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Dear Friends,

Welcome to the official homepage for Florida’s Seventh Congressional District!

Every effort has been made to help you use this website as a resource for our federal government, legislative issues and projects in the Congressional District. Additionally, you will find information on my activities and work as the Ranking Republican Leader on the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.

Florida's Seventh District constituents are encouraged to utilize the many services provided. With just a click of a button, you can register your opinion on many of the important issues facing America or plan your next trip to our Nation's Capital.

It is my honor to represent you and other Americans in the United States House of Representatives.

Sincerely,

John L. Mica
Member of Congress


Your Congressman's Recent Activities...

August 27, 2008

Rep. Mica spoke to the Hastings Rotary Club at the American Legion on the topic of current projects in St. John's County and Floridas' 7th District.

Rep. Mica spoke to the Palatka Rotary Club at the Price Martin Center in Palatka on the topic of current Putnam County and 7th District projects.

Congressman Mica met with Putnam Emergency Operations Center First Responders to discuss damages caused by Tropical Storm Fay and preparations for future events.

Rep. Mica was a guest on both the Mary Mackie Conner show on WIYD 1240 AM and the The Deacon Show on WPLK 800 AM. Congressman Mica and the hosts discussed the demolition of the Frank George apartment complex and the re-development of Downtown Palatka.

Rep. Mica participated in the groundbreaking event for the numerous projects to modernize and upgrade the Kay Larkin Airport in Palatka including a new terminal building and new hangars. The improvements will help aid in the economic development of the region.

Signaling the wrecking ball operator, Rep. Mica kicked off the demolition of the Frank George apartment complex.

August 25, 2008

Congressman Mica sent a letter to President Bush requesting disaster relief assistance for residents of Central Florida experiencing flooding from Tropical Storm Fay.
(Press)

August 20, 2008

Congressman Mica returned to the floor of the House of Representatives to rejoin the Republican protest in response to the Democratic Majority’s inaction on energy.  Unfortunately, Speaker Pelosi abruptly gaveled down a vote to adjourn for five weeks without taking action to lower energy prices or break our dependence on foreign oil.

While on the floor, Rep. Mica spoke of the constituents who asked him to return to Washington D.C. to address the energy crisis; the Majority’s unwillingness to allow an open vote on energy legislation; our nation’s vast domestic energy resources that are currently off-limits; and solutions to our energy challenges.
(Press)

August 19, 2008

Rep. Mica was a keynote speaker at the American Association of Airport Executives Birdstrike Aviation Safety Conference held in Florida.  The Congressman addressed a crowd of nearly 400 as he discussed Congress’ role in providing and promoting aviation safety.

Rep. Mica and officials from the Florida Department of Transportation, Seminole County and the City of Sanford met with Amtrak representatives to discuss future renovations to the Sanford Auto Train Station.  At the meeting, Amtrak officials announced that the updated facility will undergo between $6 and &7 million in improvements intended to improve the function, process and flow.
(Press)

At an emergency meeting convened by U.S. Reps. John Mica and Tom Feeney, local leaders tentatively agreed to cover a $4 million shortfall necessary to the completion of the Rose Bay Restoration project.  An impasse had endangered the project, but as a result of the discussions, the St. Johns Water management District and the U.S. Corps of Engineers reached a pending agreement with Volusia County and the City of Port Orange to cover the shortfall. 
(Press)

August 18, 2008

At the Flagler County Airport, Rep. Mica, Airport Manager Jack Thompson and other State, local and community leaders broke ground on a new Air Traffic Control Tower.  “Flagler County Airport is the fourth busiest general aviation airport in the nation that is currently without an air traffic control tower,” said Mica.  “The Addition of this tower will put federally certified air traffic controllers on the ground here and significantly improve the level of safety for aircraft operations at the airport and in the surrounding airspace.” 

August 15, 2008

Congressman Mica met with Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in California to discuss the Congressman’s National Strategic Transportation Plan.  The Governor shared Congressman Mica’s perspective that our nation is in need of increased investment in its infrastructure and needs to use a more strategic, intermodal approach to transportation.  He offered to assist in promoting the concept of a strategic transportation plan and will be a valuable advocate as he utilizes his leading role within a national, bipartisan campaign for increased infrastructure investment.  Congressman Mica extended the Governor an invitation to testify before Congress on our national infrastructure needs and the importance of a strategic and intermodal plan. 

August 11, 2008

Rep. Mica addressed the 67th annual conference of the Southeastern Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials.  In the speech, the Congressman spoke of current funding shortfalls in the federal Highway Trust Fund and future transportation and infrastructure projects.

Following the speech, Congressman Mica announced that the Central Florida Commuter Rail project made an important leap forward when federal officials announced the project was approved to enter the Final Design phase.  This designation by the Federal Transit Administration marks federal recognition that all environmental work has been completed and approved, and the project sponsor can begin expenditure of federal funds for right of way acquisition, equipment and other project requirements. 
(Press)

August 2, 2008

Rep. Mica met with County Commissioner Nancy Harris, Pomona Park Mayor Alonzo Middleton, Welaka Mayor Charlie Wilson, Crescent City Mayor Lee Kinsella and Putnam Courier Journal Publisher Jeanie Frederick.  They discussed a variety of issues of importance to South Putnam County as well as federal appropriations for projects in each area.

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