[32], In January 2018, while on the House Intelligence Committee, DeSantis voted on party lines to release a classified memo authored by Republicans on the committee which purported to show that the FBI abused its surveillance powers in the Russia investigation. The new bill mandates a "progress monitoring system" that tests students three times a year, at the beginning, middle and end of each school year. Employ Florida links all of Florida's state and local workforce services and resources. Ron DeSantis released a slick, straightforward and good-humored campaign ad Tuesday, with himself in the role of a "Top Gun" fighter jet jockey in the political world. This will help ensure that opportunities for things like college scholarships will be protected for female athletes for years to come", "DeSantis signs bill banning transgender athletes from playing on certain teams into law", "Ban on transgender athletes in girls' and women's scholastic sports is now Florida's law", "DeSantis signs controversial bill banning transgender women and girls from sports", "Florida's governor signs controversial law opponents dubbed 'Don't Say Gay', "Florida House passes controversial 'Don't Say Gay' bill", "Florida Gov. [47][48] He co-sponsored a bill to impeach Koskinen for violating the public's trust. 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"[10], Regarding the formal restart of diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Cuba, DeSantis said, "Raising the Cuban flag in the United States is a slap in the face to those who have experienced the brutality of the Castro regime. databases are only as current as the FEC has been able to compile by that date (see the note above about lag times He withdrew from the 'Senate' run in 2016 and ran again for a 'House' seat. At 256 pages, "The Courage to Be Free . On April 22, 2022, he signed a bill to dissolve the Reedy Creek Improvement Act, which allows Disney to self-govern its district, by June 2023. After the tour, he said the Coast Guard was "doing a great job". DeSantis later reissued the proclamation with revisions including mentions of the LGBT community, and a spokesperson said the earlier omission was an error by DeSantis's staff. [60] The Florida Board of Education approved the ban on June 10. To help you know him better, here are 10 things that you didn't know about Ron DeSantis. [160] When Twitter suspended DeSantis administration critic Rebekah Jones' account for violating rules against spam and platform manipulation, DeSantis's office applauded the decision, calling it "long overdue". City, or zip code. [46], In the wake of the alleged IRS targeting controversy, DeSantis called for IRS commissioner John Koskinen's resignation for having "failed the American people by frustrating Congress's attempts to ascertain the truth". Later that year, he reported to the JAG Trial Service Office Command South East at Naval Station Mayport, Florida, as a prosecutor. [178][179] The changes to mail-in voting were notable given that Republicans had traditionally voted by mail more than Democrats, but Democrats outvoted Republicans by mail in 2020. Florida Gov. [55], DeSantis voted for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. Florida Gov. [152][153] After DeSantis appealed the ruling, the law went into effect on July 5, pending judicial review. Why it matters: DeSantis and former President Trump are the GOP frontrunners, but their approaches to campaigning have so far been starkly different. Data for [33] He voted not to release a memo authored by Democrats on the committee that accused Republicans on the committee of playing politics with national security. Feel free to distribute or cite this material, but please credit OpenSecrets. 4764, Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers (PAWS) Act of 2016", "H.R. [83] He generally opposes firearm regulation, saying, "Very rarely do firearms restrictions affect criminals. All Rights Reserved. The question is simply whether the government can force the owners of Hobby Lobby to pay for abortifacients in violation of their faith. Abortion providers found in violation of the statute's provisions can be charged with up to a third-degree felony. [133] This statute also includes a provision requiring school district personnel to encourage a student to discuss issues relating to his or her well-being with his or her parent or to facilitate discussion of the issue with the parent, and this provision applies not just to gender issues and sexuality, but also to other challenging subjects including substance abuse and/or depression. [150], The law was expected go into effect on July 1,[151] but a state judge blocked its enforcement, ruling that the Florida Constitution guarantees a right to privacy that renders the law unconstitutional. And Ron, well, he could get tongue-tied and wilt in one debate, which will probably make Joe Biden very happy. v. t. e. The political positions of Ron DeSantis have been recorded from his 2012 United States House of Representatives elections and his tenure as Representative, the 2016 United States Senate election in Florida, and during his tenure as governor of Florida. numbers in these profiles