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WASHINGTON—Today, U.S. Congressmen Aaron Bean (FL-04) and Pete Sessions (TX-17) launched the Delivering Outstanding Government Efficiency (DOGE) Caucus to reduce waste, fraud, and abuse in the federal government. Specifically, the caucus is committed to supporting President-Elect Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in its mission to dismantle the out-of-control Government Bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, and restructure federal agencies. 

WASHINGTON—This week, U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) joined two letters demanding answers and accountability from Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Deanne Criswell following troubling reports that agency staff was instructed to avoid providing aid to hurricane victims displaying Trump for President campaign signs.

WASHINGTON—U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) received the Champion of Small Business Investing Award from the Small Business Investor Alliance (SBIA) for his strong commitment to advance policies that enhance capital access, foster innovation, and stimulate job creation during the 118th Congress.

WASHINGTON—Today, U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04), along with U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL), U.S Senator Rick Scott (R-FL), and the entire Florida Delegation urged U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack to expedite critical aid for Florida’s farmers and agricultural producers as they recover from the destructive impacts of the storms.

WASHINGTON—Today,U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) proudly announced completion of the work to rehabilitate the historic Amelia Island Lighthouse which had been nonfunctional for 18 months due to mechanical failures. 

WASHINGTON—The National Retail Federation (NRF) recently presented U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) with the Hero of Main Street Award. Congressman Bean earned this honor for his tireless work during the 118^th Congress to prioritize small businesses and empower a vibrant retail industry. 

In Florida, retail directly supports more than 2.3 million local jobs and contributes more than $357.4 billion in economic activity.

WASHINGTON—Today, in response to resident and industry complaints regarding late or lost mail, U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) demanded USPS Inspector General Tammy Hull and the Office of Inspector General (OIG) audit and investigate the Regional Processing and Distribution Center (RPDC) in Jacksonville, FL.

WASHINGTON—Today, U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) and U.S. Congressman Andy Ogles (TN-05) introduced the “Americans First Disaster Relief Act.” This legislation would provide an additional $10 billion to FEMA for disaster relief. The bill would move $10 billion set aside to hire thousands of additional IRS agents and instead use the money to provide critical disaster assistance.