First Wave of Endorsements Includes House and Senate Candidates

Tallahassee, FL – Americans for Prosperity Action Florida (AFP Action FL) announced the organization’s first round of endorsements for candidates seeking election to the Florida legislature. The list includes eight House candidates and five Senate candidates.

The organization will leverage a range of tactics, including the country’s largest grassroots outreach and mobilization capability, a full-time dedicated staff, and trained volunteers to educate and mobilize voters to support endorsed candidates.

“AFP Action Florida and our grassroots activists are ready and engaged to support candidates who champion policies that promote growth and opportunity in Florida and improve people’s lives,” said AFP Action Senior Advisor Skylar Zander. “We will be active across the state, knocking on doors and making calls during the coming months, right up to Election Day.”

 

AFP Action Florida Endorses the Following Candidates:

Rep. Paul Renner (HD-19)

During his time in the Florida House of Representatives, Rep. Paul Renner has been a leader in ending corporate welfare, improving education, and protecting Florida taxpayers. He was the lead sponsor of legislation to end Enterprise Florida and to add more oversight of community redevelopment agencies. Rep. Renner has been an advocate for students through his support for the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship Program. On health care, Renner has advocated for greater access and lower prices as a lead advocate for “Right to Shop” legislation and certificate of need reform.

 

Rep. Stan McClain (HD-27)

Rep. Stan McClain is a champion for better education. As a member of the Education Committee, Rep. McClain supported policies that improve our education system by giving parents greater opportunities to choose an education that matches their children’s unique needs, including charter schools and virtual programs. Rep. McClain was a co-sponsor of HB 7051, related to Postsecondary Education changes. He also advocated for reducing counterproductive regulations through reforms to occupational licensing, telehealth, and scope of practice laws. Rep. McClain supported multiple tax reduction bills and voted to require a supermajority for tax
increases.

 

Rep. Mike Giallombardo (HD-79)

Rep. Mike Giallombardo has been a champion of legislation and policies that remove barriers to individual success and wellbeing. He voted for education bills to expand school choice and charter schools. He voted to expand health care access by expanding telehealth and reforming scope of practice to allow medical professionals to work to their training. Further, he is the sponsor of legislation to reduce burdensome and unnecessary regulations on certain home-based businesses.

 

Rep. Bob Rommel (HD-81)

Rep. Bob Rommel has been a consistent supporter of efforts to improve health care options for Floridians. Over multiple legislative sessions he supported efforts to expand the scope of practice for physician assistants to give health care consumers more options at lower costs. He also voted to expand direct primary care, reform certificate of need requirements that artificially limit competition and choice and drive up costs, and expand telehealth programs. Rep. Rommel has been a leader on occupational licensing reform to remove unnecessary barriers to work. As a leader on fiscal policy, Rep. Rommel sponsored multiple bills that seek to make it more difficult to raise taxes.

 

Rep. Lauren Melo (HD-82)

During her time in the State House, Rep. Lauren Melo has worked to break down regulatory and legal barriers to give people greater opportunities to succeed. She was the prime sponsor of legislation that would increase the ability of businesses to work with independent contractors and a supporter of legislation that would dramatically expand the ability to create home-based businesses.

 

Rep. Tom Fabricio (HD-110)

As a freshman member of the legislature, Rep. Tom Fabricio worked to create and expand health care opportunities for Florida residents, including telehealth services that proved critical to people during the COVID crisis. An advocate for children and parents, Rep. Fabricio voted in support of expanding school choice and charter school programs. Additionally, he supports increasing educational opportunities to allow access for all children.

 

Rep. Alex Rizo (HD-112)

Rep. Alex Rizo’s professional experience as a charter school principal and education consultant provides the state legislature with real-life experience to help reform and improve our state’s education system. During his short time in the legislature, Rep. Rizo has championed health care reforms in telehealth to expand access and scope of practice to allow health care professionals to work to their full training. He has also supported legislation that would make it harder to implement a top-down, government-run “single-payer” health care system.

 

Rep. Juan Fernandez-Barquin (HD-118)

Rep. Fernandez-Barquin supports expanding the power of parents to choose an education approach that is best for their children’s specific needs through education savings accounts and charter school programs. He is an advocate of expanding consumer choice in the health care market to increase access and lower costs. He was the prime sponsor of a bill to allow pharmacists a greater ability to administer vaccines, and bills to expand the scope of practice for licensed optometrists.

