Tom Feeney For Congress
Feeney Celebrates Primary Victory Well Prepared for a General Election that Offers Two Very Distinct Choices between a "Reaganest Republican" and a Liberal Puppet Oviedo, FL -- Tom Feeney today celebrated his victory over Jason Paul Davis in the 24th... more
Oviedo, FL -- Tom Feeney today discussed his decision to inform voters of a major hypocrisy in the Democratic primary. Tom Feeney believes it is important to point out to Central Floridians that while Suzanne Kosmas has been funding her... more
(Oviedo, FL) - Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today announced his plans to immediately return to the Capitol to demand that Speaker Pelosi return from her book tour and call Congress back into session to lower energy prices that are crippling small... more
FEENEY WELCOMES SPACE FLORIDA LAUNCH SITE "Today's announcement is a tremendous step forward and helps pave the way for making Florida's Space Coast the preferred launch site for a new generation of space launch vehicles. Such an expansion provides new... more
Associated Industries of Florida Endorses Tom Feeney for Re-election to Congress ~Feeney's pro-business record leads to first-ever federal endorsement from AIF~ TALLAHASSEE - Associated Industries of Florida (AIF) today announced its endorsement of U. S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) for... more
Liberals Shamelessly Leave Town for Pelosi's Book Tour Feeney Suggests New Title for Pelosi's Book: "How I Ruined the Greatest Economy in the World" (Washington, D.C.) - Tom Feeney today blasted Democratic leadership for voting to adjourn without addressing the... more
(Washington, D.C.) - Tom Feeney today celebrated the passage of the 2009 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations bill. Included in the bill is $220 million for the Orlando VA Hospital. "We received great news that the funding for the... more
Tom Feeney: Bhola only credible challenger WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Tom Feeney today reacted to comments made by his opponents at the WCEU and the League of Women Voters of Volusia County debate which will air at 7:30 a.m. on Sunday.... more
(Oviedo, FL) - Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today encouraged all of his constituents to flood Nancy Pelosi's voicemail to insist that she allow an up or down vote on a meaningful solution to the rising cost of fuel. Tom Feeney has... more
(Washington, D.C.) - Pat Toomey, President of The Club for Growth, the nation's leading free-market advocacy organization with over 40,000 members, announced that Tom Feeney has earned the annual Defender of Economic Freedom award for 2007. The award honors members... more
(Washington, D.C.) - Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today released the following statement regarding the massive bailout bill that the House will vote on shortly: "This irresponsible bailout forces taxpayers to guarantee over $300 billion in new home loans for speculators and... more
WASHINGTON, D.C., July 16, 2008 -- The National Federation of Independent Business, the nation's leading small business association, today announced that it has endorsed U. S. Rep. Tom Feeney for reelection in Florida's 24th Congressional District. The endorsement comes from... more
Tom Feeney Receives the Spirit of Enterprise Award from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce (Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) issued the following statement regarding his score from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and receipt of the Chamber's... more
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) issued the following statement after the news that he received the endorsement of the Susan B. Anthony List Candidate Fund: "I am thrilled to receive the endorsement from the Susan B. Anthony... more
1. OPEN UP ANWR o 2,000 of the 19,600,000 acres of Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge need to be opened to oil exploration. This is the size of a stamp on a football field. 2. RESPONSIBLE DRILLING o We need... more
Feeney Says: "Leave it to DC Liberals" Condemns Efforts to Kill Parental Choice Program for Underprivileged Kids (Oviedo, FL) - Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today condemned Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton's (D-DC) efforts to scrap the D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program that is... more
President Bush Celebrates $100 Million Porker for Institute of Peace & Speaker Pelosi Passes Largest Tax Increase in American History Feeney Urges Both Parties to Get their Heads out of the Sand (Washington, DC) - Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today expressed... more
Tom Feeney (Oviedo) today announced his cosponsorship of H.R. 6063, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2008, which was introduced yesterday in the U.S. House of Representatives. Tom Feeney represents the Kennedy Space Center and serves as... more
Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today highlighted his efforts to protect the pockets of hardworking taxpayers as families throughout Florida file their tax returns. Today, Tom Feeney joined his colleagues in the RSC to introduce an amendment to the Constitution aimed at... more
WASHINGTON, D.C. â Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) deserves applause for a pro-taxpayer voting record last year, according to the 362,000-member National Taxpayers Union (NTU). The nonpartisan citizen group today announced that Tom Feeney was one of only a few dozen lawmakers... more
Misplaced Priorities Prevail as Congress Sends $50 Billion to Africa but Ignores NASA's Workforce (Washington, D.C.) - Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today reiterated his frustration with the misplaced priorities of Congress as the House approved $50 billion of foreign aid to... more
Tom Feeney's Concerns Regarding Proposed NASA Launch Complex (New Smyrna Beach, FL) - Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today released the following statement on NASA's continuing examination of a new launch complex at Site 2: "I strongly urge NASA to consider eliminating... more
(Washington, D.C.) - Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today announced his 2008 Beach Walk public events next week in Volusia County. The 24th Congressional district is home to nearly eighty miles of Florida's Coast line. This year Tom Feeney will once again... more
Feeney Signs Discharge Petition to Force a Long-Awaited and Necessary Immigration Vote (Washington, D.C.) - Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today released the statement below on the SAVE Act discharge petition to finally address the problem of illegal immigration. Tom Feeney joined... more
Tom Feeney's Statement on Shuttle Gap and Washington Post Story (Oviedo, FL) - On the heels of today's Washington Post story titled, NASA Wary of Relying on Russia, Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo), Ranking Member on the Space and Aeronautics subcommittee released... more
Tom Feeney's Statement on the Liberal's Out-Of-Touch Budget (Washington, D.C.) - Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today released the following statement after out of touch San Francisco liberal Nancy Pelosi and her fellow Democrats released their fiscally irresponsible 2009 budget: "While Florida's... more
Feeney Applauds Committee Passage of Border Security Bill Urges Pelosi to Bring this Bill and also Shuler's Bill to the Floor - Now! (Washington, D.C.) - Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today released the following statement after the Committee on Science and... more
Tom Feeney's Statement on the Passing of William F. Buckley Jr. (Washington, D.C.) - Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today released the following statement after learning of the passing of William F. Buckley Jr.: "An American hero has left us today. From... more
Tom Feeney's Statement on Castro's Resignation (Titusville, FL) - Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today released the following statement after learning that Fidel Castro will resign: "Since New Years Day 1959, Fidel Castro and his brutal communist regime have stifled freedom, jailed... more
AS TERROR TOOLS EXPIRE, DEMS BREAK FOR RECESS LEAVING AMERICANS VULNERABLE Tom Feeney URGES Democrats to Resolve FISA Before Leaving Town (Washington, D.C.) - As FISA dangerously expires, U.S. Representative Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo), member of the House Judiciary Committee today... more
Berkeley's Hateful Valentine Insults our Brave Men and Women in Uniform Tom Feeney Joins Colleagues to Introduce the Military Freedom Act to Punish the City of Berkeley's Irresponsible Act (Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Representative Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today will join... more
Rep. Feeney Supports RACE DAY in America Offers Resolution Marking 50th Anniversary of the Daytona 500 (Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Representative Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today offered H.Res. 931, a resolution recognizing the 50th running of the Daytona 500, `The Great... more
Rep. Tom Feeney's Statement on the President's Budget $120 Million a Good Start for Orlando VA Hospital; Urges Majority not to Raise Taxes and Support Earmark Reform (Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Representative Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today released the following statement... more
Rep. Feeney Signs Council for Citizens Against Government Waste Earmark Reform Pledge Only Seven Members Have Signed the Pledge to Provide Taxpayers with Transparency (Oviedo, FL) - U.S. Representative Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today signed the Council for Citizens Against Government... more
