Rick Scott
Senator for Florida · Republican · United States
“Now, the obvious answer is that these accusations by my colleague do not support the constitutional threshold of an emolument, and my Democrat colleagues are just playing politics. This resolution seeks to authorize litigation rather than legislation. This issue has already been litigated, and, as my colleague said, they lost.”
“This bill proves that the Democrats' goal right now is to attack President Trump instead of fixing problems Americans expect us to deal with. They don't want to reduce the cost of living, lower inflation, balance the budget.”
“Leader Schumer responded to the facts about voter fraud by declaring the SAVE America Act, an election security bill--even though Democrats, Republicans, Independents all across the country believe in it--said it is ``dead on arrival.'' Unfortunately, my Democratic colleagues don't want fixes; they want to ignore the fraud because it bene…”
“Mr. President, reserving the right to object. Mr. President, at a time when we are seeing the Democrat Party embrace the hellish evils of socialism and ideologies that hate the founding ideals of America, Democrats are hoping to pass a resolution to direct this Chamber to sue the President of the United States on a very false premise.”
“They don't want to fund government; they want to shut it down. They walked away from government funding negotiations. They don't want to secure elections. They want systematic fraud because it benefits their elected incumbents. Department of Homeland Security just found 278,000 noncitizens on voter rolls for Federal elections.”
“Unfortunately, my Democratic colleagues aren't coming to the table. Why don't we spend some time on real issues rather than attacking the President? For those reasons, I object to passage of this resolution and hope my colleagues can reject the anti-American socialists capturing the Democratic Party before it is too late for all of us.”
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“Unfortunately, my Democratic colleagues aren't coming to the table. Why don't we spend some time on real issues rather than attacking the President? For those reasons, I object to passage of this resolution and hope my colleagues can reject the anti-American socialists capturing the Democratic Party before it is too late for all of us. I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The objection is heard. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Ohio.”
“This bill proves that the Democrats' goal right now is to attack President Trump instead of fixing problems Americans expect us to deal with. They don't want to reduce the cost of living, lower inflation, balance the budget. They do want to tax working Americans so they can spend more of it on special interests and run bigger deficits--already spending $2 trillion in deficits. They want to use the Senate's time--the precious time we have--to attack President Trump by twisting the words of the Constitution. The resolution is moot. The accusations: Purely political. We all know it is political. It is a waste of time. And this Chamber only works 2-and-a-half days a week. I think we need to spend every time doing something like pass the SAVE America Act, fund our government, lower the debt, lower the deficit.”
“Leader Schumer responded to the facts about voter fraud by declaring the SAVE America Act, an election security bill--even though Democrats, Republicans, Independents all across the country believe in it--said it is ``dead on arrival.'' Unfortunately, my Democratic colleagues don't want fixes; they want to ignore the fraud because it benefits them. They are trying to distract the American people with platitudes while they defraud them of their vote. Have you looked at what Olive Garden is doing, OK? You can buy a pasta pass--an unlimited pasta pass, but guess what you have to do? You have to show an ID. So Olive Garden has a voter ID, but my Democratic colleagues don't want to do it for Federal elections.”
“They don't want to fund government; they want to shut it down. They walked away from government funding negotiations. They don't want to secure elections. They want systematic fraud because it benefits their elected incumbents. Department of Homeland Security just found 278,000 noncitizens on voter rolls for Federal elections. Are Democrats talking about that? [[Page S4172]] Just last week, President Trump exposed foreign adversaries like China and Cuba for interfering in our elections. Did my Democratic colleagues talk about that?”
“Now, the obvious answer is that these accusations by my colleague do not support the constitutional threshold of an emolument, and my Democrat colleagues are just playing politics. This resolution seeks to authorize litigation rather than legislation. This issue has already been litigated, and, as my colleague said, they lost. The Democrats just like don't like the answer. Now, the President isn't taking a plane or any gifts for personal use, and the United States has long accepted diplomatic gifts pursuant to Federal law, with such gifts generally becoming property of the United States rather than any individual officeholder. Now, what is going on here is the Democrats are putting their hatred for President Trump before the law. But aside from the obvious facts, this is the agenda Democrats want from this Chamber.”
“Mr. President, reserving the right to object. Mr. President, at a time when we are seeing the Democrat Party embrace the hellish evils of socialism and ideologies that hate the founding ideals of America, Democrats are hoping to pass a resolution to direct this Chamber to sue the President of the United States on a very false premise. The emoluments clause reads: No title of Nobility shall be granted by the United States. I don't think that is happening. And no Person holding any Office of Profit or Trust under them, shall, without the consent of the Congress, accept of any present, Emolument, Office, or Title of any kind [whatsoever], from any King, Prince, or foreign State.”
