Senator Rick Scott's Week in Review

Senators Rick Scott and John Fetterman announced the introduction of the Disclosing Investment in Foreign Adversaries Act to provide transparency for Americans into investments made by American private equity firms into countries of concern, such as Russia or Communist China, so Americans are not unknowingly investing their hard-earned savings and retirement funds into U.S. adversaries. The legislation addresses this problem by requiring private equity, mutual funds, and ETFs to annually disclose the percentage of any assets invested in countries like China to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC); requiring the SEC to publicly release a report of firms investing assets in countries of concern and the percentage of those invested assets; and requiring entities selling stock in the private markets to disclose the recipient of the investment, the intended location of the investment, and the investment’s intended purpose.
Senator Rick Scott said, “Our adversaries, like Communist China and Russia, benefit from the current status quo that grants them a complete lack of transparency, and currently, our financial markets enable and often help fund their bad behavior. These foreign adversaries lie, cheat, steal, and abuse their own people using the power of American investment dollars, and without public disclosure and accountability, they can get away with it. I am proud to lead this bill to provide Americans transparency on how their savings are being invested, and which companies and regimes they may be supporting. We have to stop sending Americans’ hard-earned dollars to fuel our enemies’ hate against us.”
Read more HERE. 
— Senator Rick Scott sent a letter to Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem praising their leadership and the Trump administration’s actions to improve roadway safety by cracking down on the reckless issuance of commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) to illegal aliens after the deadly crash in Florida caused by an illegal alien who was issued a CDL license in California. The administration’s life-saving actions to keep our roadways safe and ensure only qualified drivers operate commercial vehicles on America’s roadways as federal audits and enforcement operations uncovered widespread safety failures by states issuing CDLs to illegal and unqualified drivers.
Read the letter HERE. Read more HERE. 
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Sen. Rick Scott Introduces Bill to Designate Anti-Communism Week and Honor Victims of Communist Regimes
Senator Rick Scott announced the introduction of legislation to designate the first week of every November as Anti-Communism Week and request an annual presidential proclamation recognizing the victims of communist regimes worldwide. This bill builds on President Trump’s 2025 Anti-Communism Week proclamation and reinforces America’s commitment to freedom, liberty, and dignity across the globe. Senator Marsha Blackburn is a cosponsor in the Senate. Companion legislation is being led in the House of Representatives by Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar.
Senator Rick Scott said, “Communism is one of the most destructive and deadly ideologies in human history, responsible for the suffering and deaths of millions while crushing freedom wherever it takes hold. As a nation founded on liberty and individual freedoms, we must never forget these horrors or allow dangerous ideals to be repackaged, idealized, or sold to future generations. Designating Anti-Communism Week serves as a reminder of this evil ideology and reaffirms America’s unwavering commitment to freedom and opportunity for all.”
Read more HERE.
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Sen. Rick Scott Celebrates Trump Admin’s Arrest of Dictator Nicolás Maduro in Miami: ‘Today is a New Day of Freedom for Venezuela’


Senator Rick Scott led a press conference in Doral following the successful arrest of Venezuelan narco-terrorist and dictator Nicolás Maduro thanks to the Trump administration’s decisive actions to deliver freedom and democracy in Venezuela. This follows Senator Scott’s years -long efforts standing alongside the Venezuelan people in their fight for freedom and democracy against the illegitimate regime led by Nicolás Maduro and his thugs.
Senator Rick Scott said, “It’s incredible to see the community come together with such excitement for the future of Venezuela. For years now, I have been fighting alongside the people of Venezuela as they fought for freedom and this is a new day, a new opportunity to achieve that. I’d like to thank President Trump, Secretary Rubio, Secretary Hegseth for their incredible feat to finally arrest Nicolás Maduro and ensure he can face justice here in the United States. This is a clear example of Trump’s peace through strength agenda in action.
“Nicolás Maduro is an evil drug trafficker and cartel leader who was sending drugs into our nation and killing hundreds of thousands of Americans, and stolen freedom and resources from the people of Venezuela for years. Now, the people of Venezuela are closer than ever to peace and freedom thanks to the actions of President Trump and incredible fighters like María Corina Machado and Edmundo González. From day one, President Trump has held Maduro accountable -- cutting off his resources, reversing Biden’s appeasement policies and oil license, designating violent cartels as foreign terrorist organizations, and initiating targeted strikes to stop the flow of drugs across our border. The world will be better off now that Maduro is out of power. I am proud to stand with the Venezuelan people and all of Latin America in celebrating this momentous occasion.”
Read more on Senator Scott’s efforts standing up for Venezuela’s fight for freedom and democracy HERE. Read more HERE.
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Sen. Rick Scott: One Year After the Palisades Fire, Residents Still Await Accountability and Answers
Senators Rick Scott and Ron Johnson released the below statements on the one-year anniversary of the Palisades Fire. Senator Rick Scott, chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, and Senator Ron Johnson, chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee’s Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI), continue to lead an ongoing congressional investigation into the January 2025 wildfires.
Senator Rick Scott said, “Today marks one year since the Palisades Fire ravaged homes, businesses, and tragically took the lives of 12 people. A year later, victims are still struggling to rebuild their homes and lives, and they have virtually no answers or accountability from local and state officials.
“I have spent the last several months talking to victims of the Palisades Fire, holding hearings, and giving voice to victims who feel like they’re being ignored or left behind. Despite billions of tax dollars being sent to California to help with fire prevention and recovery, we’ve heard these victims describe how state and local officials failed to protect or prepare for these fires, and how bureaucratic roadblocks and indecision have prevented them and their friends and neighbors from rebuilding their lives. Victims reported that fire hydrants ran dry, and many were left on their own to fight or flee as the fires tore through their neighborhoods. Even now, a year later, they face obstacle after obstacle, even from their own state and local governments and the insurance companies they paid for coverage, in their journey to rebuild.
“This is why Chairman Johnson and I launched our investigation: to get answers for the victims of the Palisades Fire and the American people, and to hold state and local officials accountable so this tragedy does not happen again. Together, Chairman Johnson and I have sent multiple letters to federal, state, and local officials seeking information on California’s preparedness, mitigation, and response failures — including prevention efforts, prescribed burns, arson investigations, and overall disaster response and recovery. Since our investigation opened, we have reviewed thousands of documents regarding the response to the fire. We recently held a hearing in the Palisades to hear directly from victims, and we will soon hold a hearing in D.C. to hear from witnesses on what went wrong in the Palisades.
“We need to get to the bottom of this tragedy, hold those who failed to protect the people of California from these devastating fires responsible, and bring accountability for the billions of American taxpayer dollars sent to California for fire prevention and recovery. We will continue to dig and fight until we have the answers the victims and the American people deserve.”
Read more HERE. 
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