Transportation and Housing

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

June 25, 2021

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

Diaz-Balart Helps bring $22M for Miami-Dade County’s The Underline Project

November 7, 2019

Press Release

Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart issued the following statement after Miami-Dade County was awarded a $22.4 million BUILD grant for The Underline Project.

Issues:Transportation and Housing

Diaz-Balart, Wilson and Others Hold Press Conference to Discuss the Ongoing Battle with Chinese Drywall

March 25, 2019

Press Release

WASHINGTON – On Monday, March 25, Florida Representatives Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-25) and Frederica Wilson (FL-24) hosted a meeting with victims of the defective Chinese Drywall and their attorneys to discuss their decade-long battle with these negligent Chinese companies. This event was held as a bipartisan effort following a letter recently signed by various members of the Florida delegation, including Senator Rubio, which urges the Administration to take the necessary measures against these Chinese companies.

Issues:Foreign AffairsTransportation and Housing

Diaz-Balart Delivers Another Year of Record Level Investment in Infrastructure and Housing

February 14, 2019

Press Release

Congressman Diaz-Balart issued the following statement after the passage of the remainder of the FY2019 funding bills.

Issues:AppropriationsTransportation and Housing