Rep. Tom Feeney's Reaction to the President's Final State of the Union Address (Washington, D.C.) - Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Representative Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) this evening released this statement following President Bush's final State of the Union Address: "In addition... more
Rep. Tom Feeney Urges Genuine Reforms to Stimulate the Economy Supports Economic Growth Act to Provide Broad and Permanent Solutions (Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Representative Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today joined leaders of the Republican Study Committee to sponsor the Economic... more
Central Florida's 2007 Christmas Miracle Richelle Starnes Receives Lifetime Care Rep. Feeney Thanks Navy for Reversing Decision (Washington, DC) - U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today celebrated the news that Richelle Starnes, a Central Florida mother will receive the lifetime... more
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today celebrated the news of tomorrow's expected finalization of an agreement between Tavistock and the VA for the Orlando VA Hospital site at Lake Nona: "Finally, the largest metropolitan area not serviced... more
The TAX and SPEND DEMS ARE BACK... HIDE YOUR WALLETS (Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today urged hardworking taxpayers to hide their wallets now that Congress has returned from Thanksgiving. American families will face a final push... more
Bush pardons turkeys named "May" and "Flower" for Thanksgiving when he should pardon Border Patrol Agents Ramos and Compean Bush pardons turkeys named "May" and "Flower" for Thanksgiving when he should pardon Border Patrol Agents Ramos and Compean. http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5hwM8k1AFoBJ9FYoPWLu5a0BSRn6gD8T1H7E82... more
Rose Bay Funds Finally Released Giant Leap to Complete a 15 Year Project (Oviedo, FL) - U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today celebrated the Army Corps of Engineers' release of funding for Rose Bay. Rep. Tom Feeney has made the... more
No longer asking nicely... Rep. Tom Feeney DEMANDS Immediate Release of Border Patrol Agents U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney demanded an immediate release of Border Patrol Agents Ramos and Compean who are currently serving decade-long prison sentences for shooting a illegal... more
Grades Are In: Feeney Receives 98% on RePORK CARD Club for Growth Gives Rep. Tom Feeney a 98% (Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo), founder of the Washington Waste Watchers, today thanked the Club for Growth for their... more
Feeney Joins Bipartisan Bill to Address the Illegal Immigration Problem that Continues to Plague our Nation (Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today joined Rep. Heath Shuler (D-NC), Rep. Brian Bilbray (R-CA), Rep. Brad Ellsworth (D-IN), Rep. Ciro... more
Feeney Receives the Medicare Choices Leadership Award (Oviedo, FL) - U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) received the Medicare Choices Leadership Award from the Coalition for Medicare Choices. The award references the 29,818 seniors impacted by Rep. Tom Feeney's principled vote... more
Number 6: No Assimilation Required 12 Million Plus Get 8 Years to Learn English (Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today announced the fifth of ten reasons why every hardworking taxpayer should oppose this immigration amnesty sellout. There... more
Create a Massive Slush Fund for Secret Projects and Keep Voters Out of Budget Process (Oviedo, FL) - U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today criticized this week's secret budget process that will leave voters in the dark. The House will... more
Victory is Sweet for Hardworking American Taxpayers (Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today released the following statement following the defeat of the immigration amnesty sellout this morning. The Senate did not gather the 60 votes needed to... more
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo), member of the House Judiciary Committee, was pleased the Free Flow of Information Act passed today through the Judiciary Committee. Feeney thanks Rep. Mike Pence (R-IN) and Rep. Rick Boucher (D-VA) for their... more
Future Generations Hold the Key to America's Destiny FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 20, 2007 (Oviedo, FL) - For too long, lawmakers have failed to develop plans to secure the future of America's youth. Inaction is immoral and children and young adults... more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 20, 2007 The Feeney Reform Agenda For Our Children's Future Future Generations Hold the Key to America's Destiny (Oviedo, FL) - For too long, lawmakers have failed to develop plans to secure the future of America's... more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 15, 2007 (Oviedo, FL) - U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today announced that his office will hold a passport assistance forum in Oviedo this Friday to help constituents with the passport application process. Due to longer... more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 15, 2007 Rep. Tom Feeney's Office to Hold Passport Assistance Forum in Oviedo, FL (Oviedo, FL) - U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today announced that his office will hold a passport assistance forum in Oviedo this... more
The Numbers Speak for Themselves in Central Florida(Washington, D.C.) – U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) testified today before the Committee on Veterans' Affairs on the need for a Veterans Administration hospital in Central Florida. " The numbers clearly speak for... more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE War in Iraq is Unmistakably Part of the War on Terror (Washington, D.C.) – U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today released the following statement following the death of Al-Zarqawi: "Liberals who believe the War in Iraq is... more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 20, 2006 FEENEY, KELLER CELEBRATE VA HOSPITAL NEWS Thank Chairman Buyer and Central FL Leaders (Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Rep. Ric Keller (R-Orlando) and U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) joined VA Committee Chairman... more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 23, 2006 Central Florida Welcomes Burnham Institute (Tallahassee, FL) – U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) joined Governor Jeb Bush and other Florida leaders for a decision today from the Burnham Institute regarding a site selection.... more
October 27, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Feeney Applauds President’s Authorization of 700 Miles of New Fence Opponent: Homeland Security Threats “Smoke and Mirrors” (Oviedo, FL) – Today, U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) applauded the President’s signing of the Secure... more
GOP Effort to Block Benefits from Illegal Immigrants is
August 3, 2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 3, 2007 (Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today responded to last night's obliteration of the Republican Motion to Recommit that would prevent illegal immigrants from receiving benefits that hardworking taxpayers are forced to... more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 3, 2007 GOP Effort to Block Benefits from Illegal Immigrants is ERASED (Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today responded to last night's obliteration of the Republican Motion to Recommit that would prevent illegal... more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 2, 2007 (Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today expressed his disappointment with House Democrats who are planning to leave for August vacation before passing legislation to protect Floridians this hurricane season. "Hurricane... more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 2, 2007 (Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today expressed his disappointment with House Democrats who are planning to leave for August vacation before passing legislation to protect Floridians this hurricane season. "Hurricane season... more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 1, 2007 Bill Passes Without Hearings to Reward Illegals at the Expense of Seniors and Hardworking Taxpayers (Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today blasted House passage of SCHIP, a so-called State Children's Health... more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 1, 2007 SCRAP SECRET SOCIALIZED MEDICINE Bill Passes Without Hearings to Reward Illegals at the Expense of Seniors and Hardworking Taxpayers (Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today blasted House passage of SCHIP, a... more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 1, 2007 Feeney Supports Federal Media Shield Bill Defend the First Amendment and the Public's Right to Information (Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo), member of the House Judiciary Committee, was pleased the Free... more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 30, 2007 (Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo), sponsor of the COMPETE Act to restore America's lead in world capital markets, today released the following statement on the five-year anniversary of the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)... more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 27, 2007 (Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today released the following statement following the independent committee report on astronaut health care and safety. "After the Astronaut Lisa Nowak incident early this year, NASA... more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 25, 2007 (Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today