 

Sen. Keith Perry (SD-09)

Few lawmakers have been as impactful in the Florida criminal justice reform space as Sen. Keith Perry. From his position on the Criminal Justice Committee, Sen. Perry has been a consistent voice for juvenile justice reforms and has been a co-sponsor and advocated for nearly every major criminal justice reform bill in the state. Sen. Perry has sponsored multiple bills to reduce the impact of onerous occupational licensing laws that require a government “permission slip” to work and limit opportunities for many people seeking a job or wishing to start a business.

 

Sen. Debbie Mayfield (SD-19)

As the Senate Majority Leader, Sen. Debbie Mayfield advanced educational freedom bills through the Florida Senate. She has been a positive voice for expanding access to affordable care through telehealth reforms, allowing health care professionals to work to their training, removing barriers to new services and care, and expanding direct primary care.

 

Sen. Ray Rodrigues (SD-33)

Sen. Ray Rodrigues has been a champion of efforts to expand telehealth and scope-of-practice reform that allows health care professionals to work to their training. He is an opponent of corporate welfare programs and opposed the creation of a new corporate welfare fund. Sen. Rodriguez courageously voted against funding “Visit Florida,” a corporate welfare program disguised as a tourism program.

 

Sen. Manny Diaz, Jr. (SD-39)

Sen. Manny Diaz has been a champion for Florida taxpayers. Not only has he voted to reduce taxes, but he also voted for legislation requiring a supermajority of lawmakers to increase state taxes. On health care, Sen. Diaz, who serves as chairman of the Health Policy Committee, sponsored multiple bills to expand options and lower consumer costs ranging from scope of practice reform to telehealth. He was also the lead sponsor of legislation to require a supermajority to pass single-payer healthcare.

 

Sen. Ana Maria Rodriguez (SD-40)

Sen. Ana Rodriguez has been a valuable voice in efforts to remove unnecessary and burdensome regulations. She was a lead sponsor of a Red Tape Reduction bill and was an advocate for business protections during COVID-19. Sen. Rodriguez understands the need for a balanced approach to energy and was the lead sponsor of two comprehensive energy reform bills that are potential models for requiring state legislative approval for future greenhouse gas regulations.

 

Background:

During the 2020 election cycle, AFP Action supported candidates nationwide with more than 8.5 million telephone calls, 1.5 million door knocks, and more than 49 million pieces of mail. AFP Action has unmatched direct voter outreach capability supported by a world-class data operation.

 

AFP Action is a 527 political action committee, registered with the Florida division of elections, focused on electing candidates who will drive policy change and facilitate the building of broad policy coalitions that remove barriers to opportunity and help people improve their lives. The organization has a strong, permanent grassroots presence, including highly motivated activists who volunteer during the election season by making telephone calls and knocking on doors in support of policy champions.

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TALAHASSE, FL – Americans for Prosperity Action Florida (AFP Action FL) announced today its endorsement of U.S. Reps. Kat Cammack (FL-03), Scott Franklin (FL-15), and Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27).

AFP Action will leverage a wide range of tactics, including the country’s largest grassroots outreach and mobilization, a full-time dedicated staff, and trained volunteers to educate and mobilize voters to support endorsed candidates.

During the 2020 election cycle, AFP Action supported candidates nationwide with more than 8.5 million telephone calls, 1.5 million door knocks, and more than 49 million pieces of mail. AFP Action has unmatched direct voter outreach capabilities supported by a world-class data operation.

“Florida is leading the country in many ways during the difficult challenges our country faces,” said AFP Action Florida Senior Advisor Skylar Zander. “As the challenges continue to grow, we need strong leaders in Congress who will stand up for Florida voters who want more opportunities in the labor force and the education system, and more personal health care options. The candidates that AFP Action Florida is endorsing today will be those leaders, championing policies that help Floridians reach their full potential and succeed.”  

AFP Action is a 527 political action committee focused on electing candidates who will drive policy change and facilitate the building of broad policy coalitions that remove barriers to opportunity and help people improve their lives. The organization has a strong, permanent grassroots presence, including highly motivated activists who volunteer during the election season by making telephone calls and knocking on doors in support of policy champions.

Background:

U.S. Rep. Kat Cammack (FL-03)

Rep. Kat Cammack is a strong voice against higher taxes and out-of-control government spending that is fueling inflation. Rep. Cammack voted against the so-called Build Back Better Act that the Congressional Budget Office estimated would have increased deficits by more than $800 billion over five years. While the proposal failed to muster the support necessary to pass through the U.S. Senate, the legislation would have reduced childcare options for families, increased taxes on businesses struggling to recover from the COVID pandemic, and funded a massive expansion of federal power.

Rep. Cammack will protect Americans from government overreach that limits opportunities. Rep. Cammack opposed the PRO Act, legislation that would deny Americans the opportunity to secure independent contractor work arrangements. Independent contractor jobs provide flexibility and employment options to people who, because of family commitments or other responsibilities and demands, are unable to maintain traditional employment arrangements.

