Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart

Representing the 25th District of FLORIDA

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Diaz-Balart: It’s Time for Democratic Leaders to Negotiate in Good Faith to Fund Critical Programs, Reopen Government

Jan 11, 2019 Press Release
Congressman Diaz-Balart, senior member of the House Committee on Appropriations, issued the following statement after House Democratic leadership yet again considered legislation that will not reopen the government and fails the American people.
Issues:
Appropriations

Diaz-Balart: THUD Bill Will Not Reopen Government, Lacks Funding for Vital Housing and Infrastructure Programs

Jan 10, 2019 Press Release
Congressman Diaz-Balart, senior member of the House Committee on Appropriations, issued the following statement after the House passage of the Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development funding bill.
Issues:
Appropriations, Transportation and Housing

Diaz-Balart Supports Venezuelan Community's Strong Rejection of Maduro's Sham “Inauguration”

Jan 10, 2019 Press Release
Congressman Diaz-Balart issued the following statement in support of Southern Florida's Venezuelan community and all Venezuelans who are organizing around the world today to strongly reject his second "inauguration" after orchestrating another power grab in the most recent election.
Issues:
Foreign Affairs

​Diaz-Balart Introduces Legislation to Designate USPS to Create Unique ZIP Code for Miami Lakes

Jan 10, 2019 Press Release
Congressman Diaz-Balart released the following statement after introducing, H.R. 377, legislation that would designate the United States Postal Service to create a unique ZIP Code for the Town of Miami Lakes, Florida.

Diaz-Balart: We Must Address All Aspects of Our Broken Immigration System

Jan 8, 2019 Press Release
Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-25) issued the following statement after the President addressed the nation this evening on the topic of border security.
Issues:
Immigration

Diaz-Balart: Pelosi Puts Politics Before Government Shutdown and Permanent Solution for DREAMers and TPS

Jan 8, 2019 Press Release
Congressman Diaz-Balart issued the following statement after he testified before the House Rules Committee on his four amendments that include $5.7 billion in border security, the most recent version of the DREAM bill presented by House Democrats, and a permanent solution for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) beneficiaries with status nearing expiration.
Issues:
Appropriations, Immigration

Diaz-Balart: Administration Sanctions Venezuelan Individuals and Entities for Corruption While Venezuelan People Suffer Extreme Shortages and Human Rights Abuses

Jan 8, 2019 Press Release
Congressman Diaz-Balart issued the following statement after the Trump administration today issued sanctions against Venezuelan individuals and companies who were involved in an intricate corruption scheme, garnering more than $2.4 billion in stolen funds. Over the last two years, President Trump has issued several rounds of sanctions against members of Maduro’s regime who have contributed to oppression, corruption, and human rights abuses in the country.
Issues:
Foreign Affairs

Diaz-Balart Applauds Signing of NICA Act

Dec 20, 2018 Press Release
Congressman Diaz-Balart issued the following statement after participating in the bill signing of H.R. 1918, the Nicaraguan Investment and Conditionality Act (NICA). Diaz-Balart, an original co-sponsor of the legislation, has ardently supported sanctions against members of Daniel Ortega's regime.
Issues:
Foreign Affairs

Diaz-Balart Secures First Federal Investment in Support of SMART Plan

Dec 6, 2018 Press Release
Congressman Diaz-Balart, Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, today announced that Miami-Dade County was awarded a $9.5 million U.S. Department of Transportation BUILD grant.
Issues:
Transportation and Housing

Diaz-Balart, Ros-Lehtinen, Curbelo Condemn Human Trafficking of Cuban Medical Professionals

Nov 30, 2018 Press Release
Representatives Diaz-Balart, Ros-Lehtinen, and Curbelo issued the following statement after Cuban health care workers who were part of the “Mais Medicos” program in Brazil filed a lawsuit alleging that the Pan American Health Organization facilitated the human trafficking of thousands of Cuban medical professionals.
Issues:
Cuba

Miami-Dade turns to Congress for rescue on $6 million homeless squeeze

May 17, 2017 In The News
Miami-Dade turns to Congress for rescue on $6 million homeless squeeze

By Doug Hanks, Miami Herald

5/17/17

A Miami congressman said Tuesday he would use his influence on the nation’s housing funds to make up for nearly $6 million in lost federal aid for Miami-Dade’s homeless program.

For Miami-Dade homeless centers, a grasp for new money as budget lifeline expires

May 3, 2017 In The News
For Miami-Dade homeless centers, a grasp for new money as budget lifeline expires

By Doug Hanks, Miami Herald

5/3/17

When the New Hope Corps homeless rehab center lost more than $400,000 in federal funds last spring, Miami-Dade County dipped into its emergency reserves to keep the program running.

Florida GOP's Diaz-Balart, Illinois Democrat form alliance to reform immigration

Jan 13, 2014 In The News
Florida GOP's Diaz-Balart, Illinois Democrat form alliance to reform immigration

By: Jenna Buzzacco-Foerster, Saturday, January 11, 2014

WASHINGTON - In politically divided Washington, D.C., there are at least two points many can agree on.

Comprehensive immigration reform can only happen with bipartisan support. And the future of a House proposal may, in part, hinge on the relationship between a South Florida Republican and a Democrat from Illinois.

Issues:
Immigration

Editorial: Maybe Diaz-Balart can nudge Congress

Jan 9, 2014 In The News
Editorial: Maybe Diaz-Balart can nudge Congress
Posted January 9, 2014 at 4 a.m. [Naples Daily News]
 
Immigration reform
 
'Hopeful' Diaz-Balart' has issues to reconcile Diaz-Balart's optimism might nudge Congress
 
U.S. Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart says this could be the year for immigration reform.
 
Issues:
Immigration

GOP rep: 'Doing nothing' on immigration is the real 'amnesty'

Jan 7, 2014 In The News
Republican Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart appealed to his colleagues to press forward on an immigration overhaul, saying Monday that "doing nothing is not an alternative" -- and tantamount to "amnesty."
GOP rep: 'Doing nothing' on immigration is the real 'amnesty'

By: Christopher Snyder, Published January 07, 2014, FoxNews.com

Republican Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart appealed to his colleagues to press forward on an immigration overhaul, saying Monday that "doing nothing is not an alternative" -- and tantamount to "amnesty."

Issues:
Immigration

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Diaz-Balart habla sobre la reforma migratoria en Despierta America

Jun 19, 2018 Video

Diaz-Balart Asks HUD Sec. Carson Regarding Reverse Mortgages at Subcommittee Hearing

Mar 20, 2018 Video

Diaz-Balart Talks Immigration with SE Cupp on HLN

Jan 10, 2018 Video

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