expressed his disappointment with yesterday's passage of the Democrat supported 2008 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bill. Under the bill, Florida will see a... more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 25, 2007 Feeney and Republican Colleagues Successfully Fought to Include Protections for Those Who Report Suspicious Behavior (Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) joined fellow GOP colleagues who fought to include tipster protection in... more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 13, 2007 Feeney Says We Must Protect our Children from Sex Offenders and Deport Dangerous Illegals (Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo), member of the Immigration Reform Caucus and author of the Feeney Amendment,... more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 17, 2007 Feeney Thanks County and City Officials for Their Efforts (Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-FL) today announced the good news on waterway projects that will improve Volusia County's quality of life. Future... more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 12, 2007 Feeney Celebrates as Markets Hit All-Time High (Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today celebrated successful GOP pro-growth policies for the second day in a row. Following yesterday's announcement of a lower... more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 11, 2007 Dems are Determined to Return to Dismal Economic Days (Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today welcomed the governmentâs announcement that this yearâs federal budget deficit will be nearly $40 billion lower... more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 9, 2007 Scores 95% on CCAGW's Congressional Ratings Washington, D.C. - The Council for Citizens Against Government Waste (CCAGW) today honored Rep. Tom Feeney (R-FL) as a Taxpayer Hero for scoring 95 percent on its 2006... more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 21, 2007 "I believe that transparency is essential to reforming the way business is done in Washington. We must open the shutters and let the sunshine in on the earmark process. "All reported bills and conference... more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 27, 2007 (Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo), member of the House Judiciary Committee and Immigration Reform Caucus, today released the following statement in response to the House Republican Conference’s adoption of a resolution... more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 28, 2007 Feeney-Garrett Amendment Passes to Help Keep American Small Businesses Competitive (Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-FL) and U.S. Rep. Scott Garrett (R-NJ) offered an amendment to the Financial Services Appropriations Act for... more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 15, 2007 Helps Protect American Citizens from Drug Smuggling, Terrorists, and Foreign Invasion(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) announced passage of the King-Feeney Amendment to the Department of Homeland Security 2008 Appropriations Bill. This amendment... more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 14, 2007 GOP Floor Efforts Lead to Future Sunshine in the Budget Process (Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today applauded GOP efforts that allowed an honest debate on the importance of transparency of... more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 6, 2007 Number 1: The LARGEST Single Increase in the Government Welfare State in American History (Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today announced the final reason why every hardworking taxpayer should oppose this... more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 5, 2007 Number 2: Reduces Job Opportunities for Working Class Americans (Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today announced the ninth of ten reasons why every hardworking taxpayer should oppose this immigration amnesty sellout.... more
Z Visas Invite Document Fraud and Create a False Sense of Security FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MAY 31, 2007 (Oviedo, FL) - U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today announced the eighth of ten reasons why every hardworking taxpayer should oppose this... more
Bill gives amnesty to dangerous criminals and repeat offenders Number 4: Amnesty for Absconders and Gang Members By the End of the Day FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MAY 30, 3007 (Oviedo, FL) - U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today announced the... more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 29, 2007 Number 5: Fails to Address Anchor Babies This so-called "comprehensive" bill fails to address a major problem (Oviedo, FL) - U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today announced the sixth of ten reasons why every... more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 23, 2007 (Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today announced the fourth of ten reasons why every hardworking taxpayer should oppose this immigration amnesty sellout. Heritage Foundation President Robert Rector estimates the total... more
Number 8: Cuts Border Security in Half Only Two Miles out of the 700 Promised Have Been Constructed FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MAY 22, 2007 (Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today announced the third of ten reasons why... more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 24, 2006 VA Hospital Should Be Next (Orlando,FL) â U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today hailed the decision of Florida's Board of Governors to endorse the launch of a medical school at the University of Central... more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 27, 2006 (Orlando, FL) — U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today stressed his support for a new medical school at the University of Central Florida. "I hope Florida's Board of Governors are close to making a... more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 16, 2006 (Washington, D.C.) — Today, U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) issued the following statement regarding NASA Administrator Mike Griffin's testimony to the House Science Committee: âToday's testimony presented a clear-cut justification for future funding of... more
September 27, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Washington, D.C.) – NFIB, the nation’s leading small-business advocacy group, today named U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (FL-24) a Guardian of Small Business for his outstanding voting record on behalf of America’s small-business owners in... more
September 27, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Club for Growth Honors Feeney with 1st Annual Defender of Economic Freedom Award Feeney 1 of only 36 Members of Congress to earn award (Washington, D.C.) – Pat Toomey, President of The Club for... more
September 26, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Perfect Tax Record and Fourth Consecutive ATR Award (Washington, D.C.) - Today, U.S. Representative Tom Feeney received the “Hero of the Taxpayer” award from the Americans for Tax Reform (ATR). “I am proud to... more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 14, 2006 (Washington, D.C.) - Today, U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) applauded the approval of earmark reform legislation requiring all reported bills and conference reports considered include a list of earmarks and the name of... more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 13, 2006 (Washington, D.C.) - Today, U.S. Representative Tom Feeney spoke before the House of Representatives prior to passage of legislation to bring a VA hospital to the Central Florida area at Lake Nona. Feeney... more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 25, 2006 (Washington, D.C.) â U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) stood with his colleagues and leading conservative organizations today to call on the Senate Republicans to remove the egregious spending that was added to the emergency... more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 17, 2006 (Orlando, FL) — U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) celebrated his recent decision to co-sponsor the Fair Tax Act. On the same day millions of Americans are struggling to pull their tax returns together and... more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 15, 2006Differs on Temporary Worker Program; Stands Behind Resilient House BillU.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo), a member of the House Judiciary Committee and Immigration Reform Caucus issued the following statement in reaction to the President's primetime... more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 10, 2006 (Washington, D.C.) – U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo), a cosponsor of the H-Prize Act of 2006, joined his House colleagues in passing this legislation that strengthens America’s long-term energy security by encouraging the development... more
