Florida Republican calls for Zika bill

Published September 1, 2016 3:29pm ET



A Florida Republican is asking House and Senate leaders to ensure a Zika funding bill is passed first thing next week.

“Congress must put aside partisan differences and come together immediately to protect the public,” Rep. Vern Buchanan wrote to House Speaker Paul Ryan, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid.

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