Sarasota Review

Congressman Greg Steube, who represents Florida's 17th congressional district, posted a series of statements on his official X account on August 29, 2025. The posts addressed topics ranging from military nomenclature to religious freedom in the context of vaccine requirements.

In a message posted at 12:31 UTC, Steube expressed gratitude to an individual named Leo: "Thank you, Leo!".

Later that day, at 14:44 UTC, Steube referenced former President Donald Trump and announced forthcoming legislative action regarding the U.S. military's organizational naming conventions. He wrote: "President Trump is right. It’s time to restore the name Department of War to our military. I will be submitting legislation and an NDAA amendment doing just that."

At 18:15 UTC, Steube discussed religious liberty in relation to vaccine mandates in educational settings. He stated: "No American should ever be forced to choose between following their faith or complying with a vaccine requirement. That is why I have proposed the GRACE Act to protect religious freedom in the classroom."

The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) is an annual federal law specifying the budget and expenditures for the U.S. Department of Defense. Proposals such as renaming departments or amending defense policies are often introduced through this legislative process.

Vaccine requirements have been a subject of national debate in recent years, particularly regarding exemptions based on religious beliefs and their application within schools and other public institutions.