For Immediate Release August 10, 2006 (Oviedo, FL) –U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) received 199 votes in the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce HobNob straw poll. Feeney votes outnumbered the Democrat challengers by a 7 to 1 ratio and Feeney... more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 4, 2006 (Washington, D.C.) – Recognizing the increased necessity of carefully monitoring the goods and cargo passing through American ports, Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) and the House of Representatives today approved, H.R. 4954, the Security and... more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 3, 2006 Feeney Votes to Reduce Earmarks and Add Sunshine to Appropriations Process (Washington, D.C.) – Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) voted today to reform the earmark process and add much-needed transparency to the appropriations process. The... more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 27, 2006(Washington, D.C.) – U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) issued the following statement today on energy prices. "It is obvious we have a problem. I just returned from two weeks in my district and like... more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 10, 2006 (Washington, D.C.) — U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) joined colleagues on Friday from the House and Senate to participate in the "Ending Earmark Express" kick off. The Americans for Prosperity Foundation held its kick... more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 10, 2006 (Washington, D.C.) — U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) joined colleagues on Friday from the House and Senate to participate in the "Ending Earmark Express" kick off. The Americans for Prosperity Foundation held its kick... more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 5, 2006 Hearing Examines Implementation of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (Washington, D.C.) U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) testified today before the Government Reform Subcommittee on Regulatory Affairs on the implementation of Section 404 of... more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 23, 2006 Inaugural Telephone Town Hall Held in Orlando (Orlando, FL) — U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) held his first Telephone Town Hall Tuesday night from his district office in Orlando, FL. Constituents in Brevard County... more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 16, 2006 Yesterday's victorious sentencing of Carlie Brucia's killer proves juries have more sense than some judges. (Washington, D.C.) — U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) stood with his colleagues yesterday on the Judiciary Committee just hours... more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 8, 2006 Budget Based on the 1995 "Contract With America" Budget(Washington, D.C.) — U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) joined members of the House Republican Study Committee today to introduce a balanced budget based on the 1995... more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 1, 2006 (Washington, D.C.) — U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today introduced legislation to create Catastrophe Savings Accounts (CSA). Catastrophe Savings Accounts will empower homeowners to put money aside to prepare for the financial impact of... more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 27, 2006 (Washington, D.C.) — U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) received the 2005 "Taxpayers' Friend Award" from the National Taxpayers Union (NTU). Feeney received praise for his impressive fiscal voting record and an "A" rating from... more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 21, 2006 (Orlando, Florida) — U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today called on the Bush Administration to reconsider the transfer of management of six major eastern shipping terminals to a company owned by the United Arab... more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 14, 2006 (Washington, D.C.) — Today, U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-FL) announced staff additions and a promotion in his Washington D.C. office. Pepper Pennington (23) will rejoin the Washington D.C. office to serve as Feeney's press... more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 2, 2006 (Washington, D.C.) — U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) issued the following statement applauding the election of Majority Leader Boehner and Chairman Adam Putnam: âToday Republicans sounded the alarm for change by electing John Boehner... more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 31, 2006 Washington, D.C.) — U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) issued the following statement in reaction to the President's State of the Union address: âTonight President Bush outlined a visionary plan to keep our national security... more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 9, 2006 Legislation will Combat Government Waste (Washington, D.C.) — U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today announced his co-sponsorship of legislation to rein in government spending. U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI) introduced the Legislative Line-Item Veto... more
News / Press Releases
Feeney Celebrates Primary Victory - Well Prepared for a General Election that Offers Two Very Distinct Choices between a "Reaganest Republican" and a Liberal Puppet
August 26, 2008Feeney Celebrates Primary Victory Well Prepared for a General Election that Offers Two Very Distinct Choices between a "Reaganest Republican" and a Liberal Puppet Oviedo, FL -- Tom Feeney today celebrated his victory over Jason Paul Davis in the 24th... more
Hypocrisy Won't Work -- Dem Primary Alert
August 19, 2008Oviedo, FL -- Tom Feeney today discussed his decision to inform voters of a major hypocrisy in the Democratic primary. Tom Feeney believes it is important to point out to Central Floridians that while Suzanne Kosmas has been funding her... more
Tom Feeney Announces Immediate Return to Capitol to Demand a Special Session of Congress to Address Energy Prices
August 9, 2008(Oviedo, FL) - Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today announced his plans to immediately return to the Capitol to demand that Speaker Pelosi return from her book tour and call Congress back into session to lower energy prices that are crippling small... more
FEENEY WELCOMES SPACE FLORIDA LAUNCH SITE
August 7, 2008FEENEY WELCOMES SPACE FLORIDA LAUNCH SITE "Today's announcement is a tremendous step forward and helps pave the way for making Florida's Space Coast the preferred launch site for a new generation of space launch vehicles. Such an expansion provides new... more
Associated Industries of Florida Endorses Tom Feeney for Re-election to Congress
August 6, 2008Associated Industries of Florida Endorses Tom Feeney for Re-election to Congress ~Feeney's pro-business record leads to first-ever federal endorsement from AIF~ TALLAHASSEE - Associated Industries of Florida (AIF) today announced its endorsement of U. S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) for... more
Liberals Shamelessly Leave Town for Pelosi's Book Tour
August 1, 2008Liberals Shamelessly Leave Town for Pelosi's Book Tour Feeney Suggests New Title for Pelosi's Book: "How I Ruined the Greatest Economy in the World" (Washington, D.C.) - Tom Feeney today blasted Democratic leadership for voting to adjourn without addressing the... more
$220 Million for Orlando VA Hospital
August 1, 2008(Washington, D.C.) - Tom Feeney today celebrated the passage of the 2009 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations bill. Included in the bill is $220 million for the Orlando VA Hospital. "We received great news that the funding for the... more
Tom Feeney: Bhola only credible challenger
July 31, 2008Tom Feeney: Bhola only credible challenger WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Tom Feeney today reacted to comments made by his opponents at the WCEU and the League of Women Voters of Volusia County debate which will air at 7:30 a.m. on Sunday.... more
When the Going Gets Tough,the Liberals Get Going -- Oil Prices Rise, Dow Drops, Liberals Pack for Vacation
July 29, 2008(Oviedo, FL) - Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today encouraged all of his constituents to flood Nancy Pelosi's voicemail to insist that she allow an up or down vote on a meaningful solution to the rising cost of fuel. Tom Feeney has... more
Club for Growth Honors Tom Feeney with Defender of Economic Freedom Award
July 25, 2008(Washington, D.C.) - Pat Toomey, President of The Club for Growth, the nation's leading free-market advocacy organization with over 40,000 members, announced that Tom Feeney has earned the annual Defender of Economic Freedom award for 2007. The award honors members... more
Tom Feeney Urges Colleagues and the President to Stand up for Hardworking Taxpayers and Responsible Homeowners and Reject the $300 Billion Taxpayer Bailout
July 23, 2008(Washington, D.C.) - Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today released the following statement regarding the massive bailout bill that the House will vote on shortly: "This irresponsible bailout forces taxpayers to guarantee over $300 billion in new home loans for speculators and... more
Small Business Group Endorses Feeney for Reelection
July 17, 2008WASHINGTON, D.C., July 16, 2008 -- The National Federation of Independent Business, the nation's leading small business association, today announced that it has endorsed U. S. Rep. Tom Feeney for reelection in Florida's 24th Congressional District. The endorsement comes from... more
Tom Feeney Receives the Spirit of Enterprise Award from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
July 11, 2008Tom Feeney Receives the Spirit of Enterprise Award from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce (Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) issued the following statement regarding his score from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and receipt of the Chamber's... more
Susan B. Anthony List Endorses Tom Feeney
July 9, 2008(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) issued the following statement after the news that he received the endorsement of the Susan B. Anthony List Candidate Fund: "I am thrilled to receive the endorsement from the Susan B. Anthony... more
