Us Representative Mario Diaz-Balart (fl-25)
Recent News About Us Representative Mario Diaz-Balart (fl-25)
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Mario Díaz-Balart shares views on politics and policy challenges
Mario Díaz-Balart discusses key political issues through recent social media posts dated November 17-18, 2024.
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Mario Díaz-Balart criticizes FEMA and FAFSA processes in recent statements
In recent tweets dated November 15-16, Mario Díaz-Balart criticized FEMA's actions against Trump supporters and called out delays in FAFSA reforms under the Biden-Harris administration while promoting his appearance on NEWSMAX's "Sunday Agenda
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Congressional Latino-Jewish Caucus meets with former hostage and families held by Hamas
Co-chairs of the bipartisan Congressional Latino-Jewish Caucus, Representatives Mario Díaz-Balart (R-FL), Tony Gonzales (R-TX), Adriano Espaillat (D-NY), and Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) released a statement following their meeting with a...
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Congressman Díaz-Balart honors Miami-Dade veterans with commendations
Yesterday, Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart presented the Congressional Veteran Commendation to several veterans from Miami-Dade County.
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Congressman Díaz-Balart to honor veterans in Miami ceremony
Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart is set to honor local veterans from Miami-Dade County at a Congressional Veteran Commendation ceremony.
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US lawmakers concerned over South Africa's stance on Taiwan Liaison Office
U.S. Representatives Mario Díaz-Balart, Ami Bera, Andy Barr, and Gerald E. Connolly, who co-chair the Congressional Taiwan Caucus, have expressed their concerns regarding South Africa's request to relocate the Taiwan Liaison Office from Pretoria.
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Díaz-Balart to honor first responders in Ave Maria on October 24
Tomorrow, Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart will host an event in Ave Maria to honor first responders from the Collier County Sheriff's Office, the Immokalee Fire Control District, and the Collier County Emergency Medical Services. The event aims to recognize their efforts in saving Manuel Milanés Pizonero and apprehending a suspect who posed a threat to a mother and her four children.
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Latino-Jewish leaders urge cooperation amid rising hate crimes
As co-chairs of the Congressional Latino-Jewish Caucus, Representatives Mario Díaz-Balart and Debbie Wasserman Schultz emphasized the significant roles that Jewish and Latino communities play in American society, particularly in South Florida. In an op-ed for the Miami Herald, they highlighted their contributions to various sectors including business, culture, and public service.
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Congressional caucus commemorates one year since Hamas attack on Israel
Today marks the one-year anniversary of the attack by Hamas on Israel, which resulted in the deaths of over 1,200 individuals. The co-chairs of the bipartisan Congressional Latino-Jewish Caucus—Representatives Mario Díaz-Balart (R-FL), Adriano Espaillat (D-NY), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL), and Tony Gonzales (R-TX)—issued a statement to commemorate this day.
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Congressman Díaz-Balart marks anniversary of terrorist attack on Israel
Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart has expressed his views on the one-year anniversary of a significant terrorist attack on Israel. The attack, perpetrated by Hamas, marked a tragic event in Israel's history and led to numerous casualties.
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Bipartisan bill seeks enhanced parental notification for school emergencies
Today, a bipartisan group of U.S. Representatives introduced the School Safety Notification System Act in Washington, D.C. The legislation aims to mandate school districts to establish emergency response and parental notification procedures for various threats and emergencies.
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Rep. Díaz-Balart to host Service Academy Day at U.S. Southern Command
Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26) will host his 17th annual Service Academy Day on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. at U.S. Southern Command.
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House GOP leaders urge Biden-Harris Administration to declassify Ukraine strategy
U.S. Representative Mario Díaz-Balart (R-FL), Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs, along with other senior Republican lawmakers, has called on the Biden-Harris Administration to release an unclassified version of its Ukraine strategy.
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Lawmakers express concern over entry of Cuban official linked to 1996 shootdown
U.S. Representatives Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26), María Elvira Salazar (FL-27), Carlos A. Giménez (FL-28), and Alex Mooney (WV-2) have expressed significant concerns in a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas. The lawmakers are troubled by reports that a high-ranking Cuban official, allegedly involved in the 1996 Brothers to the Rescue shootdown, was recently granted entry into the United States.
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Lawmakers propose $100 million bounty for Nicolás Maduro
Representatives Mario Díaz-Balart (R-FL-26) and Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL-25), co-chairs of the Congressional Venezuela Democracy Caucus, have introduced a bill to increase the U.S. Department of Justice's bounty on Nicolás Maduro from $15 million to $100 million. The initiative is supported by Representatives Chris Smith (R-NJ-4), Carlos A. Giménez (R-FL-28), Jenniffer González-Colon (PR-At-Large), María Elvira Salazar (R-FL-27), Mike Waltz (R-FL-06), and Darren Soto (D-FL-09). The reward would be funded by assets already seized from Maduro and his regime.
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Congressional Hispanic Conference celebrates heritage month with Spotify playlist
WASHINGTON, D.C.–The Congressional Hispanic Conference (CHC) Co-Chairs, Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26) and Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23), have released statements in commemoration of Hispanic Heritage Month. In celebration, they, along with some Members of the Conference, have curated a first-ever playlist that honors the Hispanic community.
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Lawmakers express concern over termination of U.S.-Honduras extradition treaty
Today, Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26), along with Representatives María Elvira Salazar (FL-27), Carlos A. Giménez (FL-28), Jenniffer González-Colon (PR), Keith Self (TX-3) and U.S. Senators Rick Scott (FL) and Bill Cassidy (LA), issued a statement in response to Honduran President Xiomara Castro de Zelaya's decision to revoke the longstanding extradition treaty between the United States and Honduras.
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House Republicans seek answers over visa granted to former Cuban official
House Republicans Demand Answers Over Visa Issued to Cuban Communist Official
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Republican lawmakers demand answers over visa granted to high-ranking Cuban Communist official
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Today, Representative Mario Díaz-Balart (R-FL) joined his colleagues Jim Jordan (R-OH), Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee; Tom McClintock (R-CA), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement; Carlos A. Giménez (R-FL); and María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) in sending two letters to Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas and Secretary of State Antony Blinken. The letters demand information related to Manuel Menéndez Castellanos, a former Cuban regime official who entered the United States on August 15, 2024,...
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Rep. Mario Díaz-Balart defends FY2025 foreign operations funding bill
Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26) authored an op-ed for the Washington Examiner concerning his State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs funding bill for fiscal year 2025. This legislation, which funds national security and foreign policy priorities, aims to cut wasteful spending while upholding key U.S. values. The bill includes an 11% reduction from the fiscal year 2024 enacted levels and seeks to reestablish American leadership.