Statement record

Rick Scott — Aug 31, 2023

U.S. Senator (R-FL) · Aug 31, 2023

Scott (with Rubio and Florida House members) wrote President Biden on August 31, 2023, supporting Gov. DeSantis's Major Disaster Declaration request after Idalia's Category 3 landfall near Keaton Beach: "devastating wind speeds, historic storm surge, and heavy rainfall severely impacted substantial portions of the state." Relief/disaster-aid framing; no climate mention.

Analysis notes

GOP core (gop_senator). In-window primary. Federal disaster support; no climate framing.

Codes

Attacks Federal Response no — Urges approval of disaster declaration.
In Window yes — Aug 31 within Idalia window.
Disaster Mention yes — Hurricane Idalia Florida landfall and impacts.
Climate Connection no — No climate framing.