Tom's ACTION PLAN for American Energy ~ American Workers ~ American Businesses ~ American Families
June 16, 20081. OPEN UP ANWR o 2,000 of the 19,600,000 acres of Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge need to be opened to oil exploration. This is the size of a stamp on a football field. 2. RESPONSIBLE DRILLING o We need... more
Feeney Says: "Leave it to DC Liberals" Condemns Efforts to Kill Parental Choice Program for Underprivileged Kids
June 13, 2008Feeney Says: "Leave it to DC Liberals" Condemns Efforts to Kill Parental Choice Program for Underprivileged Kids (Oviedo, FL) - Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today condemned Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton's (D-DC) efforts to scrap the D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program that is... more
Feeney Urges Both Parties to Get their Heads out of the Sand
June 5, 2008President Bush Celebrates $100 Million Porker for Institute of Peace & Speaker Pelosi Passes Largest Tax Increase in American History Feeney Urges Both Parties to Get their Heads out of the Sand (Washington, DC) - Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today expressed... more
Feeney Announces Bill to Reduce the Shuttle Gap, Promote Vigorous Space Research, Protect the Space Coast
May 16, 2008Tom Feeney (Oviedo) today announced his cosponsorship of H.R. 6063, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2008, which was introduced yesterday in the U.S. House of Representatives. Tom Feeney represents the Kennedy Space Center and serves as... more
Tom Feeney's Tax Response as Hardworking Families File their Returns
April 15, 2008Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today highlighted his efforts to protect the pockets of hardworking taxpayers as families throughout Florida file their tax returns. Today, Tom Feeney joined his colleagues in the RSC to introduce an amendment to the Constitution aimed at... more
Nation's Largest Taxpayers Group Honors Tom Feeney with "Taxpayers' Friend Award"
April 8, 2008WASHINGTON, D.C. â Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) deserves applause for a pro-taxpayer voting record last year, according to the 362,000-member National Taxpayers Union (NTU). The nonpartisan citizen group today announced that Tom Feeney was one of only a few dozen lawmakers... more
Misplaced Priorities Prevail as Congress Sends $50 Billion to Africa but Ignores NASA's Workforce
April 8, 2008Misplaced Priorities Prevail as Congress Sends $50 Billion to Africa but Ignores NASA's Workforce (Washington, D.C.) - Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today reiterated his frustration with the misplaced priorities of Congress as the House approved $50 billion of foreign aid to... more
Tom Feeney's Concerns Regarding Proposed NASA Launch Complex
March 18, 2008Tom Feeney's Concerns Regarding Proposed NASA Launch Complex (New Smyrna Beach, FL) - Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today released the following statement on NASA's continuing examination of a new launch complex at Site 2: "I strongly urge NASA to consider eliminating... more
Tom Feeney's 2008 Beach Walk Begins
March 14, 2008(Washington, D.C.) - Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today announced his 2008 Beach Walk public events next week in Volusia County. The 24th Congressional district is home to nearly eighty miles of Florida's Coast line. This year Tom Feeney will once again... more
Feeney Signs Discharge Petition to Force a Long-Awaited and Necessary Immigration Vote
March 11, 2008Feeney Signs Discharge Petition to Force a Long-Awaited and Necessary Immigration Vote (Washington, D.C.) - Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today released the statement below on the SAVE Act discharge petition to finally address the problem of illegal immigration. Tom Feeney joined... more
Tom Feeney's Statement on Shuttle Gap and Washington Post Story
March 7, 2008Tom Feeney's Statement on Shuttle Gap and Washington Post Story (Oviedo, FL) - On the heels of today's Washington Post story titled, NASA Wary of Relying on Russia, Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo), Ranking Member on the Space and Aeronautics subcommittee released... more
Tom Feeney's Statement on the Liberal's Out-Of-Touch Budget
March 5, 2008Tom Feeney's Statement on the Liberal's Out-Of-Touch Budget (Washington, D.C.) - Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today released the following statement after out of touch San Francisco liberal Nancy Pelosi and her fellow Democrats released their fiscally irresponsible 2009 budget: "While Florida's... more
Feeney Applauds Committee Passage of Border Security Bill...Urges Pelosi to Bring this Bill and also Shuler's Bill to the Floor - Now!
February 27, 2008Feeney Applauds Committee Passage of Border Security Bill Urges Pelosi to Bring this Bill and also Shuler's Bill to the Floor - Now! (Washington, D.C.) - Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today released the following statement after the Committee on Science and... more
Tom Feeney's Statement on the Passing of William F. Buckley Jr.
February 27, 2008Tom Feeney's Statement on the Passing of William F. Buckley Jr. (Washington, D.C.) - Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today released the following statement after learning of the passing of William F. Buckley Jr.: "An American hero has left us today. From... more
Tom Feeney's Statement on Castro's Resignation
February 19, 2008Tom Feeney's Statement on Castro's Resignation (Titusville, FL) - Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today released the following statement after learning that Fidel Castro will resign: "Since New Years Day 1959, Fidel Castro and his brutal communist regime have stifled freedom, jailed... more
AS TERROR TOOLS EXPIRE, DEMS BREAK FOR RECESS LEAVING AMERICANS VULNERABLE
February 14, 2008AS TERROR TOOLS EXPIRE, DEMS BREAK FOR RECESS LEAVING AMERICANS VULNERABLE Tom Feeney URGES Democrats to Resolve FISA Before Leaving Town (Washington, D.C.) - As FISA dangerously expires, U.S. Representative Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo), member of the House Judiciary Committee today... more
Berkeley's Hateful Valentine Insults our Brave Men and Women in Uniform
February 14, 2008Berkeley's Hateful Valentine Insults our Brave Men and Women in Uniform Tom Feeney Joins Colleagues to Introduce the Military Freedom Act to Punish the City of Berkeley's Irresponsible Act (Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Representative Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today will join... more
Rep. Feeney Supports RACE DAY in America - Offers Resolution Marking 50th Anniversary of the Daytona 500
February 6, 2008Rep. Feeney Supports RACE DAY in America Offers Resolution Marking 50th Anniversary of the Daytona 500 (Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Representative Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today offered H.Res. 931, a resolution recognizing the 50th running of the Daytona 500, `The Great... more
Tom Feeney's Statement on the President's Budget and $120 mil for Orlando VA Hospital
February 4, 2008Rep. Tom Feeney's Statement on the President's Budget $120 Million a Good Start for Orlando VA Hospital; Urges Majority not to Raise Taxes and Support Earmark Reform (Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Representative Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today released the following statement... more
Rep. Feeney Signs Council for Citizens Against Government Waste Earmark Reform Pledge
January 30, 2008Rep. Feeney Signs Council for Citizens Against Government Waste Earmark Reform Pledge Only Seven Members Have Signed the Pledge to Provide Taxpayers with Transparency (Oviedo, FL) - U.S. Representative Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today signed the Council for Citizens Against Government... more
Rep. Tom Feeney's Reaction to the President's Final State of the Union Address
January 29, 2008Rep. Tom Feeney's Reaction to the President's Final State of the Union Address (Washington, D.C.) - Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Representative Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) this evening released this statement following President Bush's final State of the Union Address: "In addition... more
Rep. Tom Feeney Urges Genuine Reforms to Stimulate the Economy
January 23, 2008Rep. Tom Feeney Urges Genuine Reforms to Stimulate the Economy Supports Economic Growth Act to Provide Broad and Permanent Solutions (Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Representative Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today joined leaders of the Republican Study Committee to sponsor the Economic... more
Central Florida's 2007 Christmas Miracle
December 20, 2007Central Florida's 2007 Christmas Miracle Richelle Starnes Receives Lifetime Care Rep. Feeney Thanks Navy for Reversing Decision (Washington, DC) - U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today celebrated the news that Richelle Starnes, a Central Florida mother will receive the lifetime... more
FEENEY CELEBRATES LAKE NONA VA HOSPITAL CONTRACT
December 8, 2007(Washington, DC) - U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today celebrated the news of tomorrow's expected finalization of an agreement between Tavistock and the VA for the Orlando VA Hospital site at Lake Nona: "Finally, the largest metropolitan area not serviced... more
The TAX and SPEND DEMS ARE BACK... HIDE YOUR WALLETS
December 5, 2007The TAX and SPEND DEMS ARE BACK... HIDE YOUR WALLETS (Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today urged hardworking taxpayers to hide their wallets now that Congress has returned from Thanksgiving. American families will face a final push... more
Border Security Alert 2: Bush pardons turkeys for Thanksgiving when he should pardon Border Patrol Agents Ramos and Compean....
