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

I Still Believe We Have an Opportunity to Get This Done

Feb 6, 2014
Congressman Diaz-Balart released the following statement:

Immigration Reform is a Priority for Our Party and Our Country

Jan 30, 2014
Congressman Diaz-Balart released the following statement after Speaker of the House John Boehner released a set of immigration principles.

Florida GOP's Diaz-Balart, Illinois Democrat form alliance to reform immigration

Jan 13, 2014

By: Jenna Buzzacco-Foerster, Saturday, January 11, 2014

WASHINGTON - In politically divided Washington, D.C., there are at least two points many can agree on.

Comprehensive immigration reform can only happen with bipartisan support. And the future of a House proposal may, in part, hinge on the relationship between a South Florida Republican and a Democrat from Illinois.

Editorial: Maybe Diaz-Balart can nudge Congress

Jan 9, 2014
Posted January 9, 2014 at 4 a.m. [Naples Daily News]
 
Immigration reform
 
'Hopeful' Diaz-Balart' has issues to reconcile Diaz-Balart's optimism might nudge Congress
 
U.S. Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart says this could be the year for immigration reform.
 

GOP rep: 'Doing nothing' on immigration is the real 'amnesty'

Jan 7, 2014

By: Christopher Snyder, Published January 07, 2014, FoxNews.com

Republican Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart appealed to his colleagues to press forward on an immigration overhaul, saying Monday that "doing nothing is not an alternative" -- and tantamount to "amnesty."

Speaker Boehner, Don’t Limit Our Options on Immigration

Nov 13, 2013
Congressman Diaz-Balart released the following statement regarding the recent remarks Speaker Boehner made stating that House leadership will not conference with the Senate immigration bill.

This Great Nation Doesn’t Just Need a Solution to Its Broken Immigration System. It Deserves One.

Sep 20, 2013
Congressman Diaz-Balart released the following statement regarding immigration reform

Diaz-Balart Meets with Agriculture Industry Leaders to Discuss Concerns, Answer Questions

Aug 26, 2013
Congressman Diaz-Balart met with members of Florida’s agriculture industry earlier this afternoon in LaBelle.

Diaz-Balart Statement on Passage of Senate Immigration Bill

Jun 27, 2013
Congressman Diaz-Balart released the following statement after the Senate voted to pass a comprehensive immigration bill.

Bipartisan Group of House Members Release Statement on Immigration Reform

Apr 17, 2013
A bipartisan group of eight Members from the U.S. House of Representatives released the following statement today regarding their efforts for comprehensive reform of the U.S. immigration system:

Diaz-Balart: Senate Immigration Reform Principles are Compatible with those in the House

Jan 28, 2013
Congressman Diaz-Balart offered the following statement in response to the released outline for a Senate immigration reform bill.

Ros-Lehtinen and Diaz-Balart Hold Immigration Forum

Jan 14, 2013
Congresswoman Ros-Lehtinen and Congressman Diaz-Balart held a forum to listen to the ideas of local community members on the topic of immigration reform.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Ros-Lehtinen and Diaz-Balart to Hold Immigration Forum

Jan 9, 2013
On Monday, January 14th, Congresswoman Ros-Lehtinen and Congressman Diaz-Balart will host a forum to listen to ideas and suggestions for immigration reform from stakeholders in the South Florida community.

H.R. 6429 Helps Our Economy and Keeps Families Together

Nov 29, 2012
Congressman Diaz-Balart, Chairman of the Hispanic Conference, released the following statement in anticipation of H.R. 6429, STEM Jobs Act of 2012, coming to the floor later today.

Díaz-Balart reinicia el proceso de la reforma integral de inmigración

Nov 16, 2012
El Congresista Díaz-Balart, Presidente de la Conferencia Hispana, anunció que ha reiniciado el proceso de la reforma integral de inmigración para que sea aprobada en la Cámara de Representantes de EEUU. Díaz-Balart se ha reunido con sus colegas de ambos partidos políticos.

Diaz-Balart Restarts Process of Comprehensive Immigration Bill

Nov 16, 2012
Today Congressman Diaz-Balart, Chairman of the Hispanic Conference, announced that he has restarted the process of moving a comprehensive immigration bill through congress as soon as possible. Diaz-Balart has been meeting with his colleagues from both political parties.

Diaz-Balart: Obama's Plan Not a Solution, Just Politics

Jun 15, 2012
Congressman Diaz-Balart issued the following statement on the President’s announcement on his executive order on deportations.

Diaz-Balart: POTUS partially responsible for Arizona law

Apr 25, 2012
Congressman Diaz-Balart released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court oral arguments on SB 1070, Arizona’s immigration law.

TUNE IN TODAY Diaz-Balart LIVE on CNN

Jul 1, 2010
TUNE IN and watch Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart as he speaks on Immigration Reform CNN with John King Live Tonight at 7:00 p.m.

Diaz-Balarts, Ros-Lehtinen Meet with Trail of Dream Walkers in U.S. Capitol

Apr 29, 2010
Congressmen Diaz-Balart, Ros-Lehtinen and Diaz-Balart met with Felipe Matos, Gaby Pacheco, Carlos Roa, and Juan Rodriguez, also known as the Dreamers, upon their arrival in Washington, DC.