- November 2012
- Nov 5, 2012
On September 22, 2011, Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, held a hearing with one witness, the Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
< Read more > - October 2012
- Oct 25, 2012
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth), a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, joined World War II veterans from Marion County for the Ocala Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. on Thursday, October 25th.
< Read more > - Oct 22, 2012
?Investors with Close Ties to the President, Including Billionaire George Kaiser, Sought "Tax Avoidance" and Left Taxpayers Holding the Bag for Half a Billion Dollars
< Read more > - Oct 11, 2012
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, expresses concern with a plan submitted by Solyndra's hedge fund investors to the bankruptcy judge seeking to use net op
< Read more > - Oct 9, 2012
Rep. Stearns (R-FL) today was presented the first annual "Freedom Fighter" Award by FreedomWorks for his strong record of voting to protect the liberties and economic interests of the American people.
< Read more > - September 2012
- Sep 28, 2012
Last week, Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, held a hearing examining the LightSquared Network through the lens of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
< Read more > - Sep 24, 2012
The Fisher House Program provides housing and other services for family members helping with the recovery of a loved one at major military and VA medical centers.
< Read more > - Sep 24, 2012
The National Tax Limitation Committee (NTLC) has honored Congressman Cliff Stearns with its 112th Congress "Tax Fighter Award."
< Read more > - Sep 21, 2012
"After conducting an eight-month, thorough examination, which included getting briefed by and receiving thousands of pages of documents from all parties involved, the record shows that LightSquared and its predecessor companies have spent close to a decad
< Read more > - Sep 21, 2012
Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) named Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL) a "Taxpayer Hero" for his 2011 voting record.
< Read more > - Sep 20, 2012
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, is holding a hearing on the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC's) process and decision-making regarding granti
< Read more > - Sep 19, 2012
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), a senior member of the House Telecommunications and the Internet Subcommittee, will participate in the launch celebration of U.S. Mobile TV, "Never Miss A Minute."
< Read more > - Sep 14, 2012
"My 18-month investigation of Solyndra and the Department of Energy's (DOE's) loan guarantee program has led to H.R. 6213, the No More Solyndras Act," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Subc
< Read more > - Sep 13, 2012
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation's leading small business association, today named Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL) A Guardian of Small Business for his outstanding voting record on behalf of America's small-business own
< Read more > - Sep 12, 2012
Rep. Cliff Stearns, Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee, today concluded a hearing on the Department of Energy's (DOE's) mission to safeguard the nation's nuclear weapons labs and
< Read more > - Sep 11, 2012
"The Department of Energy (DOE) is responsible for many of our nation's most critical national security missions, including managing the nuclear weapons labs and production sites, and the environmental remediation of hazardous nuclear facilities and m
< Read more > - Sep 11, 2012
In honoring the victims of the terrorist attacks and their families, Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL) also praised the dedication, heroism, and sacrifice of those who responded to the attacks
< Read more > - Sep 11, 2012
I'm very proud of the very talented athletes I represent in Congress, among them two outstanding individuals who competed for the United States in the 2012 Paralympic Games in London," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL).
< Read more > - Sep 10, 2012
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL) will be addressing the ZERO – Summit to End Prostate Cancer on Wednesday, September 12th at 9:15 AM.
< Read more > - Sep 8, 2012
On September 8, 2011, just two days after Solyndra filed for bankruptcy, the FBI raided the solar manufacturer's Fremont, California facility.
< Read more > - August 2012
- Aug 3, 2012
"The Solyndra investigation uncovered that the Obama White House rushed the closing of the Solyndra loan for political reasons, and that they ignored numerous warnings that Solyndra was not viable," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the House En
< Read more > - Aug 1, 2012
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL) saw his "No More Solyndras" Act approved today by the Energy & Commerce Committee. Stearns, Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, is leading the probe into the Ad
< Read more > - July 2012
- Jul 19, 2012
"Last year, the Obama Administration increased enrollment fees for TRICARE Prime beneficiaries for the first time since 1995," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL).
< Read more > - Jul 12, 2012
As Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL) chaired a joint hearing today with the Energy and Power Subcommittee on his "No More Solyndras" Act.
< Read more > - Jul 12, 2012
WASHINGTON, JULY 13, 2012 – "I join in honoring the outstanding men and women of the U.S. Summer Olympic Team who combine skill and discipline to excel as gifted athletes," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL)
< Read more > - Jul 11, 2012
"We need to repeal this intrusive law and start anew with common-sense solutions that encourage innovation without punishing businesses, seniors, or individuals," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL).
< Read more > - Jul 10, 2012
Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI) and Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Chairman Cliff Stearns (R-FL) today released the text of their draft bill the "No More Solyndras Act."
< Read more > - Jul 10, 2012
The EPA created renewable identification numbers (RINs) to serve as a credit for the production and blending of renewable fuels and they are used for compliance purposes.
< Read more > - Jul 3, 2012
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL) today joined Rep. Steve Southerland (R-FL) and Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) in writing to President Obama expressing support for Governor Scott's Disaster Declaration request in response to damage resulting from Tropical Storm D
< Read more > - June 2012
- Jun 28, 2012
"Although I'm deeply disappointed by this Supreme Court decision, the fight now moves to repealing Obamacare, which means we must defeat President Obama and assemble majorities in the House and Senate to carry out the people's will," said Rep. Cli
< Read more > - Jun 28, 2012
"After numerous appeals for cooperation to Attorney General Holder to produce subpoenaed documents related to the reckless conduct behind Operation Fast and Furious, the House was forced today to find the Attorney General in contempt of Congress," said Re
< Read more > - Jun 28, 2012
"Once again, a beneficiary of President Obama's risky green jobs scheme is filing for bankruptcy and the taxpayers are paying the tab," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Oversight
< Read more > - Jun 27, 2012
"As with Solyndra and other projects, emails and other documents* show that for political reasons the White House pressured a federal agency to approve an energy project," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee
< Read more > - Jun 22, 2012
E-mails obtained by a group of residents opposed to a wind farm project off of Cape Cod show that officials with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) felt political pressure from the Obama Administration to approve the project.
< Read more > - Jun 20, 2012
The House today approved the final version worked out with the Senate on S. 3187, the Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act. Two bills offered by Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL) were added to the FDA legislation during consideration of the Hou
< Read more > - Jun 19, 2012
"The President's stimulus effort led to an influx of money into green programs, and the Department of Energy's (DOE's) Loan Programs Office has given out nearly $35 billion, including to recipients such as Solyndra," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R
< Read more > - Jun 18, 2012
"As the federal government funds green' energy projects, we need to see if these programs are working and what is the return for taxpayers," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Ove
< Read more > - Jun 15, 2012
"Although candidate Obama promised the most transparent Administration in history, our investigation of the dealings of the White House and the pharmaceuticals industry has uncovered threats and secret deals to strong-arm support for Obamacare," said Rep.
< Read more > - Jun 8, 2012
Since 1999, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has hired contractors to provide benefits integrity' for the Medicare and Medicaid programs," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee's S
< Read more > - Jun 8, 2012
"President Machen has provided outstanding leadership to the University of Florida for nearly 10 years."
< Read more > - Jun 7, 2012
As Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL) is continuing to examine waste, fraud, and abuse in Medicare and Medicaid.
< Read more > - Jun 6, 2012
The House today approved by a vote of 348 to 60 the amendment offered by Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL) that prohibits the Department of Energy (DOE) from using any funds included in this bill to subordinate any loan obligation to other financing in violation
< Read more > - Jun 1, 2012
It was two years ago this week, on May 26, 2010, that President Obama famously declared, "The true engine of economic growth will always be companies like Solyndra" during a visit to the doomed solar company's Fremont, California headquarters.
< Read more > - May 2012
- May 31, 2012
The House today adopted without opposition the amendment offered by Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL) prohibiting paying bonuses to Senior Executive Services employees at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
< Read more > - May 30, 2012
– The House today approved H.R. 5651, the Food and Drug Administration Reform Act, which includes the provisions of two bills offered by Stearns: H.R. 4132, the Faster Access to Specialized Treatments (FAST) Act; and H.R. 4156, the Expanding and Pro
< Read more > - May 24, 2012
"I commend Twitter for its commitment to protect consumer privacy and for adopting Do-Not-Track'," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), a member of the Congressional Bi-Partisan Privacy Caucus.
< Read more > - May 23, 2012
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL) will be speaking at a Memorial Day events in Gainesville and in Jacksonville on Monday, May 28th.
< Read more > - May 16, 2012
"One of my greatest responsibilities in Congress is nominating outstanding young men and young women to the nation's Service academies," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL).
< Read more > - May 16, 2012
The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) last night presented its National Health Leadership Award to Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL) during its Partners in Progress Celebration.
< Read more > - May 14, 2012
The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) is presenting Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL) with its National Health Leadership Award.
< Read more > - May 10, 2012
The House Energy and Commerce Committee today approved legislation including the provisions from two bills proposed by Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL).
< Read more > - May 9, 2012
"The Department of Heath and Human Services (HHS) is the largest agency, by budget, under this Committee's jurisdiction and is second only to the Department of Defense," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committ
< Read more > - May 9, 2012
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL) has been selected to receive the 2012 Thomas Jefferson Award from the International Foodservice Distributors Association.
< Read more > - May 8, 2012
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, is holding the fourth in a series of hearings on the Administration's efforts to identify and eliminate wasteful, duplic
< Read more > - May 8, 2012
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL) will be speaking at the Florida Bankers Association's meeting in Washington, D.C. on May 9th.
< Read more > - April 2012
- Apr 30, 2012
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL) has announced the winners of the Sixth District Congressional Art Competition, an event open to all high schools students who live or attend school in the District.
< Read more > - Apr 30, 2012
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL) will be addressing the Home Care Association of Florida District III Meeting on Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at the College of Central Florida in Ocala.
< Read more > - Apr 26, 2012
The Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) National Broadband Plan calls for 500 MHz of new commercial spectrum in 10 years and projects that by 2014 mobile data traffic will be 35 times 2009 levels.
< Read more > - Apr 25, 2012
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL) congratulates the hardworking men and women at Naval Air Station Jacksonville on the installation's selection to receive the 2012 Commander in Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence.
< Read more > - Apr 25, 2012
"Encouraging our young people to participate in the arts is a major reason for the Congressional Art Competition, and I'm proud of all the students who participated," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth).
< Read more > - Apr 25, 2012
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL) will be speaking at the Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) Policy Breakfast at 8:30 AM on Thursday, April 26, 2012.
< Read more > - Apr 24, 2012
The Wings of Dreams Aviation Museum at Keystone Heights Airpark received the Space Shuttle Guidance and Navigation Simulator from the NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas.
< Read more > - Apr 24, 2012
The Christian Coalition has released its scorecard rating members of Congress for their votes and Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL) received a perfect 100-percent rating.
< Read more > - Apr 23, 2012
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth) has received a perfect rating of 100 percent from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) for congressional votes cast in 2011.
< Read more > - Apr 19, 2012
Documents recently gathered from the General Services Administration in response to the House Energy and Commerce Committee's investigation into DOE's $535 million loan guarantee to Solyndra reveal that former GSA Administrator Martha Johnson, af
< Read more > - Apr 18, 2012
"The average national price of a gallon of regular gasoline is nearly $4," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
< Read more > - Apr 17, 2012
"The federal government owns nearly 650 million acres of land, or 30 percent of the land area in the United States," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth).
< Read more > - Apr 17, 2012
"Earlier this year, President Obama proposed a budget of $27.2 billion for the Department of Energy (DOE), $856 million above the previous year's level and up from $15 billion in 2000," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the House Energy and
< Read more > - Apr 17, 2012
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth) visited Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs, Inc. in Williston, FL last week.
< Read more > - Apr 10, 2012
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth) who represents the University of Florida will be touring the Innovation Hub and the College of Engineering at the school on Thursday, April 12, 2012.
< Read more > - Apr 4, 2012
House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton and Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Chairman Cliff Stearns responded today to the Department of Treasury Inspector General's report on the Obama administration's ill-fated $535 mill
< Read more > - March 2012
- Mar 29, 2012
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce honored Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth) today at their office on Capitol Hill for his support of pro-jobs, pro-growth policies during the first session of the 112th Congress.
< Read more > - Mar 27, 2012
The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations today continued its hearing series examining current cyber threats and vulnerabilities to our nation's infrastructure.
< Read more > - Mar 26, 2012
"The United States relies on a highly connected global information technology (IT) market that presents very sophisticated challenges to ensure the integrity of supply chains," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Comm
< Read more > - Mar 22, 2012
In a recent interview, President Obama had this to say about Solyndra: "This was not our program, per se."
< Read more > - Mar 22, 2012
The House today approved the language of Rep. Cliff Stearns' (R-FL) H.R. 3586, the Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act, as an amendment to H.R. 5, the Protecting Access to Healthcare (PATH) Act.
< Read more > - Mar 22, 2012
"This is the 31st Congressional Art Competition, which is open to all high school students in Florida's Sixth Congressional District," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth).
< Read more > - Mar 21, 2012
"Although this hearing was intended to provide insight on the total impact of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) two years after its enactment, vital questions remain unanswered," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the House E
< Read more > - Mar 20, 2012
"The federal government owns 900,000 buildings and structures across America covering 3.38 billion square feet, and it owns 640 million acres of land or 28 percent of all the land in America," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth).
< Read more > - Mar 20, 2012
"Two years ago this week, the unpopular Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) was enacted," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
< Read more > - Mar 19, 2012
"I'm proud to commend Jacksonville for winning IBM's Smarter Cities Challenge Grant," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth).
< Read more > - Mar 6, 2012
Rep. Cliff Stearns, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, expressed alarm upon learning of the news report:
< Read more > - Mar 5, 2012
"In 1992, the FDA created an Accelerated Approval process to make new drugs available earlier to treat serious diseases and fill an unmet medical need based on a surrogate endpoint," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), a senior member of the House Energy and
< Read more > - February 2012
- Feb 28, 2012
The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations today continued its hearing series examining current cyber threats and vulnerabilities to our nation's infrastructure. The hearing entitled, "Critical Infrastructure Cybersecur
< Read more > - Feb 27, 2012
"Smart grid technologies provide lower energy costs and greater flexibility to the current grid system," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
< Read more > - Feb 22, 2012
House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton and Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Chairman Cliff Stearns responded this evening after the Obama White House failed to meet another deadline to produce internal Solyndra-related documents.
< Read more > - Feb 17, 2012
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, wrote today to the Secretary of the Department of Energy (DOE), Steven Chu, requesting documents and records relating to DOE
< Read more > - Feb 16, 2012
The Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations announced a key development this afternoon in its ongoing investigation of the $535 million loan guarantee to now-bankrupt Solyndra. Late this afternoon, the White House and OMB agreed to cooperate and allo
< Read more > - Feb 16, 2012
"President Obama's Executive Order 13563, issued just over one year ago, affirmed, among other things that agencies must adopt only those regulatory actions whose benefits justify its costs and are tailored to impose the least burden to society," said
< Read more > - Feb 15, 2012
"As a former business owner, I know the impact regulations have on business growth and employment," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
< Read more > - Feb 15, 2012
"I believe that it is vital for elected officials to meet regularly with the people they represent and answer their questions and hear their concerns," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R- Sixth).
< Read more > - Feb 15, 2012
The Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations will hold a business meeting at 9:45a.m. on Friday, February 17, 2012, in room 2123 of the Rayburn House Office Building to consider a resolution authorizing the issuance of a subpoena to compel the testimo
< Read more > - Feb 10, 2012
House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton and Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Chairman Cliff Stearns expressed concern with today's release of former Treasury official Herbert Allison's audit of DOE's stimulus loans and
< Read more > - Feb 9, 2012
"It has been nearly five months since the Committee first requested White House documents relating to the Solyndra loan guarantee, and almost three months since these documents were subpoenaed," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the House Energy
< Read more > - Feb 7, 2012
The Office of Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth) is announcing the rescheduling of the four town meetings scheduled for Saturday, February 11, 2012.
< Read more > - Feb 3, 2012
"In response to the original decision by Susan G. Komen for the Cure to stop funding grants to Planned Parenthood, Planned Parenthood raised the equivalent funds within 24 hours."
< Read more > - Feb 3, 2012
Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI) and Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Chairman Cliff Stearns (R-FL) issued the following statement:
< Read more > - Feb 3, 2012
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL) will address the national meeting of the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) at the organization's Washington Seminar 2012.
< Read more > - January 2012
- Jan 30, 2012
"The investigation into the Solyndra loan guarantee and the loss of $535 million in taxpayer funds brought up fundamental questions over the integrity of the entire loan program at the Department of Energy (DOE)," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman
< Read more > - Jan 26, 2012
"Instead of producing thousands of clean energy' jobs, the Administration's loan guarantee and grant programs are yielding another bankruptcy and the squandering of taxpayer dollars," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the House Energy a
< Read more > - Jan 26, 2012
Congressman Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, is sounding alarm bells in response to today's news that battery maker Ener1 has filed for bankruptcy.
< Read more > - Jan 26, 2012
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), a congressional leader on consumer privacy, wrote today to Google CEO Larry Page requesting why Google is shifting its privacy policies and what it means for consumers.
< Read more > - Jan 24, 2012
"Tonight, President Obama shared his vision for the future of our nation, a blueprint that relies on more government, more taxes, and more debt."
< Read more > - Jan 24, 2012
"I believe that it is vital for elected officials to meet regularly with the people they represent and answer their questions and hear their concerns," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R- Sixth).
< Read more > - Jan 20, 2012
"The Obama Administration's rush to close the Solyndra loan guarantee and its failure to heed repeated red flags over Solyndra's financial prospects has resulted in a taxpayer loss of $535 million," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), who is leading t
< Read more > - Jan 18, 2012
"Our nation's ever-increasing debt threatens our economic viability and undermines our national sovereignty," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth).
< Read more > - Jan 13, 2012
"The White House subpoena for records and documents relating to Solyndra was delivered on November 3, 2011, and today the White House only delivered another small amount of documents," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the House Energy and Comme
< Read more > - Jan 13, 2012
The House Energy and Commerce Committee this evening received 66 pages of internal White House documents and emails produced in response to subpoenas issued by the committee on November 3, 2011.
< Read more > - Jan 13, 2012
The House Energy and Commerce Committee this evening received 66 pages of internal White House documents and emails produced in response to subpoenas issued by the committee on November 3, 2011.
< Read more > - Jan 13, 2012
"The restructuring of Solyndra's loan guarantee in which two private firms were put ahead of taxpayers, in violation of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, is a significant focus of this investigation," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the House
< Read more > - Jan 10, 2012
The American people deserve answers about how and why the Administration squandered over half a billion dollars of taxpayer money with Solyndra; and William Daley, as White House Chief of Staff, has lead the Administration's obstruction of the committ
< Read more > - December 2011
- Dec 20, 2011
"A rare disease in the United States is a condition that affects fewer than 200,000 people, and according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) about 30 million Americans are afflicted with a rare disease," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL).
< Read more > - Dec 8, 2011
"We live in an age of information, which requires careful protection of our privacy," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
< Read more > - Dec 7, 2011
"Not all regulations are equal, there are those that protect our safety and keep our children healthy, and there are those that destroy jobs and deter economic growth," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth).
< Read more > - Dec 7, 2011
"During a natural disaster, health professionals are eager to volunteer their services in assisting the victims," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth).
< Read more > - Dec 6, 2011
"Under current law, Members of Congress and their staff are not held legally accountable for any personal investment decisions made based on nonpublic information they obtain through their official positions," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth).
< Read more > - Dec 4, 2011
"The United States and the European Union share many interests, especially in overcoming this period of slow economic and sluggish job growth," said Rep. Cliff Stearns R-Sixth) Chairman of the U.S. Delegation to the Transatlantic Legislators' Dialogue
< Read more > - Dec 1, 2011
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, joined the Committee's Chairman, Fred Upton (R-MI), in writing to the President's and Vice President's counsels
< Read more > - November 2011
- Nov 29, 2011
As Chairman of the Transatlantic Legislators' Dialogue (TLD) leading the U.S. delegation, Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth) arranged to hold the group's biannual meeting in Jacksonville after the first meeting was held in Europe.