December 5, 2007Bush pardons turkeys named "May" and "Flower" for Thanksgiving when he should pardon Border Patrol Agents Ramos and Compean Bush pardons turkeys named "May" and "Flower" for Thanksgiving when he should pardon Border Patrol Agents Ramos and Compean. http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5hwM8k1AFoBJ9FYoPWLu5a0BSRn6gD8T1H7E82... more
Rose Bay Funds Released
December 3, 2007Rose Bay Funds Finally Released Giant Leap to Complete a 15 Year Project (Oviedo, FL) - U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today celebrated the Army Corps of Engineers' release of funding for Rose Bay. Rep. Tom Feeney has made the... more
Border Security Alert 1: PARDON the BORDER AGENTS
December 3, 2007No longer asking nicely... Rep. Tom Feeney DEMANDS Immediate Release of Border Patrol Agents U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney demanded an immediate release of Border Patrol Agents Ramos and Compean who are currently serving decade-long prison sentences for shooting a illegal... more
Grades Are In: Feeney Receives 98% on RePORK CARD
November 8, 2007Grades Are In: Feeney Receives 98% on RePORK CARD Club for Growth Gives Rep. Tom Feeney a 98% (Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo), founder of the Washington Waste Watchers, today thanked the Club for Growth for their... more
Feeney Joins Bipartisan Bill to Address the Illegal Immigration Problem that Continues to Plague our Nation
November 6, 2007Feeney Joins Bipartisan Bill to Address the Illegal Immigration Problem that Continues to Plague our Nation (Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today joined Rep. Heath Shuler (D-NC), Rep. Brian Bilbray (R-CA), Rep. Brad Ellsworth (D-IN), Rep. Ciro... more
Feeney Receives the Medicare Choices Leadership Award
November 5, 2007Feeney Receives the Medicare Choices Leadership Award (Oviedo, FL) - U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) received the Medicare Choices Leadership Award from the Coalition for Medicare Choices. The award references the 29,818 seniors impacted by Rep. Tom Feeney's principled vote... more
Feeney's Immigration Terrible Top Ten Countdown No. 6
August 22, 2007Number 6: No Assimilation Required 12 Million Plus Get 8 Years to Learn English (Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today announced the fifth of ten reasons why every hardworking taxpayer should oppose this immigration amnesty sellout. There... more
Democrats Say "Lights Out" to Hardworking Taxpayers
August 22, 2007Create a Massive Slush Fund for Secret Projects and Keep Voters Out of Budget Process (Oviedo, FL) - U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today criticized this week's secret budget process that will leave voters in the dark. The House will... more
Voters Shut Down Senate Switchboard and Bury the Immigration Amnesty Sellout
August 22, 2007Victory is Sweet for Hardworking American Taxpayers (Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today released the following statement following the defeat of the immigration amnesty sellout this morning. The Senate did not gather the 60 votes needed to... more
Feeney Supports Federal Media Shield Bill
August 21, 2007(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo), member of the House Judiciary Committee, was pleased the Free Flow of Information Act passed today through the Judiciary Committee. Feeney thanks Rep. Mike Pence (R-IN) and Rep. Rick Boucher (D-VA) for their... more
For Our Children's Future
August 21, 2007Future Generations Hold the Key to America's Destiny FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 20, 2007 (Oviedo, FL) - For too long, lawmakers have failed to develop plans to secure the future of America's youth. Inaction is immoral and children and young adults... more
The Feeney Reform Agenda
August 20, 2007FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 20, 2007 The Feeney Reform Agenda For Our Children's Future Future Generations Hold the Key to America's Destiny (Oviedo, FL) - For too long, lawmakers have failed to develop plans to secure the future of America's... more
Rep. Tom Feeney's Office to Hold Passport Assistance Forum in Oviedo, FL
August 15, 2007FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 15, 2007 (Oviedo, FL) - U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today announced that his office will hold a passport assistance forum in Oviedo this Friday to help constituents with the passport application process. Due to longer... more
Rep. Tom Feeney's Office to Hold Passport Assistance Forum in Oviedo, FL
August 15, 2007FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 15, 2007 Rep. Tom Feeney's Office to Hold Passport Assistance Forum in Oviedo, FL (Oviedo, FL) - U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today announced that his office will hold a passport assistance forum in Oviedo this... more
Feeney Testifies Before Congress on Need for VA Hospital
August 8, 2007The Numbers Speak for Themselves in Central Florida(Washington, D.C.) – U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) testified today before the Committee on Veterans' Affairs on the need for a Veterans Administration hospital in Central Florida. " The numbers clearly speak for... more
Feeney Hails a Victory in War on Terror with Death of Al-Zarqawi
August 8, 2007FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE War in Iraq is Unmistakably Part of the War on Terror (Washington, D.C.) – U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today released the following statement following the death of Al-Zarqawi: "Liberals who believe the War in Iraq is... more
Feeney, Keller Celebrate VA Hospital News
August 8, 2007FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 20, 2006 FEENEY, KELLER CELEBRATE VA HOSPITAL NEWS Thank Chairman Buyer and Central FL Leaders (Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Rep. Ric Keller (R-Orlando) and U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) joined VA Committee Chairman... more
Central Florida Welcomes Burnham Institute
August 7, 2007FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 23, 2006 Central Florida Welcomes Burnham Institute (Tallahassee, FL) – U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) joined Governor Jeb Bush and other Florida leaders for a decision today from the Burnham Institute regarding a site selection.... more
Feeney Applauds President's Authorization for New Fence
August 7, 2007October 27, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Feeney Applauds President’s Authorization of 700 Miles of New Fence Opponent: Homeland Security Threats “Smoke and Mirrors” (Oviedo, FL) – Today, U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) applauded the President’s signing of the Secure... more
GOP Effort to Block Benefits from Illegal Immigrants is ERASED
August 3, 2007FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 3, 2007 (Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today responded to last night's obliteration of the Republican Motion to Recommit that would prevent illegal immigrants from receiving benefits that hardworking taxpayers are forced to... more
GOP Effort to Block Benefits from Illegal Immigrants is Erased
August 3, 2007FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 3, 2007 GOP Effort to Block Benefits from Illegal Immigrants is ERASED (Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today responded to last night's obliteration of the Republican Motion to Recommit that would prevent illegal... more
With Hurricane Season Well Underway, Democrats Leave Floridians Unprotected
August 2, 2007FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 2, 2007 (Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today expressed his disappointment with House Democrats who are planning to leave for August vacation before passing legislation to protect Floridians this hurricane season. "Hurricane... more
With Hurricane Season Well Underway, Democrats Leave Floridians Unprotected
August 2, 2007FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 2, 2007 (Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today expressed his disappointment with House Democrats who are planning to leave for August vacation before passing legislation to protect Floridians this hurricane season. "Hurricane season... more
Scrap Secret Socialized Medicine
August 1, 2007FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 1, 2007 Bill Passes Without Hearings to Reward Illegals at the Expense of Seniors and Hardworking Taxpayers (Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today blasted House passage of SCHIP, a so-called State Children's Health... more
SCRAP SECRET SOCIALIZED MEDICINE
August 1, 2007FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 1, 2007 SCRAP SECRET SOCIALIZED MEDICINE Bill Passes Without Hearings to Reward Illegals at the Expense of Seniors and Hardworking Taxpayers (Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today blasted House passage of SCHIP, a... more
Feeney Supports Federal Media Shield Bill
August 1, 2007FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 1, 2007 Feeney Supports Federal Media Shield Bill Defend the First Amendment and the Public's Right to Information (Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo), member of the House Judiciary Committee, was pleased the Free... more