“Mr. President, I recognize my colleague. We both are in the same position. We don't want to do anything that absolutely hurts the economy of the CNMI, but at the same time, we have got to figure this out to make sure that we don't have birth tourism. So I look forward to working with my colleague in a constructive manner to make sure that, you know, the Communist Party of China does not abuse this so as to have birth tourism there. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Oregon. ____________________”
“3857 and that the Senate proceed to its immediate consideration. I further ask that the bill be considered read a third time and passed and that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? The Senator from New Mexico.”
“We have got to know who you are if you want to enter my State, any of our States, or any other sovereign territory of our country. You have got to get a visa if you are from communist China. It is common sense. I am grateful to Secretary Mullin, who, while a U.S. Senator, signed on to my letter to then-Secretary Noem that called for an end to China's participation in any Chinese visa waiver program. As Secretary Mullin continues to work to end China's visa-free privilege, I hope the United States Senate can offer the administration the support it deserves by passing this legislation immediately. I would also like to thank my friends, Senators Lee, McCormick, Budd, and Lankford, for cosponsoring this legislation. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on the Judiciary be discharged from further consideration of S.”
“They have passports, birth certificates, and Social Security cards. Keep in mind this is a territory where only 45,000 Americans live. The CCP and Chinese civilians found this loophole and have exploited it for birthright citizenship. You can be a full-fledged devotee of the CCP-- you can actually hate America and hate our people and hate our way of life--and still abuse birth tourism to get a foothold in the country you seek to undermine and destroy. Now, come on. That is ridiculous. It all needs to end now. All the One Nation, One Visa Policy Act does is stop this visa-free travel from communist China to the United States. It doesn't ban travel from China--you can still come--but it says: If you are a citizen from China, which is our foremost adversary, you have got to get a visa.”
“Florida can't set its own visa policies, neither can, you know, New Mexico, Texas, California, or New York. That would be chaos, and it would make our immigration system meaningless. Currently, the only place in the United States where visa-free travel from foreign countries is allowed--the only place--is in the Mariana Islands, a territory. It is in this small U.S. Pacific island territory where foreign nationals can legally enter America without having a visa. Since 2009, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, or CNMI, has become a hotbed for birth tourism, which is a strategy used by citizens of foreign powers to deliberately undermine our Nation's immigration laws. Over 3,300 communist Chinese nationals have been born on these islands except they are also bona fide American citizens.”
“Mr. President, I welcome my colleague from Oklahoma and thank him. I completely agree with his ideas. We have got to get energy production increased in this country and drive down the prices for all consumers. Unanimous Consent Request--S. 3857 Mr. President, I rise today to seek the passage of my One Nation, One Visa Policy Act. Imagine if every State in the Union, on a whim, had the power to allow foreign nationals to travel to their States without a visa. In other words, imagine if American States allowed anyone, from anywhere, for any reason, to access American sovereign territory--even those from adversarial countries; that you could do it in any State. Most Americans would say that that would be an insane policy, and they would be absolutely right.”
“Section 8531 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (Public Law 119-60) is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsection (b) as subsection (c); and (2) by inserting after subsection (a) the following new subsection: ``(b) Update and Publication of List.--Not later than one year after the President submits a report under subsection (a), the Secretary of the Treasury-- ``(1) may add to the Non-SDN Chinese Military-Industrial Complex Companies List any foreign person that-- ``(A) is indicated in that report as qualifying for inclusion in that list; and [[Page S3796]] ``(B) has not already been added to that list; ``(2) shall, if any foreign person is added under paragraph (1), publish in the Federal Register a newly revised Non-SDN Chinese Military-Industrial Complex Companies List; and ``(3) shall, if any foreign person is not added under paragraph (1), submit to the appropriate congressional committees an annual report providing a written justification for each foreign person not added to the Non-SDN Chinese Military-Industrial Complex Companies List.''.”
“Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 113 (Monday, July 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 113 (Monday, July 13, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S3795-S3796] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 6603. Mr. SCOTT of Florida submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 4784, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: At the end of subtitle G of title X, add the following: SEC. 1094. REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO THE NON-SDN CHINESE MILITARY-INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX COMPANIES LIST.”
