Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart

Representing the 25th District of FLORIDA

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

Jun 21, 2018 Press Release
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.
Issues:
Immigration

Diaz-Balart Votes to Protect U.S. National Security Interests and Support Allies

Jun 21, 2018 Press Release
Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-25), Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, issued the following statement after the Committee approved the fiscal year 2019 State and Foreign Operations bill.
Issues:
Appropriations, Foreign Affairs

Diaz-Balart Votes to Lift Floridians into Self-Sufficiency, Support Florida’s Farm and Ranch Families

Jun 21, 2018 Press Release
Congressman Diaz-Balart issued the following statement after the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill.
Issues:
Agriculture

Diaz-Balart Statement on Executive Order

Jun 20, 2018 Press Release
Congressman Diaz-Balart today issued the following statement.
Issues:
Immigration

Diaz-Balart: Separating Minors from Their Parents is Unconscionable

Jun 18, 2018 Press Release
Congressman Diaz-Balart today issued the following statement.
Issues:
Immigration

Díaz-Balart marca un año desde que el presidente anunció una política enfocada a la promoción de la democracia en Cuba

Jun 16, 2018 Press Release

MIAMI - El congresista Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-25) hizo la siguiente declaración un año después de que la administración de Trump anunciara que fortalecería las sanciones contra el régimen Castro comunista en Cuba.

Issues:
Cuba

Diaz-Balart Marks One Year Since President Announced Policy Focused on Promoting Democracy in Cuba

Jun 16, 2018 Press Release
Congressman Diaz-Balart issued the following statement one year after the Trump administration announcement to Diaz-Balart Marks One Year Since President Announced Policy Focused on Promoting Democracy in Cubasanctions against the regime in Cuba.
Issues:
Cuba

Diaz-Balart Joins House Colleagues in Passing 38 Bills to Combat Opioid Crisis

Jun 15, 2018 Press Release
Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart issued the following statement after the House concluded votes for the week on a series of bills that address the opioid crisis.
Issues:
Healthcare

Diaz-Balart Votes to Support our Troops, Military Readiness in Defense Appropriations Bill

Jun 14, 2018 Press Release
Congressman Diaz-Balart, Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, issued the following statement after the Committee approved the fiscal year 2019 Defense bill.
Issues:
Appropriations, Defense/National Security

Diaz-Balart Votes to Encourage Job Creation, Support Southern Florida’s Entrepreneurs in Financial Services Appropriations Bill

Jun 14, 2018 Press Release
Congressman Diaz-Balart, Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, issued the following statement after the Committee approved the fiscal year 2019 Financial Services and General Government bill.
Issues:
Appropriations

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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