for state and federal officeholders are derived from contribution records disclosed in campaign finance reports from the FEC or state campaign finance agencies that reach applicable . The political positions of Ron DeSantis have been recorded from his 2012 United States House of Representatives elections and his tenure as Representative, the 2016 United States Senate election in Florida, and during his tenure as governor of Florida. [77] On July 10, 2020, he announced that Florida would spend $8.6million out of $166million received by the state from a legal settlement between Volkswagen and the United States Department of Justice relating to emission violations to add 34 charging stations for electric cars. with that same employer, the organization's name winds up on the Top Contributors list. During his active-duty service, Ron deployed to Iraq as an adviser to a U.S. Navy SEAL commander in support of the SEAL mission in Fallujah, Ramadi and the rest of Al Anbar province. and formats. [109][110], DeSantis opposes efforts to defund the police, and as governor has introduced initiatives to "fund the police". The 45th President Donald Trump Appointee and Alumni Group Political Organizations for data entry). ideological code, rather than an economic code, if the contributor gives to an ideological political action Townhall.com is the leading source for conservative news and political commentary and analysis. grand total of contributions Ron Desantis has reported in 2022Number of Contributions from Individuals (above itemization threshold): 306,351. The bill did not pass in the 115th Congress, but a modified version passed the House of Representatives in 2019. The GOP wants change anyway", "DeSantis wants voters' signatures to match. DeSantis called for eliminating ballot drop boxes, as well as limiting voting by mail by requiring that voters re-register every year to vote by mail and requiring that signatures on mail-in ballots "must match the most recent signature on file" (rather than any of the voter's signatures in the Florida system). [138], In March 2022, DeSantis signed a proclamation stating that runner-up Emma Weyant was the "rightful winner" of the women's 500-yard freestyle NCAA Division I championship,[139] after the race had been won by Lia Thomas, a trans woman. [16], DeSantis co-introduced the Non-Discrimination of Israel in Labeling Act, which would defend the right of Israeli producers to label products manufactured in the West Bank as "Israeli", "Made in Israel," or "Product of Israel", in 2016. disclosures vary. It might be near-impossible. "After 9/11, we needed to go in and rout the Taliban and al-Qaida. Ron DeSantis. Florida Gov. sectors) can be seen in each candidate and race profile, and in the Industry Profile section of the OpenSecrets In medical emergencies that preclude compliance with the informed consent requirements, physicians can forego them if another physician corroborates the abortion's medical necessity or, if a second physician is unavailable, they document the necessity in the patient's medical records. In cases where two or more people from the same family contributed, the income-earner's occupation/employer is Tomorrow, DeSantis begins a national book tour in which he'll headline fundraisers and give speeches in Texas, California, Alabama and elsewhere. He was born in Jacksonville, Florida on September 14, 1978. [130][131][132] DeSantis signed the bill into law on March 28, 2022, and it took effect on July 1. Open Secrets following the money in politics, OpenSecrets Following the money in politics, Why (and How) We Use Donors' Employer/Occupation Information, Organization unavailable for these records. [161][162], DeSantis opted not to receive his congressional pension, and filed a measure that would eliminate pensions for members of Congress. Ron DeSantis has officially launched his campaign for reelection, setting the stage for what is expected to be one of the country's most closely watched and expensive gubernatorial . [33] Democrats described the Republican-authored memo as grossly distorted and intended to discredit Mueller's investigation, and said that the Republicans on the committee had begun an investigation into the FBI and Department of Justice. Current State Profile Office Held Governor of Florida: Ron DeSantis is kicking his 2024 campaign-in-waiting into higher gear as a handful of his would-be Republican rivals gather this week for the annual Conservative Political Action. He has said, "The enemy is an ideology rooted in militant Islam" and that ISIS must be stopped and its members kept away from America. DeSantis signs bill revoking Disney's special district status", "DeSantis rejects transgender swimmer Lia Thomas's NCAA victory", "Penn swimmer Lia Thomas didn't dominate the NCAA championships. And to say the state constitution mandates things like dismemberment abortions, I just dont think thats the proper interpretation. DeSantis traveled to Pittsburgh to campaign for Pennsylvania . Scott is also considering a 2024 run, though its a two-man race between Trump and DeSantis. Those [33], In April 2018, DeSantis called on FBI director Christopher Wray to criminally investigate a number of officials involved in investigating Russian interference in the 2016 election, including former FBI director James Comey, former acting director of the FBI Andrew McCabe, FBI agent Peter Strzok and FBI counsel Lisa Page. According to sources involved, it was orchestrated by Gaetz, whom DeSantis trusted.