Defense/National Security

Díaz-Balart: 30 Years Since the “13 de Marzo” Tragedy and the Cuban Regime Remains Unaccountable

July 13, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26) issued the following statement commemorating the victims of the "13 de Marzo" tugboat sinking by the Cuban regime on its 30th anniversary:

"Today marks 30years since one of the cruelest atrocities ever committed against the Cuban people by the murderous regime in Cuba: the sinking of the '13 de Marzo' tugboat. The victims still have not seen justice for these heinous crimes.

Issues:CubaForeign AffairsDefense/National Security

English/Español: Díaz-Balart’s Language to Block State Sponsors of Terrorism from Accessing U.S. Facilities Included in the FY25 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Funding Bill

July 11, 2024

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C.– Today, Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26), a senior member of the House Committee on Appropriations, issued the following statement following the House Appropriations Committee approval of the proposed Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) funding bill for fiscal year 2025.

Issues:AppropriationsCubaForeign AffairsTransportation and HousingDefense/National Security

Díaz-Balart: NDAA Prioritizes Our Servicemembers

June 14, 2024

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26), a senior member of the House Committee on Appropriations, issued the following statement after the passage of H.R. 8070 Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2025:

Issues:AppropriationsDefense/National Security

Proyecto de Ley de la Subcomisión de Asignaciones sobre el Departamento de Estado, Operaciones Extranjeras y Programas Relacionados para el Año Fiscal 2025 Aprobado por la Comisión de la Cámara de Representantes

June 12, 2024

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C.– El legislador Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26), presidente de la Subcomisión de Asignaciones sobre el Departamento de Estado, Operaciones Extranjeras y Programas Relacionados en la Comisión de Asignaciones de la Cámara de Representantes, emitió la siguiente declaración luego de la aprobación del proyecto de ley de financiamien

Issues:AppropriationsCubaForeign AffairsDefense/National Security

Díaz-Balart Joins Giménez, Salazar, Wasserman Shultz, Moskowitz, and Rubio in Leading the Bipartisan SAFE Act

June 7, 2024

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26) joined Reps. Carlos A.

Issues:CubaForeign AffairsDefense/National Security

Chairman Diaz-Balart Releases FY25 State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Subcommittee Appropriations Bill

June 4, 2024

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C.– Today, Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26), Chairman of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Subcommittee of the House Committee on Appropriations, issued the following statement after the release of the fiscal year 2025 funding legislation:

Issues:AppropriationsCubaForeign AffairsDefense/National Security

MEDIA ADVISORY: Reps. Díaz-Balart and Giménez, along with Senator Scott, Denounce Cuban Regime Operatives Touring TSA Facilities at Miami International Airport

May 23, 2024

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MEDIA ADVISORY: REPS.

Issues:CubaForeign AffairsDefense/National Security

AVISO DE PRENSA: Díaz-Balart, Giménez, y Scott Denuncian el Recorrido de Operativos del Régimen Cubano a las Instalaciones de la TSA en el Aeropuerto Internacional de Miami

May 23, 2024

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MIAMI, FL – Los Representantes Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26) y Carlos A.

Issues:CubaForeign AffairsDefense/National Security

Rep. Díaz-Balart 'Americans deserve better than a weak and confused foreign policy'

April 10, 2024

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Issues:AppropriationsCubaForeign AffairsImmigrationDefense/National Security

Declaración del Legislador Díaz-Balart, presidente de la Subcomision sobre el Departamento de Estado, Operaciones Extranjeras y Programas Relacionados, sobre la Aprobación de la Legislación de Asignaciones para el Año Fiscal 2024 para las Seis Leyes de Fi

March 22, 2024

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – El legislador Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26), presidente de la Subcomisión sobre el Departamento de Estado, Operaciones Extranjeras y Programas Relacionados (SFOPS), en la Comisión de Asignaciones de la Cámara de Representantes, emitió la siguiente declaración tras la aprobación que incluye los seis proyectos de ley de asignaciones restantes para el Año Fiscal 2024: Defensa; Servicios Financieros; Seguridad Nacional; Trabajo, Salud y Servicios Humanos; Rama Legislativa; y el Departamento de Estado, Operaciones Extranjeras y Progr

Issues:AppropriationsCubaForeign AffairsImmigrationDefense/National SecurityFiscal Responsibility