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Aaron Paul Bean is an American politician serving as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Florida's 4th congressional district. A member of the Republican Party, he has been in office since January 3, 2023. Bean has focused on various issues during his tenure, including economic development and public safety. He has been active in promoting legislation that aligns with his party's values and priorities.
when danger strikes, it is not just about boots on the ground. It is about paws in motion. Today, I rise in defense of those who cannot speak for themselves but serve our Nation with unmatched loyalty, discipline, and courage. I am talking…
I rise today, Mr. Speaker, as a proud Pirate, a graduate of Fernandina Beach High School, and a product of Nassau County Schools. Today, Mr. Speaker, I rise with great pride to recognize a historic achievement. Under the leadership of…
Duuuval. Mr. Speaker, football fans across the Southeast will recognize that as the rallying cry for the Jacksonville Jaguars. You may wonder how many u's are in that rallying cry. The answer is: No one really knows. How about that…
when people think of a strong foundation, they often think of something built on rock, not clay. However, in Clay County, Florida, we are proving them wrong. That is because here, the foundation that lasts is built on education. Today, I…
$168 billion was the amount the Federal Government improperly paid last year. We paid some bills two or three times. We paid the wrong invoices altogether. We paid invoices we didn't know we paid because there was no tracking mechanism. If…
I rise today to honor the remarkable life of John Thrasher who climbed so many professional mountains. Instead of resting on his laurels, John helped other people climb their mountains. While many called him speaker, senator, chairman, and…
We rush through life, and sometimes, we don't know the impact we have on others. One of my favorite books is by Mitch Albom, "The Five People You Meet in Heaven." The book says that when you get to Heaven, you get to see other people's…
it is a scary time for taxpayers in the United States or those who own small businesses. Both are facing a tsunami of tax increases, the largest in U.S. history. Mr. Speaker, I have good news: Help is on the way. The One Big Beautiful Bill…
According to Bubba from ``Forrest Gump,'' there are 21 ways to prepare shrimp, but there is only one place you can experience all that and more: Fernandina Beach, Florida's Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival. Can you believe, Mr. Speaker …
I thank the chairman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, is it true President Trump has done more in 100 days than the previous President has done in 4 years? Mr. Speaker, I have only got 60 seconds, but let's break it all down: border closed; mass…
I thank very much the chairman for yielding time. Mr. Speaker, one citizen, one vote. It is the pillar of our democracy and you would think that of all the issues that we debate on this hallowed floor, this is the one. This is the one that…
Let's go back to 1974, which was, indeed, a big year. It was the year ``Blazing Saddles'' was a massive box office success, ``All in the Family'' was the top-rated TV show, and ``Happy Days'' premiered on ABC. Mr. Speaker, it was that same…
When you are lost, you need to find the way. In Clay County, Florida, when you need medical care and don't know where to turn, you need to find The Way Free Medical Clinic. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and celebrate the…
I want to take you back 100 years to the year 1925. ``The Great Gatsby'' had just been published. In this very Chamber, the House voted to authorize the construction of Mount Rushmore. Entertainment legend Dick Van Dyke was born. Today…
Yes, we are fired up for March Madness in northeast Florida, and, no, I am not just talking about the No. 1 seed Florida Gators basketball team. I am talking about Papa Seans Pizza in Baldwin. Papa Seans just sliced up the competition in a…
Did you know that more than 3 million Americans, some only 18, 19, or 20 years old, served in Vietnam? Each one had a duty to serve, but our duty, Mr. Speaker, is to remember. On March 29, National Vietnam War Veterans Day, we remember the…
The COVID pandemic is over and so are many of our problems that disappeared with it, but the mushroom cloud of fraud still lingers in the air. The COVID-19 pandemic didn't just reveal cracks in the U.S. relief programs. It turned them into…
The king of auto racing, Richard Petty, was once asked when the first car race was. He replied: The day they made the second car. Mr. Speaker, America is in love with the automobile, and nothing celebrates that better than The Amelia. It…
If families across the Nation pay their debts and live within their means, shouldn't we in Congress reevaluate how money is being spent in Washington and across the Nation? Of course we should. For far too long, our government has put the…
We all know that when you are the best of all time, you belong in the hall of fame, like Dan Marino, Don Shula, and Jacksonville's own Tony Boselli. Now there is another Floridian, Mr. Speaker, who has rightfully earned her place in the…
If I were to ask you what you had for lunch last Wednesday, chances are you would struggle to remember. If I were to ask you who your favorite teacher was from 40 years ago, you would know instantly. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate…
I thank Chairman Smith for yielding. Mr. Speaker, standing up to the Chinese Communist Party is a no- brainer, and standing up to Communist China means standing with Taiwan. Mr. Speaker, Taiwan's security and economic prosperity are…
It is that time of year: Everybody is debating on school rankings. Where does your school rank? Are you in the top 12? Mr. Speaker, I can tell you who is number one. It is Orange Park Elementary in Orange Park, Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise…
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