“(d) Custody of Child When International Surrogate Parentage Contracts Are Void and Unenforceable.--Legal custody of a child born pursuant to a surrogacy agreement that is void and unenforceable under subsection (b) shall be decided based on a determination of the best interests of the child under the law of the State where the surrogate parent resides, with no effect given to the surrogacy agreement or any other purported agreement, contract, or understanding concerning the custody of the child. ______”
“(2) Exception.--Paragraph (1) shall not invalidate a surrogacy agreement between a surrogate parent and 2 prospective parents, if-- (A) the 2 prospective parents are legally married; or (B) at least 1 prospective parent is a citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States. (c) Commercial Facilitation of Foreign Surrogacy Prohibited; Penalty.--A surrogacy broker who knowingly or recklessly induces, arranges, procures, facilitates, or otherwise assists in the formation or execution of a surrogacy agreement that is void and unenforceable under subsection (b) shall be fined under title 18, United States Code, imprisoned for not more than 1 year, or both.”
“(b) Certain International Surrogate Parentage Contracts Void and Unenforceable.-- (1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), a surrogacy agreement shall be void and unenforceable if the agreement is between a surrogate parent who is in the United States at the time of birth or who is a citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States and-- (A) a prospective parent who is a citizen or permanent resident of a foreign entity of concern; or (B) a surrogacy broker who arranges a surrogacy agreement with a prospective parent who is a citizen or permanent resident of a foreign entity of concern.”
“(4) Surrogacy broker.--The term ``surrogacy broker''-- (A) means any individual or entity that induces, arranges, procures, facilitates, or otherwise assists in the formation or execution of a surrogacy agreement; and (B) does not include an individual or entity serving as bona fide legal counsel to a prospective parent or a surrogate parent. (5) Surrogate parent.--The term ``surrogate parent'' means a person who agrees to become pregnant and give birth to a child, and to relinquish all parental rights and responsibilities to another person under the terms of a surrogacy agreement.”
“(B) Presumption.--With respect to a contract, agreement, or arrangement, without regard to whether it is oral or written or is direct or brokered, under which a surrogate parent agrees to become pregnant and give birth to a child that does not expressly address parental or custodial rights, there shall be a presumption that the surrogate parent has agreed to relinquish her parental or custodial rights, and that the contract, agreement, or arrangement is a surrogacy agreement, if the contract, agreement, or arrangement is with a prospective parent who is a citizen or permanent resident of a foreign entity of concern.”
“(3) Surrogacy agreement.-- (A) In general.--The term ``surrogacy agreement'' means a contract, agreement, or arrangement, without regard to whether it is oral or written or is direct or brokered, between 1 or more prospective parents and a surrogate parent, under which the surrogate parent agrees to become pregnant and give birth to a child, and, subject to subparagraph (B), to relinquish all parental rights and responsibilities to the prospective parent or parents.”
“PREVENT CITIZENS OF FOREIGN ADVERSARIAL NATIONS FROM ENTERING INTO OR ENFORCING SURROGACY CONTRACTS IN THE UNITED STATES. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Foreign entity of concern.--The term ``foreign entity of concern'' means any foreign nation listed under section 4872(f)(2) of title 10, United States Code. (2) Prospective parent.--The term ``prospective parent'' means an individual who, directly or indirectly, enters into a surrogacy agreement to become the legal or custodial parent of a child birthed by a surrogate parent.”
“Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 113 (Monday, July 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 113 (Monday, July 13, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S3795] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 6602. Mr. SCOTT of Florida submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 4784, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: At the appropriate place, insert the following: SEC. __.”
“1304) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(m) Marking of Certain Finished Drug Products.--The marking requirements of subsections (a) and (b) shall not apply to articles that are finished drug products and are marked in accordance with the requirements of section 502(b)(2) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 352(b)(2)).''. ______”
“``(6) The Secretary shall issue regulations to implement subparagraphs (2) and (3) and may provide for reasonable variations in the implementation of, or an alternative placement for, the labeling requirements under such subparagraphs, including by electronic means. Such regulations shall take effect on a date determined by the Secretary and not earlier than 1 year after the date of publication of the final regulations, and shall apply with respect to drugs manufactured on or after the effective date of such regulations.''. (b) Exemption From Customs Country of Origin Marking Requirement.-- Section 304 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C.”
“``(4) A manufacturer, packer, or distributor required to furnish information under paragraphs (1), (2), and (3), in addition to making such information available electronically, as applicable, shall make such information available through a package insert, or in paper copy to any individual who requests such a copy. ``(5) For purposes of this subsection, the term `original manufacturer', means the single last establishment to conduct substantial manufacturing activities prior to introduction of the active pharmaceutical ingredient or finished drug product into interstate commerce.”
