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WASHINGTON—U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) sent an open letter to utilities and financial institutions across Northeast Florida, urging them not to impose service shutoffs or penalties on tens of thousands of active-duty service members, air traffic controllers, federal law enforcement, and federal government employees who are not receiving pay during the ongoing Senate-led shutdown.
WASHINGTON—U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) released the following statement after President Trump used unspent research and development funding so that U.S. service members received their paychecks on time today despite the ongoing government shutdown.
WASHINGTON—Although the U.S. Constitution requires Members of Congress to receive pay during a government shutdown under Article 1, Section 6, Clause 1, U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) is refusing his paycheck. Today, he sent a letter to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Catherine Szpindor, requesting that his pay be withheld until the government is funded.
WASHINGTON—In addition to supporting legislation to fund the U.S. Armed Forces, U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) is doubling down on his commitment to national security by backing the Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act of 2026. This bill ensures that Department of Homeland Security (DHS) law enforcement personnel continue to receive their paychecks on schedule, even during a government shutdown.
WASHINGTON—During a government shutdown, members of the Armed Services go without pay, yet they are still expected to carry out their duties as their financial obligations mount. This unacceptable reality threatens military recruitment, retention, and overall readiness. In response to Washington’s ongoing partisan gridlock and the resulting shutdown, U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) has cosponsored H.R.
WASHINGTON—On the second anniversary of the October 7th terrorist attack in Israel, U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) released a statement honoring the lives lost and reaffirming America’s commitment to defending its greatest ally in the Middle East.
WASHINGTON—This week, U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) spoke exclusively with Fox News about his newly introduced bill to safeguard America’s air travel during the government shutdown, describing it as a “preemptive strike against chaos in the control tower.”
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WASHINGTON—U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) proudly announced today his partnership with the Green and Gold Star Congressional Aide Program to hire a veteran or Gold Star family member for a position in his Clay County district office. This fellowship honors the service and sacrifice of America’s heroes by offering meaningful employment to those who have worn the uniform—or lost someone who did—in defense of our nation.
WASHINGTON—U.S. Congressmen Aaron Bean (FL-04) and Dan Newhouse (WA-04) introduced a bipartisan resolution designating September 21–27 as “Gold Star Families Remembrance Week.” H. Res. 744 honors the families of U.S. Armed Forces members who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of freedom and calls on Americans to show their support through acts of service and goodwill.
WASHINGTON—U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) released the following statement after the House passed a clean, short-term Continuing Resolution (CR) to fund the government through November 21st.