Five Years Later, It's Time to Wash Our SOX
July 30, 2007FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 30, 2007 (Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo), sponsor of the COMPETE Act to restore America's lead in world capital markets, today released the following statement on the five-year anniversary of the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)... more
Feeney's Statement on Independent Committee Report on Astronaut Health Care and Safety
July 27, 2007FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 27, 2007 (Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today released the following statement following the independent committee report on astronaut health care and safety. "After the Astronaut Lisa Nowak incident early this year, NASA... more
DEM TRANSPORT BILL LEADS TO FLORIDA ROAD KILL
July 25, 2007FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 25, 2007 (Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today expressed his disappointment with yesterday's passage of the Democrat supported 2008 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bill. Under the bill, Florida will see a... more
GOP Succeeds in Protecting Tipsters
July 25, 2007FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 25, 2007 Feeney and Republican Colleagues Successfully Fought to Include Protections for Those Who Report Suspicious Behavior (Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) joined fellow GOP colleagues who fought to include tipster protection in... more
Illegal Immigrant and Sex Offender Detained
July 21, 2007FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 13, 2007 Feeney Says We Must Protect our Children from Sex Offenders and Deport Dangerous Illegals (Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo), member of the Immigration Reform Caucus and author of the Feeney Amendment,... more
VOLUSIA COUNTY WATERWAY PROJECTS ADVANCE
July 21, 2007FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 17, 2007 Feeney Thanks County and City Officials for Their Efforts (Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-FL) today announced the good news on waterway projects that will improve Volusia County's quality of life. Future... more
Soaring Stocks and Deficit Drops
July 12, 2007FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 12, 2007 Feeney Celebrates as Markets Hit All-Time High (Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today celebrated successful GOP pro-growth policies for the second day in a row. Following yesterday's announcement of a lower... more
Feeney Applauds Lower Federal Deficit
July 11, 2007FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 11, 2007 Dems are Determined to Return to Dismal Economic Days (Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today welcomed the governmentâs announcement that this yearâs federal budget deficit will be nearly $40 billion lower... more
Watchdog Group Names Rep. Tom Feeney a "Taxpayer Hero"
July 9, 2007FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 9, 2007 Scores 95% on CCAGW's Congressional Ratings Washington, D.C. - The Council for Citizens Against Government Waste (CCAGW) today honored Rep. Tom Feeney (R-FL) as a Taxpayer Hero for scoring 95 percent on its 2006... more
Feeney on Earmark Requests
June 22, 2007FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 21, 2007 "I believe that transparency is essential to reforming the way business is done in Washington. We must open the shutters and let the sunshine in on the earmark process. "All reported bills and conference... more
House Republicans Send Strong Anti-Amnesty Message
June 22, 2007FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 27, 2007 (Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo), member of the House Judiciary Committee and Immigration Reform Caucus, today released the following statement in response to the House Republican Conference’s adoption of a resolution... more
Looking Out for the Little Guy
June 21, 2007FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 28, 2007 Feeney-Garrett Amendment Passes to Help Keep American Small Businesses Competitive (Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-FL) and U.S. Rep. Scott Garrett (R-NJ) offered an amendment to the Financial Services Appropriations Act for... more
King-Feeney Amendment Passes to Eliminate Smuggler's Lookout Posts on the Southern Border
June 15, 2007FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 15, 2007 Helps Protect American Citizens from Drug Smuggling, Terrorists, and Foreign Invasion(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) announced passage of the King-Feeney Amendment to the Department of Homeland Security 2008 Appropriations Bill. This amendment... more
Better to Be Repetitive Than Disingenuous
June 14, 2007FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 14, 2007 GOP Floor Efforts Lead to Future Sunshine in the Budget Process (Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today applauded GOP efforts that allowed an honest debate on the importance of transparency of... more
Feeney's Immigration Terrible Top Ten Countdown
June 6, 2007FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 6, 2007 Number 1: The LARGEST Single Increase in the Government Welfare State in American History (Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today announced the final reason why every hardworking taxpayer should oppose this... more
Feeney's Immigration Terrible Top Ten Countdown: No. 2
June 5, 2007FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 5, 2007 Number 2: Reduces Job Opportunities for Working Class Americans (Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today announced the ninth of ten reasons why every hardworking taxpayer should oppose this immigration amnesty sellout.... more
Feeney's Immigration Terrible Top Ten Countdown No. 3: Invites Fraud
May 31, 2007Z Visas Invite Document Fraud and Create a False Sense of Security FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MAY 31, 2007 (Oviedo, FL) - U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today announced the eighth of ten reasons why every hardworking taxpayer should oppose this... more
Feeney's Immigration Terrible Top Ten Countdown No. 4
May 30, 2007Bill gives amnesty to dangerous criminals and repeat offenders Number 4: Amnesty for Absconders and Gang Members By the End of the Day FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MAY 30, 3007 (Oviedo, FL) - U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today announced the... more
Feeney's Immigration Terrible Top Ten Countdown: No. 5
May 29, 2007FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 29, 2007 Number 5: Fails to Address Anchor Babies This so-called "comprehensive" bill fails to address a major problem (Oviedo, FL) - U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today announced the sixth of ten reasons why every... more
Feeney's Immigration Terrible Top Ten Countdown: No. 7
May 23, 2007FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 23, 2007 (Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today announced the fourth of ten reasons why every hardworking taxpayer should oppose this immigration amnesty sellout. Heritage Foundation President Robert Rector estimates the total... more
Feeney's Immigration Terrible Top Ten Countdown No. 8
May 22, 2007Number 8: Cuts Border Security in Half Only Two Miles out of the 700 Promised Have Been Constructed FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MAY 22, 2007 (Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today announced the third of ten reasons why... more
Feeney Applauds UCF Med School Vote
April 24, 2007FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 24, 2006 VA Hospital Should Be Next (Orlando,FL) â U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today hailed the decision of Florida's Board of Governors to endorse the launch of a medical school at the University of Central... more
Feeney Urges Board of Governors to Support UCF Medical School
February 27, 2007FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 27, 2006 (Orlando, FL) — U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today stressed his support for a new medical school at the University of Central Florida. "I hope Florida's Board of Governors are close to making a... more
Feeney Supports FY07 NASA Budget Request
February 16, 2007FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 16, 2006 (Washington, D.C.) — Today, U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) issued the following statement regarding NASA Administrator Mike Griffin's testimony to the House Science Committee: âToday's testimony presented a clear-cut justification for future funding of... more
Feeney Honored as Guardian of Small Business
September 27, 2006September 27, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Washington, D.C.) – NFIB, the nation’s leading small-business advocacy group, today named U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (FL-24) a Guardian of Small Business for his outstanding voting record on behalf of America’s small-business owners in... more
Club for Growth Honors Feeney with 1st Annual Defender of Economic Freedom Award