“``(3)(A) If it is a finished drug product, unless its labeling contains the name, place of business, and unique facility identifier of-- ``(i) the original manufacturer of each active pharmaceutical ingredient; ``(ii) the original manufacturer of the finished drug product; and ``(iii) the packer or distributor, if any, or a link, barcode, QR code, or other means to access a searchable electronic portal containing such information. ``(B) In the case of a finished drug product for which there are multiple potential different manufacturers of the active pharmaceutical ingredient, the requirements of this subparagraph shall be satisfied if all such manufacturers of active pharmaceutical ingredients for the drug product are identified in the labeling or the searchable electronic portal.”
“(a) Require Drug Labeling to Include Original Manufacturer and Supply Chain Information.--Section 502(b) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 352(b)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``containing (1) the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor'' and inserting the following: ``containing-- ``(A) the name, place of business, and unique facility identifier of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor or a link, barcode, QR code, or other means to access a searchable electronic portal containing such information''; (2) in clause (A) (as so designated), by striking ``(2) an accurate'' and inserting the following: ``(B) an accurate''; (3) in clause (B) (as so designated), by striking ``count: Provided, That under clause (2) of this paragraph reasonable variations'' and inserting ``count, provided that under this clause, reasonable variations''; (4) by striking ``(b) If in a package form'' and inserting the following: ``(b)(1) If it is a finished drug product in a package form''; and (5) by adding at the end the following: ``(2) If it is an active pharmaceutical ingredient, unless any accompanying label and certificate of analysis contains the name, place of business, and unique facility identifier of the original manufacturer.”
“Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 113 (Monday, July 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 113 (Monday, July 13, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S3794-S3795] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 6601. Mr. SCOTT of Florida submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 4784, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year [[Page S3795]] 2027 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: At the appropriate place in subtitle G of title X, insert the following: SEC. __. CLEAR LABELS ACT.”
“We must stand firmly against anti- Semitism in all its forms, affirm the inherent dignity of every individual, and ensure that the lessons of history are never forgotten. Therefore, I am proud to recognize April 29 as #EndJewHatred Day, and I call upon all Americans to condemn Jew-hatred, to speak out against anti-Semitism, and to work toward a future of respect, security, and freedom for the Jewish people. ____________________”
“Since the arrival of the first Jewish immigrants to America in 1654, Jewish Americans have made extraordinary contributions to every facet of American life-- strengthening our culture, economy, and society. This alarming trend has inspired a growing grassroots civil rights movement, End Jew Hatred, dedicated to making antisemitism and Jew- hatred unacceptable in contemporary American society. This movement empowers Jews to live openly and proudly, celebrating their heritage without fear of discrimination or attack. On April 29, 2022, the first official #EndJewHatred Day was recognized, marking a national commitment to ending anti-Semitism and building a future free from hatred and bigotry. Today, I join in that commitment.”
“Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 71 (Tuesday, April 29, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 71 (Tuesday, April 29, 2025)] [Senate] [Page S2657] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING APRIL 29 AS #ENDJEWHATRED DAY Mr. SCOTT of Florida. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize #EndJewHatred Day and to affirm my unwavering support for the Jewish community in Florida, across the United States, and around the world. For millennia, the Jewish people have preserved their religious, cultural, and ethnic identity in the face of persecution, enslavement, genocide, discrimination, and unimaginable adversity.”
“We must stand firmly against anti- Semitism in all its forms, affirm the inherent dignity of every individual, and ensure that the lessons of history are never forgotten. Therefore, I am proud to recognize April 29 as #EndJewHatred Day, and I call upon all Americans to condemn Jew-hatred, to speak out against anti-Semitism, and to work toward a future of respect, security, and freedom for the Jewish people. ____________________”
“Since the arrival of the first Jewish immigrants to America in 1654, Jewish Americans have made extraordinary contributions to every facet of American life-- strengthening our culture, economy, and society. This alarming trend has inspired a growing grassroots civil rights movement, End Jew Hatred, dedicated to making antisemitism and Jew- hatred unacceptable in contemporary American society. This movement empowers Jews to live openly and proudly, celebrating their heritage without fear of discrimination or attack. On April 29, 2022, the first official #EndJewHatred Day was recognized, marking a national commitment to ending anti-Semitism and building a future free from hatred and bigotry. Today, I join in that commitment.”
“Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 71 (Tuesday, April 29, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 71 (Tuesday, April 29, 2025)] [Senate] [Page S2657] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING APRIL 29 AS #ENDJEWHATRED DAY Mr. SCOTT of Florida. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize #EndJewHatred Day and to affirm my unwavering support for the Jewish community in Florida, across the United States, and around the world. For millennia, the Jewish people have preserved their religious, cultural, and ethnic identity in the face of persecution, enslavement, genocide, discrimination, and unimaginable adversity.”