Peggy Goss

Peggy Gossett-Seidman is an American politician. She is the Republican member for District 91 in the Florida House of Representatives. She has a background as a journalist, reporter, and former Women's Tennis Association Press-Director. She has contributed to several legislative initiatives in Florida. Early life and career Gossett-Seidman began her career as a sports journalist and later worked...

Peggy Gossett-Seidman is an American politician. She is the Republican member for District 91 in the Florida House of Representatives. She has a background as a journalist, reporter, and former Women's Tennis Association Press-Director. She has contributed to several legislative initiatives in Florida. Early life and career Gossett-Seidman began her career as a sports journalist and later worked in public relations. She served as a press director for the Women's Tennis Association. She later served on the Highland Beach Town Commission from 2018 to 2022. Legislative Work Gossett-Seidman's legislative work has focused on public safety, environmental protection, election law, consumer privacy, and water quality. 2023–2024 legislative session 2023–2024 legislative session During her first term, Gossett-Seidman sponsored and supported several pieces of legislation. She sponsored CS/HB 117 (2024), which allows for the release of grand jury testimony related to the 2006 investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. She also sponsored CS/HB 135 (2024), addressing voter registration safeguards and preventing unauthorized party affiliation changes. Gossett-Seidman sponsored CS/HB 165 (2024), known as the Safe Waterways Act, establishing a statewide notification system for water contamination. She also sponsored HB 523 (2024), establishing the Florida Seal of Fine Arts Program for high school students. Additionally, she supported House Resolution 9-C (2023), expressing support for Israel and condemning terrorism, which was adopted unanimously. 2024–2025 legislative activity Gossett-Seidman continued her legislative work on environmental and consumer protection issues. She co-sponsored the State Park Preservation Act (HB 209), which restricts development within Florida state parks. She introduced the Motor Vehicle Operator Privacy Act (HB 357), which proposes restrictions on the sale and distribution of driver data collected by the state. Gossett-Seidman co-sponsored CS/CS/HB 913 (2025), addressing governance and financial transparency requirements for condominium and homeowners’ associations. Environmental and consumer policy Gossett-Seidman co-sponsored the State Park Preservation Act (HB 209), which restricts development within Florida state parks. She introduced the Motor Vehicle Operator Privacy Act (HB 357), which proposes restrictions on the sale of driver data. Committee assignments During her first legislative term, Gossett-Seidman served on several committees, including the Joint Legislative Auditing Committee, the Agriculture & Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee, the Children, Families & Seniors Subcommittee, the Energy, Communications & Cybersecurity Subcommittee, the Water Quality, Supply & Treatment Subcommittee, and the PreK–12 Appropriations Subcommittee, where she served as vice chair. Local government service Prior to her election to the Florida House, Gossett-Seidman served on the Highland Beach Town Commission from 2018 to 2022, where she was involved in municipal infrastructure and public safety initiatives. [1] References Further reading https://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Representatives/details.aspx?MemberId=4891 https://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Representatives/details.aspx?MemberId=4891 https://floridapolitics.com/archives/659822-house-passes-bill-to-ease-release-of-jeffrey-epstein-grand-jury-evidence/ https://nypost.com/2024/03/02/us-news/grand-jury-testimony-from-2006-jeffrey-epstein-case-may-be-released-because-of-new-florida-law/ https://floridapolitics.com/archives/664082-legislature-passes-bipartisan-safe-waterways-act-to-streamline-contamination-reporting/ https://www.wptv.com/news/local-news/investigations/lawmaker-proposes-utilities-notify-public-immediately-after-drinking-water-tests-positive-for-contaminants https://www.upressonline.com/2024/04/one-thing-leads-to-another-boca-raton-rep-peggy-gossett-seidmans-journey-from-sports-journalist-to-lawmaker/ https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/news/politics/2024/01/11/florida-lawmaker-aims-to-address-glitch-changing-voters-to-npa-status/72150783007/ https://www.sun-sentinel.com/2022/11/08/peggy-gossett-seidman-wins-close-house-district-91-race/ External links Campaign website