Appropriations

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.