Adam Anderson (politician)

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In 2022, Anderson won his first election. [3] [9] [10]

2024

Subsequently, Representative Anderson was reelected against challenger Kelly Johnson 58.8% to 36.8%. [11] [12]

Committee Assignments

2022–2023

Source: [13]

  • Health & Human Services Committee (Republican Committee Whip) [14]
  • Healthcare Regulation Subcomittee
  • Health & Human Services Committee
  • Healthcare Regulation Subcommittee
  • Joint Committee on Public Counsel Oversight
  • Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee
  • Insurance and Banking Subcommittee
  • Local Administration, Federal Affairs & Special Districts Subcommittee

2024–2025

Source: [15]

  • Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee (Chairman)
  • Health & Human Services Committee
  • Judiciary Committee
  • Health Care Budget Subcommittee
  • Insurance & Banking Subcommittee
  • Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee

Notable legislation

Genomic and rare disease initiatives

Anderson pioneered the establishment of the Florida Institute for Pediatric Rare Diseases within the Florida State University College of Medicine to advance research, diagnosis, and treatment of rare diseases in children. [4] [5] [6] [7]

Introduced the Sunshine Genetics Pilot Program, an initiative offering genetic testing for newborns to identify rare diseases early, in addition to the state's existing screening program. [16] [17]

HB 907 created the Sunshine Genetics Consortium to foster collaboration across the nation among professionals from universities and children's hospitals to advance genetic research and medicine, integrating advanced technologies and education. [18] [19]

Championed legislation to add Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy to the state newborn screening. [20] [21]

References

  1. ↑ "Adam Anderson". Ballotpedia. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  2. ↑ "Adam Anderson". Florida House of Representatives . Retrieved January 30, 2025.
  3. 1 2 "Florida Republican wins state House seat after opponent booted off of ballot". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  4. 1 2 "'A giant leap': Lawmaker announces FSU's new Institute for Pediatric Rare Diseases". Tallahassee Democrat. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
  5. 1 2 "Unlocking the Genetic Secrets of Rare Childhood Diseases". Florida Trend. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
  6. 1 2 "Matthew A. Love: Making the latest genetic diagnostic tools available to Florida's most vulnerable kids". Florida Politics . August 7, 2023. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
  7. 1 2 Haughney, Kathleen (February 1, 2024). "FSU launches groundbreaking Institute for Pediatric Rare Diseases". Florida State University News. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
  8. ↑ "Request Rejected". flhouse.gov. Retrieved April 4, 2025.
  9. ↑ "Candidate Tracking system - Florida Division of Elections - Department of State". dos.elections.myflorida.com. Retrieved April 16, 2025.
  10. ↑ "Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections > Election Information > Elections > Current & Upcoming Elections1 > 2022 Primary Election". www.votepinellas.gov. Archived from the original on July 16, 2024. Retrieved April 16, 2025.
  11. ↑ "Adam Anderson". Ballotpedia. Retrieved April 16, 2025.
  12. ↑ "Florida House of Representatives elections, 2024". Ballotpedia. Retrieved April 16, 2025.
  13. ↑ "Adam Anderson, Committee Membership for 2022-2024 Term". www.flhouse.gov. Retrieved April 16, 2025.
  14. ↑ "Health & Human Services Committee for 2022 - 2024". www.flhouse.gov. Retrieved April 16, 2025.
  15. ↑ "Adam Anderson Current Committee Assignments". flhouse.gov. Retrieved April 16, 2025.
  16. ↑ "House Bill 907 (2025) - The Florida Senate". www.flsenate.gov. Retrieved April 16, 2025.
  17. ↑ "CS/CS/HB 907 - Florida Institute for Pediatric Rare Diseases". m.myfloridahouse.gov. Retrieved April 16, 2025.
  18. ↑ Taylor, Janelle Irwin (March 11, 2025). "Adam Anderson's 'Sunshine Genetics Act' advances, offering promise for rare disease research and treatment". Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government. Retrieved April 16, 2025.
  19. ↑ "'Sunshine Genetics Act' aims to advance care and research for rare diseases". WFLA (in Mexican Spanish). March 14, 2025. Archived from the original on March 14, 2025. Retrieved April 16, 2025.
  20. ↑ "CS/HB 1089 - Newborn Screenings". www.flhouse.gov. Retrieved April 16, 2025.
  21. ↑ "House Bill 1089 (2025) - The Florida Senate". www.flsenate.gov. Retrieved April 16, 2025.
Adam Anderson
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Member of the FloridaHouseofRepresentatives
from the 57th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
November 8, 2022
Speaker
▌ Daniel Perez (R)
Speaker pro tempore
▌ Wyman Duggan (R)
Majority Leader
▌ Tyler Sirois (R)
Minority Leader
▌ Fentrice Driskell (D)
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  13. ▌ Angie Nixon (D)
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