Mario Diaz-Balart

Backed more than $72 million for citrus health programs — including the fight against citrus greening — plus funding for agricultural research, plant and animal health inspection, food safety, and rural development supporting Florida's farmers, growers, and ranchers.

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Secured $324 million for the CDFI Fund and $140 million for Small Business Development Centers — financing and counseling for entrepreneurs in underinvested communities. Delivered a $256 million boost for faster IRS customer service, and pushed USPS accountability for rural communities like Everglades City and Chokoloskee.

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Delivered over $11 million in FY26 funding for Miami-Dade and regional law enforcement — new patrol vehicles, upgraded technology, and mobile command centers — while championing House-passed bills like the LEOSA Reform Act and the Combatting Organized Retail Crime Act. First responders also keep more of their pay with no tax on overtime.

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Secured at least $135 million for school violence prevention through the STOP School Violence Act — threat assessment, security improvements, and training — while advancing legislation that shields kids from online exploitation, cracks down on predators, and reinforces parental rights.

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$135M for school violence prevention, tougher laws against online predators, and reinforced parental rights in education.

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Detaining and removing criminal aliens, cracking down on fentanyl trafficking, and backing the men and women who enforce our laws.

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Secured $324 million for the CDFI Fund and $140 million for Small Business Development Centers — financing and counseling for entrepreneurs in underinvested communities. Delivered a $256 million boost for faster IRS customer service, and pushed USPS accountability for rural communities like Everglades City and Chokoloskee.

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Backing the 21,000+ manufacturing jobs and $1.9B in annual wages that power FL-26 — with expanded tax relief and renewed Opportunity Zones.

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A tireless champion for his constituents, Díaz-Balart is committed to: Eliminating government waste and saving taxpayer dollars Supporting small businesses and promoting economic development Advocating for military and law enforcement Honoring veterans Promoting U.S. energy independence and dominance Securing the U.S. border and advancing national security priorities Upholding human rights and democracy, both domestically and globally Treating U.S. allies, such as Israel and Taiwan, as friends and adversaries, such as Communist China, Russia, Cuba, Venezuela, Nicaragua, Iran, and North Korea, as adversaries.

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Improving Education No child should be left in an education system that fails to provide the opportunity to learn and succeed. Unfortunately, many of our schools simply do not provide the quality education and safe learning environment our children deserve. We cannot continue to forsake our children and our future by allowing a poor education system to continue getting worse. I believe we must commit ourselves to an education system that empowers parents, teachers, and local administrators. Our education system succeeds when the education dollars and decisions are made close to home.

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Secured at least $135 million for school violence prevention through the STOP School Violence Act — threat assessment, security improvements, and training — while advancing legislation that shields kids from online exploitation, cracks down on predators, and reinforces parental rights.

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Increased charter school funding by $60 million, preserved Pell Grants and magnet schools, and backed the first federal school choice tax credit. Prevented a $1,700 tax hike on families, added $500 to the Child Tax Credit, quadrupled the employer childcare credit, expanded the Adoption Tax Credit, and boosted LIHEAP by $10 million for South Florida.

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$135M for school violence prevention, tougher laws against online predators, and reinforced parental rights in education.

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A tireless champion for his constituents, Díaz-Balart is committed to: Eliminating government waste and saving taxpayer dollars Supporting small businesses and promoting economic development Advocating for military and law enforcement Honoring veterans Promoting U.S. energy independence and dominance Securing the U.S. border and advancing national security priorities Upholding human rights and democracy, both domestically and globally Treating U.S. allies, such as Israel and Taiwan, as friends and adversaries, such as Communist China, Russia, Cuba, Venezuela, Nicaragua, Iran, and North Korea, as adversaries.

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Founder and Co-Chair of the bipartisan Everglades Caucus — more than $6 billion delivered since his election for the EAA and C-43 Reservoirs and other CERP projects, plus streamlined Section 404 permitting. Protecting South Florida's drinking water, flood resilience, and Florida Bay.

