Press Releases
February 3, 2010
The following is the statement of U.S. Rep. Diaz-Balart, Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management Subcommittee Ranking Member, from today’s hearing entitled, “FEMA’s Urban Search and Rescue Program in Haiti: How to Apply Lessons Learned at Home”.
February 1, 2010
Today Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart made the following statement about Black History Month, celebrated in February.
January 28, 2010
Today CHC Chair Congressman Diaz-Balart urged President Obama to get serious about Free Trade with Colombia and Panama, following yet another promise in his State of the Union Address
Issues:Foreign AffairsTrade
TUNE IN Diaz-Balart to Deliver Spanish Republican Response to President's State of the Union Address
January 26, 2010
TUNE IN and watch Congressman Diaz-Balart as he delivers the official Republican response in Spanish to the President’s State of the Union Address on Wednesday, January 27, 2010.
January 15, 2010
Congressman Diaz-Balart expressed his gratitude today to the Administration for granting Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to Haitians who are currently in the United States.
Issues:Foreign AffairsImmigration
January 15, 2010
On Monday, Congressmen Diaz-Balart and Adam Putnam (R-FL) will tour Pacific Collier Fresh in Immokalee and Six L's Farm in Naples and meet with local farm workers to assess damage following the recent winter freeze in Florida.
Issues:Agriculture
Miami Passport Agency Announces Special Saturday Hours to Assist First Responders Traveling to Haiti
January 14, 2010
Congressman Diaz-Balart issued the following information for constituents traveling to Haiti for recovery and relief efforts.
Issues:Foreign Affairs
January 14, 2010
Diaz-Balarts, Ros-Lehtinen to Host Press Conference on Tragedy in Haiti
Issues:Foreign Affairs
January 13, 2010
U.S. Representatives Diaz-Balart, Ros-Lehtinen and Diaz-Balart will host a press conference in Miami tomorrow about the recent tragedy in Haiti.
Issues:Foreign Affairs
January 13, 2010
Congressmen Diaz-Balart and Diaz-Balart, and Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, sent a letter today to President Barack Obama requesting immediate humanitarian aid for Haiti, shortly after hearing the news that a powerful earthquake struck near the capital.
Issues:Foreign Affairs