< Read more > - Nov 29, 2011
"Spectrum reform offers the opportunity to promote economic growth and job creation while establishing a public safety network," aid Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), a senior member of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
< Read more > - Nov 18, 2011
"As Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, I held a hearing on fraud in the Medicare and Medicaid programs, yet Administration officials were unable to even venture a guess on the cost of th
< Read more > - Nov 17, 2011
"The American people have the right to know how the Obama Administration risked and lost $535 million in taxpayer funds," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigation
< Read more > - Nov 16, 2011
"The right to defend yourself and your loved ones from criminals is fundamental, and it should not be extinguished when you cross a state border," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL).
< Read more > - Nov 16, 2011
– "The failure of Solyndra underscores a significant weakness in the Administration's effort to promote job creation, which in this case resulted in the loss of $535 million in taxpayer funds," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the Ho
< Read more > - Nov 11, 2011
WASHINGTON, DC – The House Energy and Commerce Committee this afternoon received a series of internal White House documents and emails produced in response to subpoenas issued by the committee on November 3, 2011.
< Read more > - Nov 9, 2011
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, joined Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI) in renewing their request for documents.
< Read more > - Nov 7, 2011
"I look forward to visiting SOLAR TREK and learning more about alternative energy, especially solar thermal technology, from this leader in the field of solar energy," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth).
< Read more > - Nov 4, 2011
"Last night, the White House and the Office of Vice President were served with a subpoena for documents relating to the Solyndra loan guarantee," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Ove
< Read more > - Nov 3, 2011
"We have exercised restraint and patience during the course of this eight month investigation," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
< Read more > - Nov 2, 2011
"In conducting a review of the first loan guarantee provided by the Obama Administration under this program, which went to Solyndra, we discovered that inadequate due diligence was provided and that taxpayers were subordinated to outside commercial intere
< Read more > - October 2011
- Oct 28, 2011
Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Chairman Cliff Stearns (R-FL) today responded to news reports that the White House is conducting a 60-day review of Energy Department loan guarantees in the wake of the high-profile bankruptcy of the program's
< Read more > - Oct 28, 2011
Energy and Commerce Committee leaders today announced the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations is preparing to hold a business meeting on Thursday, November 3, 2011, to consider a resolution authorizing the issuance of a subpoena for internal Whit
< Read more > - Oct 27, 2011
– Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Chairman Cliff Stearns (R-FL) today announced that Energy Secretary Steven Chu will testify on Thursday, November 17, 2011, regarding the ongoing investigation of the $535 million loan guarantee to now-ban
< Read more > - Oct 26, 2011
– "Even before the passage of Obamacare, we recognized that the Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) Act had a critical design flaw and would never be self-sustaining and would go bankrupt," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chair
< Read more > - Oct 25, 2011
STEARNS HOLDING HEARING ON CLASS ACT -- ITS UNVIABILITY AND ADMINISTRATION'S ERRONEOUS ASSUMPTIONS
< Read more > - Oct 19, 2011
"From the documents already provided by the White House covering a very short period of time we know that political influence contaminated the Department of Energy loan guarantee program," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the House Energy and C
< Read more > - Oct 18, 2011
"I believe that it is vital for elected officials to meet regularly with the people they represent and answer their questions and hear their concerns," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R- Sixth). "I hope that you will come by one of these meetings."
< Read more > - Oct 17, 2011
Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) has named Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth) a "Taxpayer Hero" for his 2010 voting record. Stearns received a rating of 96 percent, one of the highest in the nation.
< Read more > - Oct 17, 2011
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, responded o the recent letter from White House Counsel Kathryn Ruemmler that the White House would not provide internal Whit
< Read more > - Oct 14, 2011
During today's Solyndra hearing, Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, said about the Department of Energy's (DOE's) decision to restructure the Solyn
< Read more > - Oct 13, 2011
– "This investigation has learned that the Treasury Department was concerned that the Department of Energy's (DOE's) restructuring of the Solyndra Loan in early 2011 was in violation of the Energy Policy Act of 2005," stated Rep. Cliff Stear
< Read more > - Oct 12, 2011
In another in a series of hearings on President Obama's pledge to have all agencies conduct a "line-by-line" budget review to identify spending reductions, Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommitt
< Read more > - Oct 11, 2011
"This is another in a series of hearings that will look at what efforts the Obama Administration is taking to identify wasteful and duplicative spending for elimination," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee&
< Read more > - Oct 7, 2011
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, has uncovered new information as part of their ongoing investigation into the $535 million loan guarantee to now-bankrupt So
< Read more > - Oct 7, 2011
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee's, has this to say on the White House release of Solyndra documents today:
< Read more > - Oct 6, 2011
"If President Obama believes that we should borrow billions of dollars from China to subsidize American businesses trying to compete with China then he doesn't understand this country's economic system."
< Read more > - Oct 6, 2011
Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI) and Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Chairman Cliff Stearns (R-FL) responded today to news that Jonathan Silver, Executive Director of the Department of Energy's Loans Programs Office,
< Read more > - Oct 5, 2011
Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Chairman Cliff Stearns (R-FL) is seeking all communications between White House staff and officials regarding now-bankrupt Solyndra's $535 million loan guarantee. The Committee leaders have requested all docu
< Read more > - Oct 5, 2011
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, said, "We convene this hearing to find out what this Administration has done to implement the President's repeated promi
< Read more > - Oct 5, 2011
In an effort to distract attention from Energy Secretary Chu's and the Administration's malfeasance with Solyndra, the Department of Energy and the White House are distorting comments made by Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the House Energy
< Read more > - Oct 4, 2011
– "Repeatedly, President Obama pledged to conduct a page by page, line by line' review of the federal budget to cut costs and create new efficiencies," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
< Read more > - Oct 4, 2011
"Although the disabled have made significant progress in achieving the American dream, they still face unfairness in the workplace under a provision that allows employers to pay workers with disabilities less than the federal minimum wage," said Rep. Clif
< Read more > - September 2011
- Sep 23, 2011
Only two months ago, Solyndra CEO Brian Harrison met with me in the Committee offices at his request," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations. "He looked me in the eye and assured me that everything was just fine, and the company was on-track to be cash-flow positive.
< Read more > - Sep 23, 2011
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth), a leading supporting of expanding the facilities at the Malcom Randall VA Medical Center in Gainesville, will participate in the dedication of the new Patient Bed Tower. "Having worked together for years in getting this Bed Tower constructed, we all look forward to joining in its dedication," said Stearns.
< Read more > - Sep 22, 2011
Two years after Solyndra received a loan guarantee from taxpayers of $535 million and six months after a loan restructuring that subordinated taxpayers, in violation of federal law, the firm has filed for bankruptcy, laid off 1100 workers, and has been raided by the FBI," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee.
< Read more > - Sep 22, 2011
Earlier this year, President Obama issued Executive Order 13563 to improve the regulatory process in recognition that they must protect the public health and safety while promoting economic growth and job creation," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
< Read more > - Sep 21, 2011
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, today sent three letters requesting additional information regarding the Solyndra loan guarantee
< Read more > - Sep 21, 2011
Under the Obama administration, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has taken a number of significant regulatory actions that would impact our economy and job creation," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
< Read more > - Sep 21, 2011
Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI) and Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Chairman Cliff Stearns (R-FL) today blasted Solyndra CEO Brian Harrison and CFO W.G. Stover for reneging on their written assurances that they would not take the Fifth Amendment while testifying before the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee this Friday.
< Read more > - Sep 20, 2011
An investigation into the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE's) loan guarantee program discovered that a rush to close the loan to Solyndra prevented due diligence in protecting taxpayers from an overly risky venture.
< Read more > - Sep 17, 2011
"I extend my deepest sympathy to the Leeward family and all those who were a part of this horrible tragedy at the Reno Air Show yesterday. It appears from his final actions he may have saved the lives of many others by trying to steer the plane away from the spectators."
< Read more > - Sep 14, 2011
"Solyndra was the first loan guarantee issued by the Obama Administration using stimulus dollars and Administration officials held out the company as a glowing example of how stimulus dollars were creating jobs – now 1100 Solyndra workers are out of work, the firm is bankrupt and raided by the FBI, and taxpayers are likely out $535 million," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
< Read more > - Sep 13, 2011
"Although numerous red flags indicated that Solyndra was financially troubled and unviable in the global market, the Administration went ahead and committed over half-a-billion dollars in taxpayer funds to this company that went bankrupt," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
< Read more > - Sep 9, 2011
"As the federal government continues to spend more than it takes in, our nation debt is spiraling out of control, now approaching $15 trillion," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth). "This national debt is putting us on the same fiscal course as Greece and Spain, which are facing financial insolvency.
< Read more > - Sep 8, 2011
House Energy and Commerce Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Chairman Cliff Stearns (R-FL) today called attention to the more than $10 billion in Department of Energy loan guarantees yet to be finalized by the September 30, 2011 stimulus deadline.
< Read more > - Sep 8, 2011
"In light of deception by Solyndra executives and the lack of cooperation from the Administration in our investigation, this joint raid by the FBI and the Office of Inspector General at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is not surprising," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
< Read more > - Sep 1, 2011
"The bankruptcy of Solyndra, Inc. underscores the need for vigilant oversight and I urge the White House to cooperate with the investigation into how these loans were structured, reviewed, and approved," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
< Read more > - August 2011
- Aug 31, 2011
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth) has selected Judge Sue Robbins as a 2011 "Angels in Adoption" awardee for her outstanding advocacy of adoption. "Known as the adoption judge' here in Marion County, Sue Robbins has finalized the adoption of children in hundreds of cases over the last 10 years, and most of these children had special needs,'" said Stearns.
< Read more > - Aug 31, 2011
"In an apparent rush to push stimulus dollars out the door, the Obama Administration wasted $535 million in taxpayer funds in guaranteeing a loan to a firm that has proven to be unviable in the global market," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
< Read more > - Aug 18, 2011
"While candidate for President, Obama repeatedly promised that his Administration would be the most open and transparent in history," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
< Read more > - Aug 18, 2011
"I believe that it is vital for elected officials to meet regularly with the people they represent and answer their questions and hear their concerns," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R- Sixth). "I hope that you will come by one of these meetings." The town meetings are open to all
< Read more > - Aug 9, 2011
"We all support clean water, but at a time when our state and its communities are suffering from high unemployment, budget deficits, and depressed real estate values, we must be cautious about forcing unaffordable and scientifically questionable federal mandates on our communities, hardworking families and employers," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
< Read more > - Aug 8, 2011
"Although neither Earthjustice nor any other environmental group asked to testify at the field hearing in Orlando, Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, asked the panel to invite David Guest, an attorney for Earthjustice, to testify.
< Read more > - Aug 5, 2011
On Tuesday, August 9th at 10:00 AM, Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, will hold a hearing on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) water quality standards for Florida.
< Read more > - Aug 2, 2011
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, will hold a hearing in Orlando on the economic impact of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) standards on Florida's nutrient water quality.
< Read more > - Aug 1, 2011
"The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff identified our deficit crisis as America's greatest threat, and this measure does not go far enough in holding down the growth in our national debt," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth).
< Read more > - July 2011
- Jul 29, 2011
For the third time this year, the House considered a measure to increase the federal debt limit.
< Read more > - Jul 26, 2011
"Although I have voted to increase the federal debt limit, the federal government takes in enough revenue to cover many of the nation's priorities without an increase in the debt limit," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth).
< Read more > - Jul 26, 2011
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL) held the first in a series of hearing on cyber threats to the nation's critical infrastructure as Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
< Read more > - Jul 25, 2011 < Read more >
- Jul 20, 2011
"The medical device industry has brought hundreds of thousands of high-paying jobs to our country and life-saving, life-improving devices to our nation's patients in a safe and efficient manner," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
< Read more > - Jul 19, 2011
"The United States has led the global medical device industry for decades, and the industry directly employs 400,000 Americans and indirectly supports two million total jobs," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
< Read more > - Jul 19, 2011
"Our national debt exceeds $14.3 trillion and ever-increasing spending is putting us on the path to fiscal collapse," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth).
< Read more > - Jul 14, 2011
The House Energy and Commerce Committee today authorized its first subpoena of this Congress after Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the Committee's Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, asked the panel to vote to authorize the subpoena.
< Read more > - Jul 13, 2011
Using funds from the Stimulus Act, the Department of Energy (DOE) targeted clean energy programs for loan guarantees, including $535 million for Solyndra, Inc. of Fremont, California.
< Read more > - Jul 11, 2011
As Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL) held the panel's first hearing on the Administration's regulatory reform agenda on June 3rd.
< Read more > - Jul 8, 2011
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth), a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and co-founder and co-chair of the Air Force Caucus in Congress, will address the Air Force Association of Florida State Convention.
< Read more > - Jul 7, 2011
"Although the President's executive order to agencies requiring them to review their regulatory process and existing regulations excluded independent agencies, the Office of Management and Budget requested that they comply in the spirit of removing regulatory barriers to economic growth," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
< Read more > - Jul 7, 2011
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth) is being honored by the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) with its "Outstanding Legislative Service" Award for his work on behalf of the blind.
< Read more > - Jul 6, 2011
In an ongoing review of the Administration's regulatory reform agenda, Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee, is holding a hearing to examine how the independent agencies within the Committee's jurisdiction have responded to the President's executive order for agencies to review their regulations.
< Read more > - Jul 6, 2011
The House today approved an amendment offered by Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL) to increase funding for prostate cancer research by $16 million.
< Read more > - June 2011
- Jun 24, 2011
"For more than three months, we have been seeking documents on the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB's) involvement in the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE's) loan guarantee program – the refusal of the OMB witness to attend this hearing today underscores the obstacles encountered in this investigation," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee.
< Read more > - Jun 23, 2011
"As the subcommittee's investigation into the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE's) use of stimulus funds continues, including a $535-million loan guarantee to the financially troubled Solyndra, Inc., we have learned that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) played an important role in this loan program," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
< Read more > - Jun 22, 2011
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), chaired a hearing today in his Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee on Medicare's Secondary Payer system.
< Read more > - Jun 21, 2011
"As a primary payer,' Medicare pays beneficiaries' health claims first, and if a beneficiary has other insurance, that insurance pays what is not covered by Medicare," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
< Read more > - Jun 14, 2011
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth) met the busloads of World War II veterans from Marion County today at the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C.
< Read more > - Jun 13, 2011
"Earlier this year, President Obama issued an executive order for agencies to review their regulations with an eye toward improving their regulatory system to reduce their economic burdens," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
< Read more > - Jun 13, 2011
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), held another in a series of hearings on the Administration's regulatory reform process as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations of the House Energy and Commerce Committee.
< Read more > - Jun 3, 2011
"Although regulations do serve the public interest, given that the Federal Register is at an all-time high of over 81,000 pages, it is essential to identify those regulations that can be pared back or eliminated to promote job creation and economic growth, which is a top priority of mine," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
< Read more > - Jun 2, 2011
In January, President Obama issued an executive order entitled "Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review", with the intent of eliminating or modifying unjustified or unnecessary regulations and to ensure that regulations are consistent with the President's priorities.
< Read more > - Jun 1, 2011
The Speaker of the House, Rep. John Boehner (R-OH), appointed Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL) to the Chairmanship of the Transatlantic Legislators' Dialogue (TLD).
< Read more > - May 2011
- May 31, 2011
"Our national debt exceeds $14 trillion and increasing the debt ceiling without including specific spending cuts and fiscally responsible budget reforms would make the current situation worse," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth).
< Read more > - May 27, 2011
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee, is reviewing the plans to reduce the federal regulatory burden released yesterday by the White House.
< Read more > - May 26, 2011
Today the American Conservative Union honored Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth) -- "In recognition of your commitment to America's core principles and your steadfast commitment to our nation's Constitution."
< Read more > - May 19, 2011
Stating that Congress generally has no role in the negotiations between the National Football League (NFL) and the NFL Players Association, Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL) and Rep. Jim Matheson (D-UT) requested the league's and the association's views on adopting a testing regimen for human growth hormone (HGH).
< Read more > - May 12, 2011
"This is the information age, and increasingly our personal and financial information is collected and transmitted through the digital economy," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL).
< Read more > - May 12, 2011
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth), Chairman of the Florida Delegation, is holding a delegation meeting to talk with the Executive Delegation from the Florida Realtors.
< Read more > - May 3, 2011
"While candidate for President, Obama repeatedly promised that his Administration would be the most open and transparent in history," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
< Read more > - May 3, 2011
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth) announces that John Newstreet has been selected as his new District Director.
< Read more > - May 2, 2011
"All Americans rejoice at seeing justice brought to Osama bin Laden, the leader of al Qaeda and the face of Islamic terrorism.
< Read more > - May 2, 2011
"One of the Subcommittee's major responsibilities is to look at the Administration's transparency and how major decisions are made," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
< Read more > - April 2011
- Apr 21, 2011
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, has written the Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Lisa Jackson, on a rulemaking decision affecting Florida.
< Read more > - Apr 21, 2011
"Each year, I look forward to recognizing the student artists who enter the Congressional Art Competition, and we have many outstanding submissions this year," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth).
< Read more > - Apr 18, 2011
"The future of our nation depends on educating our young people by preparing them to participate in the workplace and to make them good citizens," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth).
< Read more > - Apr 18, 2011
"With the unemployment rate in Jacksonville above 10 percent, it is wonderful that we can celebrate a successful business in Jacksonville that is competing globally and creating jobs," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth).
< Read more > - Apr 13, 2011
"I look forward to welcoming our Governor again to our delegation meeting and discussing our priorities for Florida," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth).
< Read more > - Apr 13, 2011
"The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is charged with the grave responsibility of screening imported food and medicines that the American people increasingly rely upon for their health and quality of life," noted Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee.
< Read more > - Apr 13, 2011
"Assuring consumers a high degree of online privacy will promote greater use of the Internet, allowing it to continue to expand and to thrive," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL).
< Read more > - Apr 12, 2011
"Products regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are brought into the country by more than 130,000 importers, with food, drugs, and other products shipped from over 150 countries," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee's Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee.
< Read more > - Apr 11, 2011
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee's Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee, and a senior member on the Communications and Technology Subcommittee, will speak at The Free State Foundation event "Regulatory Reform at the FCC: Why Not Now?" on Tuesday, April 12, 2011.
< Read more > - Apr 8, 2011
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth) is committed to talking with the people he serves in Congress and will participate in the town meetings scheduled for Saturday, April 9th by video conferencing or conference call.
< Read more > - Apr 4, 2011
"I believe that it is vital for elected officials to meet regularly with the people they represent and answer their questions and hear their concerns," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R- Sixth). "I hope that you will come by one of these meetings." The town meetings are open to all.
< Read more > - March 2011
- Mar 28, 2011
The American Farm Bureau Federation presented Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth) its "Friend of Farm Bureau" Award. According to the American Farm Bureau Federation, this award is given to individuals who have supported Farm Bureau issues, as shown by their voting record, and who were nominated by their respective state Farm Bureau.
< Read more > - Mar 24, 2011
"As a former member of the Ocala/Marion County Chamber of Commerce, I look forward to discussing the economy and answering questions," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth).
< Read more > - Mar 23, 2011
"The Gateway to Knowledge' exhibit provides a rare interactive experience where people can explore the vast resources of the Library of Congress in a specially designed 18-wheel truck and enjoy representations of historic and cultural treasures from around the world," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth).
< Read more > - Mar 21, 2011
"As co-chair of the Congressional Cystic Fibrosis Caucus, which I founded with Rep. Ed Markey (D-MA), I am deeply honored by this award from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL).
< Read more > - Mar 17, 2011
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee of the Energy and Commerce Committee noted in the hearing that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) received in 2009 $36 billion under the Recovery Act (stimulus spending) in addition to its annual funding of $28 billion, "an unprecedented expansion of taxpayer spending by DOE."
< Read more > - Mar 16, 2011
"The Stimulus Act was sold as necessary to preserve and create jobs, yet it failed in its main task of preventing the unemployment rate from exceeding 8 percent," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
< Read more > - Mar 16, 2011
"Protecting Florida's beaches and offshore resources is an economic and environmental necessity," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth)."As Chairman of the Florida delegation, I am working to build bi-partisan support among the Florida members to support ongoing research and cleanup efforts for the Gulf."
< Read more > - Mar 15, 2011
"The American people want a change in the direction of our nation, especially in controlling government spending and reducing the debt," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth).
< Read more > - Mar 14, 2011
"Earlier this month, I held a hearing examining waste, fraud, and abuse in the Medicare and Medicaid programs," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee for the Energy and Commerce Committee.