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Continuing the work of the Everglades Caucus to protect Florida's natural heritage and water supply for future generations.

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The Everglades is a natural treasure and is one of the true ecological wonders of the world, but its existence is in jeopardy due to decades of abuse. Recognizing this problem, I, along with Representative Alcee L. Hastings founded the Everglades Caucus in the House of Representatives.

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Known for his commitment to accountability and transparency, Díaz-Balart works diligently to ensure government operates efficiently and effectively to serve the interests of the American people and to save taxpayer dollars.

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Delivered $1.9 billion for Community Health Centers, $10 million for cancer screenings through the Alcee L. Hastings program, and expanded pediatric medical education. Cosponsored the Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act — now law — giving seniors access to breakthrough early cancer detection.

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Immigration This is a nation of immigrants, built by immigrants. Thus, I am strongly committed to promoting fair, legal, and humane immigration policies which also take into account the contribution of immigrants to this great country of ours. We need comprehensive immigration reform. We need to strengthen our border security, and we need to address the immigration issues inside our borders. One without the other will resolve nothing.

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Led FY26 Homeland Security funding prioritizing border security, detention and swift removal of criminal aliens, and expanded resources to stop fentanyl trafficking — plus stronger protections for vulnerable children, hardened cybersecurity, and fully funded disaster response for hurricane-prone Florida.

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Detaining and removing criminal aliens, cracking down on fentanyl trafficking, and backing the men and women who enforce our laws.

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“I’m proud to have secured funding for these vital wastewater pump upgrades in Medley. These improvements will help reduce flood risk, strengthen public safety, enhance mobility, and support more reliable infrastructure for the community.

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Secured over $128.5 million through Community Project Funding for South Florida — $6M for I-75 access improvements, $4.9M for Southeast Hialeah stormwater upgrades, $973K for Miami Lakes drainage, and $9M for Collier County's Veterans Community Center. Fully funded Air Traffic Control operations, enabling 2,500 new controllers and $4 billion in FAA modernization supporting Miami International Airport.

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“Socialism and the government takeover of our lives have no place in America. It is anathema to our way of life and the American Dream.

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Directed $25 million for Cuba's democratic opposition plus $30 million for Radio and TV Martí, $50 million for human rights and civil society in Venezuela, and $15 million for democracy and religious freedom in Nicaragua — with accountability for Cuban doctor trafficking and action against Tren de Aragua.

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Standing with political prisoners and dissidents in exile. Defending freedom in our hemisphere. Rejecting authoritarianism.

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Defense/National Security The federal government's most important priority is to "provide for the common defense" and "secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity. As we all know too well, Semptember 11, 2001 was a horrific day full of devastation and destruction. It also reminded us of just how vulnerable we really are and that we need to take measures to help ensure our safety.

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As Chairman, cut spending 16% from FY25 with over $9 billion in savings and tougher oversight — fully funding the U.S.–Israel Memorandum of Understanding, countering the Chinese Communist Party's malign influence, keeping the IRGC on the terrorist list, and funding the fight against fentanyl flows into the U.S.

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Helped block an average 24% tax increase on FL-26 families — no tax on tips or overtime, relief for seniors on Social Security (88% expected to pay none), an expanded Child Tax Credit, and death tax relief protecting 242 family farms. Refunds are averaging 11% higher, supporting 21,000 manufacturing jobs and nearly $4 billion in local economic output.

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“I am proud to have voted in favor of keeping the American government open and ensuring that our troops, law enforcement officers, and air traffic controllers continue to receive their pay.

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Having served on the House Budget Committee, I strongly believe that Congress must adhere to the principles of fiscal discipline. Too often, hard-earned taxpayer dollars are wasted on fraudulent and duplicated federal programs. Congress must work to make these programs more efficient, or simply terminate them to ensure better results for beneficiaries and greater savings for taxpayers.

