Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart

Representing the 25th District of FLORIDA

Immigration

This is a nation of immigrants, built by immigrants. Thus, I am strongly committed to promoting fair, legal, and humane immigration policies which also take into account the contribution of immigrants to this great country of ours. 

We need comprehensive immigration reform. We need to strengthen our border security, and we need to address the immigration issues inside our borders. One without the other will resolve nothing. 

More on Immigration

Diaz-Balart, Soto Commend Committee Action on Venezuela TPS Act

May 23, 2019

WASHINGTON, D.C. ­­–– Representatives Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-25) and Darren Soto (FL-09) applaud the passage of the Venezuela TPS Act of 2019 (H.R. 549), through the House Committee on the Judiciary and urge continuing work on the bill until it becomes law.

Díaz-Balart, Soto elogian la acción del Comité sobre la Ley de TPS de Venezuela

May 23, 2019

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Los representantes Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-25) y Darren Soto (FL-09) aplauden la aprobación de la Ley de TPS de Venezuela de 2019 (H.R. 549), a través del Comité Judicial de la Cámara de Representantes e instan a seguir trabajando en el proyecto de ley hasta que se convierta en ley.

Díaz-Balart y Soto presentarán la enmienda TPS de Venezuela a la ley DREAM

Mar 14, 2019
Los congresistas Díaz-Balart y Soto anunciaron hoy que presentarán su ley de TPS para venezolanos como una enmienda a la ley DREAM Act.

Diaz-Balart and Soto to File Venezuela TPS Amendment to DREAM Act

Mar 14, 2019
Congressmen Diaz-Balart and Soto today announced they will be filing their Venezuela TPS bill as an amendment to the DREAM Act.

Díaz-Balart: el liderazgo democrático continúa girando la retórica sobre la ley de inmigración

Mar 12, 2019
El congresista Díaz-Balart emitió la siguiente declaración luego de que el liderazgo demócrata introdujo la ley DREAM Act en el 116º Congreso.

Diaz-Balart: Democratic Leadership Continues to Spin Rhetoric on Immigration

Mar 12, 2019
Congressman Diaz-Balart issued the following statement after Democratic leadership introduced the DREAM Act in the 116th Congress.

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 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.

TPS for Venezuelans: The bipartisan immigration bill lawmakers believe Trump might support

Jan 18, 2019

Washington — For months, the Trump administration has sought to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) programs for immigrants from several countries in Latin America and Africa, though its efforts have been hampered by court rulings.

Diaz-Balart says Trump could be convinced to expand TPS to Venezuelans

Jan 17, 2019

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Diaz-Balart: We Must Address All Aspects of Our Broken Immigration System

Jan 8, 2019
Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-25) issued the following statement after the President addressed the nation this evening on the topic of border security.

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.

Díaz-Balart, colegas de ambos partidos presionan para extender TPS para nicaragüenses

Jul 29, 2018
El congresista Díaz-Balart se unió a los representantes Ros-Lehtinen, Sires, Wasserman Schultz, Curbelo, Torres, y Schiff para enviar una carta bipartidista al presidente Trump solicitando que la administración reconsidere su decisión de dar por terminado el Estatus de Protección Temporal (TPS) para ciudadanos nicaragüenses que residen en los Estados Unidos

Diaz-Balart, Bipartisan Colleagues Reaffirm Push to Extend Nicaragua TPS

Jul 29, 2018
Congressman Diaz-Balart joined Representatives Ros-Lehtinen, Sires, Wasserman Schultz, Curbelo, Torres, and Schiff in a bipartisan letter to President Trump asking the administration to reconsider its decision to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Nicaraguan nationals residing in the United States.

Diaz-Balart: Let’s Put Aside the Politics and Give DREAMers Certainty

Jul 27, 2018
Earlier this week, the House Committee on Appropriations approved the fiscal year 2019 Department of Homeland Security bill. It included an amendment that would “prohibit funding for the removal of noncitizens who are DACA recipients.” Although the amendment was adopted by voice vote, the Committee’s 22 Democrats voted against the final bill. Congressman Diaz-Balart issued the following statement.

Diaz-Balart Votes to Support Courageous Law Enforcement Officers

Jul 18, 2018
Congressman Diaz-Balart issued the following statement after the passage H. Res. 990, a resolution expressing support for Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers (ICE).

Diaz-Balart: El proyecto de ley de inmigración habría abordado tres asuntos claves

Jun 27, 2018
El Congresista Díaz-Balart hizo pública la siguiente declaración después de que la Cámara votó sobre H.R. 6136, la Ley de Reforma de Inmigración y Seguridad Fronteriza.

Diaz-Balart: Immigration Bill Would Have Addressed Three Key Issues

Jun 27, 2018
Congressman Diaz-Balart issued the following statement after the House voted on H.R. 6136, the Border Security and Immigration Reform Act.

Diaz-Balart: “This is not a moment to point fingers. This is a moment to find solutions.”

Jun 21, 2018
Congressman Diaz-Balart today delivered the following remarks on the House floor during the debate of H.R. 6136, the Border Security and Immigration Reform Act. For over a decade, Diaz-Balart has worked with bicameral, bipartisan colleagues towards a solution to fix our country’s broken immigration system.