< Read more > - Mar 14, 2011
Under the Energy Policy Act of 2005 and the Stimulus Bill, the Department of Energy (DOE) is authorized to make loan guarantees to companies investing in clean technologies or renewable energy projects.
< Read more > - Mar 10, 2011
"I am very proud of the artwork submitted each year by the high school students of the Sixth Congressional District," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth).
< Read more > - Mar 4, 2011
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), a senior member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, today gave the opening remarks on online privacy for the Technology Policy Institute's event, "Online Privacy After the DOC and FTC Reports."
< Read more > - Mar 2, 2011
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee of the Energy & Commerce Committee, concluded a hearing today on waste, fraud, and abuse in the Medicare and Medicaid programs.
< Read more > - February 2011
- Feb 28, 2011
"Mandatory spending on Medicare and Medicaid will be more than $650 billion this year," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee.
< Read more > - Feb 23, 2011
"The right to self defense is unquestionable and the right to carry a firearm is recognized in our Constitution," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL).
< Read more > - Feb 22, 2011
"I believe that it is vital for elected officials to meet regularly with the people they represent and answer their questions and hear their concerns," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R- Sixth).
< Read more > - Feb 18, 2011
"The cost for renovating the headquarters of the UN has doubled from the original estimate and my amendment prohibits taxpayer funds from being used for the design, renovation or construction of the headquarters," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL).
< Read more > - Feb 17, 2011
"One of the few bright spots in our economy is in the technology sector," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), a senior member of the House Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
< Read more > - Feb 16, 2011
"In pushing the health care law, President Obama said that if you like your coverage, that you could keep it – we are finding that this is not the case – also, if Obamacare is so good, why are states, corporations, and states needing waivers," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the Energy & Commerce Committee's Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee.
< Read more > - Feb 15, 2011
"The Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight (CCIO) is responsible for deciding who does not have to comply with the massive regulation imposed in the health care law," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns, (R-FL), Chairman of the Energy & Commerce Committee's Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee.
< Read more > - Feb 14, 2011
President Obama today released his budget proposal for fiscal year 2012.
< Read more > - Feb 11, 2011
"In Tunisia and now in Egypt, people aspiring for freedom have forced out their dictators, and empowered by the freedom of the Internet and other sources, they are liberating themselves from decades of repression," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL).
< Read more > - Feb 10, 2011
In response to videos produced by Live Action showing Planned Parenthood workers willing to conspire in sex trafficking, Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL) joined other members in calling for the defunding of that organization.
< Read more > - Feb 2, 2011
"A report in the Wall Street Journal found that the cost of regulations in the United States rose to $1.75 trillion in 2008, and it is likely higher now," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the of the Energy & Commerce Committee's Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee.
< Read more > - January 2011
- Jan 31, 2011
"Due to my concerns with the excessive reach of the health care plan enacted last year and the budget gimmicks included to cover its actual cost, I opposed the bill creating it," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth).
< Read more > - Jan 28, 2011
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth), who represents Cecil Field, will speak at the dedication of Florida State College at Jacksonville's Aircraft Service Educational Facility (ASEF) at Cecil Field.
< Read more > - Jan 26, 2011
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations today concluded a hearing titled "The Views of the Administration on Regulatory Reform."
< Read more > - Jan 25, 2011
"The course is clear," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth), "we need to change the direction of our nation.
< Read more > - Jan 21, 2011
"The health care law alone is creating more than 150 new federal agencies, and this Administration's other legislative priorities would entail a massive growth in government," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
< Read more > - Jan 21, 2011
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth) will respond to the President's State of the Union speech via a live video stream on Stearns' web site (stearns.house.gov).
< Read more > - Jan 20, 2011
Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI) and Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Chairman-designate Cliff Stearns (R-FL) today released a letter sent to the director of the new Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight (CCIIO) seeking information about the office's authority, structure, and recent decisions to grant widespread waivers of the health care law's requirements.
< Read more > - Jan 19, 2011
"In speaking to the people of north central Florida, I understand that their top priority is creating jobs and strengthening the economy," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth).
< Read more > - Jan 13, 2011
Here are the remarks of Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth) made on the House floor during consideration of the Resolution honoring the victims of the Arizona shooting.
< Read more > - Jan 8, 2011
My prayers and thoughts are with Gabrielle and her family, as well as with the other victims and their families.
< Read more > - Jan 7, 2011
"One of my major responsibilities is nominating these outstanding young men and women to the nation's service academies," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth).
< Read more > - Jan 6, 2011
"The American people have diverse needs and these measures reflect many of the major issues they face," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth).
< Read more > - Jan 6, 2011
"Just as millions of struggling American households are doing with less, so should Congress," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth).
< Read more > - Jan 4, 2011
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), who will become the Chairman of the Florida delegation in the U.S. House of Representatives, will be sworn into the new Congress on Wednesday afternoon, January 5th, by Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-OH).Stearns then will join Speaker Boehner for an individual swearing-in ceremony.
< Read more > - December 2010
- Dec 21, 2010
"Since its inception, the Internet has thrived and grown without any federal regulation," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Ranking Republican on the House Communications, Technology and the Internet Subcommittee.
< Read more > - Dec 16, 2010
"The American electorate made it clear in November that they want limits on the government, accountability from its agencies, and restraint in federal spending," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL).
< Read more > - Dec 16, 2010
"Hybrid and electronic vehicles operate with silent or near silent motors," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth).
< Read more > - Dec 9, 2010
"Without this measure, physicians were facing drastic cuts in Medicare reimbursements next year," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth).
< Read more > - Dec 8, 2010
"We are a nation of laws and there is a right way to enter the country, and that is to wait your turn and to comply with our laws," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth). "This legislation would provide mass amnesty to those here illegally, subsidize their education, promote further illegal immigration, and take jobs from American citizens when the national unemployment rate is nearly 10 percent and even higher in Florida. This measure is tremendously unfair to those who went through the rewarding process to become legal citizens."
< Read more > - Dec 7, 2010
"I thank the Republican Leadership and the members of the Republican Steering Committee for considering me to chair the House Energy & Commerce Committee.
< Read more > - Dec 6, 2010
n an editorial today, The Washington Examiner states that Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL) should lead the House Energy & Commerce Committee. The editorial says, " Rep. Cliff Stearns is the best choice among the four candidates.
< Read more > - Dec 3, 2010
The Republican Business Council today endorsed Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL) to chair the House Energy & Commerce Committee.In a letter to the Republican Leadership, the Council pointed out that Stearns is the only candidate who has created jobs in the marketplace.
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- Dec 1, 2010 < Read more >
- Dec 1, 2010 < Read more >
- November 2010
- Nov 30, 2010
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth), incoming Chair of the Florida Delegation, will introduce Rick Scott (R-FL), Governor-elect of Florida, to a bi-partisan meeting of the State's delegation. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, December 1, 2010 at 3:00 PM in Room H-140 of the U.S. Capitol.
< Read more > - Nov 29, 2010
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth), a graduate of George Washington University in Washington, D.C., will be inducted into the George Washington University Engineering Hall of Fame.
< Read more > - Nov 29, 2010 < Read more >
- Nov 19, 2010
"Recent reports seem to indicate that the Federal Communications Commission may consider Chairman Genachowski's job killing and investment freezing net neutrality proposal at the Commission's December meeting," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns, currently Ranking Republican on the House Communications, Technology and the Internet Subcommittee.
< Read more > - Nov 17, 2010
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth) was selected today as Chairman of the Florida Republican delegation of 19 members, including seven new Republican freshmen, the largest class of new members in the House of Representatives.
< Read more > - Nov 16, 2010
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth) is sponsoring a Service Academy night for students and parents interested in learning more about attending one of the five Service Academies – U.S. Military Academy (West Point), U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Coast Guard Academy, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.
< Read more > - Nov 3, 2010 < Read more >
- October 2010
- Oct 26, 2010
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth), a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, will be joining World War II veterans from Marion County for the Ocala Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. on Thursday, October 28th.
< Read more > - Oct 21, 2010
"Today, Florida his home to nearly 2 million veterans, and we have 90,000 here in Marion, Lake and Sumter Counties," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth), the Vice Republican Leader on the House Veterans Affairs Committee.
< Read more > - Oct 19, 2010
"At the end of World War II the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) were disbanded, but their contributions in achieving victory were not forgotten," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth).
< Read more > - Oct 19, 2010
"Promoting job creation and economic growth is a top priority, and I look forward to visiting these two businesses on Thursday to discuss their success and how to get our economy moving again," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth).
< Read more > - Oct 15, 2010 < Read more >
- Oct 14, 2010
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth), who represents the University of Florida in Congress, will be joining the Homecoming Parade on October 15th at 12:00 PM.
< Read more > - Oct 14, 2010 < Read more >
- Oct 5, 2010
Rep. Cliff Stearns has been recognized by U.S. English, Inc. for his dedication to preserving the unifying role of the English language in the United States.
< Read more > - Oct 1, 2010
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth), a senior member of the House Energy & Commerce Committee, will be the keynote speaker at the Emerging Issues Policy Forum being held on Amelia Island.
< Read more > - September 2010
- Sep 29, 2010 < Read more >
- Sep 24, 2010 < Read more >
- Sep 23, 2010
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), the Ranking Republican on the House Communications, Technology & the Internet Subcommittee will be addressing the Online Trust & Cybersecurity Forum at Georgetown University on September 24, 2010 at 8:30 AM.
< Read more > - Sep 23, 2010
"This legislation will protect medical professionals who volunteer their services at community health centers, which serve 20 million low-income Americans," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth).
< Read more > - Sep 23, 2010
"The central point is this: America is more than a country, America is an idea.
< Read more > - Sep 23, 2010 < Read more >
- Sep 22, 2010 < Read more >
- Sep 20, 2010 < Read more >
- Sep 17, 2010 < Read more >
- Sep 15, 2010 < Read more >
- Sep 2, 2010
"I look forward to welcoming the Ocala Highlands baseball team and congratulating them on bringing with them the U.S. Title," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Sep 2, 2010 < Read more >
- August 2010
- Aug 31, 2010 < Read more >
- Aug 18, 2010
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth) will be in Williston on August 19th to meet with city officials to discuss the city's solar power plan.
< Read more > - Aug 16, 2010 < Read more >
- Aug 12, 2010 < Read more >
- Aug 4, 2010
"Here in our nation, nearly one in five live with a disability and they have every right to share in the American dream," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth).
< Read more > - Aug 3, 2010 < Read more >
- Aug 2, 2010
"With the unemployment rate exceeding 13 percent here in Marion County, it is important to highlight the successful businesses in our area," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - July 2010
- Jul 21, 2010
"Serving on the House Veterans Affairs Committee brought to light for me that thousands of our servicemen and women are returning from overseas with serious injuries, including losing their sight and hearing," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Republican Leader of the House Communications, Technology & the Internet Subcommittee.
< Read more > - Jul 8, 2010
On Friday, July 9, 2010, Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth) will meet with Sarah Hoffmann of Middleburg and her two daughters, 9 year old Kaylin, and 7 year old Trinity, who represent the Juveniles Diabetes Research Foundation's (JDRF) "Promise to Remember Me Campaign."
< Read more > - Jul 7, 2010
On Friday, July 9, 2010, Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth) will deliver remarks at an event at Cecil Field in Jacksonville to celebrate Boeing's winning of the contract to develop the new generation of aerial targets for the U.S. Air Force.
< Read more > - Jul 7, 2010
On Friday, July 9, 2010, Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth) will visit Kindred Hospital North Florida in Green Cove Springs, where he will tour the 80-bed acute care facility and meet with staff and patients.
< Read more > - Jul 2, 2010
"The oil spill in the Gulf is a growing environmental and economic disaster, and we must change the way the oil industry and federal regulators operate offshore," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth).
< Read more > - June 2010
- Jun 30, 2010 < Read more >
- Jun 30, 2010
"The catastrophic oil blowout in the Gulf of Mexico is an environmental and economic disaster that grows hourly," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth).
< Read more > - Jun 22, 2010 < Read more >
- Jun 21, 2010
"Having served in the military, I know that our national defense relies on strong and capable leaders, and it is essential that the best and brightest receive appointments to our Service Academies," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth).
< Read more > - Jun 17, 2010 < Read more >
- Jun 15, 2010 < Read more >
- Jun 11, 2010
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), a senior member of the House Energy & Commerce Committee, will participate in Newsweek's National Executive Forum at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.
< Read more > - Jun 11, 2010 < Read more >
- Jun 10, 2010 < Read more >
- May 2010
- May 28, 2010
"The Internet continues to thrive without federal regulation and the decision by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to reclassify broadband services under Title II of the Communications Act threatens the free-market forces that fostered the explosive growth of the Internet," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns, Ranking Republican on the House Communications, Technology & the Internet Subcommittee.
< Read more > - May 28, 2010
"I believe that it is vital for elected officials to meet regularly with the people they represent and answer their questions and hear their concerns," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R- Sixth). "I hope that you will come by one of these meetings.
< Read more > - May 20, 2010
"I welcome President Calderon of Mexico to the United States, but it was totally inappropriate for him to propose legislative action in our nation on illegal immigration and to condemn Arizona's immigration law," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth). "These laws are internal matters for the United States and President Calderon should focus on addressing the crime, corruption, and poverty in Mexico that causes so much of our nation's illegal immigration."
< Read more > - May 19, 2010 < Read more >
- May 14, 2010 < Read more >
- May 13, 2010 < Read more >
- May 12, 2010
"I believe that it is vital for elected officials to meet regularly with the people they represent and answer their questions and hear their concerns," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R- Sixth).
< Read more > - May 11, 2010
"The Internet continues to thrive and grow in the current free-market environment, and, according to the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC's) own National Broadband Plan, 95% of all Americans have access to broadband and approximately 200 million subscribers have broadband at home today," noted Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Ranking Member of the Communications, Technology and the Internet Subcommittee.
< Read more > - May 10, 2010 < Read more >
- May 7, 2010 < Read more >
- May 6, 2010
Today, the Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced a plan to recognize broadband as a Title II telecommunications service.
< Read more > - May 5, 2010 < Read more >
- May 4, 2010
Today, U.S. Representatives Rick Boucher (VA-09), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet, and Cliff Stearns, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee, released a discussion draft of legislation to assure the privacy of information about individuals both on the Internet and offline.
< Read more > - April 2010
- Apr 29, 2010 < Read more >
- Apr 28, 2010 < Read more >
- Apr 24, 2010 < Read more >
- Apr 23, 2010 < Read more >
- Apr 21, 2010
"Each year, I look forward to hosting the Congressional Art Competition for high school students throughout the Sixth District," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Apr 15, 2010
"Millions of Americans use caller ID to secure greater privacy for themselves and their families," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), the Republican Leader on the House Internet, Communications and Technology Subcommittee.
< Read more > - Apr 13, 2010
The federal budget impacts all Americans. The federal government is on track to spend more than $3.6 trillion this year with a deficit exceeding $1.4 trillion.
< Read more > - Apr 6, 2010
"The Internet has flourished under market forces and without heavy-handed regulation," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Ranking Member on the House Communications, Technology and the Internet Subcommittee, "and this decision that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) failed to demonstrate regulatory authority will help maintain Internet freedom."
< Read more > - March 2010
- Mar 30, 2010 < Read more >
- Mar 25, 2010 < Read more >
- Mar 24, 2010 < Read more >
- Mar 21, 2010 < Read more >
- Mar 15, 2010
>“There is no doubt that broadband is critical to economic growth and the goals outlined in the plan – encouraging investment in and adoption of broadband across our nation – are worthwhile objectives.
< Read more > - Mar 12, 2010
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Ranking Republican on the Communications, Technology and the Internet Subcommittee, today wrote to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Julius Genachowski regarding the broadband plan to be released next week.
< Read more > - Mar 4, 2010 < Read more >
- February 2010
- Feb 24, 2010
The National Taxpayers Union (NTU); America' s independent, non-partisan advocate for overburdened taxpayers; today gave Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth) an 85-percent rating for his votes cast in 2009, the third highest rating in the Florida delegation.
< Read more > - January 2010
- Jan 25, 2010
"More of the same is not the solution to the economic downturn and the crisis in the financial markets," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth)," and I urge the Senate to oppose confirming Ben Bernanke for a second term as the Chairman of the Federal Reserve.
< Read more > - Jan 21, 2010
" A vibrant, growing economy requires innovation, and I welcome the Florida Institute for Human & Machine Cognition's (IHMC's) new research facility in Ocala," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Jan 15, 2010
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala) will take part in celebrating Martin Luther King Day in Ocala on January 18, 2010. The event in Ocala will begin with a walk starting at the town square at 9:00 AM and ending at the MLK Park. Stearns will make remarks at 10:00 AM at the MLK Complex, 1510 NW 4th and SR 40.
< Read more > - Jan 14, 2010
"The American taxpayers already have given Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac $110 billion and assumed a liability of $2 trillion in potential losses through various government guarantee programs," said Stearns.
< Read more > - Jan 13, 2010
"As a veteran, I understand the hardships and sacrifice of military service," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth).
< Read more > - Jan 12, 2010
"Cecil Field has a distinguished history of serving the region and the nation; first as a military base and now as a commercial center," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth).
< Read more > - Jan 5, 2010
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth) has made his nominations of area students to the Service Academies entering in June 2010.
< Read more > - December 2009
- Dec 30, 2009
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth) left on Saturday, December 26th for Afghanistan on a trip he organized for the House Air Force Caucus and is returning to the United States on Thursday, December 31st.
< Read more > - Dec 17, 2009
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth) has made his nominations of area students to the Service Academies entering in June 2010.
< Read more > - Dec 17, 2009
"The armed forces of the United States must be prepared to respond to any challenge and this requires the cutting edge technologies of the 21st century," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth).
< Read more > - Dec 17, 2009
"The Florida National Guard plays a critical role in responding to emergencies and disasters," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth), "and it is vital to provide the latest technologies so that the Guard can coordinate reactions in these situations. I am grateful that the Defense Appropriations Act approved yesterday includes the funding I sought for Camp Blanding's emergency communications project."
< Read more > - Dec 16, 2009
"After increasing the debt limit, the Democrats ironically wasted no time in increasing federal spending and borrowing," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth).
< Read more > - Dec 11, 2009
"This legislation expands the powers of the very agencies that failed to catch the problems that created the financial crisis – it rewards a Federal Reserve that pursued irresponsible credit policies and that ineffectively conducted its regulatory supervision," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth).
< Read more > - Dec 11, 2009
Statement by Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-18) and Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth): "We congratulate the University of Florida student body and their senate for their leadership in support of the U.S.-Israel alliance.
< Read more > - Dec 10, 2009
The House today approved H.R. 3288, the Conference Report on the Omnibus Appropriations Act, which represents the agreement between the House and Senate. Stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala), "I am pleased that I was able to secure $500,000 for the Belleview Bypass and Baseline Road project, which will improve traffic in Marion County."
< Read more > - Dec 10, 2009
The House today approved H.R. 3288, the Conference Report on the Omnibus Appropriations Act, which represents the agreement between the House and Senate.
< Read more > - Dec 8, 2009
"We live in an age of information, and far too often that information is used for criminal purposes such as identity theft," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth).
< Read more > - Dec 7, 2009
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth) joined in signing a letter to U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner calling on him to allow the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) to expire on the December 31, 2009 deadline established in legislation. The letter urges Geithner to not use his authority to extend TARP into 2010.
< Read more > - Dec 1, 2009
"The President announced a new strategy for Afghanistan in March and his commander in Afghanistan Gen. McChrystal requested additional troops in September.
< Read more > - November 2009
- Nov 20, 2009
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala) will join in welcoming home the members of the Army Reserve 351st Military Police Company based in Ocala.
< Read more > - Nov 19, 2009
"I commend Ocala Recycling LLC on becoming the first Recycling Industry Operating Standard (RIOS) certified facility in the world
< Read more > - Nov 16, 2009
"Millions of seniors throughout the nation rely on Medicare for their health needs, and one of the reasons I voted against the Pelosi healthcare bill was due to its cuts in Medicare," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth).
< Read more > - Nov 13, 2009
"The decision to try Khalid Sheik Mohammed, the self-proclaimed mastermind of the 9/11 attacks, and four co-defendants in federal court in New York instead of a military commission is both dangerous and irresponsible," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth).