Rep. Cammack supports legislation that would provide more Americans with personal options for health care. Rep. Cammack is a cosponsor of the Personalized Care Act, which would expand the ability of Americans to use health savings accounts (HSAs). The legislation would increase yearly HSA contribution limits, expand eligibility to people covered under group or individual health plans, government plans, or health care sharing ministries, allow HSA funds to pay health insurance premiums, and lower the penalty for non-qualified HSA distributions.

U.S. Rep. Scott Franklin (FL-15)

Rep. Scott Frankin is a champion for reducing out-of-control government spending that drives inflation and feeds our national debt.  As a first-term congressman, Rep. Franklin opposed the Build Back Better Act, which would have resulted in hundreds of billions of dollars in federal deficits, and the mislabeled infrastructure bill with wasteful spending that had little to do with improving roads and bridges.

As a former naval aviator, Rep. Scott Franklin understands the sacrifices our veteran’s made and the challenges they face as they return to civilian life. To help veterans receive the health care they deserve, Rep. Franklin is a cosponsor of the Veterans’ True Choice Act, which would allow veterans with service-connected disabilities to use local health care providers rather than traveling long distances or facing long wait times for care at a Veterans Affairs facility.

Rep. Scott Franklin understands that federal regulations often have negative consequences for families and businesses and need to be closely scrutinized and repealed when harmful. Saying federal regulations cost nearly $15,000 per household each year, Rep. Franklin introduced the CURB Act, legislation that would require federal agencies to repeal two regulations for every new regulation issued.

U.S. Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-40)

Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar values the contributions of our legal immigration system to our nation and its economy. During her first term in Congress, Rep. Salazar supported numerous reform bills that respect the dignity of immigrants and our nation’s long-term interests, including legislation to protect Dreamers from deportation and provide an opportunity to obtain permanent legal status.

Rep. Salazar supports freedom for America’s workers. She stood with workers and opposed the PRO Act that would have undermined worker freedom, eroded worker privacy, and denied millions of Americans the opportunity to enter independent contractor arrangements that provides flexibility in the workforce.

Rep. Salazar is committed to ensuring that America’s veterans have access to the care they deserve. Rep. Salazar supports the Veterans Health Care Freedom Act that would create a pilot program to give veterans the ability to choose the health care providers that best meet their needs–even if it’s outside the VA system.

TALAHASSE, FL – Americans for Prosperity Action Florida (AFP Action FL) announced today its endorsement of U.S. Reps. Kat Cammack (FL-03), Scott Franklin (FL-15), and Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27).

AFP Action will leverage a wide range of tactics, including the country’s largest grassroots outreach and mobilization, a full-time dedicated staff, and trained volunteers to educate and mobilize voters to support endorsed candidates.

During the 2020 election cycle, AFP Action supported candidates nationwide with more than 8.5 million telephone calls, 1.5 million door knocks, and more than 49 million pieces of mail. AFP Action has unmatched direct voter outreach capabilities supported by a world-class data operation.

“Florida is leading the country in many ways during the difficult challenges our country faces,” said AFP Action Florida Senior Advisor Skylar Zander. “As the challenges continue to grow, we need strong leaders in Congress who will stand up for Florida voters who want more opportunities in the labor force and the education system, and more personal health care options. The candidates that AFP Action Florida is endorsing today will be those leaders, championing policies that help Floridians reach their full potential and succeed.”  

AFP Action is a 527 political action committee focused on electing candidates who will drive policy change and facilitate the building of broad policy coalitions that remove barriers to opportunity and help people improve their lives. The organization has a strong, permanent grassroots presence, including highly motivated activists who volunteer during the election season by making telephone calls and knocking on doors in support of policy champions.

Background:

U.S. Rep. Kat Cammack (FL-03)

Rep. Kat Cammack is a strong voice against higher taxes and out-of-control government spending that is fueling inflation. Rep. Cammack voted against the so-called Build Back Better Act that the Congressional Budget Office estimated would have increased deficits by more than $800 billion over five years. While the proposal failed to muster the support necessary to pass through the U.S. Senate, the legislation would have reduced childcare options for families, increased taxes on businesses struggling to recover from the COVID pandemic, and funded a massive expansion of federal power.

Rep. Cammack will protect Americans from government overreach that limits opportunities. Rep. Cammack opposed the PRO Act, legislation that would deny Americans the opportunity to secure independent contractor work arrangements. Independent contractor jobs provide flexibility and employment options to people who, because of family commitments or other responsibilities and demands, are unable to maintain traditional employment arrangements.

