Naples Standard

Last week, Congressman Byron Donalds' office was active on Capitol Hill, addressing various legislative issues and providing oversight of the Biden administration. Concerns were raised by conservatives regarding the Department of Justice's handling of the Safer Communities Act. It is alleged that the DOJ funded ineligible "Red Flag" laws and influenced states to pass gun confiscation laws. Congressman Donalds expressed his disapproval, stating, "This is completely unacceptable," and joined Senator Roger Marshall and Rep. Alex Mooney in demanding transparency.

In committee work, Donalds participated in a House Financial Services Mark-Up Hearing, emphasizing the need for innovation to maintain America's financial market dominance. He criticized Congress for not adequately refining regulatory frameworks and highlighted issues faced by blockchain innovators due to congressional inaction.

Donalds continued his efforts in nuclear energy legislation with his "2023-24 Donalds Nuclear Energy Package," aiming to transition America towards cleaner energy. Addressing concerns about nuclear waste, he noted solutions for managing spent nuclear fuel (SNF) safely and suggested recycling as a potential option.

Community engagement activities included remembering fallen officer Adam Jobbers-Miller of Fort Myers Police Department and Frank Haskell's contributions to raising funds for children with cancer in Southwest Florida. Donalds also acknowledged Anton Glass from Naples for his performance in the US Adaptive Open.

Donald's office announced it is accepting applications for its Fall 2023 Internship Program across multiple locations. An update on passport wait-times was also provided, advising constituents on current processing delays.

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