< Read more > - Nov 7, 2009
"We have an opportunity to help all Americans by reducing the cost of health insurance coverage, and I voted for a plan to do just that," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth).
< Read more > - Nov 5, 2009
"We need to focus on reducing the cost of healthcare premiums so that coverage becomes more affordable and accessible," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth).
< Read more > - Nov 4, 2009
"I do not believe that a government takeover of healthcare will serve the American people and I oppose any measure that would force individuals and families into a federal healthcare system," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth).
< Read more > - October 2009
- Oct 28, 2009
"World War II was an event that unified the people of our nation like no other time in our history," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala). "To fight and win on two fronts, Americans had to work and save and ration and sacrifice as never before.
< Read more > - Oct 27, 2009
"The Smart Grid program will help Floridians save money on their energy bills, reduce their carbon emissions, and provide more reliable electrical service," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth).
< Read more > - Oct 26, 2009
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala) is meeting today at 3:00PM with the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation, Ray LaHood, to discuss cargo security.
< Read more > - Oct 22, 2009
"The proposed rules the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted on today would apply to broadband providers but not online providers of applications, content and services," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Ranking Member of the Commerce, Trade & the Internet Subcommittee.
< Read more > - Oct 15, 2009
"Florida's outstanding weather is one of its greatest resources, but our State also suffers from hurricanes, fires, and other storms," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth).
< Read more > - Oct 8, 2009
The Council for Citizens Against Government Waste (CCAGW) named Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth) a "Taxpayer Hero" for his record on fiscal responsibility.
< Read more > - Oct 8, 2009
"Country music traces its roots to the folk tradition of the British Isles and the Celts of central and western Europe," explained Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Oct 5, 2009
"At first glance, net neutrality regulations may appear reasonable and harmless, but, a deeper examination reveals that net neutrality is neither reasonable nor harmless," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Ranking Member of the House Communications, Technology & the Internet Subcommittee.
< Read more > - Oct 2, 2009
Congressman Cliff Stearns has been recognized as a "True Blue" Member of Congress by FRC Action and Focus Action for unwavering commitment and consistent support in defense of the family.
< Read more > - Oct 2, 2009
"It appears that this new arrangement sets up four panels with representation from foreign governments that will review ICANN's affairs," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Ranking Member of the House Communications, Technology & the Internet Subcommittee. "Although I applaud the agreement's tentative move toward more transparency, I have some questions over the implication of potential legal and security risks if foreign powers are involved with the oversight and handling of data."
< Read more > - Oct 1, 2009
"The network systems monitoring and controlling our nation's energy, transportation, chemical, and civil engineering infrastructures are inviting targets for terrorists," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Oct 1, 2009
"The Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) is a vital economic resource for the area, and we need to improve the safety and the efficiency of the Port or vessels with deep drafts will use nearby out-of-state facilities," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth).
< Read more > - September 2009
- Sep 21, 2009
"I am concerned by Chairman Genachowski's announcement that he intends to adopt proposed Internet regulations governing net neutrality that will inhibit the way Internet providers control their networks," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Ranking Republican on the Communications, Technology & the Internet Subcommittee.
< Read more > - Sep 17, 2009
The Air Force Association of Florida (AFA/Florida) named Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala) the Legislator of the Year.
< Read more > - Sep 17, 2009
"Scandal after scandal reveals that the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN) does not deserve government funding," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth).
< Read more > - Sep 15, 2009
"On September 17, 1787, the delegates to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia signed the document they created – our Constitution," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth).
< Read more > - Sep 9, 2009
"One of my major concerns is that the President indicated that many details have to be worked out and that many of the items he talked about are not in the House bills," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth).
< Read more > - Sep 4, 2009
"I would like to share my concern and the concerns of some of my constituents about the unprecedented number of policy czars employed by the White House," wrote Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL) in a letter addressed the President Obama.
< Read more > - August 2009
- Aug 28, 2009
"I am concerned by Governor Crist's selection for the U.S. Senate seat today, which appears to serve as a placeholder for the Governor, rather than serving the people of Florida as their U.S. Senator.
< Read more > - Aug 25, 2009
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala) requested funding for Central Florida Community College (CFCC) in Ocala for curriculum development resulting in a grant of $238,000 from the U.S. Department of Education.
< Read more > - Aug 13, 2009
The growing unemployment situation in our community demands a vigorous response, and I am working to develop solutions to the problems we face," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Aug 13, 2009
"The victory in World War II preserved the freedoms we enjoy and we must honor the men and women who sacrificed to achieve that victory," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Aug 11, 2009
"As a former small business owner, I know that a strong business community means a variety of economic opportunities and jobs, and I look forward to taking with areas businesses about reinvigorating the economy," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Aug 10, 2009
"As technological innovations continue to transform our society, education increasingly becomes more crucial to finding a job and succeeding," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth).
< Read more > - Aug 6, 2009
"As Congress considers a major overhaul of the healthcare system, I want to hear the views of healthcare providers, patients and doctors in my District" said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - July 2009
- Jul 31, 2009
"Our nation's unemployment rate is at a 26-year high, and tax dollars from the Stimulus Act are supporting offensive and indecent art projects; these are funds intended to create permanent jobs, not to feed prurient interests," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL).
< Read more > - Jul 29, 2009 < Read more >
- Jul 28, 2009
"Owning a home is a central part of the American dream, and I want to help those who own a home to stay in it as well as first-time buyers to enjoy the benefits of ownership," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth).
< Read more > - Jul 24, 2009
"Millions of Americans do not have health care coverage, and Congress must take steps to make health care more accessible and more affordable," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth).
< Read more > - Jul 14, 2009
"It is an honor to represent the University of Florida and I join in congratulating the school for winning this competitive grant – the National Institutes of Health's Clinical and Translational Science Award," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth).
< Read more > - Jul 10, 2009
"It is imperative that we keep faith with out nation's veterans, and as a veteran myself, I am committed to providing the programs and benefits they earned," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth).
< Read more > - June 2009
- Jun 25, 2009
General Motors and Chrysler have announced their intention to end their relationships with thousands of auto dealerships throughout the nation," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth).
< Read more > - Jun 25, 2009
"When we ask the member of the armed services to risk their lives in defending our nation, we must ensure that they receive the equipment, training, and support they deserve," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth).
< Read more > - Jun 25, 2009
This bill barely disguises the largest tax increase in our nation's history; a tax to be borne by every American who uses energy," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth). "This ill-conceived cap and tax scheme could cost families up to $3,100 per year and reduce the nation's gross domestic product by $9.6 trillion over the life of the bill. The independent Charles River Associates International of Cambridge, MA projects that this legislation would result in the loss of 2.3 million to 2.7 million jobs each year."
< Read more > - Jun 18, 2009
"While millions of Americans worry about making ends meet, the House Leadership put forward a funding bill that increases spending by 11.6 percent," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth).
< Read more > - Jun 18, 2009
"The Federal government has spent, lent, or guaranteed over $12.8 trillion in addressing the economic downturn, that's over $42,000 for every man, woman, and child in the nation," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth) at a event held by the Sunset Caucus on June 17, 2009.
< Read more > - Jun 16, 2009
"It is critical that we provide our troops and our commanders with the funding they need to complete their missions, and I supported the House version of the Supplemental Appropriations Act that would fund our military operations," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth).
< Read more > - Jun 16, 2009
"Clinical trials are essential to the approval of new drugs and treatments, and under established ethical standards, many clinical trials offer compensation to participating patients," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth).
< Read more > - Jun 11, 2009
"In 2005, Congress set the deadline for the DTV transition for February 17, 2009, and broadcasters and the federal government worked to prepare for that deadline," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Ranking Republican on the House Communications, Technology and the Internet Subcommittee.
< Read more > - Jun 4, 2009
The Commerce, Trade & Consumer Protection Subcommittee of the House Energy & Commerce Committee has approved H.R. 2221, the Data Accountability and Trust Act (DATA).
< Read more > - May 2009
- May 15, 2009
"One of the highest responsibilities I have as a Member of Congress is nominating students to the nation's Service Academies," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth).
< Read more > - May 11, 2009
"Our community has lost a remarkable leader and an outstanding example of service to others. My prayers and thoughts are with his family.
< Read more > - May 11, 2009
"The response to this year's competition was overwhelming; 48 students participated and submitted more than 50 works of art," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth).
< Read more > - May 8, 2009
"It is vital that we recognize and honor the military service of those who defended our freedom," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - May 3, 2009
"I am deeply saddened by the death of my good friend Jack Kemp, and my thoughts and prayers are with his family.
< Read more > - May 1, 2009
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth) gained the support of 11 other House members in urging Defense Secretary Gates to fully fund the Joint Cargo Aircraft (JCA) Program.
< Read more > - April 2009
- Apr 28, 2009
"I am very pleased to announce that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is providing the funding I sought for dredging operations at the Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT), and I deeply appreciate the support for this funding from my colleagues in the Jacksonville area," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth).
< Read more > - Apr 27, 2009
"The U.S. Army's current airlift capability is insufficient, forcing the Army to use aircraft that cannot perform medical evacuation or transport missions and to use aging Chinook helicopters in a role for which they were not designed," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth).
< Read more > - Apr 24, 2009
"This is becoming a regular part of my job," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth) while again commending a Florida Gators team for winning the national collegiate championship.
< Read more > - Apr 22, 2009
"Bloomberg News reported last month that the federal government has spent, lent, or guaranteed $12.8 trillion in addressing the economic crisis," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth).
< Read more > - Apr 22, 2009
"Once again, the White House is recognizing the Florida Gators as the national champions," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth).
< Read more > - Apr 1, 2009
"Although the intention of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) is good, its implementation has dire, unforeseen consequences that are wreaking havoc and confusion amongst a broad spectrum of industries and small business," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth)
< Read more > - March 2009
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- Mar 31, 2009
Congressman Cliff Stearns (FL-06) today announced that high school art teachers across the Sixth Congressional District of Florida are accepting artwork from students who wish to participate in the annual Congressional Art Competition – the deadline for submission, April 28, is fast approaching.
< Read more > - Mar 26, 2009
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce today presented Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth) with its Spirit of Enterprise Award.
< Read more > - Mar 19, 2009
"As Americans, we share outrage over the taxpayer-funded bonuses handed out to executives who ran AIG into the ground, and I am deeply concerned with the actions of Sen. Chris Dodd (D-CT) and the Obama Administration in enabling the payment of these bonuses," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth).
< Read more > - Mar 19, 2009
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Vice Ranking Republican on the House Veterans Affairs Committee, today offered H. Res. 264, "Expressing opposition to any proposal intended to alter current law to allow the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care system to bill third-party insurers of veterans who are being treated for service-connected disabilities or injuries.
< Read more > - Mar 11, 2009
"I am very pleased that the House and Senate approved funding for two important projects in Alachua County," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth).
< Read more > - Mar 9, 2009
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth) asked the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to allocate $14.7 million to complete the final component of the federal navigation project at the Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT).
< Read more > - Mar 5, 2009
"Our nation now has 11.6 million unemployed workers, and millions more are working part-time while seeking full-time employment," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth).
< Read more > - Mar 5, 2009
"I have once again offered my Damaged Vehicles Information Act (H.R. 1257), which would require vehicle identification numbers (VINs) of totaled vehicles to be sent immediately to vehicle history databases so consumers will have complete information on any salvaged or flooded automobile they are looking at buying," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth).
< Read more > - February 2009
- Feb 24, 2009
"Our nation must reduce its dependency on imported energy sources," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala). "America has the world's largest coal reserves, enough to meet current demand for 250 years."
< Read more > - Feb 24, 2009
"The President outlined the economic difficulties facing our nation and provided his views on reinvigorating the economy."
< Read more > - Feb 13, 2009
"Our nation is in an economic crisis and the American people re looking to their government for action," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL Sixth). "We should enact legislation that reinvigorates the economy through tax relief for businesses, individuals, and families; and targeted spending that creates jobs. Instead of strengthening the private-sector economy, much of this stimulus bill goes toward expanding the federal government. In addition, instead of providing immediate stimulation, only 23.4 percent of the funds in this bill will be spent in the current fiscal year. I am also concerned that many jobs resulting from this measure will be temporary instead of the steady employment the American worker needs."
< Read more > - Feb 5, 2009
As a veteran, I understand the hardships and sacrifice of military service," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala). "I am grateful to the men and women of this nation who step forward to defend our freedom, and I want to ensure that they received the recognition they deserve.
< Read more > - Feb 4, 2009
"I joined in establishing the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) to provide healthcare coverage for children in low-income families," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - January 2009
- Jan 28, 2009
We need to take bold steps to reinvigorate the economy and restore job growth," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala). "Yet the House plan would merely stimulate government growth and government debt. In addition, instead of providing an immediate impact, most of the spending in this bill would occur 19 months from now.
< Read more > - Jan 27, 2009
"During Energy & Commerce Committee consideration of the $825-billion stimulus proposal, I offered an amendment to close the loophole that allows millionaires to receive federal subsidies to cover their health benefits under COBRA (the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1986)," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL).
< Read more > - Jan 26, 2009
"Most of our work-related and personal information are now stored and transferred digitally," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL).
< Read more > - Jan 22, 2009
"I am pleased to stand before my colleagues today to honor the University of Florida Gators championship football team with consideration of this resolution today," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Jan 15, 2009
"My colleague Rep. Tom Cole has every reason to be proud of his Oklahoma Sooners," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala), "and I thank him for these wonderful chocolates.
< Read more > - Jan 14, 2009
"Although President-Elect Obama called on Congress to delay the DTV transition, I share the concern that such a delay would prevent the clearing of spectrum for the benefit of public safety," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Ranking Republican on the House Communications, Technology, and the Internet Subcommittee.
< Read more > - Jan 12, 2009
U.S. Representative Cliff Stearns (FL-06) today announced three principal nominees for our nation's military service academies.
< Read more > - Jan 9, 2009
"I find so many reason to take pride in representing the University of Florida; the research capabilities, the academic achievements, and the excellence of its athletic program," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Jan 7, 2009
"We are anticipating the largest attendance for a presidential inauguration on January 20th, and I know that many people from north central Florida will be in Washington for the historic event," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth).
< Read more > - Jan 6, 2009
"I am honored to once again represent the people of Florida's Sixth Congressional District, and in serving their interests, I have offered nine bills on the opening day of the 111th Congress," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth).
< Read more > - Jan 5, 2009
"I am honored to represent the University of Florida in Congress, and that distinction provides me many opportunities to celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of the school," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Jan 2, 2009
"For weeks, Palestinian extremists have launched rocket and mortar attacks against Israel from Gaza," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala). "The government of Israel has an obligation to defend its citizens from Hamas attacks. It is unfortunate that Hamas continues to use civilians as a shield in launching its attacks; any loss of innocent life is a result of this cowardly tactic."
< Read more > - December 2008
- Dec 22, 2008
"It is outrageous that financial institutions benefiting from the taxpayer bailout awarded their top executives $1.6 billion in compensation last year," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL).
< Read more > - Dec 10, 2008
"Although presented as a bridge loan for the automobile industry, a vital segment of our economy, I believe this plan offers too little too late and does not address the fundamental needs of the industry -- it sets a path for more of the same," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth).
< Read more > - Dec 10, 2008
"In response to the crisis in the financial markets, the Secretary of the Treasury and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System have taken extraordinary steps while providing little transparency into their activities," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - November 2008
- Nov 24, 2008
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala) will participate in the farewell ceremony as the 351st Military Police Company will be deploying to Iraq. "The citizen soldiers of the 351st are our friends, neighbors, and family members," said Stearns.
< Read more > - Nov 12, 2008
"As more and more companies such as automobile manufacturers and American Express seek financial assistance from the American taxpayers, it is vital that Congress set conditions to protect taxpayers and to strengthen the markets," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth).
< Read more > - Nov 6, 2008
Today, Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala) is presenting the medals earned by Sam Sandler in World War II to Sandler's daughter, Ellen Wolfe. Sandler was killed while serving in the U.S. Army during the war, and Wolfe asked for Stearns' help in obtaining his Purple Heart.
< Read more > - October 2008
- Oct 21, 2008
"Our nation's schools are centers for innovation as well as for education, creating new products and jobs," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Oct 17, 2008
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth) has received the "Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence" presented by the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM).
< Read more > - Oct 17, 2008
The Family Research Council Action and Focus on the Family Action recognizes Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth) with the "True Blue" Award for his "unwavering commitment to the family."
< Read more > - Oct 8, 2008
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth) is participating in the dedication of the University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences' Cellulosic Ethanol Pilot Plant on Friday, October 10th at 1:00 PM.
< Read more > - Oct 3, 2008
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth) voted against the Senate version of the financial bailout legislation.
< Read more > - September 2008
- Sep 29, 2008
"Our nation faces a growing financial crisis that deserves strong federal intervention," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth).
< Read more > - Sep 26, 2008
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth) has been in meetings and conferences on revising the bailout plan developed by Treasury Secretary Paulson. Stearns expressed opposition to the Paulson plan based upon its lack of protection for taxpayers, its giving sole authority to the Treasury Secretary to spend taxpayer funds and decide the disposition of toxic assets, and its failure to provide for congressional oversight and transparency for outside observers.
< Read more > - Sep 24, 2008
"The men and women of our military perform a difficult task with bravery and outstanding proficiency," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth).
< Read more > - Sep 24, 2008
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth) today was presented with the "Guardian of Small Business" Award by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB).
< Read more > - Sep 22, 2008
"Once again, hard-working American taxpayers are being volunteered to fund another bailout," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth). "Bailout after bailout is not a strategy, and it's certainly not a sustainable cure to our financial ills.
< Read more > - Sep 17, 2008
"There are 189,000 veterans in the Jacksonville area, but there is no veterans cemetery to provide them a permanent place of honor," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth).
< Read more > - Sep 16, 2008
"Our country needs comprehensive legislation to increase domestic production of oil, natural gas, and renewable energy sources," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - August 2008
- Aug 28, 2008
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth) was honored by the Council for Citizens Against Government Waste (CCAGW), one of the oldest and most respected government fiscal watchdogs in the country, as a Taxpayer Hero.
< Read more > - Aug 27, 2008
"I am thrilled that the cemetery will be completed and available for internment in the next couple of months. This new cemetery will serve nearly 200,000 veterans in the Jacksonville area who currently do not have access to a veterans cemetery," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth).
< Read more > - Aug 20, 2008
The University of Florida today presented the "Outstanding Congressional Service" Award to Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Aug 18, 2008
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala) will provide the keynote address at the Privacy Symposium held at Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, on August 18 – 21, 2008.
< Read more > - Aug 8, 2008
The Leesburg Rotary Club will be hosting a meeting featuring Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala) providing remarks on the current energy situation and the outlook for congressional action.
< Read more > - Aug 8, 2008
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth) will be visiting Alachua County on Tuesday, August 12, 2008. From 10:00 to 11:15 AM, Stearns will tour Electro, Energy, Inc., 12871 N US Highway 441 in Alachua. Electro Energy is a leading supplier of advanced rechargeable batteries and is the only domestic high-volume manufacturer of cylindrical rechargeable Li-ion cells.
< Read more > - Aug 8, 2008
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth) will be in Orange Park on Monday, August 11, 2008, to tour the Orange Park Medical Center. In addition to meeting with the new CEO of the Medical Center, Thomas Pentz, Stearns will tour the new facility expansion and discuss Medicare and other health issues.
< Read more > - Aug 5, 2008
"I held a series of town meetings this summer and heard a demand for action to increase energy production and to lower energy prices," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Aug 1, 2008
"Those in our armed forces put their lives on the line for all of us and they deserve our support when they come home," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala), Vice Republican Leader of the House Veterans Affairs Committee.
< Read more > - July 2008
- Jul 31, 2008
"Increasingly, a higher education is vital to attaining professional and financial security," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala). "Over a working life, those with a higher education earn 73 percent more than high school graduates. I am proud to represent the University of Florida as well as several community colleges, and I appreciate this chance to support legislation to make college more affordable and more accessible."
< Read more > - Jul 30, 2008
"Consumer products are central to modern life, yet these products, such as toys, appliances, and sporting goods, are involved in some 25,000 deaths and 33 million injuries every year," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL).