September 27, 2006September 27, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Club for Growth Honors Feeney with 1st Annual Defender of Economic Freedom Award Feeney 1 of only 36 Members of Congress to earn award (Washington, D.C.) – Pat Toomey, President of The Club for... more
Feeney Receives Hero of the Taxpayer Award
September 26, 2006September 26, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Perfect Tax Record and Fourth Consecutive ATR Award (Washington, D.C.) - Today, U.S. Representative Tom Feeney received the “Hero of the Taxpayer” award from the Americans for Tax Reform (ATR). “I am proud to... more
Feeney Applauds Earmark Reform
September 14, 2006FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 14, 2006 (Washington, D.C.) - Today, U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) applauded the approval of earmark reform legislation requiring all reported bills and conference reports considered include a list of earmarks and the name of... more
House Approves Central FL VA Hospital
September 13, 2006FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 13, 2006 (Washington, D.C.) - Today, U.S. Representative Tom Feeney spoke before the House of Representatives prior to passage of legislation to bring a VA hospital to the Central Florida area at Lake Nona. Feeney... more
Feeney Calls on Senate to Derail the "Train to Nowhere"
May 25, 2006FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 25, 2006 (Washington, D.C.) â U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) stood with his colleagues and leading conservative organizations today to call on the Senate Republicans to remove the egregious spending that was added to the emergency... more
Feeney Co-sponsors the Fair Tax Act
May 17, 2006FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 17, 2006 (Orlando, FL) — U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) celebrated his recent decision to co-sponsor the Fair Tax Act. On the same day millions of Americans are struggling to pull their tax returns together and... more
Feeney Praises President's Commitment to Strengthen Border Security
May 15, 2006FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 15, 2006Differs on Temporary Worker Program; Stands Behind Resilient House BillU.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo), a member of the House Judiciary Committee and Immigration Reform Caucus issued the following statement in reaction to the President's primetime... more
Feeney Votes to Strengthen U.S. Energy Security
May 10, 2006FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 10, 2006 (Washington, D.C.) – U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo), a cosponsor of the H-Prize Act of 2006, joined his House colleagues in passing this legislation that strengthens America’s long-term energy security by encouraging the development... more
Feeney Wins Big in Apopka Straw Poll
May 10, 2006For Immediate Release August 10, 2006 (Oviedo, FL) –U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) received 199 votes in the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce HobNob straw poll. Feeney votes outnumbered the Democrat challengers by a 7 to 1 ratio and Feeney... more
House Approves Bill to Strenghten Port Security
May 4, 2006FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 4, 2006 (Washington, D.C.) – Recognizing the increased necessity of carefully monitoring the goods and cargo passing through American ports, Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) and the House of Representatives today approved, H.R. 4954, the Security and... more
Vote for Sunshine: Restore the Trust of the Taxpayer
May 3, 2006FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 3, 2006 Feeney Votes to Reduce Earmarks and Add Sunshine to Appropriations Process (Washington, D.C.) – Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) voted today to reform the earmark process and add much-needed transparency to the appropriations process. The... more
Feeney Statement on Fuel Prices
April 27, 2006FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 27, 2006(Washington, D.C.) – U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) issued the following statement today on energy prices. "It is obvious we have a problem. I just returned from two weeks in my district and like... more
Feeney Joins the "Ending Earmark Express"
April 10, 2006FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 10, 2006 (Washington, D.C.) — U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) joined colleagues on Friday from the House and Senate to participate in the "Ending Earmark Express" kick off. The Americans for Prosperity Foundation held its kick... more
Feeney Joins the "Ending Earmark Express"
April 10, 2006FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 10, 2006 (Washington, D.C.) — U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) joined colleagues on Friday from the House and Senate to participate in the "Ending Earmark Express" kick off. The Americans for Prosperity Foundation held its kick... more
Feeney Testifies on SOX Effects
April 5, 2006FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 5, 2006 Hearing Examines Implementation of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (Washington, D.C.) U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) testified today before the Government Reform Subcommittee on Regulatory Affairs on the implementation of Section 404 of... more
Feeney, From the Comfort of Your Own Home
March 23, 2006FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 23, 2006 Inaugural Telephone Town Hall Held in Orlando (Orlando, FL) — U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) held his first Telephone Town Hall Tuesday night from his district office in Orlando, FL. Constituents in Brevard County... more
Feeney Denounces Judge's Open Season on America's Children
March 16, 2006FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 16, 2006 Yesterday's victorious sentencing of Carlie Brucia's killer proves juries have more sense than some judges. (Washington, D.C.) — U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) stood with his colleagues yesterday on the Judiciary Committee just hours... more
The RSC and Feeney Release Balanced Budget
March 8, 2006FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 8, 2006 Budget Based on the 1995 "Contract With America" Budget(Washington, D.C.) — U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) joined members of the House Republican Study Committee today to introduce a balanced budget based on the 1995... more
Feeney Introduces Catastrophe Savings Accounts
March 1, 2006FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 1, 2006 (Washington, D.C.) — U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today introduced legislation to create Catastrophe Savings Accounts (CSA). Catastrophe Savings Accounts will empower homeowners to put money aside to prepare for the financial impact of... more
Feeney Hailed as "Taxpayers' Friend"
February 27, 2006FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 27, 2006 (Washington, D.C.) — U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) received the 2005 "Taxpayers' Friend Award" from the National Taxpayers Union (NTU). Feeney received praise for his impressive fiscal voting record and an "A" rating from... more
Feeney Calls on Administration to Reconsider Port Transfer
February 21, 2006FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 21, 2006 (Orlando, Florida) — U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today called on the Bush Administration to reconsider the transfer of management of six major eastern shipping terminals to a company owned by the United Arab... more
Feeney Welcomes Back, Adds New, and Promotes OneFeeney Welcomes Back, Adds New, and Promotes One
February 14, 2006FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 14, 2006 (Washington, D.C.) — Today, U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-FL) announced staff additions and a promotion in his Washington D.C. office. Pepper Pennington (23) will rejoin the Washington D.C. office to serve as Feeney's press... more
Feeney Applauds Leadership Elections
February 2, 2006FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 2, 2006 (Washington, D.C.) — U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) issued the following statement applauding the election of Majority Leader Boehner and Chairman Adam Putnam: âToday Republicans sounded the alarm for change by electing John Boehner... more
Feeney Comments on the State of the Union
January 31, 2006FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 31, 2006 Washington, D.C.) — U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) issued the following statement in reaction to the President's State of the Union address: âTonight President Bush outlined a visionary plan to keep our national security... more
Feeney Co-sponsors Line Item Veto Legislation
March 9, 2003FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 9, 2006 Legislation will Combat Government Waste (Washington, D.C.) — U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today announced his co-sponsorship of legislation to rein in government spending. U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI) introduced the Legislative Line-Item Veto... more