Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart

Representing the 25th District of FLORIDA

Appropriations

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Diaz-Balart Appointed to Defense, State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Subcommittees

Jan 28, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C.–– Today, Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-25) was appointed to serve on the Defense, and State and Foreign Operations Subcommittees on Appropriations, in addition to serving as Ranking Member of the Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Subcommittee.

“I am beyond grateful to my colleagues for selecting me to serve on three Subcommittees on Appropriations. I am especially thankful to Ranking Member Kay Granger for her invaluable leadership and support.

Diaz-Balart Will Continue as Leading Republican on THUD Appropriations Subcommittee

Jan 13, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. ­­–– Today, Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-25) was re-elected by the House Republican Steering Committee to continue his service as the leading Republican on the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriation Subcommittee. 

Diaz-Balart on the Passage of the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act

Apr 23, 2020

WASHINGTON, D.C. ­­–– Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-25) released the following statement after the passage of H.R. 266, the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act, which would provide additional funding for the Paycheck Protection Program while also allocating additional resources to help hospitals and increase testing capabilities.

Diaz-Balart Supports Funding for our Nation’s Priorities

Dec 17, 2019
Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-25), Ranking Member of the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Subcommittee, issued the following statement after the passage of FY2020 funding bills, H.R. 1158 and H.R. 1865.

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Oct 30, 2019

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Diaz-Balart: House Democrats Pass a Partisan, Politically-Motivated Bill that Fails to Adequately Address the Humanitarian Crisis at the Southern Border

Jun 25, 2019
Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-25) issued the following statement after Democratic Leadership passed H.R. 3401, “Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Humanitarian Assistance and Security at the Southern Border Act, 2019.”

Diaz-Balart brings Florida an Additional $448 million for Disaster Relief

May 9, 2019

WASHINGTON, D.C. ­­–– Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-25 issued the following statement after the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) allocated $448 million to the state of Florida as a part of the Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery Program (CDBG-DR).

Diaz-Balart Continues School Safety Efforts, Secures More Funding in FY19 Appropriations

Feb 14, 2019
Congressman Diaz-Balart, a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement after the Committee approved the fiscal year 2019 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations bill as part of the larger funding package this evening.

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

Feb 14, 2019
Congressman Diaz-Balart issued the following statement after the passage of the remainder of the FY2019 funding bills.

Díaz-Balart: A pesar de su retórica, el liderazgo demócrata abandona una vez más a los DREAMers

Jan 30, 2019
El congresista Díaz-Balart emitió la siguiente declaración luego de que se informó que el liderazgo demócrata no aceptaría un acuerdo del financiamiento gubernamental que incluyera una solución para los DREAMers.

Diaz-Balart: Despite Their Rhetoric, Democratic Leadership Once Again Abandons DREAMers

Jan 30, 2019
Congressman Diaz-Balart issued the following statement after it was reported that Democratic leadership would not accept a funding deal that included a solution for DREAMers.

Diaz-Balart: Democratic Leadership Wastes Another Week on Bills That Won’t Reopen the Government

Jan 23, 2019
Congressman Diaz-Balart issued the following statement after Democratic leadership once again voted on legislation that will not reopen the government, fund federal programs that millions of Americans depend on, pay federal employees, or protect our national security.

Diaz-Balart: Democratic Leadership Rejects Another Bipartisan Solution to End Shutdown

Jan 22, 2019
Congressman Diaz-Balart issued the following statement after he testified before the House Rules Committee on his amendment that includes $5.7 billion in border security, the most recent version of the DREAM bill presented by House Democrats, a permanent solution for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) beneficiaries with status nearing expiration, and $12.7 billion in supplemental disaster relief.

Diaz-Balart: Legislation Puts Critical Disaster Funding at Risk

Jan 16, 2019
Congressman Diaz-Balart issued the following statement after Democratic leadership used supplemental disaster funding as yet another political stunt.

Diaz-Balart Will Continue as Leading Republican on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Subcommittee

Jan 15, 2019
Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-25) was today elected by House Republican Steering Committee to continue his service as the leading Republican on the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Subcommittee. Diaz-Balart served as the Subcommittee’s Chairman since 2015.

Diaz-Balart: It’s Time for Democratic Leaders to Negotiate in Good Faith to Fund Critical Programs, Reopen Government

Jan 11, 2019
Congressman Diaz-Balart, senior member of the House Committee on Appropriations, issued the following statement after House Democratic leadership yet again considered legislation that will not reopen the government and fails the American people.

Diaz-Balart: THUD Bill Will Not Reopen Government, Lacks Funding for Vital Housing and Infrastructure Programs

Jan 10, 2019
Congressman Diaz-Balart, senior member of the House Committee on Appropriations, issued the following statement after the House passage of the Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development funding bill.

Diaz-Balart: Pelosi Puts Politics Before Government Shutdown and Permanent Solution for DREAMers and TPS

Jan 8, 2019
Congressman Diaz-Balart issued the following statement after he testified before the House Rules Committee on his four amendments that include $5.7 billion in border security, the most recent version of the DREAM bill presented by House Democrats, and a permanent solution for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) beneficiaries with status nearing expiration.

Mario Diaz-Balart, About to Give Up the Gavel on THUD Appropriations, Secures Transportation Funds for Miami Dade

Dec 8, 2018

Getting ready to bow out as chairman of the U.S. House Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) Appropriations Subcommittee, U.S. Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Fla., was able to help bring almost $10 million of U.S. Department of Transportation funds to Miami Dade County this week. 

After Diaz-Balart Worked with Colleagues to Authorize EAA Reservoir, Legislation Becomes Law

Oct 23, 2018
Congressman Diaz-Balart, Founder and Co-Chair of the House Everglades Caucus, issued the following statement after President Trump signed America’s Water and Infrastructure Act of 2018.