< Read more > - Jul 24, 2008
The International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA) has presented its 2008 Thomas Jefferson Award to Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Jul 23, 2008
"Although supporters of this bill claim that it entails no expense to taxpayers, the Congressional Budget Office today declared that it has direct costs of $25 billion just for the provision dealing with Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs)," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Jul 15, 2008
"Florida has the nation's second largest population of veterans, and the number grows each day," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala), the Vice Republican Leader of the House Veterans Affairs Committee. "We must ensure that the facilities and programs at the VA grow as well, and I am proud to see that my support for this new construction at the VA Medical Center in Gainesville will soon come to fruition."
< Read more > - Jul 9, 2008
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala) today announced a grant of $394,910 for the Central Florida Community College (CFCC) in Ocala.
< Read more > - Jul 9, 2008
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala) today announced that Santa Fe Community College is receiving a grant of $400,000. "The U.S. Department of Education has informed me that it is awarding this grant to the school's Mathematics Department Academic Affair to increase student success and graduation rates by developing a comprehensive math redesign program."
< Read more > - June 2008
- Jun 27, 2008
Rep. Cliff Stearns will join in celebrating the dedication of the monument recognizing Fort King as a National Historic Landmark on Tuesday, July 1, 2008.
< Read more > - Jun 26, 2008
"One estimate puts the cost of oil speculation as high as $50 per barrel of oil," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala). "The skyrocketing cost of gasoline is tearing a massive hole in the family budget, and we must take steps to remove unfair investment practices as a contributor to the high cost of crude oil. At $4 a gallon for gasoline, the Average family will pay $400 more for gas than in 2007."
< Read more > - Jun 24, 2008
"Medicare provides the critical health care needed by millions of our seniors and we must protect this program from these harmful cuts," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala). "The proposed cut in physician payments will discourage doctors from participating in the program and punish Medicare beneficiaries."
< Read more > - Jun 20, 2008
"We must ensure that our intelligence community has the tools needed to detect foreign threats to our national security," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Jun 20, 2008
"We must ensure that our intelligence community has the tools needed to detect foreign threats to our national security," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Jun 19, 2008
"This is a wake up call for you, there's abuse in your industry," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala) today at a hearing entitled Breeding, Drugs, and Breakdowns: the State of Thoroughbred Horseracing and the Welfare of Thoroughbred Race Horses.
< Read more > - Jun 19, 2008
"It is essential that our troops in the field receive the supplies and equipment they need to defeat the forces of terror," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Jun 18, 2008
"Space exploration is essential to gaining a better understanding of the universe, as well as a better understanding of our world," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL).
< Read more > - Jun 12, 2008
"Gas prices are increasing daily, tearing a gaping hole in the family budget," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala). "In response, I collected information from various sources to help consumers deal with the rising cost of gas as well answering basic questions on gasoline prices. This information, along with helpful links, are on my website (www.house.gov/stearns)."
< Read more > - Jun 10, 2008
"Although we designate one day a year as Veterans Day and pay respect to those who serve in the armed forces, I believe that every day we exercise our freedom we also honor our veterans," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala), Deputy Republican Leader of the House Veterans Affairs Committee.
< Read more > - Jun 5, 2008
"Our nation is experiencing weak economic growth, forcing Americans to tighten the family budget and the Federal government should do the same," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - May 2008
- May 22, 2008
"Increases in gasoline prices are now a daily occurrence, tearing a hole in the family budget," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala). "It is within our means to increase the amount of energy we produce here in the United States, which would reduce the upward pressure on energy costs, reduce our imports, and enhance our national and economic security."
< Read more > - May 22, 2008
"We ask our military men and women to endure hardships and sacrifice to defend our nation and they deserve our full support," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - May 21, 2008
"Every day we enjoy our freedoms we honor the legacy of America's veterans," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala). "As a veteran, I appreciate the hardship and sacrifice of military service, and I am proud to join in approving these bills for the benefit of America's veterans."
< Read more > - May 18, 2008
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala) today was named a conferee by the House to work with counterparts in the Senate to develop a final version of legislation modernizing the Consumer Product Safety Commissions (CPSC) and strengthening safety standards, especially regarding lead content and children's products.
< Read more > - May 15, 2008
"As a veteran and a senior member of the House Veterans Affairs Committee, I understand the hardship and sacrifice of military service," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - May 8, 2008
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala) today was honored with the "A in English" Award by U.S. English for his efforts to promote English as the unifying language of the United States.
< Read more > - May 8, 2008
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth) will tour Guantanamo Bay Naval Base, arriving May 8th and departing on May 9th. "Guantanamo Bay Naval Base was established in 1898 and now maintains custody of detained enemy combatants to prevent their participation in terrorist activities,"
< Read more > - May 7, 2008
"Art provides a means of sharing thoughts and visions with others," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala). "For young people, art is especially helpful in developing self-esteem, critical thinking, and developing their abilities. Each year, I sponsor the Sixth District Congressional Art Competition and marvel at the talent of the young artists who participate."
< Read more > - May 1, 2008
"The careers of the 21st century increasingly require a higher education," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala). "A college education leads to higher pay and more opportunities for the individual while strengthening the nation. I am pleased to join in approving this measure increasing the amount of loans available to students."
< Read more > - April 2008
- Apr 30, 2008
"We have a responsibility to help the men and women leaving the armed services in transitioning into their civilian lives," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala), a senior member of the House Veterans Affairs Committee. "This legislation provides the veterans of today with the resources to begin or to continue their education on leaving the military. This measure is a vital step in updating the GI Bill to meet the needs of the 21st century veterans.'
< Read more > - Apr 16, 2008
"When warriors return home from combat, they often face another uphill battle," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala), in testimony to the Veterans Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
< Read more > - Apr 16, 2008
"I am concerned with the unilateral action of the Federal Reserve in providing nearly $30 billion in loan guarantees to J.P. Morgan Chase to take over Bear Stearns and with the risk it poses to American taxpayers," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL).
< Read more > - Apr 10, 2008
"In addition to holding town meetings this Saturday, I look forward to presenting the Purple Heart to the family of Giuseppe Procaccio, who was wounded defending our nation in World War I," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Apr 7, 2008
The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) is presenting its "Spirit of Innovation" Award to Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL) at the group's Ninth Annual Spring Policy Summit in Washington, D.C.
< Read more > - Apr 4, 2008
U.S. Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala) will hold one town meeting in Williston and three in Ocala on Saturday, April 12, 2008. So far Stearns has held over 500 town meetings across North Central Florida.
< Read more > - Apr 1, 2008
"This new cemetery willserve nearly 200,000 veterans in the Jacksonville area who currently do not have access to a veterans cemetery," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth).
< Read more > - March 2008
- Mar 27, 2008
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala) will visit the Funk Wrestling Conservatory on Friday, March 28th at 1:30 PM and meet with Osamu Nishumura of All Japan Pro Wrestling.
< Read more > - Mar 20, 2008
"Central Florida Community College in Ocala provides hundreds within our community the education and skills they need to make it to the next level in their lives," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Mar 12, 2008
"Last night, the House approved the House Democrat leadership's new ethics proposal that creates a new layer of bureaucracy between the House Ethics Committee and addressing abuses within Congress," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala). "The senior Counsel for the House Ethics Committee hired by the Democrat Chairwoman wrote a four-page memo outlining the inherent flaws in the plan (This memo is attached).
< Read more > - February 2008
- Feb 20, 2008
"One of the top priorities in any emergency situation is establishing a coordinated response, which requires secure communications." Said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Feb 15, 2008
"It is an honor to represent Camp Blanding and to work on behalf of the Florida National Guard," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth).
< Read more > - Feb 7, 2008
"In addition to being a great place to live, Ocala also is a great place to do business, and the designation of the Lockheed Martin Facility in Ocala as a 2007 Best Plant underscores this point," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Feb 7, 2008
"The Higher Education Act authorizes a variety of federal programs that make a college education more affordable and more accessible," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Feb 7, 2008
"The recent increase in the unemployment rate has brought about a period of economic uncertainty," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala). "I support this plan to revitalize the economy over the short term. However, I am also committed to pursuing the pro-growth policies that generated 52 straight months of job creation. In the long run, extending the expiring tax cuts will enrich our nation. Without extending these tax cuts, 116 million Americans will face tax increases averaging $1,800."
< Read more > - Feb 6, 2008
"For millions of Americans, the national Do-Not-Call Registry offers shelter from constant and annoying telephone calls," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Feb 1, 2008
"More and more people are moving to Marion County and making it home," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala). "This growing population needs more resources for law enforcement and transportation, and I am pleased that I succeeded in securing funding for three programs that will strengthen Marion County."
< Read more > - January 2008
- Jan 30, 2008
"The Gainesville area is a very important national resource as a center for education, health care, and innovative ideas," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala). "I am very proud to represent Gainesville in Congress and to be an advocate for its programs."
< Read more > - Jan 29, 2008
"I am honored to receive the 'True Blue' Award for voting to protect the American family, and I am especially pleased to be recognized for a perfect 100-percent record on family issues," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth). "The family is the central building block of our society and it must be preserved."
< Read more > - Jan 28, 2008
"Tonight, the President addressed the two major challenges facing our nation - revitalizing the economy and protecting our freedoms from foreign threats. Although we have entered a period of economic uncertainty, we still control our future. In addition to explaining how a stimulus package will strengthen our economy, he outlined the need to extend the tax cuts we have enacted. These tax cuts have helped generate 52 straight months of economic growth, and without that extension 116 million Americans will face tax increases averaging $1,800. I especially applaud his assault on pork barrel spending represented by earmarks."
< Read more > - Jan 24, 2008
"The Marion Therapeutic Riding Association (MTRA) has been serving our community since 1983 by providing individuals with disabilities the physical and psychological benefits that come from riding," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala). "I look forward to celebrating the opening of the new MTRA facility and to thanking everyone for their support of this wonderful program."
< Read more > - Jan 16, 2008
"Our military personnel face danger, sacrifice, and hardships every day in defending our freedom, and they deserve our support," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Jan 14, 2008
The web site of Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala) was honored today by the Congressional Management Foundation (CMF) as one of the best web sites in Congress.
< Read more > - December 2007
- Dec 19, 2007
"I joined in establishing the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) in 1997 to provide health insurance for children in families that earn too much to qualify for Medicaid, but cannot afford health insurance," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Dec 19, 2007
"Millions of Americans are concerned with the safety of toys and other children's products due to lead contamination found in millions of toys imported from China," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL). "We must move aggressively to safeguard consumers from lead exposure, and to provide the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) with the tools and funding it needs to safeguard the public."
< Read more > - Dec 18, 2007
"Under current rules, members of our military who receive a combat-related injury will not receive the full enlistment bonus promised to them unless they fulfill their entire military obligation," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala). "These men and women are risking their lives for our security, and injured warriors deserve their full enlistment bonus."
< Read more > - Dec 13, 2007
"It is stunning that the use of steroids and other performance enhancing substances, which is a federal crime, has been rampant in Major League Baseball (MLB). As the Report states, 'For more than a decade there has been widespread illegal use of anabolic steroids and other performance enhancing substances by players in Major League Baseball, in violation of federal law and baseball policy.' Certainly, a lack of leadership and oversight in MLB enabled these abuses to continue. After 15 years of slow action, a new Commissioner is needed to guide the league out of this era of drug abuse."
< Read more > - Dec 12, 2007
"Our nation is at war and we have a responsibility to provide our troops the support they need to complete their mission," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Dec 11, 2007
"I joined in enacting the national Do-Not-Call registry in 2003 to provide citizens relief from unwanted commercial telephone solicitations," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL). "This allows consumers to place their home phone numbers on a list that prohibits these telemarketing calls. Unfortunately, the authority of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to collect the fees to maintain the Registry has expired. My legislation renews that authority."
< Read more > - Dec 7, 2007
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL) today was named by the Energy & Commerce Committee as the Republican Leader of the Telecommunications & The Internet Subcommittee.
< Read more > - Dec 4, 2007
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth) sent out a survey earlier this year to the residents of the Sixth Congressional District. Stearns asked for input on a number of issues from Iraq to health insurance, and included a section for people to submit their own ideas.
< Read more > - November 2007
- Nov 26, 2007
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL) will join Rep. John Linder (R-GA), the author of the Fair Tax plan, at a news conference to discuss the innovative plan at the Books-A-Million in the Orange Park Mall on Saturday, December 1, 2007. The news conference starts at 1:30 PM and will be followed by Linder signing copies of his book, The FairTax Book, until 2:45 PM.
< Read more > - Nov 20, 2007
"I am honored that the American Legion and Florida's Veterans of Foreign Wars both support H.R. 3646, the VETS Job Act of 2007," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Nov 15, 2007
"We witnessed this year an unprecedented recall of children's products, especially toys, largely due to lead paint," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Ranking Member of the Commerce, Trade & Consumer Protection Subcommittee. "
< Read more > - Nov 15, 2007
"Although al Qaeda was responsible for the attacks of September 11th, restrictions on intelligence sharing operations cause a failure to detect the plans and prevented us from stopping them," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala). "Gathering intelligence is essential to safeguarding our nation and to combating the terrorists. This measure undermines our intelligence capabilities and I oppose it."
< Read more > - Nov 14, 2007
"We are seeing continued progress in Iraq and General Petraeus has already announced his proposal to draw down the number of U.S. troops in Iraq," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala). "The situation on the ground as determined by our commanders should dictate the withdrawal."
< Read more > - Nov 9, 2007
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala), a senior member of the House Veterans Affairs Committee and a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, will speak at the Community Veterans Day Celebration being held at the Ocala/Marion County Veterans Memorial Park. "Our nation once again is at war and it is important to honor the dedication and sacrifice of those who were in the armed services," said Stearns.
< Read more > - Nov 8, 2007
"Although I opposed NAFTA, Trade Promotion Authority for the President, and establishing Permanent Normal Trade Relations with China, this agreement will benefit Florida and our nation," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Nov 8, 2007
"While our nation is engaged in the War on Terror, we have the responsibility to ensure that our troops received the support they need," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Nov 7, 2007
"Our Constitution guarantees us the right to exercise our religions freely, but this legislation would impose conditions on religious institutions that could undermine that freedom," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Nov 6, 2007
"As a veteran, I am committed to ensuring that those who served our nation receive the care and benefits they earned defending our freedom," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Nov 5, 2007
The Coalition for Medicare Choices has presented the Medicare Choices Leadership Award to Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Nov 1, 2007
This year has witnessed an unprecedented recall of children's products, especially imported toys tainted with lead," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala). "In addition, we see an Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) working to safeguard 15,000 types of consumer products. It is clear that we need to protect our children from lead-tainted products and to reform the CPSC so that it can fulfill its vital mission."
< Read more > - October 2007
- Oct 30, 2007
"I helped establish the national Do-Not-Call list in 2003 that protects the public from unwanted calls from telemarketers," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Ranking Member of the Commerce, Trade & Consumer Protection Subcommittee. "People want to feel secure in their homes, including being protected from unsolicited telephone calls. Although the authorization for the Do-Not-Call law has expired, I am confident that the House will approve my bill reauthorizing the Do-Not-Call list."
< Read more > - Oct 23, 2007
"For millions of Americans, the national Do-Not-Call list offers shelter from constant and annoying telephone calls," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala), Ranking Member of the Commerce, Trade & Consumer Protection Subcommittee. "There is no question that this list is an effective measure protecting us from unwanted telephone solicitations."
< Read more > - Oct 20, 2007
"I believe that it is vital for elected officials to meet regularly with the people they represent and answer their questions and hear their concerns," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Oct 17, 2007
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala) joined the House today in approving H.R. 2095, the Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act.
< Read more > - Oct 9, 2007
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala), the Ranking Member of the Commerce, Trade & Consumer Protection Subcommittee, helped get these bills to the House floor by supporting them during committee consideration.
< Read more > - Oct 1, 2007
"I am pleased to announce that the Department of Veterans affairs has informed me that it has awarded a 20 year lease for the new Regional VA Health Care Facility to be built in Summerfield, FL," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - September 2007
- Sep 27, 2007
"Every day consumer products, such as toys, appliances, and sporting equipment, are involved in more than 25,000 deaths and 33.3 million injuries each year," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala). "The Consumer Product Safety Commissions is charged with overseeing the safety of 15,000 consumer products, and I am committed to providing the Commission the tools it needs to protect the public."
< Read more > - Sep 25, 2007
"Service members returning home face many uphill struggles, including the transition from active duty to finding other meaningful employment," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Sep 25, 2007
"Instead of reauthorizing the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) program to provide health coverage for needy children, this measure would expand access to the program to families that can afford health coverage," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala). "In addition, this bill would not prevent illegal aliens from receiving SCHIP funds."
< Read more > - Sep 20, 2007
"Earlier this year, I made all of my funding requests public and even put them on my web site," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala). "This put me at a disadvantage because most members do not make their requests public. I do not submit every request I receive, thus disappointing some of my constituents. However, I believe that this transparency promotes better government."
< Read more > - Sep 19, 2007
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued 48 recalls this year on toys or other children's products imported from China, due to concerns with lead content in the product, the paint, or the packaging; or concern that magnets on the toy could become separated and swallowed by a child. As Ranking Member of the Commerce, Trade & Consumer Protection Subcommittee, Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL) sought to determine how best to protect American consumers from harmful products.
< Read more > - Sep 10, 2007
"September 11th is a time of reflection and mourning in honor of those who lost their lives that day and of sympathy for their families. In addition, we must appreciate that radicals who distort their religion continue to threaten our nation and our way of life..."
< Read more > - Sep 7, 2007
"According to the U.S. Census Bureau, those with a bachelor's degree earn nearly $23,000 a year more than those with just a high school diploma," noted Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala). "An educated population is essential to our nation's economic and national security, and I am pleased to join in approving the House and Senate agreement on H.R. 2669, the College Cost Reduction and Access Act."
< Read more > - Sep 5, 2007
"I share in the deep sense of loss with the death of Paul Gillmor. He was a committed and passionate advocate for the people of Ohio. Through 40 years of public service, he established a strong record of working for average Americans..."
< Read more > - Sep 5, 2007
"Under the current Visa Waiver program, which allows citizens from 27 countries to enter this nation without a visa, our national security depends on background checks conducted by other nations," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala). "I support H.R. 1342, the Security Entry Act, which would end this open door policy for entering our nation."
< Read more > - August 2007
- Aug 23, 2007
"In May, the Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a recall on several products imported from China that contained lead in excess of American safety standards," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth), Ranking Member of the House Commerce, Trade & Consumer Protection Subcommittee. "Such products pose serious health risks to our nation's children and we need to be vigilant against the importation of dangerous..."
< Read more > - Aug 23, 2007
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth) today urged Governor Crist to add the sunset of Florida's mandatory No-Fault Personal Injury Protection (PIP) law to the September Special Session of the Florida Legislature.
< Read more > - Aug 14, 2007
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Ranking Member of the Commerce, Trade & Consumer Protection Subcommittee, joined the subcommittee's chairman, Rep. Bobby Rush (D-IL), in contacting additional professional wrestling associations regarding their drug prevention efforts.
< Read more > - Aug 7, 2007
As a member of the Congressional Coalition on Adoption, I am committed to helping fulfill the dreams of a family willing to adopt and those of a child in need of a loving home," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth).
< Read more > - Aug 4, 2007
In light of the collapse of the bridge in Minnesota, we have learned that 73,784 of the nation's 597,340 bridges are structurally deficient, as was the bridge in Minneapolis," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Aug 2, 2007
"Since 1985, the number of engineering degrees earned in our nation has declined by 20 percent, and there is a similar trend in the sciences and math," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala). "Maintaining our nation's technological edge in a global economy requires a greater commitment to the technical and scientific fields."
< Read more > - Aug 1, 2007
"After I called for a congressional hearing on steroid use in professional wrestling in the aftermath of the Benoit tragedies, numerous former wrestlers have told me of rampant steroid use in the industry," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Ranking Member of the Commerce, Trade & Consumer Protection Subcommittee.
< Read more > - Aug 1, 2007
"I am pleased that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has selected the University of Florida as a site for the new Nursing Academy," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Aug 1, 2007
"Although I support reauthorizing SCHIP, this measure would spend well over $20 billion a year of American taxpayer's money to irresponsibly expand a children's health care program to include childless adults, families making over $80,000 a year, and illegal aliens," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala). "Even more troubling is that this legislation will disproportionately harm racial minorities and rural senior citizens by taking away funds from Medicare Advantage, a successful and lower-cost option for health care for seniors, in order for the federal government to insure adult men and women who have the ability to work and get health care from their employers."
