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Byron Donalds

Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Byron Donalds is the product of a single-parent household. Throughout his life, his mother made every sacrifice possible to give him the best opportunity to live the American Dream. That philosophy his mother taught him, striving to leave future generations better than the current, is what leads him in his work, his home life, and as a Member of Congress.

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Position on major issues

Agriculture and rural policy

Official record

Voted Yes on Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act of 2025

Jun 23, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

Cosponsored Florida Freeze Disaster Assistance Act of 2026

Jun 2, 2026 · Source: Congress.gov

Voted Yes on Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026

Apr 30, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

Voted Yes on Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act of 2025

Apr 14, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

Cosponsored PRIME Act

Jul 23, 2025 · Source: Congress.gov

Artificial intelligence

Stop giant industrial data centers from passing their massive electric and water bills onto everyday households.

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Voted Yes on AI for Main Street Act

Jan 20, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

Civil rights and freedoms

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Cosponsored Stop DEI Act

Apr 22, 2026 · Source: Congress.gov

Cosponsored No Shari’a Act

Feb 9, 2026 · Source: Congress.gov

Cosponsored Dismantle DEI Act of 2025

Jan 30, 2026 · Source: Congress.gov

Criminal justice and policing

Crack Down on Fentanyl: Target drug cartels with heavy penalties and joint police task forces to take deadly fentanyl off Florida streets.

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We must secure our borders, keep local neighborhoods safe, stop taxpayer handouts to illegal immigration, and keep deadly drugs off our streets.

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Remove Dangerous Criminals: Coordinate state and local police directly with federal authorities to quickly deport noncitizens who commit crimes in our communities.

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Voted Yes on National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026

Sep 16, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

Did not vote on GUARD Act

Sep 15, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

Economy, jobs and wages

California passes heavy regulations. New York sends you the bill. Florida puts out the welcome mat. Bureaucratic delays shouldn't stop honest people from opening a business and earning a living.

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Every American who walked on the Moon took off from Florida's coast. It's time to bring NASA home, build out our launchpads, and create thousands of high-paying jobs right here in Florida.

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Put every business, building, and road permit on an open state website with a ticking clock, forcing local offices to approve projects on time.

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Bring all major development permits under a single digital hub so job creators spend less time in lines and more time hiring workers.

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Route complicated business lawsuits through specialized judges so commercial fights don't clog up everyday neighborhood courtrooms.

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Education

Reading by third grade is a basic promise every child deserves. Every student should Read to Succeed, stay active and healthy, and have a debt-free route to a great-paying job.

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Train future teachers in proven phonics and reading science so every classroom teaches reading the right way.

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Catch reading issues early in Kindergarten through 2nd grade, before children fall behind.

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Provide free, state-funded tutoring for every 3rd grader struggling with reading.

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Reward top-performing reading teachers with real bonus pay for getting results.

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Elections and voting

Energy

Stop giant industrial data centers from passing their massive electric and water bills onto everyday households.

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Official record

Voted Yes on Ratepayer Protection Act

Sep 16, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

Did not vote on Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025

Sep 2, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

Sponsored Build Nuclear with Local Materials Act of 2026

May 14, 2026 · Source: Congress.gov

Voted Yes on HEATS Act

Apr 23, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

Environment and climate

Restore the Everglades & Maintain the Momentum: Finish planned reservoir and canal projects currently under construction to keep clean, fresh water flowing south into Florida Bay. Work with stakeholders to keep Everglades restoration moving forward.

Restore the Everglades & Maintain the Momentum: Finish planned reservoir and canal projects currently under construction to keep clean, fresh water flowing south into Florida Bay. Work with stakeholders to keep Everglades restoration moving forward.

Fight Red Tide and Algae: Clean up local waterways by fixing leaking sewer lines and reducing and controlling runoff.

Guard Our Beaches and Water Supply: Protect coastal barrier islands from severe storms and preserve our freshwater underground aquifers for generations to come.

Families and social services

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Voted Yes on Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act

Jul 23, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

Voted Yes on Stop Child Care Scams Act of 2026

Jun 3, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

Did not vote on Clergy Act

Apr 27, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

Voted Yes on Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act

Jan 21, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

Voted Yes on Social Security Child Protection Act of 2025

Dec 1, 2025 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

Government reform

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Did not vote on LACA

Aug 31, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

Did not vote on Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act

Jul 20, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

Sponsored Tax Dollar Accountability Act

Jun 10, 2026 · Source: Congress.gov

Voted Yes on Fraud Prevention and Accountability Act

Jun 10, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

Healthcare

You deserve to know what healthcare costs before you get treated. Your Doctor, Your Price puts you back in charge, cuts out the red tape, and lets doctors focus on their patients.