Rep. Cammack supports legislation that would provide more Americans with personal options for health care. Rep. Cammack is a cosponsor of the Personalized Care Act, which would expand the ability of Americans to use health savings accounts (HSAs). The legislation would increase yearly HSA contribution limits, expand eligibility to people covered under group or individual health plans, government plans, or health care sharing ministries, allow HSA funds to pay health insurance premiums, and lower the penalty for non-qualified HSA distributions.

U.S. Rep. Scott Franklin (FL-15)

Rep. Scott Frankin is a champion for reducing out-of-control government spending that drives inflation and feeds our national debt.  As a first-term congressman, Rep. Franklin opposed the Build Back Better Act, which would have resulted in hundreds of billions of dollars in federal deficits, and the mislabeled infrastructure bill with wasteful spending that had little to do with improving roads and bridges.

As a former naval aviator, Rep. Scott Franklin understands the sacrifices our veteran’s made and the challenges they face as they return to civilian life. To help veterans receive the health care they deserve, Rep. Franklin is a cosponsor of the Veterans’ True Choice Act, which would allow veterans with service-connected disabilities to use local health care providers rather than traveling long distances or facing long wait times for care at a Veterans Affairs facility.

Rep. Scott Franklin understands that federal regulations often have negative consequences for families and businesses and need to be closely scrutinized and repealed when harmful. Saying federal regulations cost nearly $15,000 per household each year, Rep. Franklin introduced the CURB Act, legislation that would require federal agencies to repeal two regulations for every new regulation issued.

U.S. Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27)

Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar values the contributions of our legal immigration system to our nation and its economy. During her first term in Congress, Rep. Salazar supported numerous reform bills that respect the dignity of immigrants and our nation’s long-term interests, including legislation to protect Dreamers from deportation and provide an opportunity to obtain permanent legal status.

Rep. Salazar supports freedom for America’s workers. She stood with workers and opposed the PRO Act that would have undermined worker freedom, eroded worker privacy, and denied millions of Americans the opportunity to enter independent contractor arrangements that provides flexibility in the workforce.

Rep. Salazar is committed to ensuring that America’s veterans have access to the care they deserve. Rep. Salazar supports the Veterans Health Care Freedom Act that would create a pilot program to give veterans the ability to choose the health care providers that best meet their needs–even if it’s outside the VA system.

 

ATLANTA – Americans for Prosperity Action Georgia (AFP Action GA) announced today its endorsement of Dr. Rich McCormick to Georgia’s 6^th Congressional District.

AFP Action will leverage a wide range of tactics, including the country’s largest grassroots outreach and mobilization, a full-time dedicated staff, and trained volunteers to educate and mobilize voters to support endorsed candidates.

During the 2020 election cycle, AFP Action supported candidates nationwide with more than 8.5 million telephone calls, 1.5 million door knocks, and more than 49 million pieces of mail. AFP Action has unmatched direct voter outreach capability supported by a world-class data operation.

“Dr. Rich McCormick will be a champion in Congress on the issues that matter most to Georgians,” said AFP Action Georgia Senior Advisor Stephen Allison.

“His experience as a medical doctor will provide a much-needed dose of know-how to federal health care policy to improve personal health care options and increase the quality of care,” he said. “And he will be a strong voice for spending and tax policies that shield American from the ravages of inflation. AFP Action Georgia is proud to endorse his candidacy.”

AFP Action is a 527 political action committee focused on electing candidates who will drive policy change and facilitate the building of broad policy coalitions that remove barriers to opportunity and help people improve their lives. The organization has a strong, permanent grassroots presence, including highly motivated activists who volunteer during the election season by making telephone calls and knocking on doors in support of policy champions.

 

Background:

Dr. Rich McCormick (GA-06)

Dr. Rich McCormick will bring to congressional policy debates real-world medical experience and commonsense solutions that put patients first.  Dr. McCormick will protect the right of consumers to choose private health insurance and oppose top-down, government-run health care that will limit opportunities for better health care options at more affordable costs. As a former U.S. Marine Corps aviator, Dr. McCormick will leverage his military and medical experience to reform the Veterans Administration to improve the quality of medical care for our nation’s veterans.

 

Dr. McCormick will support policies in Congress that end the red tape and regulations that prevent job creation and economic growth. He believes that entrepreneurship and innovation lead to a stronger, more robust economy that benefits all Americans. He has committed to removing burdensome and unnecessary regulations that stifle innovation and stand in the way of entrepreneurs and job creators so Americans have more opportunities to achieve their dreams.

 

Dr. McCormick will promote sound fiscal policies that help hard-working Americans keep more of their paychecks. He is committed to providing middle-class tax relief and preserving the 2017 tax cuts.