Press Releases

Declaración de Díaz-Balart sobre la aprobación de una resolución en la Cámara denunciando los horrores del socialismo

February 2, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C.– El congresista Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26), emitió la siguiente declaración sobre la resolución de la representante María Elvira Salazar (FL-27), denunciando el socialismo en todas sus formas y oponiéndose a la implementación de políticas socialistas en Estados Unidos de América.

“Con mi firme apoyo, la Cámara aprobó hoy una resolución que condena los horrores del socialismo y el comunismo.

Diaz-Balart Statement on House Passage of Resolution Denouncing the Horrors of Socialism

February 2, 2023

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WASHINGTON, D.C.– Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26) issued the following statement on Rep.

ICYMI: Diaz-Balart vows to get ‘aggressive’ on the U.N. as Appropriations leader

February 1, 2023

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Díaz-Balart vows to get ‘aggressive’ on the U.N.

Issues:AppropriationsForeign Affairs

Diaz-Balart Celebrates Groundbreaking of New Military Housing Complex

January 30, 2023

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WASHINGTON, D.C.– Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26) issued the following statement on the groundbreaking ceremony for the future site of the new military housing complex supporting U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) service members and their families

“I am thrilled to have been a part of making this project a reality for our brave men and women in the Armed Forces and their families.

Issues:Defense/National Security

Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart Named Chairman of the State and Foreign Operations (SFOPS) Appropriations Subcommittee

January 16, 2023

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WASHINGTON, D.C.– Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26) issued the following statement after being named Chair of the State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs (SFOPS) Subcommittee on the House Committee on Appropriations, in addition to serving as a member of the Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development (THUD) and Defense Subcommittees.

Rep. Diaz-Balart said: "I am thrilled to have been chosen to serve on three Subcommittees on the House Appropriations Committee, including as Chairman of SFOPS.

Issues:AppropriationsForeign Affairs

Díaz-Balart, Salazar, Giménez envían carta al secretario Mayorkas sobre el nuevo proceso para ciudadanos de Cuba, Haití, Nicaragua, y Venezuela

January 12, 2023

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WASHINGTON, D.C.– Los representantes Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26), Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27) y Carlos A.

Issues:Cuba

Diaz-Balart, Salazar, Gimenez Sent a Letter to Secretary Mayorkas Regarding New Process for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelan Nationals

January 12, 2023

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WASHINGTON, D.C.– Today, Representatives Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26), Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27), and Carlos A. Gimenez (FL-28) sent a letter to DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas requesting additional information on the Administration's "New Border Enforcement Actions," and their ramifications for Cuban, Haitian, Nicaraguan, and Venezuelan nationals seeking U.S.

Issues:Cuba

Diaz-Balart Statement on the FY23 Spending Package

December 23, 2022

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WASHINGTON, D.C.– Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-25), Ranking Member of the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Subcommittee on Appropriations, issued the following statement regarding the FY23 funding bill.

Issues:Appropriations

Co-Chairs and Members of the Congressional Friends of Egypt Caucus Meet with President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi

December 14, 2022

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WASHINGTON, D.C.– This morning, Co-Chairs of the Congressional Friends of Egypt Caucus, Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL-25) and Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-MD-2), along with nine other members, met with H.E. President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt.

Issues:Foreign Affairs

Diaz-Balart: Religious Liberties Must Always be Vigorously Protected

December 5, 2022

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WASHINGTON, D.C.– Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-25) issued the following statement regarding the "Respect for Marriage Act," being voted on this week in the House of Representatives.

"The concept of all states respecting other states' decisions on marriage laws is deeply rooted in American jurisprudence and tradition. Similarly, our Founders understood that religious liberties are sacred and vulnerable, and must always be vigorously protected.