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September 4, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26), co-chair of the Latino Jewish Congressional Caucus, issued the following statement following the passing of Mr. David Schaecter:

“I am deeply saddened by the loss of David Schaecter, a dear friend and Holocaust survivor.

September 4, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C.–– Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26), Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, Dean of the Florida Delegation, and Co-Founder and Co-Chair of the Congressional Everglades Caucus, issued the following statement following the House pas

August 15, 2025

Southern Florida –– Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26), Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, Dean of the Florida Delegation, and Co-Founder and Co-Chair of the Congressional Everglades Caucus, applauds the recent announcements by Governor DeSantis and the Trump Administration to accelerate and complete a key component to one of the most significant environ

August 15, 2025

Southern Florida –– Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26), Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, Dean of the Florida Delegation, and Co-Founder and Co-Chair of the Congressional Everglades Caucus, proudly announces that he secured $461 million for Everglades restoration and preservation in the Fiscal Year 2026 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill, which was ap