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I am proud to have voted in favor of keeping the American government open and ensuring that our troops, law enforcement officers, and air traffic controllers continue to receive their pay.

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No tax on tips or overtime, permanent tax cuts for working families, and relief for seniors — sparing FL-26 taxpayers an average 24% tax increase.

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Tax Relief American families work hard, yet are burdened with a complex and costly tax code. I strongly believe that tax relief is an important step in securing a healthy economy and stimulating job growth. Tax relief helpes honest, hard-working people save more of their earnings while stimulating the country's economy. I support efforts to eliminate unfair taxes, such as the marriage penalty and the death tax. I will continue to support these measures and others that seek to eliminate unfair taxes that only prevent economic growth, savings and job creation.

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Delivered over $11 million in FY26 funding for Miami-Dade and regional law enforcement — new patrol vehicles, upgraded technology, and mobile command centers — while championing House-passed bills like the LEOSA Reform Act and the Combatting Organized Retail Crime Act. First responders also keep more of their pay with no tax on overtime.

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Helped block an average 24% tax increase on FL-26 families — no tax on tips or overtime, relief for seniors on Social Security (88% expected to pay none), an expanded Child Tax Credit, and death tax relief protecting 242 family farms. Refunds are averaging 11% higher, supporting 21,000 manufacturing jobs and nearly $4 billion in local economic output.

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Increased charter school funding by $60 million, preserved Pell Grants and magnet schools, and backed the first federal school choice tax credit. Prevented a $1,700 tax hike on families, added $500 to the Child Tax Credit, quadrupled the employer childcare credit, expanded the Adoption Tax Credit, and boosted LIHEAP by $10 million for South Florida.

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As Chairman, cut spending 16% from FY25 with over $9 billion in savings and tougher oversight — fully funding the U.S.–Israel Memorandum of Understanding, countering the Chinese Communist Party's malign influence, keeping the IRGC on the terrorist list, and funding the fight against fentanyl flows into the U.S.

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Backing the 21,000+ manufacturing jobs and $1.9B in annual wages that power FL-26 — with expanded tax relief and renewed Opportunity Zones.

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Official statement

Known for his commitment to accountability and transparency, Díaz-Balart works diligently to ensure government operates efficiently and effectively to serve the interests of the American people and to save taxpayer dollars.

mariodiazbalart.house.gov · Sources

Official statement

A tireless champion for his constituents, Díaz-Balart is committed to: Eliminating government waste and saving taxpayer dollars Supporting small businesses and promoting economic development Advocating for military and law enforcement Honoring veterans Promoting U.S. energy independence and dominance Securing the U.S. border and advancing national security priorities Upholding human rights and democracy, both domestically and globally Treating U.S. allies, such as Israel and Taiwan, as friends and adversaries, such as Communist China, Russia, Cuba, Venezuela, Nicaragua, Iran, and North Korea, as adversaries.

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Led FY26 Homeland Security funding prioritizing border security, detention and swift removal of criminal aliens, and expanded resources to stop fentanyl trafficking — plus stronger protections for vulnerable children, hardened cybersecurity, and fully funded disaster response for hurricane-prone Florida.

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Championed $115.1 billion for VA medical care in the FY26 MILCON–VA bill — mental health, toxic exposure treatment, and rural health for Miami-Dade's 17,000-plus veterans — alongside new laws protecting veterans from fraud, inflation, and foreclosure.

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Official statement

A tireless champion for his constituents, Díaz-Balart is committed to: Eliminating government waste and saving taxpayer dollars Supporting small businesses and promoting economic development Advocating for military and law enforcement Honoring veterans Promoting U.S. energy independence and dominance Securing the U.S. border and advancing national security priorities Upholding human rights and democracy, both domestically and globally Treating U.S. allies, such as Israel and Taiwan, as friends and adversaries, such as Communist China, Russia, Cuba, Venezuela, Nicaragua, Iran, and North Korea, as adversaries.

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