Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart

Representing the 25th District of FLORIDA

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Diaz-Balart Welcomes New Additions to Cuba Restricted List

Nov 14, 2018 Press Release
Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-25) issued the following statement after the Department of State announced approximately thirty new entities and subentities added to its “Cuba Restricted List.”
Issues:
Cuba

Diaz-Balart: Sanctions Block Resources for Iran’s Oppression, Anti-American Activities, Global Terrorism

Nov 5, 2018 Press Release
Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-25) issued the following statement after the President announced sanctions on the Iranian regime would be reimposed.
Issues:
Foreign Affairs

Diaz-Balart: Another Month of More Jobs and Higher Wages for American Families

Nov 2, 2018 Press Release
Congressman Diaz-Balart issued the following statement regarding the October 2018 jobs report.
Issues:
Fiscal Responsibility, Tax Relief

Diaz-Balart Welcomes NSA Ambassador Bolton to Miami Regarding U.S. Policy toward Latin America

Nov 1, 2018 Press Release
Congressman Diaz-Balart today welcomed National Security Advisor Ambassador John Bolton to Miami’s Freedom Tower, where Bolton delivered a speech on the administration’s work to advance freedom and democracy in the Western Hemisphere.
Issues:
Foreign Affairs

Diaz-Balart Recognized as “Hero of Main Street” for His Support of Small Business

Oct 29, 2018 Press Release
Congressman Diaz-Balart issued the following statement after the National Retail Federation named him a 2018 “Hero of Main Street” for his support of small business.
Issues:
Tax Relief

Diaz-Balart: Our Pro-Growth Agenda is Expanding Opportunity

Oct 26, 2018 Press Release
Congressman Diaz-Balart issued the following statement after the Bureau of Economic Analysis released its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) report for the third quarter of 2018.
Issues:
Fiscal Responsibility

Diaz-Balart Applauds Enactment of Comprehensive Legislation Addressing Opioid Crisis

Oct 24, 2018 Press Release
Congressman Diaz-Balart issued the following statement after President Trump signed H.R. 6, the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act, bipartisan and comprehensive legislation that addresses the opioid crisis.
Issues:
Healthcare

After Diaz-Balart Worked with Colleagues to Authorize EAA Reservoir, Legislation Becomes Law

Oct 23, 2018 Press Release
Congressman Diaz-Balart, Founder and Co-Chair of the House Everglades Caucus, issued the following statement after President Trump signed America’s Water and Infrastructure Act of 2018.
Issues:
Appropriations, Everglades Restoration

Diaz-Balart Named “Friend of Farm Bureau”

Oct 19, 2018 Press Release
Congressman Diaz-Balart received the “Friend of Farm Bureau” award from the Florida Farm Bureau and the American Farm Bureau Federation for his work to support America’s farmers and ranchers. Diaz-Balart, a senior member of the Appropriations Committee, secured federal funding to help Florida’s agriculture industry recover after the 2017 hurricane season, which devastated farms, groves, and ranches across the state.
Issues:
Agriculture

Diaz-Balart Cosponsors Legislation Supporting Specialty Crop Growers

Oct 12, 2018 Press Release
Congressman Diaz-Balart joined Congressmen Curbelo and Lawson Jr. as an original cosponsor of the bipartisan Trade Agriculture Improvement Act.
Issues:
Agriculture

Miami-Dade turns to Congress for rescue on $6 million homeless squeeze

May 17, 2017 In The News
Miami-Dade turns to Congress for rescue on $6 million homeless squeeze

By Doug Hanks, Miami Herald

5/17/17

A Miami congressman said Tuesday he would use his influence on the nation’s housing funds to make up for nearly $6 million in lost federal aid for Miami-Dade’s homeless program.

For Miami-Dade homeless centers, a grasp for new money as budget lifeline expires

May 3, 2017 In The News
For Miami-Dade homeless centers, a grasp for new money as budget lifeline expires

By Doug Hanks, Miami Herald

5/3/17

When the New Hope Corps homeless rehab center lost more than $400,000 in federal funds last spring, Miami-Dade County dipped into its emergency reserves to keep the program running.

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

Jan 13, 2014 In The News
Florida GOP's Diaz-Balart, Illinois Democrat form alliance to reform immigration

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.

Issues:
Immigration

Editorial: Maybe Diaz-Balart can nudge Congress

Jan 9, 2014 In The News
Editorial: Maybe Diaz-Balart can nudge Congress
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.
 
Issues:
Immigration

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

Jan 7, 2014 In The News
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."
GOP rep: 'Doing nothing' on immigration is the real 'amnesty'

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."

Issues:
Immigration

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Diaz-Balart habla sobre la reforma migratoria en Despierta America

Jun 19, 2018 Video

Diaz-Balart Asks HUD Sec. Carson Regarding Reverse Mortgages at Subcommittee Hearing

Mar 20, 2018 Video

Diaz-Balart Talks Immigration with SE Cupp on HLN

Jan 10, 2018 Video

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