Transportation and Housing

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 Joins Chairman Womack and Ranking Member Quigley for a District Visit of Key Transportation and Housing Areas in Florida's 26th Congressional District

June 7, 2024

Press Release

MIAMI, FL – This week, Rep.

Issues:AppropriationsTransportation and Housing

Diaz-Balart Celebrates Grand Opening of Villa Mariposa Affordable Housing Building

August 31, 2021

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-25) issued the following statement on the grand opening of the Hialeah Housing Authority’s Villa Mariposa Affordable Housing Building.

Issues:Transportation and Housing

Transportation and Housing

Diaz-Balart Announces $4.8 Million Grant for Low and No Emission Buses in Miami-Dade County

June 25, 2021

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C.–– Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-25) issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) granted Miami-Dade County $4.8 million for the Low and No Emission Vehicle Grant Program. Diaz-Balart is the Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, which funds this grant program for state and local governments under DOT.

"I am grateful that the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded this grant to Miami-Dade County.

Issues:Transportation and Housing

Diaz-Balart Honored with Legislator of the Year Award

March 3, 2021

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C.–– Today, The National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) honored Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart with the Legislator of the Year award. This award is presented to members of Congress who are strong advocates for housing and community development programs.

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Issues:Transportation and Housing

Diaz-Balart Applauds $99.9M for Miami-Dade County’s SMART Plan

August 17, 2020

Press Release

MIAMI, FL –– Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-25) released the following statement after Miami-Dade County was awarded a $99.9 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to be used for the South Corridor Rapid Transit Project included in the SMART Plan. Diaz-Balart serves as the Ranking Member of the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) Appropriations Subcommittee, and has diligently fought for federal dollars for Southern Florida throughout his nine terms in Congress.

Issues:Transportation and Housing

Diaz-Balart Delivers Federal Dollars for Miami-Dade's SMART Plan

May 29, 2020

Press Release

Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart released the following statement after the Trump Administration announced that the Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) will grant $891 million in federal funding for 12 transit infrastructure projects nationwide. Among the 12 projects, is Miami-Dade County’s South Corridor Rapid Transit Project. These funds come from the Capital Investment Grant program, which is an account under Congressman Diaz-Balart’s THUD jurisdiction, and one that he has continuously delivered federal funds for.

Issues:Transportation and Housing

Diaz-Balart in Miami Herald: PortMiami Gets a Financial Boost to Make it an Economic Powerhouse

February 14, 2020

Press Release

PortMiami gets a financial boost to make it an economic powerhouse | Opinion

Miami Herald

Op-Ed: Mario Diaz-Balart

February 14, 2020

Issues:Transportation and Housing

Diaz-Balart en el Nuevo Herald: El Puerto de Miami recibe el impulso para ser un motor económico

February 14, 2020

Press Release

El Puerto de Miami recibe el impulso para ser un motor económico

El Nuevo Herald

Columna: Mario Diaz-Balart

14 de febrero de 2020

Los puertos marítimos son esenciales para el crecimiento económico de nuestra nación, respaldando 31 millones de empleos y generando casi $5.4 billones en actividad económica.

Issues:Transportation and Housing