FY 2004. The bill, approved by a (More)
September 5, 2003 - Putnam Announces COPS Grant Awards
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12) today announced grant awards totaling over $1.6 million for Polk and Hillsborough Counties. This funding comes from the U.S. Department of Justice (More)
July 25, 2003 - Statement on Drug Reimportation
The following is a statement from Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12) concerning passage of H.R. 2427, the Pharmaceutical Market Access Act of 2003: In approaching health care policy I (More)
July 24, 2003 - Putnam To Participate in Defense Trip to European Allies
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12) announced that he will take part in an eight-member Congressional Delegation (CODEL) trip to Europe, which will take the Congressman to Warsaw, (More)
July 17, 2003 - Putnam Named a Conferee on Defense Authorization Bill
WASHINGTON – The House of Representatives today appointed Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Technology, Information Policy, Intergovernmental Relations and the Census, as a conferee (More)
July 14, 2003 - Putnam Supports Agriculture Appropriations
WASHINGTON - Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12), a member of the Committee on Agriculture, today voted in support of H.R. 2673, the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, (More)
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