Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) has a message for his colleagues as they settle back into Washington: the Senate has a to-do list, and it starts with your wallet and your safety.

On Monday, in a post on X, Scott urged Congress to address high living costs, election security and border security. "It's time for the Senate to deliver for YOU," Scott wrote.

He added, "Congress needs to start by securing our elections and lowering the cost of living ASAP. Let's get to work!"

In a video shared alongside the post, Scott said lawmakers need to focus on issues important to the public, particularly the cost of everyday necessities.

"What do you care about? The cost of living? It's too high," Scott said. "Whether we're talking about housing, our groceries, whatever it is. It's too high."

Elections and the Border Get a Mention Too

Scott also called for action on election security, referencing what he described as recent incidents involving election concerns.

"We've got to focus on election security," he said. "We've seen all the things that happened like with Spencer Pratt and things like that."

He also called for continued border security, saying, "We got to keep people safe, continuing to secure the border."

Plenty of Company on the Cost-of-Living Complaint

Scott isn't exactly shouting into the void here. Earlier this month, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi criticized Republicans over rising costs, tax breaks for wealthy Americans and taxpayer spending on President Donald Trump's military campaign against Iran.

She had said, "Working families are paying the price while Trump and his donors reap the rewards."

Last month, Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Calif.) criticized Trump over higher gas, grocery and utility prices, writing, "Gas prices are up," "Grocery prices are up," and "Utility prices are up."

He added, "November is coming," referring to the 2026 midterm elections.

Economist Stephen Moore argued that Americans paid more in taxes than they spent on food, clothing and housing combined, saying government had become "so big and bloated."

In March, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) criticized billions in military spending related to Iran, arguing the money should have supported health care, affordable housing and education.

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