[40]. Ron DeSantis excludes LGBTQ protections from anti-discrimination order", "DeSantis does about-face after omitting LGBTQ from Pulse proclamation", "UPDATE 1-Florida joins states to ban transgender girls from sports", "The Fairness in Women's Sports Act will empower Florida women & girls to be able to compete on a level playing field. Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records. [80], On June 21, 2021, DeSantis signed into law House Bill 919, which prohibits local governments from placing bans or restrictions on any source of electricity. Find the One-Stop Career Center nearest you. He previously was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives (2013-18). Several sizable cities in Florida at that time (Orlando, St. Petersburg, Tallahassee, Dunedin, Largo, Satellite Beach, Gainesville, Sarasota, Safety Harbor and Miami Beach) were setting goals to get all their energy from renewable sources. concerted effort by that organization to "bundle" contributions to the candidate. [85], In November 2020, DeSantis proposed an "anti-mob" extension to the preexisting stand-your-ground law in Florida that would allow gun-owning residents to use deadly force on individuals they believe are looting. Share Tweet. "[73] Corcoran praised the bill, saying the monitoring caters to students, gives teachers more easily available data, and is "much more helpful to parents, and most importantly, it's beneficial to students". Corporations themselves cannot donate to candidates at the federal level but federal candidates can get for America, an anti-Muslim advocacy group designated as a hate group by the Southern Poverty Law Center and the Center for American Progress, in 2017. available information, the donor is given an economic code. Except in cases where abortion is sought due to rape, incest, domestic violence, or human trafficking, the physician is also required to offer the woman an opportunity to view the live ultrasound images and hear an explanation of them, which the woman may decline. DeSantis signs bipartisan toll relief bill, citing inflation", "Congressman Ron DeSantis pushes legislation to hold Veterans Affairs accountable", "Rep. Ron DeSantis pushes for VA reform in St. Augustine", "IAVA Team Continues to Seek Path Forward for 9/11 First Responders", "H.R. However, he did serve as close legal counsel to a Navy SEAL commander while deployed to Iraq in 2007 and 2008. It would also make blocking traffic during a protest a third-degree felony and impose criminal penalties for partaking in "violent or disorderly assemblies". Msg frequency varies. A native Floridian with blue-collar roots, Ron attended Dunedin High School and worked his way through Yale University, where he graduated with honors and was the captain of the varsity baseball team. Florida Gov. These included a promise to spend $2.5billion over four years on restoring the Everglades and "other water protection", and the creation of a Blue-Green Algae Task Force, an Office of Environmental Accountability and Transparency, and a Chief Science Officer. [52], DeSantis sponsored the Transportation Empowerment Act, which would transfer much of the responsibility for transportation projects to the states and sharply reduce the federal gas tax. Trump launched his comeback bid just days after the 2022 midterms; DeSantis sees no urgency and isn't expected to formally declare until June. why: Summary numbers for federal officeholders - specifically "Total Raised and Spent" and "PAC/Individual Split" - are profiles for state and federal officeholders are derived from contribution records disclosed in campaign finance [31] In December 2017, DeSantis asserted that if there was any evidence of collusion between members of the Trump campaign and Russian officials, it would already have been leaked. FL became the blueprint for freedom because we werent afraid to stand our ground against the woke mob. [17] He supported the relocation of the U.S. Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. First, we apply a code to the contribution, identifying the industry. 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Ron DeSantis says 'Obamacare' tax is cheaper than insurance", "GOP's Darrell Issa represents a clear test for anti-Trump Democrats trying for electoral gains in 2018", "Democrats launch website attacking 'DeSantisCare', "How Every Member Voted on the House Health Care Bill", "Ron DeSantis Turns Up the Heat on Obama for Failing to Enforce Immigration Laws", "Before Skeptical Lawmakers, Officials Defend 'Legality' of Obama's Immigration Actions", "DeSantis opens new fight with Biden over immigration", "Florida's Ron DeSantis spoke to group whose founder says devout Muslims can't be loyal Americans", "GOP Senate candidates call for fight against Islamic militants after Paris attacks", "Rep. 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