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Dear Neighbor,

This week was another busy one in Washington, D.C. full of meetings, committee hearings, important votes, and critical updates as we work to carry out President Trump's agenda. 

This week, the House voted on a number of bills, including one to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the "Gulf of America." You can read more about the bill below. I'm grateful to represent Florida's Third, which has newly-named Gulf of America coastline!

We introduced the App Store Freedom Act this week, a bill to protect consumers and promote fair competition on major app store marketplaces, like Apple and Google. You can read more about the bill and why this legislation has become so important with the growth of major app store platforms in the U.S. 

As a reminder, our spring Service Academy Day will be next Saturday, May 17 from 9am-12pm at Buchholtz High School in Gainesville. Hear from representatives from each of our nation's service academies and learn more about our office's role in nominating young public servants for our prestigious military programs. With questions, please contact us in Gainesville at (352) 505-0838. 

Finally, this past weekend we celebrated the Congressional Art Competition by hosting our annual showcase in Newberry. Thanks to all of our students, parents, and teachers for stopping by to support our talented students as they showed off their amazing work. We'll share more about the winners next week. 

Next week is the third of four weeks the House is in session. Budget reconciliation remains the big focus for the House ahead of Memorial Day, so stay tuned as we share more details here and on our social media pages as this process continues.

We wish all of the mothers, grandmothers, mothers-to-be, and mother figures a Happy Mother's Day this weekend! 

With all that's happening this new Congress, it is my greatest honor to represent you and hear from you about the issues that matter most. You can read below about what we've been up to this week, and as always, you can stay up to date with us here, on our website, and on X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

For the Republic,

Congresswoman Kat Cammack                                                                                Proudly Representing Florida's Third Congressional District

Happy Mothers' Day!

Happy Mother's Day to all of the amazing mothers, grandmothers, mothers-to-be, and mother figures! As a first-time mom, this year is extra special for me. Wishing all of our FL-03 moms the best day full of love, laughter, and time with family.

Service Academy Day Next Weekend

Join us for this spring's Service Academy Day next Saturday, May 17 from 9am-12pm at Buchholz High School in Gainesville. If you know a high school student interested in serving our nation at one of our prestigious service academies, this event is for them. For more information, check out our website linked below. With questions, please contact our Gainesville office at (352) 505-0838. 

An Update From D.C.

Last night I shared a late-night update from the office about so much going on in our nation’s capital. Reconciliation, the Gulf of America, trade deals, and much more!

Gulf of America

Introducing the Gulf of America! On Thursday, the House of Representatives voted to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, following President Trump's lead. Excited to represent Florida's Third with Gulf of America coastline!

Florida Cattlemen's Association Visit

Great to see the gentlemen from the Florida Cattlemen's Association in Washington! They're in town as part of the National Cattlemen's Beef Association's annual visit to town and it was great to catch up with them and to thank them for all they do to support our robust cattle and agriculture industries in the Sunshine State!

Introducing The App Store Freedom Act

On Tuesday, I proudly introduced the App Store Freedom Act, a bill to promote competition and protect consumers and developers in the mobile app marketplace, like the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. 

For years, dominant app stores have controlled customer data and forced consumers to use the marketplaces' own payment platforms and services, instead of allowing consumers to choose their own platforms and apps. This is a game-changer for American consumers and gives them more choice and control over their devices than ever before.

Read more about the bill below. 

National Small Business Week

It's National Small Business Week! Thank you to all of our amazing small businesses in Florida's Third that power our economies and support our communities. We appreciate everything you do as vital parts of the North Central Florida region.

If you haven't already this week, be sure to visit a small business and show your support! 

Coffee & Commerce In Columbia County

Glad to join dozens of business leaders in Columbia County for another installment of Coffee & Commerce in Lake City with the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce. We spoke about the latest developments from D.C. and the newest growth in our region that has impacts across North Central Florida.

We're so proud of all our leaders in Columbia and across FL-03 continue to accomplish and have proudly watched this region grow with new residents and businesses from the Sunshine State and across the country. Thanks for having me and Team Kat on a beautiful morning! 

Celebrating The Congressional Art Competition

Congratulations to all of the students who participated in our 2025 Congressional Art Competition! It was amazing to see all of the incredible artwork from this year's students and have been impressed for the fifth straight year about the talent of Florida's Third's high school students. We'll be sharing more about the winners soon and thank the students, their teachers, and their families for sharing their passions with us.

Green & Gold Congressional Aide

We're hiring!

Our office seeks a veteran or Gold Star family member for a two-year paid position in our Ocala district office as part of the House of Representatives' Green & Gold Congressional Aide Program. To qualify, veterans must meet all the following requirements: Veterans must be Honorably discharged, released from active duty within the last six years, pay grades at or below E-5, O-3, or W-2. Veterans promoted to the pay grades of E-6, O-4, or W-3 within 6 months of separation from active duty are eligible, granted they meet ALL other eligibility requirements. Veterans who hold a 20-year or Temporary Early Retirement Authorization (TERA) retirement are not eligible for the program.

Interested veterans should go to https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search “Green & Gold Congressional Aide Program” for more information and how to apply. Gold Star applicants must be the spouse, parent, sibling, child or step-child of a service member who died in the line of duty, or died from a service-connected disability within four years of separation from the service. With questions, please call us in Ocala at (352) 421-9052.

Discussing President Trump's Economy & Anti-Israel Protests

This week I joined Ed Henry on Newsmax to discuss Democrats' objections to President Trump's economy and his work to disrupt the status quo. Take a look at the interview by clicking the button below or the image above.

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