< Read more > - July 2007
- Jul 31, 2007
"It is critical to provide our veterans experiencing emotional crises with 24-hour access to trained professionals," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala), Deputy Ranking Member of the House Veterans Affairs Committee. "I am pleased to announce that the Department of Veterans Affairs has established a national suicide prevention hotline for veterans - 1-800-273-TALK (8255). This operation, based in Canadaigua, N.Y., is staffed by mental health professionals."
< Read more > - Jul 31, 2007
"As public servants, members of Congress are accountable to the people we represent," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala). "Congress needs to enhance transparency and increase disclosures so the public can evaluate our legislative actions. This measure is an important step toward reforming the way we operate in Washington."
< Read more > - Jul 26, 2007
"Although federal courts have upheld broadly the right of business owners to require employees to speak English on the job, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has filed a lawsuit against the Salvation Army for requiring employees to speak English at work," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL).
< Read more > - Jul 18, 2007
"Although our nation was segregated during World War II, nearly 1,000 black Americans stepped forward to serve in a special Army Air Corps program to train as pilots," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Jul 17, 2007
U.S. Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala) will hold four town meetings in Williston, Trenton, Alachua, and Starke on Saturday, July 21, 2007. So far Stearns has held nearly 500 town meetings across North Central Florida. "I look forward to meeting with the citizens of the Sixth District to discuss the important issues," said Stearns.
< Read more > - Jul 6, 2007
Today Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL) called on the House Energy & Commerce Committee to investigate allegations of rampant steroid use in professional wrestling.
< Read more > - Jul 2, 2007
"Each year, Fanfares & Fireworks brings the community together for a night of fun, entertainment, and fireworks to honor Independence Day," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala). "I commend the University of Florida, the City of Gainesville, and AvMed Health Plan for sponsoring this family event." Fanfares & Fireworks will be held the evening of Wednesday, July 3rd at the University of Florida Flavet Field.
< Read more > - June 2007
- Jun 22, 2007
"Although our nation was segregated during World War II, nearly 1,000 black Americans stepped forward to serve in a special Army Air Corps program to train as pilots," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Jun 18, 2007
"Having visited Liechtenstein, I remain impressed with its fascinating history and the people's commitment to freedom," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL). For over 200 years, Liechtenstein has maintained a constitutional monarchy with a vibrant parliament. Although Liechtenstein has 34,000 people, and is the size of Washington, D.C., it accomplishes far more in social, political, and financial influence than its size would indicate."
< Read more > - Jun 18, 2007
"It is an honor to once again join in congratulating the University of Florida Men's Basketball Team for winning another national title," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala). "I am very proud to represent the University of Florida, an outstanding institution of higher learning and possessing a world-class athletic program. I commend Coach Donovan, the players, and staff on their wonderful season and for being just the seventh team ever to repeat championships."
< Read more > - Jun 15, 2007
"The nation was horrified by the dismal conditions at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center, demanding better treatment for our wounded warriors and veterans," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala). "As a veteran myself, I am pleased to join in approving this funding bill that will greatly enhance the treatment of our veterans, especially in the area of their health care." Stearns is the Deputy Ranking Member of the House Veterans Affairs Committee.
< Read more > - Jun 13, 2007
"I was informed today that L-3 Communications Integrated Systems was selected today to provide the U.S. Army/U.S. Air Force Joint Cargo Aircraft, the C-27J Spartan," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth). "This is good news for our region since the plan calls for some of the final work on the aircraft to be carried out at Cecil Field." Stearns represents Cecil Field in Congress.
< Read more > - Jun 7, 2007
"I was informed today that L-3 Communications Integrated Systems was selected today to provide the U.S. Army/U.S. Air Force Joint Cargo Aircraft, the C-27J Spartan," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth). "This is good news for our region since the plan calls for some of the final work on the aircraft to be carried out at Cecil Field." Stearns represents Cecil Field in Congress.
< Read more > - Jun 6, 2007
"Through a series of hearings I had held as Chairman of the Commerce, Trade & Consumer Protection Subcommittee, we learned about spyware, a program that is secretly loaded onto a victim's computer that works to defraud not only them, but also to corrupt the Internet as a safe and secure space for commerce," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL).
< Read more > - May 2007
- May 31, 2007
"One of my greatest responsibilities is nominating young men and women to the United States Military Academies," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala). "The competition for these appointments is extremely high, as are the quality of the nominees."
< Read more > - May 30, 2007
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala), Deputy Ranking Republican Member of the House Veterans Affairs' Committee, is participating in a Memorial Delegation to honor fallen service members buried in American military cemeteries in France, Luxembourg, and Italy.
< Read more > - May 24, 2007
"Our troops need to know that they have our support, especially as they are engaged in ongoing military operations," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala). "It is imperative that they receive the resources to complete their missions, and this measure provides them funding through the end of the current fiscal year (through September 30, 2007)..."
< Read more > - May 23, 2007
"These measures represent small, but important, steps in meeting our obligations to those who defended our freedoms," said Rep. Cliff Stearns, a senior members of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee. "
< Read more > - May 23, 2007
"As Chairman of the Commerce, Trade & Consumer Protection Subcommittee, I held hearings on the high price of gasoline, especially focusing on pricing after disasters such as hurricanes," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala). "In response, I developed legislation that, for the first time, gave the federal government authority to combat price gouging on the sale of gasoline and diesel. This language was included in H.R. 3893, the Gasoline for America's Security Act, and passed by the House in 2005. Although I am committed to protecting consumers from unfair trade practices and pricing schemes, the legislation before the House today will not help consumers and will hurt small business owners."
< Read more > - May 23, 2007
On June 2, 2007, a group of veterans from Clay County will take a chartered flight from Jacksonville to Washington, D.C. to visit the World War II Memorial on the National Mall. In addition, they will visit Arlington National Cemetery, where Stearns will join them for a special ceremony he arranged, a wreath laying at the Tomb of the Unknowns. "I want to thank all of those who worked and contributed to make this trip possible," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth).
< Read more > - May 17, 2007
"Spending someone else's money is easy, and that's the road this budget proposal takes," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala). "Today, the economic situation calls for fiscal responsibility and budget reform, and this budget fails on both while raising taxes by at least $217 billion.
< Read more > - May 17, 2007
"Not only must we provide for our troops in combat, Congress also has a responsibility to enhance the future capability of the military," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala). "This authorization measure provides our troops with the equipment and training they need to complete their missions, while upgrading their living conditions, health care, and paychecks."
< Read more > - May 15, 2007
"Although our nation was segregated during World War II, nearly 1,000 black Americans stepped forward to serve in a special Army Air Corps program to train as pilots," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala). "The training took place in Tuskegee, Alabama, and they became the famed Tuskegee Airmen, who went on to establish an astounding record in combat. In March, some 300 Tuskegee Airmen and their families attended an event in the Capitol Rotunda in Washington, D.C., receiving the Congressional Gold Medal. However, not all of the Tuskegee Airmen attended this event and I would like to ensure that they receive the honors they earned."
< Read more > - May 10, 2007
"Through a series of hearings I had held as Chairman of the Commerce, Trade & Consumer Protection Subcommittee, we learned about spyware, a program that is secretly loaded onto a victim's computer that works to defraud not only them, but also to corrupt the Internet as a safe and secure space for commerce," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL). "This led to the introduction of the Spy Act, which would stop these deceptive and prohibited practices such as keystroke logging, web page hijacking, and unsolicited ads that cannot be deleted." Stearns rewrite of the Spy Act eventually passed in the full House in 2005, but the Senate failed to act.
< Read more > - May 10, 2007
"We are in the midst of implementing a new strategy in Iraq - a strategy drawn up by the new commander in Iraq General Petraeus, who was approved in the Senate without opposition - yet this funding bill likely would cut off the funding needed to fully implement this new strategy," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala). "This two-month funding bill would prevent our commanders from planning and conducting future operations to achieve success in Iraq. It is a political statement that undermines our troops and our ability to defend this nation."
< Read more > - May 9, 2007
"I deeply appreciate Governor Crists's hands on response to a crisis and thank him for coming to Starke to gauge the damage from these wildfires," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth).
< Read more > - April 2007
- Apr 27, 2007
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL) today sent a letter to President Bush urging him to give a national address outlining the need for funding ongoing and future military operation in Iraq without conditions.
< Read more > - Apr 25, 2007
"Our military commanders and troops need funding for equipment, supplies, and training as they are engaged in ongoing operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, and elsewhere," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Apr 25, 2007
"This is great news that Emergency One has decided to remain in Ocala, preserving some 1,300 jobs in our community," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Apr 19, 2007
Rep. Cliff Stearns scored an 85, the highest rating in the Florida delegation, with the Club for Growth. "The rating examines legislative actions that reflect the Club for Growth's immediate pro-economic growth policy goals, including making the Bush tax cuts permanent, cutting and limiting government spending, and regulatory reform and deregulation," said Pat Toomey, President, Club for Growth.
< Read more > - Apr 18, 2007
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala) today received the "True Blue" Award presented to Members of congress who voted 100 percent in defense of the family during the Second Session of the 109th Congress.
< Read more > - Apr 18, 2007
"The U.S. Supreme Court decision today upholding the ban on partial birth abortion is a major step toward acknowledging the sanctity of human life," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Apr 16, 2007
"I am proud to represent the University of Florida in Congress, and once again, I have the honor of commending the school's outstanding athletic program for winning another national title," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala). "The Gators are the first team since 1991-92 to won back-to-back national titles and just the seventh team ever to repeat championships."
< Read more > - Apr 3, 2007
"I am very honored to represent the University of Florida and I am proud of the school as it continues its dominance of college sports," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - March 2007
- Mar 29, 2007
"The economy continues to grow, producing jobs and creating new opportunities," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala). "Congress must maintain the pro-growth policies sustaining this expansion..."
< Read more > - Mar 28, 2007
"Having served in the armed services, I understand the importance our military personnel place in knowing that they have the nation's support in combat, on the training ground, and in the hospital," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala). "Our troops injured in service to our nation deserve the highest quality care that we can provide. This measure increases our commitment to the care of our wounded warriors."
< Read more > - Mar 23, 2007
The National Taxpayers Union (NTU) graded the Members of Congress on fiscal responsibility, and gave an "A" to Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Mar 23, 2007
"Our troops are engaged in the ongoing military operations, and this cynical bill uses them as a political bargaining chip for an additional $21 billion in non-emergency, pork barrel spending that is completely unrelated to winning the Global War on Terror," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Mar 21, 2007
"Joshua Omvig bravely served our nation in Iraq," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala). "After returning home from combat, this Army reserve soldier killed himself three days before Christmas. As a veteran and a long-time member of the House Veteran Affairs Committee, I understand the severe pressures of military service. I am proud to join the House in approving H.R. 327, the Joshua Omvig Veterans Suicide Prevention Act."
< Read more > - Mar 19, 2007
"I am very proud of this opportunity to honor the University of Florida Gators for winning the football national title last year, the second time they have won that title," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Mar 13, 2007
"The victims of the February tornadoes in Florida have 60 days from the date of the disaster declaration to file for assistance," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala)." Residents and business owners in Lake, Sumter, Seminole, and Volusia Counties who suffered damage must apply for assistance no later than April 4, 2007. I urge those who need help to file their applications immediately."
< Read more > - Mar 5, 2007
"I live in Marion County, Florida, which was named in honor of Brigadier General Francis Marion," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala). "General Marion commanded the Williamsburg Militia Revolutionary force in South Carolina during the Revolutionary War. His attacks on enemy supply lines delayed the advance of British forces. This tactic of quick raids on British convoys and then disappearing into the swamps earned him the nickname of 'The Swamp Fox.' I am glad to see Congress join my home county in honoring General Marion."
< Read more > - Mar 2, 2007
"I am pleased that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has selected the Lake Nona Boulevard site for the new hospital in Orlando," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Mar 1, 2007
"It is important to protect the privacy of the American people, safeguarding them from identity theft, ensuring medical record privacy, and preserving the secret ballot," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - February 2007
- Feb 28, 2007
"Investments from overseas supports 5.1 million American jobs, account for 19 percent of our exports, and contribute $59 billion in re-investments to our economy," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Feb 28, 2007
On January 22, 2007, an employee of the VA hospital in Birmingham, AL, lost control of the sensitive data of 535,000 veterans and 1.3 million non-VA physicians from Center for Medicare Services (CMS) files on loan to the veterans hospital. The compromised information includes the names of physicians, their Universal Provider Identification Numbers (UPINs), and state medical license numbers.
< Read more > - Feb 16, 2007
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala) took to the House floor to speak against the nonbinding House resolution expressing opposition to the new strategy in Iraq.
< Read more > - Feb 14, 2007
"I am pleased to announce that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is bringing its vet center program to Gainesville," state Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Feb 13, 2007
"In 2005, insurance companies declared some 5 million vehicles as 'totaled,' including more than 570,000 automobiles damaged by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL).
< Read more > - Feb 12, 2007
The American Thoracic Society (ATS) today presented their Presidential Citation to Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala) "in recognition of his leadership in the field of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)."
< Read more > - Feb 5, 2007
"I am pleased that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the State Emergency Response Team have opened a Mobile Disaster Recovery Center in Lady Lake," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Feb 5, 2007
"I am pleased to see that the President's budget calls for $22.4 million to build the national veterans' cemetery in Jacksonville," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth).
< Read more > - Feb 3, 2007
"I deeply appreciate Director Paulison (Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency David Paulison) for his personal attention to this disaster, and Governor Crist is here again demonstrating his hands on leadership" said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Feb 2, 2007
"The tornados that struck central Florida this morning brought tragic death and massive destruction," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Feb 2, 2007
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala) today toured the disaster site in Lady Lake with Florida Governor Charlie Crist. "We saw firsthand the devastation from the tornados, met with the pastor of the Lady Lake Church of God, and viewed the damaged to the adjoining homes now without any utilities.
< Read more > - Feb 2, 2007
"I joined in asking Governor Crist to view firsthand the damage from this morning's tornados, and I am grateful that he will be in Lake County this afternoon," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - January 2007
- Jan 24, 2007
"Article I of the U.S. Constitution states 'The House of Representatives shall be composed of Members chosen every Second Year by the People of the several States,'" noted Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Jan 18, 2007
"Our nation needs to reduce its dependence on imported oil, to increase domestic production, and to promote the development and use of alternative energies," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Jan 17, 2007
"College costs continue to spiral upward, taking a higher education beyond the financial means of more students and their families," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Jan 16, 2007
"It's an honor to represent the University of Florida and to join in recognizing the Gators for winning their second football national title with their 41-14 victory over the Ohio State Buckeyes," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Jan 12, 2007
"Supporters of this bill ask why Medicare shouldn't join the VA in negotiating drug prices, and as a veteran and a member of the Veterans Affairs Committee, I have the answer," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Jan 10, 2007
"If Congress can entitle itself to a yearly cost-of-living increase, then we should support an increase in the wages of working Americans," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Jan 10, 2007
"I am encouraged that the President recognizes past mistakes; this is essential in plotting a new course to success. It is clear that Iraq remains the central battleground in the War on Terror, a fact echoed by Osama bin Laden and his al Qeada terrorists. That is why it is essential that we and our allies stay committed to victory."
< Read more > - Jan 9, 2007
"I am honored to represent in Congress the University of Florida, and I am especially proud of the Gators for winning the Bowl Championship Series National Championship Game," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Jan 5, 2007
"The tax relief we enacted in 2003 has generated 7.2 million new jobs, low unemployment, increased after-tax income by 9.6 percent, and resulted in double-digit growth in federal revenues," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Jan 4, 2007
On the first day of the 110th Congress, Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala) reintroduced 9 bills that he had previously submitted.
< Read more > - December 2006
- Dec 30, 2006
"After Saddam Hussein's quarter century of remorseless brutality, he has received justice from the Iraqi people. Unlike his many thousands of victims, Hussein was given a fair trial under the laws of a sovereign Iraq...
< Read more > - Dec 27, 2006
"Today I join with all Americans in mourning the death of former President Gerald R. Ford. With his honor, integrity, and commitment to duty, President Ford helped heal the nation at a time of great Constitutional crisis. President Ford lived a full and meaningful life. His death is a loss for all Americans who admired his personal decency and common sense."
< Read more > - Dec 8, 2006
"Today I join with all Americans in mourning the death of former President Gerald R. Ford. With his honor, integrity, and commitment to duty, President Ford helped heal the nation at a time of great Constitutional crisis. President Ford lived a full and meaningful life. His death is a loss for all Americans who admired his personal decency and common sense."
< Read more > - Dec 8, 2006
"This legislation represents the culmination of years of work on behalf of our nation's veterans," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Dec 8, 2006
"The yield of the tax-relief provisions we enacted for the American includes seven million new jobs since 2003, an increase in after-tax income of $2,777 per person, and solid economic growth," stated Stearns.
< Read more > - Dec 6, 2006
The House today approved H.Res. 1089, a resolution offered by Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala) honoring the life of Milton Friedman.
< Read more > - Dec 6, 2006
It is clear that the United States and our allies need to be flexible in obtaining our goal of a secure Iraq. The recommendations released today by the Iraq Study Group reflect careful consideration by an experienced and knowledgeable panel of experts, and they deserve careful consideration.
< Read more > - November 2006
- Nov 20, 2006
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala), a senior members of the House Veterans Affairs Committee, is leading efforts to urge Senate action on H.R. 5815, the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility Authorization Act.
< Read more > - October 2006
- Oct 31, 2006
"I joined the House in approving the largest increase in spending on veterans program in the 77-year history of the Department of Veterans Affairs," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala), a senior member of the House Veterans Affairs' Committee.
< Read more > - Oct 24, 2006
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala) today wrote to the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) E. David Paulison regarding a decision that adversely impacts Alachua County residents.
< Read more > - Oct 13, 2006
Congressman Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala) is receiving an award from "Keep Alachua County Beautiful" for his support of the group's effort to beautify Alachua County. "Keep Alachua County Beautiful" is part of the nationwide "Keep America Beautiful" effort.
< Read more > - September 2006
- Sep 29, 2006
"We must remember our military personnel on the front line in the War on Terror," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Sep 29, 2006
"Although the Defense Authorization Act includes a military personnel pay raise and provides our troops with the equipment they need to complete their missions, it also includes language reducing the minimum carrier force from 12 to 11.
< Read more > - Sep 27, 2006
"Hundreds of enemy combatants, or terrorists, have been captured by our forces and by our allies," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Sep 26, 2006
"This hearing is about giving control to parents over movies that contain violent, sexual, and profane content," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the Commerce, Trade & Consumer Protection Subcommittee.
< Read more > - Sep 26, 2006
"The War on Terrorism is waged by the brave men and women of our armed forces, and we must provide them the training, equipment, resources, and support they need to complete their mission," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala). "This measure is vital to meeting the needs of our troops in the field."
< Read more > - Sep 20, 2006
"The devastation of Hurricane Katrina highlighted the continuing problem of flooded and damaged cars being improperly sold to an unsuspecting public," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the Commerce, Trade & Consumer Protection Subcommittee.
< Read more > - Sep 15, 2006
"Over 36 million American wear contact lenses, and it is important to ensure that consumers are fairly treated in obtaining their lenses," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the Commerce, Trade & Consumer Protection Subcommittee.
< Read more > - Sep 14, 2006
"Every year, millions of aliens try to enter our nation illegally," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala). "Although 1.2 million were apprehended last year, it is likely that nearly twice that number entered our nation unnoticed.
< Read more > - Sep 14, 2006
"As member of Congress, I realize that we are spending the taxpayers' money when we vote on spending bills," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Sep 14, 2006
"I am pleased that the Department of Veterans' Affairs has announced the site for the new National Cemetery in Jacksonville," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth).
< Read more > - Sep 13, 2006
"Florida is home to nearly 2 million veterans, and more arrive each day," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Sep 11, 2006
"The morning of September 11th, 2001, shattered the belief that we could some how separate our nation from the troubles of the world.