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Require doctors and hospitals to post plain, guaranteed cash prices for the 50 most common medical tests and procedures.

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Ensure everyday patients paying cash get the lowest discounted rate that the hospital gives to big insurance companies.

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Let what you pay to an out-of-network doctor count directly toward your yearly insurance deductible.

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Require insurance companies to approve common treatments within three days instead of letting paperwork delay your care.

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Housing

Protect reforms and stop lawsuit abuse that jacks up rates for everyone, saving homeowners hundreds of dollars a year.

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Lower costs by trimming down state fees when reserves are full so those extra dollars stay in your wallet. Pursue regulatory reforms that lower insurance premiums.

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Reform the My Safe Florida Home program and other grants programs to fund real, storm-hardening upgrades that lower your annual premium the most.

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Keep Citizens Insurance small so everyday drivers and homeowners never get hit with a surprise "hurricane tax" bill after a big storm.

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Cut the red tape and slow permitting that make rebuilding a home after a storm needlessly expensive and drive up your insurance premiums.

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Immigration

No Taxpayer Handouts: Cut off state funds, subsidies, and free perks that encourage illegal immigration into Florida.

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We must secure our borders, keep local neighborhoods safe, stop taxpayer handouts to illegal immigration, and keep deadly drugs off our streets.

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Enforce Workplace Rules: Require every Florida business to use the E-Verify system so legal workers keep the jobs and wages they've earned.

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Remove Dangerous Criminals: Coordinate state and local police directly with federal authorities to quickly deport noncitizens who commit crimes in our communities.

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Official record

Voted Yes on Secure America Act

Jun 9, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

Infrastructure and transportation

Fix Traffic and Gridlock: Speed up road construction and bridge improvements without adding new toll booths to your daily commute.

Harden the Power Grid: Require utility companies to strengthen power lines and water plants to withstand major Category 4 and 5 hurricanes.

Rapid Storm Cleanup: Keep utility trucks, repair crews, and emergency fuel supplies ready to roll into affected neighborhoods before a hurricane even hits.

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Voted Yes on Water Resources Development Act of 2026

Sep 16, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

Voted Yes on Improving Travel for American Families Act

Jul 13, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

Local control

National security and foreign policy

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Cosponsored Never Fight Alone Act

Sep 24, 2026 · Source: Congress.gov

Voted Yes on Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026

Sep 16, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

Voted Yes on National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

Jul 22, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

Taxes and government spending

Florida cannot become too expensive for working families and seniors on fixed incomes. The status quo has a cost. Progress doesn't pay the bill sitting on your kitchen counter today—it's time to bring down costs.

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Keep property taxes in check so seniors and working families aren't taxed out of their homes.

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Keep our state personal income tax at zero, make sure Tallahassee balances its books responsibly every single year, and cut taxes at every opportunity.

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Did not vote on Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act

Sep 15, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

Cosponsored Freedom from Unfair Gun Taxes Act of 2025

Sep 10, 2026 · Source: Congress.gov

Technology and privacy

Send fitness scores straight home to mom and dad, keeping children's private health data out of state databases.

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Stop giant industrial data centers from passing their massive electric and water bills onto everyday households.

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Official record

Sponsored STARS Act of 2026

Sep 16, 2026 · Source: Congress.gov

Cosponsored Artemis II Congressional Gold Medal Act

Jul 18, 2026 · Source: Congress.gov

Voted Yes on Sunshine Protection Act of 2025

Jul 14, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

Veterans

Let veterans put GI Bill benefits toward starting a business, not just a degree. Florida’s economy runs on small business, and the discipline that comes out of the military is exactly what building one takes.

Expand mental health and therapy access for those carrying wounds from service since 2001. Strengthen VA clinic support across the state and digitize medical records so care moves as fast as the people who earned it.

Build on the state’s homeless veteran pilot in Escambia, Hillsborough, Sarasota and Santa Rosa, making sure veterans who need help have a chance “to put a roof over their head and get their life back in order.”

Animals and wildlife

Emergency management

Official record

Voted Yes on Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act of 2025

Jul 13, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

Voted Yes on TRUE Accountability Act

Jun 8, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

Cosponsored Post-Disaster Protection Act

Apr 28, 2026 · Source: Congress.gov

Voted Yes on Enhancing Stakeholder Support and Outreach for Preparedness Grants Act

Nov 19, 2025 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

Cosponsored FEMA Loan Interest Payment Relief Act

Apr 10, 2025 · Source: Congress.gov

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Voting and sponsorship record

795 votes (Yea: 585, Not Voting: 68, Nay: 100, Aye: 40, No: 2), 1000 sponsorships.

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