Defense/National Security

Diaz-Balart Supports Irma Disaster Relief, Troops, Government Funding

February 9, 2018

WASHINGTON – Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-25), Chairman of the House Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Subcommittee, issued the following statement after Congress passed the Bipartisan Budget Act.

"This bipartisan legislation continues government operations and funds programs that are critical to Americans across the nation. It also invests in our military during a time where we must provide our troops with the proper resources to defend our country, help our allies, and stand up to our adversaries.

Issues:AppropriationsTransportation and HousingDefense/National SecurityHurricane Preparedness and Recovery

Diaz-Balart Statement on Declassified HPSCI Memo

February 2, 2018

Press Release

MIAMI – Congressman Diaz-Balart issued the following statement after a House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI) majority memo on the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) was declassified and released.

Issues:Defense/National Security

Diaz-Balart: We Cannot Keep Our Military in Limbo

January 30, 2018

Press Release

Congressman Diaz-Balart, Chairman of the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Subcommittee and member of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, issued the following statement after the passage of H.R. 695, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 2018.

Issues:AppropriationsDefense/National Security

Main Street Caucus Elects New Co-Chair

January 19, 2018

Press Release

Republican Main Street Caucus (“Main Street”) Chairman U.S. Rep. Davis announced today that U.S. Rep. Diaz-Balart was elected to serve as the third co-chair, filling the vacancy left by U.S. Rep. Tiberi's resignation from Congress.

Issues:Defense/National SecurityFiscal ResponsibilityTax Relief

Diaz-Balart Gets Designation, Federal Resources for Collier County to Address Drug Trafficking

September 28, 2017

Press Release

Congressman Diaz-Balart released the following statement after the White House's Office of National Drug Control Policy today announced that Collier County would be designated as part of South Florida's High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA).

Issues:Defense/National Security

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 Votes to Strengthen Sanctions Against Russian, Iranian, North Korean Regimes

July 25, 2017

Press Release

Congressman Diaz-Balart released the following statement after the passage of H.R. 3364, Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act. This legislation targets the regimes of Russia, Iran and North Korea.

Issues:Foreign AffairsDefense/National Security

Diaz-Balart: SFOPS Appropriations Keeps U.S. National Security Interests at Forefront, Supports Allies

July 20, 2017

Press Release

Congressman Diaz-Balart released the following statement after the House Appropriations Committee approved the State and Foreign Operations bill for fiscal year 2018.

Issues:Foreign AffairsDefense/National Security

Diaz-Balart: Homeland Security Appropriations Funds Prevention, Response to Natural Disasters and Threats in Florida

July 18, 2017

Press Release

Congressman Diaz-Balart released the following statement after the House Appropriations Committee approved the Homeland Security bill for FY18.

Issues:Defense/National Security

NDAA Provides Armed Forces with Resources to Defend Our Country and U.S. National Security Interests

July 14, 2017

Press Release

Congressman Diaz-Balart released the following statement after the passage of the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2018.

Issues:Defense/National Security