< Read more > - Sep 7, 2006
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala) will speak at the dedication of the planetarium at Santa Fe Community College on Friday, September 8, 2006, at 2:30 p.m. Last year, Stearns secured $500,000 in funding to establish Santa Fe's Planetarium/Astronomy Museum Complex.
< Read more > - August 2006
- Aug 30, 2006
"The Bureau of Economic Analysis has revised upward our nation's economic growth in the second quarter from 2.5 to 2.9 percent," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - July 2006
- Jul 29, 2006
"Our tax code should be made simpler and more fair, and one of the most unfair taxes on the books is the one that taxes you after you are dead," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Jul 26, 2006
"My amendment clarifies and reinforces the intent of Congress that the nuclear cooperation entailed in this legislation would be for peaceful and productive purposes, not military purposes," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Jul 25, 2006
"As someone who is from Ocala, Florida -- horse country -- I can understand the emotion that runs deep with an issue that not only represents our responsibility to care for our animals properly and with humanity, but truly captures a culture and way of living that is uniquely American," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the Commerce, Trade & Consumer Protection Subcommittee at the start of the hearing.
< Read more > - Jul 24, 2006
"My hometown is horse country, and we have a strong love for these wonderful animals. However, more than 90,000 horses were slaughtered in 2005 for human consumption, most of it for export," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the Commerce, Trade & Consumer Protection Subcommittee.
< Read more > - Jul 20, 2006
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala), a senior member of the House Veterans Affairs Committee, joined the panel in approving two bills today; H.R. 5815, authorizing needed VA construction projects; and H.R. 5835, securing veterans' personal information held by the VA.
< Read more > - Jul 19, 2006
"Throughout our history, a cornerstone belief in our county has been that ours is a nation set apart by providence," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala) on the House floor today.
< Read more > - Jul 19, 2006
It is not justifiable to destroy an innocent life in pursuit of research that could save other lives," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala). "There are alternative sources of stem cells that hold promise for breakthroughs in life-saving treatments while preserving an ethical line protecting human life."
< Read more > - Jul 18, 2006
"Marriage, the union of one man and one woman, is imbedded deeply in our legal, religious, and economic institutions," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala). "Marriage is also the central structure supporting the family, which is the building block of our society. Undermining marriage as between one man and one woman weakens the family and our society. This amendment protects states from being forces to recognize same-sex marriages created by other states."
< Read more > - Jul 18, 2006
"Traffic crashes kill over 43,000 Americans and injure over 2.6 million a year," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the Commerce, Trade & Consumer Protection Subcommittee.
< Read more > - Jul 17, 2006
"Last year, more than 43,000 Americans died in vehicle crashes," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the Commerce, Trade & Consumer Protection Subcommittee.
< Read more > - Jul 12, 2006
"Open and transparent investment policies contribute toward greater economic growth through foreign investments," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the Commerce, Trade & Consumer Protection Subcommittee.
< Read more > - Jul 11, 2006
"It is estimated that Americans this year will send $6 billion of their money illegally to offshore, online gambling sites," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala). "The FBI has warned that often these Internet gambling sites are fronts for money laundering, drug trafficking, and even a source for financing terrorists. The Wire Act, which makes it a felony for gambling businesses to use wire communications, was passed in 1961, well before the Internet. It is clear that this law is outdated."
< Read more > - Jul 11, 2006
"The Commerce, Trade & Consumer Protection Subcommittee today considered H.R. 5337, the Reform of National Security Reviews of Foreign Direct Investment Act, which would reform the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS).
< Read more > - Jul 10, 2006
"U.S. corporations play an essential role in maintaining our national security," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the Commerce, Trade & Consumer Protection Subcommittee.
< Read more > - June 2006
- Jun 29, 2006
"The Law Enforcement Technology Program assists local law enforcement agencies in upgrading and expanding fingerprint identification equipment to conduct required criminal background checks," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Jun 29, 2006
"I believe that we should promote the use of English in conducting official government business," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Jun 29, 2006
"I join most Floridians in opposing oil and gas drilling in our pristine waters," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Jun 22, 2006
"I owned a business and I am well acquainted with the burdens of running one," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Jun 22, 2006
"Last year, the federal government spent $2.47 trillion, but took in only $2.15 trillion, leaving a deficit of $318 billion," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Jun 20, 2006
"Our first privacy hearing, titled Privacy in the Commercial World, was held in 2001," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the Commerce, Trade & Consumer Protection Subcommittee.
< Read more > - Jun 20, 2006
"Our first privacy hearing, titled Privacy in the Commercial World, was held in 2001," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the Commerce, Trade & Consumer Protection Subcommittee.
< Read more > - Jun 16, 2006
"Our forces have not failed or faltered in the War on Terror, and we must support their mission to a successful conclusion," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Jun 14, 2006
"Worldwide, computer and video game sales have hit over $30 billion," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the Commerce, Trade & Consumer Protection Subcommittee.
< Read more > - Jun 13, 2006
"In response to controversy over violent or sexual situations in video games, the industry established a self-regulatory organization to apply ratings and provide advertising guidelines," explained Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the Commerce, Trade & Consumer Protection Subcommittee.
< Read more > - Jun 13, 2006
"It is imperative that we fully support our troops in the field as they wage the War on Terror," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Jun 9, 2006
"Zarqawi has received the judgment for his actions, and his reign of terror and violence is over," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Jun 9, 2006
"Once again we learn of the use of performance enhancing drugs in major league baseball and the failure of MLB to rid the sport of drugs," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the Commerce, Trade & Consumer Protection Subcommittee.
< Read more > - Jun 8, 2006
"Our nation thrives on competition and open markets," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Jun 6, 2006
"the events of September of 11th required a new approach to homeland security, and I am pleased to join in approving this funding bill that will make our nation more secure," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - May 2006
- May 31, 2006
"When the Republicans took control of Congress after the 1994 elections, we acted upon our Contract With America; the first item on the Contract was to 'require all laws that apply to the rest of the country also apply equally to the Congress,'" stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - May 26, 2006
"I am pleased to see that our justice system is working with the conviction of Enron executives Ken Lay and Jeffrey Skilling," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - May 25, 2006
"We import about 60 percent of our oil, much of it from the Middle East, and the Department of Energy projects this number will increase to 73 percent by the year 2025," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - May 19, 2006
"I am a veteran and serve on the Veterans Affairs Committee; I realize the importance of meeting this nation's obligation to the men and women who served her," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - May 18, 2006
"I agree that we need to expand domestic production of oil and natural gas, and I believe that each state should decide whether or not to allow offshore drilling in its waters," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL).
< Read more > - May 18, 2006
"Fort King is the central site for the Second Seminole War between American soldiers and the Seminole leader Osceola and his warriors," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - May 17, 2006
"This is the third time in two years that the panel has taken up the consumers' 'right to repair' their vehicles," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the Commerce, Trade & Consumer Protection Subcommittee.
< Read more > - May 17, 2006
The National Association of Public Hospitals & Health Systems today presented Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala) with its 2006 Safety Net Award for Congressional Leadership.
< Read more > - May 16, 2006
"Computers and sophisticated equipment are essential components of the modern automobile, and advanced tools, diagnostic systems, and information are needed to effect repairs," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the Commerce, Trade & Consumer Protection Subcommittee.
< Read more > - May 15, 2006
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala), member of the House Immigration Reform Caucus, issued this statement. "The National Guard is called in for national emergencies, and the massive flow of illegal immigrants across our borders is a national emergency.
< Read more > - May 11, 2006
"One of my major responsibilities is to help the people I represent deal with a federal agency," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - May 11, 2006
"This measure establishes the funding blueprint for our national defense, and I am proud that we are providing increased funding to better train and equip our military personnel, increase their pay, and offer more affordable health care for military beneficiaries," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - May 11, 2006
"Social Security numbers were created to track Social Security taxes and to properly credit accounts for those payments," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns, (R-FL), Chairman of the Commerce, Trade & Consumer Protection Subcommittee.
< Read more > - May 10, 2006
"Social Security numbers were established to track an individual's earnings and the amount of Social Security taxes to credit to each account," explained Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the Commerce, Trade & Consumer Protection Subcommittee.
< Read more > - May 10, 2006
"In addition to allowing millions of Americans to keep more of their own money, the tax cuts we enacted in 2003 helped to spur economic growth that has led to 31 straight months of job creation," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - May 10, 2006
"America's dependence on fossil fuels results in massive oil imports, which undermines our national and economic security," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - May 5, 2006
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala) today asked the House leadership to move legislation expanding the number of federal judgeships in Florida.
< Read more > - May 3, 2006
"Digital technology today provides consumers with a vast array of digital and audio content where they want it and when they want it," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the Commerce, Trade & Consumer Protection Subcommittee.
< Read more > - May 3, 2006
"The American people are right to expect accountability and transparency from their representatives in their dealings with lobbyists," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - May 2, 2006
"Many of today's consumer electronics may represent the state of the art in technology, but their value depends on their video or audio content," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the Commerce, Trade & Consumer Protection Subcommittee.
< Read more > - April 2006
- Apr 27, 2006
"Approximately 30,000 children and adults in the United States struggle with this horrible disease, and more than 10 million Americans carry the cystic fibrosis (CF) gene without having the disease," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL).
< Read more > - Apr 27, 2006
"From my very first day in Congress, I have kept in mind how my votes impact the American taxpayer," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Apr 10, 2006
"Alachua County has a number of important resources, among them the University of Florida, Santa Fe Community College, and innovative businesses, that contribute to our state and to the nation," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Apr 10, 2006
"Increasingly, the people of our community depend on SunTran to take them to work, to school, for doctor appointments, and to go shopping," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Apr 8, 2006
Each year, Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala) sponsors the 6th District Congressional Art Competition for high school students living in the district.
< Read more > - Apr 6, 2006
"I am honored to join the University of Florida Men's Basketball Team at the White House today in recognition of its first national title in basketball," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala), who represents the University of Florida.
< Read more > - Apr 6, 2006
"I am proud to represent Camp Blanding and to work with the Florid National Guard in maintaining Blanding as a premier training facility," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Apr 4, 2006
"I congratulate the University of Florida Men's Basketball Team on winning its first national title," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Apr 3, 2006
"I am deeply impressed by the athleticism and discipline of the Florida Gators Men's Basketball Team," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - March 2006
- Mar 30, 2006
"Although I commend Commissioner Selig for initiating this investigation into alleged steroid use, it is far too late in occurring," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the Commerce, Trade & Consumer Protection Subcommittee.
< Read more > - Mar 29, 2006
"Powered by better electronics, faster chips, and the widespread deployment of broadband, today's digital technology hardware amazes us with its ability to quickly provide consumers with exactly what they want, when they want it, and where they want it," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the Commerce, Trade & Consumer Protection Subcommittee.
< Read more > - Mar 29, 2006
"For years, I have been working to enhance consumer privacy and security for individual's personal information," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL).
< Read more > - Mar 15, 2006
"Approximately 30,000 children and adults in the United States struggle with this horrible disease, and more than 10 million Americans carry the cystic fibrosis (CF) gene without having the disease," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL).
< Read more > - Mar 15, 2006
"Once again, revelations and allegations about a major league baseball player's steroid use are dominating sports news," wrote Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the Commerce, Trade & Consumer Protection Subcommittee, which has jurisdiction over the nation's sports.
< Read more > - Mar 9, 2006
"It's a pleasure to join the President for the signing of the PATRIOT Act Reauthorization, which also includes the provisions of my Cargo Theft Prevention Act," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Mar 7, 2006
"Cargo theft is a growing problem throughout the nation and especially in Florida given our ports in Jacksonville, Tampa, and Miami," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Mar 1, 2006
"The practice of passing off flood-damaged or salvaged vehicles as ready for the road through cleaning or 'washing' their titles is a serious problem for consumers," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the Commerce, Trade & Consumer Protection Subcommittee.
< Read more > - Mar 1, 2006
Channel 9 in Orlando investigated how much of taxpayer money area members of Congress spend on their official business.
< Read more > - February 2006
- Feb 23, 2006
From my very first day in Congress, I have kept in mind how my votes impact the American taxpayer," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Feb 23, 2006
"As a veteran and co-chairman of the Congressional Air Force Caucus, I am proud to cosponsor this legislation honoring these men who overcame racial discrimination to establish a distinguished combat record," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Feb 15, 2006
"In the United States alone, credit cards, ATM cards, and debit cards accounted for almost 42 billion transactions worth almost $3 trillion in 2004," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the Commerce, Trade & Consumer Protection Subcommittee.
< Read more > - Feb 13, 2006
"The Central Florida Community College in Ocala meets the educational and professional needs of thousands of individuals in north central Florida," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Feb 9, 2006
"Over the previous 10 years, federal spending skyrocketed from $1.5 trillion in 1995 to $2.5 trillion in 2005, and the deficit for Fiscal Year 2006 is expected to be $337 billion," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL).
< Read more > - Feb 8, 2006
Today, President Bush signed into law S. 1932, the Deficit Reduction Act, which provides $40 billion in savings over 10 years to reduce the budget deficit.
< Read more > - Feb 8, 2006
"I am continuing my work with other members, Governor Bush, and Chairman Pombo of the Resources Committee on a workable plan that would give Florida permanent control over its offshore resources," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Feb 7, 2006
"Since 1996, I have worked to establish a veterans cemetery in the Jacksonville area," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth).
< Read more > - Feb 6, 2006
"Since 1987, the Appleton Museum of Art has enriched the people of north central Florida with its works of art," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - January 2006
- Jan 31, 2006
"Tonight, President Bush reminded us that we, as Americans, control our own destiny, and that we must use our leadership to oppose tyranny, expand democracy, and promote economic growth at home and abroad.
< Read more > - Jan 31, 2006
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala) recently returned from visiting with our troops in Kosovo. Stearns participated in an official congressional delegation that met with European government leaders to discuss national security and other issues, and received briefings on our continuing mission in Kosovo.
< Read more > - December 2005
- Dec 19, 2005
"While funding our nation's priorities, Congress must take steps to control the growth in federal spending," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Dec 19, 2005
"I am pleased that the House understands the value of these four programs in the sixth district that enhance our national security, and I am grateful for the funding I sought for them," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Dec 17, 2005
"Dozens of terrorists, including six of the 9/11 hijackers, were able to move freely throughout our nation because they were provided benefits, such as green cards and work permits, without first getting a complete background check," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Dec 15, 2005
"This represents the most significant pensions reforms in over a generation, which is drawing the support of both labor groups and employers," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns.
< Read more > - Dec 15, 2005
"Progress continues in Iraq, underscored by the large turnout in today's election to choose a permanent government.
< Read more > - Dec 14, 2005
"Cargo theft is a growing problem throughout the nation and especially in Florida given our ports in Jacksonville, Tampa, and Miami," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Dec 8, 2005
"We must maintain the pro-growth polices that continue to promote our strong economic expansion," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Dec 7, 2005
"The purpose of this hearing is to have an open discussion on how the Bowls, the BCS, and the ranking system operate and their impact on revenues for the colleges and universities; to examine how to facilitate smaller conferences' participation in the Bowls given the revenue disparity under the current system; and to consider the impact of any system on the academic integrity of the student athletes and their institutions," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the Commerce, Trade & Consumer Protection Subcommittee.
< Read more > - Dec 5, 2005
"The Bowl Championship Series (BCS) system relies on computer rankings, margin of victory, strength of schedule, and other data to match up college teams for the bowl games," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the Commerce, Trade & Consumer Protection Subcommittee, which has jurisdiction over the sports industry.
< Read more > - November 2005
- Nov 30, 2005
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala) is sponsoring educational workshops on the new Medicare prescription drug benefit on Wednesday, December 7th in Ocala and in Gainesville and Green Cove Springs on Thursday, December 8th.
< Read more > - Nov 22, 2005
Rep. Cliff Stearns will tour Banyan Biomarkers in Alachua today at 2:00 p.m. to see firsthand the progress in developing a test that will benefit troops suffering from head injuries.
< Read more > - Nov 18, 2005
The House today approved H.R. 2528, the Military Quality of Life and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act. H.R. 2528 reflects the agreement reached by the House and Senate, which will be sent to the President for his approval.
< Read more > - Nov 18, 2005
"It is an honor for me to represent the people of the Sixth Congressional District, and I am pleased that this measure includes funding I sought for important programs serving my constituents," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Nov 16, 2005
"This doctrine allows the free use of copyrighted material for purposes such as comment and criticism, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research," explained Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the Commerce, Trade & Consumer Protection Subcommittee.
< Read more > - Nov 15, 2005
"As the public use of digital entertainment increases, so does the tension between content providers and consumers," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the Commerce, Trade & Consumer Protection Subcommittee.
< Read more > - Nov 15, 2005
"The agreement reached today still must be ratified sometime next year. This is a promise and not a policy. It would be preferable to avoid legislation and to have the leagues and the unions agree on uniform testing standards and tougher penalties, but that has been glacial in coming. I fear that this could be more of the same, good intentions with little or no follow through."
< Read more > - Nov 10, 2005
"Sophisticated equipment and computers on modern autos require advanced tools, diagnostic systems, and information to carry out repairs," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the Commerce, Trade & Consumer Protection Subcommittee.
< Read more > - Nov 9, 2005
"In the past, automobile repairs depended on the knowledge, training, and experience of the mechanic," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the Commerce, Trade & Consumer Protection Subcommittee.
< Read more > - Nov 9, 2005
The House today approved H.R. 2862, the Science, State, Justice, Commerce and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.
< Read more > - Nov 3, 2005
"I do not believe that eminent domain should be used to remove homeowners and private businesses for the good of developers and other private parties," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Nov 3, 2005
"This bill will help ensure that personal data are accounted for, secured, and actively protected against breaches by empowering consumers and businesses to promote the notion that security sells," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the Commerce, Trade & Consumer Protection Subcommittee.
< Read more > - Nov 2, 2005
"After holding hearings on security breaches involving consumer data and ways to protect consumers' personal information, I offered H.R. 4127," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the Commerce, Trade & Consumer Protection Subcommittee.
< Read more > - October 2005
- Oct 25, 2005
"We live in the information age and information is essential to conducting business and carrying on in our daily lives in the 21st century," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the Commerce, Trade & Consumer Protection Subcommittee.
< Read more > - Oct 20, 2005
"For six years, I have been working to end the abuse of our court system with these nuisance lawsuits intended to bankrupt the firearms industry," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL).
< Read more > - Oct 19, 2005
"The Supreme Court decision in Kelo v. City of New London has implications for every commercial interest in the nation; Kelo also challenges widely held notions about the nature of private property and the power of the government to 'take' that property, although with due compensation, in the name of economic progress," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the Commerce, Trade & Consumer Protection Subcommittee. "For many, Kelo represents the ability of powerful economic interests to not only take the backyard, but also the house, the garage, and the whole neighborhood if the economics warrant it."
< Read more > - Oct 7, 2005
The House today approved H.R. 3893, the Gasoline for America's Security (GAS) Act, crafted to reduce the price of diesel and gasoline.
< Read more > - Oct 6, 2005
"It is our duty to remember the sacrifice of America's veterans and to honor the glory they brought to themselves, and to our nation," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Oct 4, 2005
"I commend Chairman Pombo of the Resources Committee for withholding his energy bill from floor consideration due to the Peterson/Abercrombie amendment," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - September 2005
- Sep 29, 2005
"Hurricane Katrina made it clear that our nation lacks the refining capacity to satisfy our gasoline and diesel requirements, and Hurricane Rita underscored that point," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Sep 29, 2005
"I have been working with other House members, Governor Bush and his representatives, and Chairman Pombo of the Resources Committee on developing language giving the states permanent control over their offshore resources," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Sep 22, 2005
"Hurricanes Katrina and Rita demonstrate the massive destructive power of nature and the uncertainty over what region is struck," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the Commerce, Trade & Consumer Protection Subcommittee.
< Read more > - Sep 22, 2005
"Head Start programs provide a rewarding experience for all involved: children, parents, and Head Start employees," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Sep 21, 2005
"The loss in life, and the grief and despair resulting from Katrina and the flooding are beyond measure," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the Commerce, Trade & Consumer Protection Subcommittee.
