Defense/National Security
The federal government's most important priority is to "provide for the common defense" and "secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity.
As we all know too well, Semptember 11, 2001 was a horrific day full of devastation and destruction. It also reminded us of just how vulnerable we really are and that we need to take measures to help ensure our safety.
While we must be proactive and diligent in the fight against terrorism, we must be careful to balance security concerns with civil liberties. Attempting to provide absolute security to law-abiding American citizens could undermine the freedoms that have made America the sole global superpower.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Appropriations Committee Vice Chair and Chairman of the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Subcommittee (NSRP), Rep. Mario Díaz-Balart, delivered the following opening remarks during the NSRP subcommittee field hearing on accountability and reform at the United Nations headquarters in New York City.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs, chaired by Rep. Mario Díaz-Balart, will hold a field hearing on accountability and reform at the United Nations today Friday, March 20, at 10:00 a.m. ET.
MIAMI, FL – House Appropriations Committee Vice Chair and Chairman of the Subcommittee on National Security, the Department of State, and Related Programs (NSRP), Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26), issued the following statement commending President Trump’s decisive leadership in launching major combat operations against the Iranian regime, the world’s largest state sponsor of terrorism.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs (NSRP) Subcommittee, chaired by Rep.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26), Dean of the Florida Delegation and Vice Chair of the House Committee on Appropriations, issued the following statement commending President Trump’s achievements during the 2026 annual State of the Union address on February 24, 2026.
“President Trump has delivered a historic first year in office –– keeping his promises and restoring strong American leadership.
Everglades City, FL – Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26), Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Committee and Dean of the Florida Congressional Delegation, presented a $7.2 million check to the Everglades City to the Everglades City Community Center during the Everglades City Seafood Festival that took place on February 14, 2026.
Hialeah Gardens, FL – Last week, Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26), Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Committee and Dean of the Florida Congressional Delegation, presented a $2 million check to the City of Hialeah Gardens Police Department to support critical vehicle upgrades. This funding will replace aging patrol cars, reduce maintenance downtime, and put 30 new vehicles on the streets to improve public safety response.
Hialeah Gardens, FL – Today, U.S. Representatives Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26), María Elvira Salazar (FL-27), Carlos A. Giménez (FL-28), and Senator Ashley Moody marked the 30th year since the 1996 shootdown of two Brothers to the Rescue aircraft ordered by Raúl Castro, which resulted in the deaths of four innocent men. The Representatives were joined by family members of the victims who perished, as well as leaders of the Cuban American exile community.
Hialeah Gardens, FL – Hoy, los legisladores de Estados Unidos Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26), María Elvira Salazar (FL-27) Carlos A. Giménez (FL-28) y la senadora Ashley Moody conmemoraron el 30mo aniversario del derribo en 1996 de dos avionetas de Hermanos al Rescate, ordenado por Raúl Castro, que resultó en la muerte de cuatro hombres inocentes. Los congresistas estuvieron acompañados por familiares de las víctimas y por líderes de la comunidad del exilio cubanoamericano.