On Aug. 10, District 15 U.S. Rep. Laurel Lee (R-Brandon) made a speaking appearance at the 2&2 Restaurant (located at 33835 S.R. 54 in Wesley Chapel) owned by Kruth (Kurt) and his wife Suzie Sombutmai (photo above).ย
At the speaking engagement, which also was supported and attended by the East Pasco Chamber of Commerce, Congresswoman Lee made it clear that she believes the โBig Beautiful Billโ recently passed by Congress and signed into law by President Donald Trump, โwill definitely help small businesses and seniors,โ even though the lawโs detractors say that it favors large corporations and billionaires and will cut funds for programs such as Medicare and Medicaid.
Leeโs district also includes all of New Tampa and she has an office in Tampa Palms. The former Hillsborough Circuit Judge and Florida Secretary of State said that even though the Hillsborough portion of her district leans โmore blue than red,โ she is able to โreach across the aisleโ and work with Democrats โwhenever necessary,โ such as the bill she co-sponsored with Dist. 14 Rep. Kathy Castor to fight human trafficking.