REPORT: Radical Soto and Lazy Moskowitz Jeopardize Floridians’ Safety

Radical Darren Soto and Least Effective Florida Democrat Jared Moskowitz voted to shutdown the government. Now, Floridians are in danger, a new report exposes. 

Flood insurance coverage is paused, which is “especially critical for Floridians, as the state remains under a heightened risk for tropical storms.” If hurricanes force evacuations, Floridians are in trouble as airports are descending into chaos with TSA workers and air traffic controllers being forced to work without pay.

“Radical Darren Soto and lazy Jared Moskowitz voted to shut down the government and jeopardize the safety of their own constituents. That’s despicable, and Floridians will hold them accountable.” – NRCC Spokeswoman Maureen O’Toole

Read the full story here or see excerpts below:

NRCC targets Florida Democrats in federal shutdown, citing risks during hurricane season

Florida’s Voice

Anita Padilla

October 3, 2025

WASHINGTON — As the federal government shutdown stretches into its third day, the National Republican Congressional Committee is targeting Florida Democratic Reps. Darren Soto and Jared Moskowitz, accusing them of contributing to the crisis by voting against a Republican-led funding measure.

Maureen O’Toole, a spokesperson for the NRCC, warned Friday that the shutdown could jeopardize public safety and travel during the peak of hurricane season.

“Airport chaos isn’t just inconvenient — it’s dangerous,” O’Toole said. “If Floridians need to evacuate during hurricane season, they’re out of luck.”

According to the NRCC, the shutdown has already led to unpaid work for air traffic controllers and TSA agents, including those stationed at major Florida airports like Orlando International Airport, creating longer security lines, flight delays, and limited travel options for families and emergency evacuees.

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The NRCC also pointed to a broader list of services now affected by the shutdown, including:

• Unpaid work for more than 13,000 air traffic controllers and tens of thousands of TSA agents
• Suspension of new small business loans
• Delayed USDA disaster assistance payments
• Disruption of rental and homelessness support programs for veterans
• Potential lapses in Telehealth services for Medicare patients

The pause in federal flood insurance coverage is especially critical for Floridians, as the state remains under a heightened risk for tropical storms through Nov. 30.

“This isn’t just politics — it’s putting lives and livelihoods at risk,” O’Toole said.