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. – The FY26 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs appropriations bill – led by NSRP Subcommittee Chairman Mario Díaz-Balart – has been signed into law by President Trump – advancing an America First, peace through strength agenda while eliminating $9.3 billion in wasteful spending. The legislation refocuses U.S.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26), Vice Chair of the House Committee on Appropriations and Chairman of the Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs (NSRP), celebrated the final passage of his Fiscal Year 2026 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Act, which was passed as part of the
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26), Vice Chair of the House Committee on Appropriations and Chairman of the Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs (NSRP), delivered House floor remarks in support of Fiscal Year 2026 NSRP legislation, which passed as part of the
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26), Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Committee and Chairman of the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Subcommittee (NSRP), joined Capitol Recap hosted by Representative Mark Alford (MO-04) to discuss the Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations bills, including the NSRP legislation which delivers a historic 16% spending reduction - the largest of any appropriations bill this year.
MIAMI, FL - Tomorrow, Thursday, January 29, 2026, Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26), Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez (FL-28), and The Assembly of the Cuban Resistance will be holding a press conference with Cuban-American exile organizations, local elected officials, and community leaders regarding actions being taken against the brutal dictatorship in Cuba.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representatives Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26) and Carlos A. Giménez (FL-28) met with María Corina Machado, where they reaffirmed unwavering support and solidarity with the cause of freedom in Venezuela, María Corina Machado, and President-elect Edmundo González Urrutia as the duly-elected representatives of the people.
WASHINGTON, D.C. —Today, co-chairs of the Congressional Taiwan Caucus Reps. Mario Díaz-Balart (R-FL), Greg Stanton (D-AZ), Andy Barr (R-KY), and Ami Bera, M.D. (D-CA) released the following statement:
“As co-chairs of the Congressional Taiwan Caucus, we reaffirm the United States’ strong commitment to Taiwan, guided by the Taiwan Relations Act and the Six Assurances.
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