Peggy Gossett-Seidman

State Representative Peggy Gossett-Seidman
Member of the Florida House of Representatives
from the House District 91 district
Incumbent
Assumed office
November 8, 2022
Preceded byEmily Slosberg
Personal details
PartyRepublican
Alma materMichigan State University
OccupationPolitician
WebsitePeggyForFL.com

Peggy Gossett-Seidman is an American politician. She is the Republican member for District 91 in the Florida House of Representatives.[1][2]

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.

Standing Ovation for HB-117 Epstein Grand Jury Legislation Presentation

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.[3][4]

She also sponsored CS/HB 135 (2024), addressing voter registration safeguards and preventing unauthorized party affiliation changes.[5]

Gossett-Seidman sponsored CS/HB 165 (2024), known as the Safe Waterways Act, establishing a statewide notification system for water contamination.[6][7]

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.

Legislative Presentation

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.[8]

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.[9]

Gossett-Seidman co-sponsored CS/CS/HB 913 (2025), addressing governance and financial transparency requirements for condominium and homeowners’ associations.[10]

Environmental and consumer policy

Gossett-Seidman co-sponsored the State Park Preservation Act (HB 209), which restricts development within Florida state parks.[11]

She introduced the Motor Vehicle Operator Privacy Act (HB 357), which proposes restrictions on the sale of driver data.[12]

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.

References

  1. ↑ "Peggy Gossett-Seidman". Ballotpedia. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  2. ↑ "Peggy Gossett-Seidman". Florida House of Representatives. Retrieved January 30, 2025.
  3. ↑ "Grand jury testimony from 2006 Jeffrey Epstein case may be released because of new Florida law". New York Post. March 2, 2024.
  4. ↑ "House passes bill to ease release of Jeffrey Epstein grand jury evidence". Florida Politics. 2024.
  5. ↑ "Florida lawmaker aims to address glitch changing voters to NPA status". The Palm Beach Post. January 11, 2024.
  6. ↑ "Legislature passes bipartisan Safe Waterways Act to streamline contamination reporting". Florida Politics. 2024.
  7. ↑ "Lawmaker proposes utilities notify public immediately after drinking water tests positive for contaminants". WPTV. 2024.
  8. ↑ "House votes unanimously to protect state parks from development". Florida Phoenix. April 16, 2025.
  9. ↑ "Florida lawmaker is accusing the state of selling personal information to third parties; she hopes a bill will stop it". News4Jax. November 21, 2025.
  10. ↑ "CS/CS/HB 913 (2025)". Florida Senate.
  11. ↑ "House votes unanimously to protect state parks from development". Florida Phoenix.
  12. ↑ "Florida lawmaker accuses state of selling personal information". News4Jax.

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/

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