Congressman Daniel Webster announces retirement

Florida Congressman Daniel Webster said he will not be seeking reelection to the U.S. House of Representatives. 

He has served for 15 years, and will complete his eighth term before retiring. 

“It has been an honor and privilege to represent my beloved state in the U.S. House of Representatives," he said in a news release. "I’ve never taken for granted my responsibility to Florida’s hardworking taxpayers and families to advance common-sense reforms and principled policy. The time has come to pass the torch to the next conservative leader and spend more precious time with my wife, children and 24 grandchildren." 

While Webster's term will end in January 2027, he still is hard at work. 

"There is much work left to do before this Congress closes and I am fully focused on finishing strong," he said. "This year, the Transportation and Infrastructure is working on once-in-a decade critical transportation reauthorization bill that will fund America’s roads and highways, bridges, transit and our rail system. I will keep working to get bills over the finish line that will leverage private investment to finance public infrastructure projects; ensure America – not China or any other adversary – remains the leader in space exploration; and that the United States will set the standards that protect our technological advantages.”

He said he will forever cherish his time as congressman, making changes to public policy, fighting to protect Americans' freedoms, values, life and liberty.