Mario Díaz-Balart, a U.S. Congressman representing Florida’s 26th District since 2003, shared a series of posts on July 18, 2025, outlining his ongoing legislative priorities and recent developments in federal appropriations.
In a post at 17:35 UTC, Díaz-Balart expressed appreciation for collaboration with Russ Vought and the House Appropriations Committee. He stated, “Thank you, @russvought. I appreciate the opportunity to work together and look forward to continuing our collaboration as we finalize @HouseAppropsGOP bills that advance President Trump’s America First agenda–prioritizing America’s interests and ending wasteful spending.”
Later that day at 18:02 UTC, Díaz-Balart commented on recent executive action regarding international financial institutions: ‘”With a stroke of the pen’s eraser this week, he has defunded one of the most corrupt, anti-growth and self-serving institutions on the planet: the World Bank.”‘
At 21:58 UTC, he highlighted support for advancing the Fiscal Year 2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) appropriations bill. The congressman wrote, “Proud to have supported @HouseAppropsGOP in advancing the FY26 THUD bill, which prioritizes:
-National Security
-Economic Competitiveness
-Transportation Safety (railways, roads, airways)
All while protecting our most vulnerable populations, including veterans, seniors,”
Díaz-Balart was born in Fort Lauderdale in 1961 and currently resides in Miami. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of South Florida. Before joining Congress in 2003, he served in both chambers of Florida’s state legislature.
