Appropriations

Diaz-Balart Holds THUD Appropriations Hearing on Impact of Irma on Highways and Bridges

November 30, 2017

Congressman Diaz-Balart, Chairman of the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Subcommittee, held a subcommittee hearing on the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Emergency Relief, with FHWA Deputy Administrator Brandye Hendrickson and FHWA Executive Director Walter Waidelich serving as witnesses.

Issues:AppropriationsTransportation and HousingHurricane Preparedness and Recovery

Diaz-Balart: Supplemental Request Does Not Help Florida’s Agriculture Industry

November 29, 2017

Press Release

Congressman Diaz-Balart, a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement regarding the Office of Management and Budget’s most recent supplemental funding request for natural disaster response and recovery.

Issues:AgricultureAppropriations

Diaz-Balart Hosts Member Roundtable on Federal Highway Administration’s Emergency Relief Program

November 3, 2017

Press Release

Congressman Diaz-Balart, Chairman of the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Subcommittee, today hosted a roundtable on the Federal Highway Administration’s Emergency Relief program.

Issues:AppropriationsTransportation and HousingHurricane Preparedness and Recovery

Diaz-Balart Votes for Additional Disaster Relief Funding to Help Hurricane-Impacted Areas

October 12, 2017

Press Release

Congressman Diaz-Balart issued the following statement after the passage of additional supplemental appropriations for disaster relief.

Issues:AppropriationsHurricane Preparedness and Recovery

Diaz-Balart Votes to Support Military, Protect National Security

July 27, 2017

Press Release

WASHINGTON – Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-25) released the following statement after passage of H.R. 3219, the Make America Secure Appropriations Act. This legislation included the Defense, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Energy and Water, and Legislative Branch FY18 appropriations funding.

Issues:AppropriationsEverglades RestorationDefense/National Security

Diaz-Balart and Rooney: Interior Appropriations Protects Everglades for Future Generations

July 19, 2017

Press Release

Congressmen Diaz-Balart and Rooney released the following statement after the House Appropriations Committee approved the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies bill for fiscal year 2018.

Issues:AppropriationsEverglades Restoration

Chairman Diaz-Balart Opening Statement at FY18 THUD Appropriations Committee Mark-Up

July 17, 2017

Press Release

WASHINGTON – Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-25), Chairman of the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Subcommittee of the House Committee on Appropriations, offered the following opening remarks during the full committee mark-up of the FY18 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bill.

As prepared for delivery:

"Today I am pleased to present the fiscal year 2018 THUD bill to the Committee for your consideration, with the goal of a favorable motion to the House.

Issues:AppropriationsTransportation and Housing

Diaz-Balart: CJS Appropriations Bill Helps Combat Crime, Keep Communities Safe

July 13, 2017

Press Release

Congressman Diaz-Balart released the following statement after the House Appropriations Committee approved the Commerce, Justice, and Science bill for FY18.

Issues:Appropriations

Diaz-Balart Delivers Over $4 Million in Homeless Assistance Funding for Miami-Dade

June 26, 2017

Press Release

Congressman Diaz-Balart today announced that Miami-Dade County would receive $4.092 million in Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Issues:AppropriationsTransportation and Housing

Diaz-Balart Statement on President Trump’s Budget Request

May 23, 2017

Press Release

Congressman Diaz-Balart, a senior member of the House Appropriations and Budget Committees, released the following statement in response to President Trump’s FY 18 budget request.

Issues:AppropriationsFiscal Responsibility