< Read more > - Sep 21, 2005
"The economic impact of the Internet is everywhere, and online retailers in our nation achieved over $170 billion in sales last year, a figure expected to exceed $300 billion in 2010," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the Commerce, Trade & Consumer Protection Subcommittee.
< Read more > - Sep 14, 2005
Tracy Okus of Ocala was honored last night during the Angels in Adoption Gala for her outstanding advocacy of adoption.
< Read more > - Sep 11, 2005
"Four years ago, the forces of terror launched an unprecedented attack on the United States. Although our nation had long been the target of terrorists, these events shocked us out of lethargy and into action.
< Read more > - Sep 8, 2005
"The extent of devastation and the human toll from Hurricane Katrina are beyond description," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Sep 7, 2005
"Congress must examine if price gouging and other anticompetitive conduct are factors in the high cost of gasoline," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala) during the Energy & Commerce Committee's hearing on energy prices.
< Read more > - Sep 6, 2005
The House today approved H.Res. 360, offered by Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala), commemorating the 60th anniversary of V-J Day and the end of World War II in the Pacific.
< Read more > - Sep 2, 2005
"My prayers are with the victims of Hurricane Katrina; the many who have died and their loved ones, and those who desperately need relief from the storm and flooding," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Sep 2, 2005
"Although Hurricane Katrina has caused a sharp spike in the cost of gasoline, the price of gasoline has been steadily increasing since the spring of 2004," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the Commerce, Trade & Consumer Protection Subcommittee.
< Read more > - August 2005
- Aug 17, 2005
"Florida has received $5.6 billion in Federal and State hurricane recovery assistance for the four storms that devastated our state last year," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Aug 8, 2005
"The suspension of eight major league baseball players, including Rafael Palmeiro, indicates that steroid use is still a problem in MLB," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the Commerce, Trade & Consumer Protection Subcommittee.
< Read more > - July 2005
- Jul 29, 2005
"Florida is one of the fastest growing states in the nation; our transportation infrastructure must keep pace with our expanding population," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Jul 28, 2005
"The best approach for reducing data security breaches is achieved by empowering the consumer, business, and other stakeholders to be informed, in control, and encouraged to utilize the best technology to enhance data security and prevent identity theft," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the Commerce, Trade & Consumer Protection Subcommittee.
< Read more > - Jul 28, 2005
"Oil prices are at record levels and our nation's dependence on imports is growing; we need this comprehensive national energy policy," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Jul 28, 2005
"The growing number of veterans using the VA health care system combined with increasing costs is creating a shortfall in veterans healthcare funding," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Jul 27, 2005
"This hearing continues the subcommittee's important examination of data security and identity theft, and brings us closer to producing a strong legislative response to these threats to American consumers," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the Commerce, Trade & Consumer Protection Subcommittee.
< Read more > - Jul 27, 2005
"I have a record of skepticism toward international trade agreements; I opposed NAFTA, Normal Trade Relations with China, and Trade Promotion Authority for the President," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Jul 26, 2005
"I am concerned that a comprehensive inventory of the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) on oil and natural gas resources could open the door to new offshore drilling," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL).
< Read more > - Jul 26, 2005
"After four years of effort in developing a national energy plan, I am pleased to have been a conferee in working out this final version," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Jul 26, 2005
"I am pleased to honor our veterans and active servicemembers by permanently increasing the maximum insurance coverage from $250,000 to $400,000," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Jul 21, 2005
As a member of the House and Senate conference on energy legislation, Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala) has expressed concern with the cost of a provision contained in the Senate bill.
< Read more > - Jul 21, 2005
"This video game includes sexually explicit material that would have earned it an 'Adult-Only' rating, which would have harmed its sales," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL).
< Read more > - Jul 21, 2005
"I am grateful for the support of my colleagues in adopting the provisions of my cargo theft legislation," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala). "This will enhance our domestic security by cracking down on this growing criminal problem."
< Read more > - Jul 20, 2005
"I believe that President Bush has selected a very capable and distinguished jurist to replace Sandra Day O'Connor on the U.S. Supreme Court.
< Read more > - Jul 15, 2005
"I am pleased that the Federal Aviation Administration has adopted a new rule easing the way for people who rely on bottled oxygen," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL).
< Read more > - Jul 14, 2005
In April, Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-6th) contacted Defense Secretary Rumsfeld and outlined the value of the Naval Air Depot in Jacksonville, and urged that it not be among the facilities to be closed or realigned.
< Read more > - Jul 14, 2005
The Speaker of the House today named Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL) as one of the House members to go to the House and Senate conference on vital energy legislation.
< Read more > - Jul 12, 2005
"On August 15, 1945, Emperor Hirohito of Japan announced the unconditional surrender of Japan's military forces, which was made formal on September 2, 1945, aboard the U.S.S. Missouri in Tokyo Bay, thus ending the most devastating war in human history," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Jul 7, 2005
"The terrorist attacks in London sadly remind us that the enemies of freedom do not hesitate to target innocent people simply going about their lives.
< Read more > - Jul 6, 2005
"I congratulate Miss Cragg on being named Miss Florida and I commend her dedication to promoting volunteerism among young people," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-6th).
< Read more > - Jul 1, 2005
"Veterans earned their benefits in service to our nation, and I am committed to fulfilling the promises made to them," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala), and Vice-Chairman of the Veterans Health Subcommittee.
< Read more > - June 2005
- Jun 29, 2005
The full Energy & Commerce Committee today approved two sports-related bills authored by Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the Commerce, Trade & Consumer Protection Subcommittee.
< Read more > - Jun 28, 2005
"Waging the War on Terrorism and reinvigorating the economy are the pressing issues before us - not enacting another pay raise for Members of Congress," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Jun 28, 2005
"Tonight, the President outlined the importance of completing our mission in Iraq and winning the War on Terror. It is essential that we stay the difficult course. In the end, that will enhance the security of the United States, the Middle East, and the world.
< Read more > - Jun 27, 2005
"I am pleased that the U.S. Supreme Court decision allows for the public display of the Ten Commandments in a historical context on public land, but I am disappointed about the decision upholding a lower court ruling against the public display of the Ten Commandments in two Kentucky courthouses," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala)."
< Read more > - Jun 27, 2005
"Today, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) was correct in 2002 in classifying broadband cable modem as a deregulated information service.
< Read more > - Jun 24, 2005
"I appreciate the support of my fellow House members for my proposal to increase funding for these programs serving our nation's veterans," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Jun 23, 2005
"As we look at reauthorizing the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), although I believe that the Senate reauthorization provisions in the highway bill provides adequate support and guidance for NHTSA, I also see a need to be certain that the provisions negotiated with the House provide flexibility allowing the data to drive the need for mandated rules," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the Commerce, Trade & Consumer Protection Subcommittee.
< Read more > - Jun 22, 2005
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is charged with reducing fatalities and injuries resulting from motor vehicle crashes on the nation's roads," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the Commerce, Trade & Consumer Protection Subcommittee.
< Read more > - Jun 22, 2005
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala) spoke out on the House floor today in support of H.J. Res. 10, which proposes an amendment to the Constitution that would authorize the Congress to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States.
< Read more > - Jun 20, 2005
"This measure provides our troops with the equipment, supplies, and training they need to complete their difficult missions," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Jun 20, 2005
"This measure provides our troops with the equipment, supplies, and training they need to complete their difficult missions," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-6th).
< Read more > - Jun 17, 2005
"The UN continues to be troubled by instances of corruption, inefficiency, and a lack of accountability," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Jun 15, 2005
"Today, counterfeiters have become just another competitor for legitimate U.S. businesses in the high-stakes world of global commerce," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the Commerce, Trade & Consumer Protection Subcommittee.
< Read more > - Jun 14, 2005
"I am pleased that I was able to arrange for Pastor Johnson to be the Guest Chaplain and provide the opening prayer for the U.S. House of Representatives," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Jun 14, 2005
"The FBI reports that the counterfeiting of American products costs our economy as much as $250 billion a year, and U.S. Customs estimates that this counterfeiting has caused the loss of 750,000 American jobs," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the Commerce, Trade & Consumer Protection Subcommittee.
< Read more > - Jun 14, 2005
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala) today joined the House in approving H.R. 5576, the Treasury, Transportation and HUD, Judiciary, and District of Columbia Appropriations Act.
< Read more > - Jun 9, 2005
"Since establishing diplomatic relations with China in 1979, U.S.-China trade has risen from $5 billion in 1980 to $231 billion in 2004," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the Commerce, Trade & Consumer Protection Subcommittee.
< Read more > - Jun 7, 2005
"The public should be confident that their personal information is secure; it is obvious from these breaches that more must be done to protect consumer data," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns, Chairman of the Commerce, Trade & Consumer Protection Subcommittee.
< Read more > - May 2005
- May 26, 2005
"I deeply appreciate the support of the House for fully funding my request for the Regional Training Institute at Camp Blanding," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - May 25, 2005
Today, the House Judiciary Committee approved H.R. 800, the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, introduced by Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL).
< Read more > - May 25, 2005
"I appreciate the support of the subcommittee members for these bills and I look forward to quick action on them by the full committee," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the Commerce, Trade & Consumer Protection Subcommittee.
< Read more > - May 25, 2005
The House today approved an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act, H.R. 1815, offered by Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala) that puts Congress on record in support of denying certain federal funds, especially defense-related funds, to colleges or universities to that discriminate against ROTC or military recruiters.
< Read more > - May 24, 2005
"Stem cells harvested from human umbilical cords have contributed toward the treatment of 57 diseases, while embryonic stem-cell research has not produced a single success to date," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - May 23, 2005
"Through the hearings I held in my subcommittee on spyware and this legislation we heard how consumers today are facing an ever-increasing onslaught of malicious Internet-based technology designed to defraud not only them, but also to corrupt the Internet as a safe and secure space for commerce," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL).
< Read more > - May 23, 2005
Congressman Stearns (R-Ocala) receives an A+ career rating for his record on immigration issues. Americans for Better Immigration, which advocates for immigration reform, provides the ratings and updated them in May.
< Read more > - May 23, 2005
"Nearly 27 million veterans may be affected by this security breach that could compromise sensitive, personal information. I expect VA's inspector general and the FBI to work closely together so that we can identify and eliminate the flaws that allowed this leak and prosecute any criminal acts. And, the House Committee on Veterans Affairs, of which I am a Member, will examine this incident in the context of previous data compromises, to ensure that veterans' information is safeguarded."
< Read more > - May 19, 2005
"I am grateful to the commissioners and to the directors of the players association for providing their frank assessments of H. R. 1862, the Drug Free Sports Act," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the Commerce, Trade & Consumer Protection Subcommittee, and author of H.R. 1862.
< Read more > - May 18, 2005
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the Commerce, Trade & Consumer Protection Agency, today heard from commissioners of major professional sports leagues and leaders of the players unions on their views on his Sports Free Drug Act (H.R. 1862).
< Read more > - May 13, 2005
"The recommendation of the Department of Defense released today clearly recognizes the military value of Naval Air Station Jacksonville (NAS JAX) and Naval Station Mayport," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-6).
< Read more > - May 12, 2005
"In my hearing on steroid in sports, we heard of various efforts by sports groups to curb steroid use, the serious health effects of these drugs, and the tragic consequences of steroids use by young people," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the Commerce, Trade & Consumer Protection Subcommittee.
< Read more > - May 11, 2005
"Through my hearings on identity theft and the security of consumer data, I see growing support for establishing a requirement of notifying consumers of security breaches involving their data," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the Commerce, Trade & Consumer Protection Subcommittee.
< Read more > - May 11, 2005
"Today, there are more than 25,000 gangs with more than 750,0000 active gang members," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - May 5, 2005
"The Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act provides essential funding for the global War on Terrorism, ensuring that our military personnel receive the resources they need in their difficult missions," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - May 4, 2005
The Allergy & Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics last night presented Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala) with its "Mother's Choice" Award for his outstanding efforts in promoting awareness of asthma and promoting the causes of asthma sufferers.
< Read more > - May 2, 2005
"It is clear that the leagues must step up and take a forceful stance against steroid use in their sports," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), sponsor of H.R. 1862, the Drug Free Sports Act.
< Read more > - April 2005
- Apr 28, 2005
"I believe in free trade, but it is more important to foster fair trade," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the Commerce, Trade & Consumer Protection Subcommittee.
< Read more > - Apr 27, 2005
"Parents are responsible for their children, and we should help parents meet their responsibilities," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Apr 27, 2005
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-6th) today sent a letter to the Secretary of Defense, Donald Rumsfeld, outlining the importance of the Naval Air Depot (NADEP) Jacksonville to our national security.
< Read more > - Apr 26, 2005
"The professional sports leagues expect world-class performance from their athletes and we believe that they should be held to world-class testing standards," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the Commerce, Trade & Consumer Protection Subcommittee.
< Read more > - Apr 25, 2005
"Alleged and admitted use of steroids by professional athletes call into question the very integrity of sports and competition," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the Commerce, Trade & Consumer Protection Subcommittee.
< Read more > - Apr 21, 2005
"Today, the House has taken a big step toward enhancing America's security and economic well-being by approving H.R. 6, the Energy Policy Act," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Apr 18, 2005
Each year, Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala) sponsors an art competition for 6th District students under the Congressional Art Competition.
< Read more > - Apr 14, 2005
"Filing for bankruptcy should be a last resort instead of a first step," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala). "Reforming the bankruptcy laws will improve the economy and protect the pocketbooks of consumers who now pay an average of $400 per family in higher costs and interest rates due to bankruptcy abuse and fraud.
< Read more > - Apr 13, 2005
"Under federal law, grave robbing is punishable with up to two years in prison and a $20,000 fine," noted Rep. Cliff Stearns, "yet the death tax allows the government to take an individual's property after death.
< Read more > - Apr 8, 2005
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala) last night received the "Visionary" Award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology "for outstanding legislative efforts toward the advancement and availability of quality eye care."
< Read more > - March 2005
- Mar 27, 2005
"The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is providing $1,689,259.13 for debris removal in Lake County to help in cleaning up after the February tornadoes," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Mar 17, 2005
Rep Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the Commerce, Trade & Consumer Protection Subcommittee, today sent a letter to the Commissioner of Major League Baseball, Bud Selig, asking for additional information on the league's new steroid policy. Rep. Joe Barton (R-TX), Chairman of the Energy & Commerce Committee, and Rep. Nathan Deal (R-GA), Chairman of the Health Subcommittee, joined Stearns in sending the letter.
< Read more > - Mar 17, 2005
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala) today was named as a recipient of the "Taxpayer's Friend Award" for 2004 by the National Taxpayers Union.
< Read more > - Mar 16, 2005
"As our troops continue to serve on the front lines in the War on Terror, it is essential that we provide them with the resources they need to complete their mission," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Mar 16, 2005
"In my hearing last week on steroids in sports, I put Major League Baseball (MLB) and the other leagues on notice that they must take action on steroid use in their sports," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the Commerce, Trade & Consumer Protection Subcommittee.
< Read more > - Mar 15, 2005
"We live in an age of information that carries both benefits and dangers - the security of that information can be compromised in a database, along the network pipeline, and at the final destination, or the point of sale - and this information may include where we live, how much we make, and what we buy, " stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the Commerce, Trade & Consumer Protection Subcommittee.
< Read more > - Mar 11, 2005
"We live in an age of information where our personal data are essential as identification and to conduct business," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL) Chairman of the Commerce, Trade & Consumer Protection Subcommittee.
< Read more > - Mar 10, 2005
"Florida is one of the nation's fastest growing states, requiring additional resources to expand and improve its transportation systems," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Mar 10, 2005
"Sports are appealing because they are based on merit and talent, whether on the field, court, or track," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL) Chairman of the Commerce, Trade & Consumer Protection Subcommittee.
< Read more > - Mar 9, 2005
"News accounts of alleged and admitted use of performance-enhancing drugs such as steroids by professional athletes are undermining the integrity of sports and calling attention to the use of these drugs," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the Commerce, Trade & Consumer Protection Subcommittee.
< Read more > - Mar 8, 2005
"The Department of Veterans Affairs has awarded a contract to Lewis Sculley Gionet Inc. and Earth Tech to conduct the environmental assessments (EAs) on two sites for the new VA cemetery in Jacksonville," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-6th), author of the language creating the new cemetery.
< Read more > - Mar 4, 2005
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala) is holding a series of town meetings in Alachua County on Saturday March 5, 2005.
< Read more > - Mar 3, 2005
"Last year, this subcommittee was honored by a visit from Muhammad Ali, who testified on the need for additional federal reforms in the sport of boxing and better protections for its athletes," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the Commerce, Trade & Consumer Protection Subcommittee.
< Read more > - Mar 3, 2005
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee yesterday approved legislation providing $284 billion for highway, transit, and safety projects though 2009," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala)
< Read more > - Mar 2, 2005
"Boxers are skilled and well-trained athletes, with some rising to the top while others face uncertain futures, unsafe conditions, and unethical business associates," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the Commerce, Trade & Consumer Protection Subcommittee.
< Read more > - Mar 2, 2005
"I am deeply saddened by the death of Tillie Fowler. She had a profound impact on all of the lives she touched throughout her life. In addition to being a loving wife and mother, Tillie was an outstanding public servant.
< Read more > - February 2005
- Feb 22, 2005
"As the author of the bill to locate a national VA cemetery in north central Florida, which became part of the National Cemetery Expansion Act of 2003, I am pleased that the VA has progressed to the next phase," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-6th).
< Read more > - Feb 16, 2005
The Commerce, Trade & Consumer Protection Subcommittee, with Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL) as Chairman, today approved H.R. 29, the Spy Act.
< Read more > - Feb 16, 2005
"In 2000, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) received just over 100 complaints from viewers and listeners regarding the airing of indecent material," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Feb 15, 2005
"Opponents of our Second Amendment rights, after failing in the legislative process, have been abusing the judicial process to achieve their goals," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL).
< Read more > - Feb 15, 2005
I appreciate the support of my colleagues in approving this legislation, H.R. 324, honoring the life and sacrifice of Arthur Mastrapa," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Feb 10, 2005
"The events of September 11th underscored the inadequacy of our immigration laws and the need for meaningful reform," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Feb 9, 2005
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala) today was selected again to serve as Vice Chairman of the Health Subcommittee, a position he held from 2001 to 2003.
< Read more > - Feb 9, 2005
"The President's budget proposal includes the largest expansion of the National Cemetery System since the Civil War," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-6th).
< Read more > - Feb 2, 2005
"Tonight, the President outlined a bold vision of ownership and economic security at home, and the expansion of democracy overseas.
< Read more > - Feb 1, 2005
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-6th) went to the House floor today to honor the City of Jacksonville and to take exception to the comments of sportswriter Tony Kornheiser, who disparaged Jacksonville as the host of Super Bowl XXXIX in an article titled What's That Smell? Jacksonville. In his statement, Stearns recognized the importance of Jacksonville in the development of the nation.
< Read more > - January 2005
- Jan 28, 2005
"Although it is important to address the long-term financial condition of Social Security, I remain committed to ensuring that current beneficiaries and those nearing retirement receive their full benefits," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).
< Read more > - Jan 28, 2005
"It is up to the people of Iraq to establish their democracy, and that is what they are doing with the January 30th elections.
< Read more > - Jan 25, 2005
"Although an important factor, budget considerations should not be the main point in determining our force structure," stated Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-6th).
< Read more > - Jan 20, 2005
"This afternoon, President Bush outlined the importance of freedom, not just for the American people, but for the future of the world as well."
< Read more > - Jan 19, 2005
The Family Research Council (FRC) has honored Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala) with its True Blue" Award for scoring a rating of 100 percent on pro-family issues in the Second Session of 108TH Congress.
< Read more > - Jan 4, 2005
On the first day of the 109th Congress Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala) reintroduced two bills providing important tax relief for the American people. Stearns offered the Health Care Tax Deduction Act and the Simple Savings Tax Relief Act.
< Read more > - Jan 4, 2005
US Oncology, the nation's largest health-care services network devoted exclusively to cancer research and treatment, presented Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala) with the US Oncology Medal of Honor.
< Read more > - March 2003
- Mar 27, 2003
"The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is providing $1,689,259.13 for debris removal in Lake County to help in cleaning up after the February tornadoes," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala). "I visited the disaster area with Governor Crist the day after the tornadoes, and I was struck by the..
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