May 9, 2012 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Steve Southerland, II applauded today House approval of an amendment that he introduced to prohibit federal funding for the expansion of Limited Access Privilege Programs, or “catch shares,” for fisheries along the Gulf Coast and Atlantic seaboard. Southerland’s amendment to the FY2013 Commerce, Justice, and Science Appropriations Act was approved by a bipartisan 220-191 margin. “Today marks an important milestone in ... Read More

May 8, 2012 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Steve Southerland, II today participated in the first conference committee meeting between House and Senate negotiators over the 2012 Surface Transportation Extension Act. “I am pleased to have this opportunity to fight for Florida’s economic and transportation needs from the ground level,” said Southerland. “Although this marks just the first day of what will be a lengthy and detailed conference committee process, I ... Read More

May 8, 2012 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Steve Southerland, II announced today that he will be hosting a town hall meeting on Friday, May 11th in Marianna. The Jackson County town hall is free and open to the public, and local media is encouraged to attend. WHO: Representative Steve Southerland, II WHAT: Jackson County congressional town hall meeting WHEN: Friday, May 11, 2012 1:00-2:00pm central time WHERE: Jackson County Agriculture Conference ... Read More

May 3, 2012 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Steve Southerland, II issued the following statement today marking the 61st annual observance of the National Day of Prayer: “The National Day of Prayer provides a valuable reminder of the many blessings that God has bestowed upon our nation. It is also an opportunity to join together as Americans to ask for God’s protection of our brave service members fighting for our freedoms overseas and His grace in sustaining the less fortu... Read More