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United States Congressman
FRANCIS ROONEY

CONGRESSMAN’S SWEARING IN CEREMONY

by Congressman Francis Rooney

017 should be a great year for America! This fall; voters all across the country projects will improve water retention both north and
2 sent a clear message: it is time to change the status quo and put hard working south of Lake Okeechobee, restore natural flows,
Americans first again. For newly elected Representatives, now is also a time and allow for better overall control of the flow of
to move from campaigning to governing. It is time to honor the promises made and water into our region. Restoring our Everglades and
enact the policies that were espoused throughout the summer. I am honored by the Lake Okeechobee Watershed, obtaining the federal
confidence that voters placed with me and committed to keeping your trust. funding owed for water quality projects in Southwest
With an opportunity to accomplish goals that conservatives have desired for many Florida, and ensuring affordable flood insurance
years, there will be an aggressive schedule for the 115th Congress. We will spend more options for homeowners are critical.
time in session than any legislature in decades, and our first 200 days will produce In closing, I encourage you to visit our
legislation to reverse the failed policies of the Obama administration. Congress must website, Facebook and Twitter pages for the latest
act quickly to repeal and replace Obamacare, which has sky rocketed healthcare costs information on all that is happening in Washington
for millions of Americans, stop President Obama’s job killing regulations, ensure and in our community. I value your comments and
veterans get the care they deserve, defeat radical Islamic terrorism, cut taxes, and fix suggestions, so please share your thoughts via calls,
our broken immigration system. emails and social media.
My first opportunity to reduce government overreach and regulations was by voting CONTACT OUR OFFICES
in support of the REINS Act (Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny).
The regulatory state, which has grown exponentially under the Obama administration Lee County Office
and become an unconstitutional fourth branch of the federal government, has imposed 1039 S.E. 9th Place • Suite 308
a costly burden on businesses and consumers. This burden has stifled job creation Cape Coral, FL 33990
and kept many Southwest Florida residents from securing good paying jobs. Under Collier County Office
the REINS Act, the House and Senate would have to vote on a proposed rule and 3299 Tamiami Trail East • Suite 105
the president would have to sign it before enforcement of the rule can begin. If a
Naples, FL 34112
resolution is not passed, the rule cannot take effect. This Act will reduce the influence Phone: 239.252.6225
of federal regulatory agencies and begin a return to constitutionally based governing.
In addition to these important national issues, I am focused on key local issues Washington, DC Office
that affect the daily lives of all Southwest Florida residents. Even prior to my first day 120 Cannon House Office Building
in office, I began discussions on water quality with the Army Corp of Engineers and Washington, DC 20515
with many of my colleagues in the House of Representatives. The goal is to find the Phone: 202.225.2536
best ways to expedite projects that have already been approved and designed. These

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