Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart Delivers $350K to the Miccosukee Tribe Police to Strengthen Public Safety and Emergency Response
MICCOSUKEE RESERVATION, FL – Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26), Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Committee and Dean of the Florida Congressional Delegation, presented a $350,000 in federal funding to the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida Police Department to upgrade five marked Sport Utility Vehicles for the Miccosukee Tribe Police Departments.
These vehicles will enhance public safety by improving law enforcement visibility and emergency response, increasing officer presence, and deterring crime in the community.
Congressman Díaz-Balart said, “I have always been proud to stand with the Miccosukee Tribe as a partner and advocate in Congress–from protecting sacred cultural sites and the way of life enjoyed by the tribes to supporting public safety–and this funding is a result of that partnership. These funds for the Miccosukee Tribe Police Department will strengthen tribal law enforcement capabilities and support the Tribes with real, tangible tools that improve community protection. I look forward to continuing to work with Chairman Talbert Cypress and other members of the Miccosukee Tribe in these efforts."
Background
This project received funding through the Senate Amendment to H.R. 7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2026, which was approved by Congress and signed into law by the President on February 3, 2026.
Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart represents Florida's 26th Congressional District and serves as Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Committee. He is the Dean of the Florida Congressional Delegation and has a proven track record of delivering critical funding to support Florida’s Tribes, enhance public safety, and improve the quality of life across South Florida.
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