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April 17, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart, Dean of the Florida Delegation and Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs, issued the following statement commemorating the 65th anniversary of the Bay of Pigs Invasion:

“On the 65th anniversary of the Bay of Pigs Invasion, we remember the brave Cuban patriots who risked everything in the fight for freedom against a brutal dictatorship.

Issues:Cuba
April 16, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart, Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs, issued the following statement after voting to extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti.

Issues:Immigration
April 9, 2026

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.

April 8, 2026

HIALEAH, FL - Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26), Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Committee and Dean of the Florida Congressional Delegation, presented $4,900,000 in federal funding to the City of Hialeah for stormwater improvements in Southeast Hialeah. 

April 8, 2026

MICCOSUKEE RESERVATION, FL – Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26), Dean of the Florida Congressional Delegation, invites members of the media to attend a check presentation ceremony on Thursday, April 9th at 11:00 a.m.

This event celebrates the $350,000 in federal funding secured by Congressman Díaz-Balart for the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida Police Department to upgrade five marked Sport Utility Vehicles for the Miccosukee Tribe Police Departments.

April 7, 2026

HIALEAH, FL – Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26), Dean of the Florida Delegation, invites members of the media to attend a check presentation ceremony on Wednesday, April 8, at 11:30 a.m.

April 7, 2026

GOLDEN GATE, FL - Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26), Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Committee and Dean of the Florida Congressional Delegation, presented $9,000,000 in federal funding to Collier County for the Veterans Community Center, which will support the construction and full buildout of a Veterans Community Center within an existing facility, thereby improving access for the 28,000 veterans that live in Collier County.

April 7, 2026

DORAL, FL – Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26), Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Committee and Dean of the Florida Congressional Delegation, presented a combined $5,250,000 in federal funding to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office.

April 6, 2026

GOLDEN GATE, FL – Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26), Dean of the Florida Delegation, invites members of the media to attend a check presentation ceremony on Tuesday April 7 at 10:00 a.m.

April 3, 2026

DORAL, FL – Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26), Dean of the Florida Delegation, invites members of the media to attend a check presentation ceremony on Monday, April 6th at 10:00 a.m.

The event will highlight the more than $5.25 million in federal funding secured by Congressman Díaz-Balart for the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office (MDSO) to strengthen public safety capabilities ahead of major international events, including the G-20 and the 2026 FIFA World Cup.