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Mike Haridopolos

Currently represents District 8

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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 TEMP Act

Mar 20, 2026 · Source: Congress.gov

Artificial intelligence

Official statement

Strong, well-functioning financial institutions are essential to our economy, powering small businesses, family homeownership, job creation, and long-term prosperity on the Space Coast. I support commonsense regulation that preserves safe and responsible lending, stimulates economic growth and innovation, and keeps America competitive in emerging technologies like AI and fintech. At the same time, we must protect consumers and investors from fraud, scams, and abuse while cutting unnecessary red tape that drives up costs and slows opportunity. My commonsense principles are strongly reflected in my “Greenlighting Growth Act” (H.R. 3343) passed by the House, that will cut red tape and promote expansion for small, high-growth businesses.

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Official record

Sponsored LEARN AI Act

Jul 23, 2026 · Source: Congress.gov

Cosponsored AI OVERWATCH Act

Mar 18, 2026 · Source: Congress.gov

Cosponsored Foreign Adversary AI Risk Assessment and Diplomacy Act

Jan 23, 2026 · Source: Congress.gov

Voted Yes on AI for Main Street Act

Jan 20, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

Civil rights and freedoms

Criminal justice and policing

As the son of a law enforcement agent, Mike knows the challenges our men and women in uniform face each day. Mike will always “Back the Blue” and is grateful for the support of the Sheriffs of both Brevard and Indian River Counties.

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Putting a stop to the misuse of the justice system. Mike will stand shoulder-to-shoulder key allies to end the weaponization of our justice system.

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Backing law enforcement and defending Second Amendment rights. Mike will always “Back the Blue” and is grateful for the support of the Sheriffs of both Brevard and Indian River Counties.

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Official record

Cosponsored END 7-OH Act

Sep 16, 2026 · Source: Congress.gov

Voted Yes on National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026

Sep 16, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

Economy, jobs and wages

Official statement

The lawmaker wants "to scrap things like Basel III" and take the uncertainty out of the regulatory landscape.

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Making the American economy work for our families once again. Out-of-control inflation, higher taxes, and reckless spending are putting the American Dream out of reach for millions of Americans.

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Joe Biden’s economy crushed working families. Out-of control inflation, higher taxes, and reckless spending put the American Dream out of reach for millions of Americans. Under President Trump’s leadership, Mike helped pass historic tax relief and provided more opportunities for small businesses to grow than ever before. Mike understands that burdensome federal and state regulations and mandates stifle economic growth and job creation. Mike will stand against federal mandates that hurt small businesses and families.

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Official statement

Strong, well-functioning financial institutions are essential to our economy, powering small businesses, family homeownership, job creation, and long-term prosperity on the Space Coast. I support commonsense regulation that preserves safe and responsible lending, stimulates economic growth and innovation, and keeps America competitive in emerging technologies like AI and fintech. At the same time, we must protect consumers and investors from fraud, scams, and abuse while cutting unnecessary red tape that drives up costs and slows opportunity. My commonsense principles are strongly reflected in my “Greenlighting Growth Act” (H.R. 3343) passed by the House, that will cut red tape and promote expansion for small, high-growth businesses.

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Official record

Voted Yes on Retire through Ownership Act

Sep 16, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

Education

Official record

Voted Yes on Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026

Sep 3, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

Voted Yes on No Aid for Ghost Students Act of 2026

Jun 10, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

Voted Yes on Stopping Indoctrination and Protecting Kids Act

May 20, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

Cosponsored REDI Act

Mar 24, 2026 · Source: Congress.gov

Voted No on Territorial Student Access to Higher Education Act

Mar 4, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

Elections and voting

Mike Haridopolos believes politicians should not profit from the laws they pass. He has never traded stocks while serving in Congress and supports banning congressional stock trading to end self-dealing in Washington.

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Mike Haridopolos believes free and fair elections start with ensuring American elections are decided by American citizens. He supports the SAVE America Act and commonsense voter verification measures to protect the integrity of the ballot box and restore confidence in our elections.

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Politicians should not profit from the very laws they pass. I have NEVER traded stocks while serving in Congress, and I believe elected officials should be held to the same standards as the people they represent. That’s why I supported legislation to ban members of Congress from trading stocks and end the culture of self-dealing in Washington.

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For too long, Washington Democrats have fought against commonsense election safeguards. I’m fighting to restore trust in our elections by supporting the SAVE America Act and ensuring proper voter verification measures are in place.

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Protecting the ballot box isn’t partisan — it’s common sense. The American people deserve confidence that their voices will be heard and their votes will be protected. I will continue fighting for election integrity and standing up against efforts to undermine our democratic process.

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Energy

Official record

Voted Yes on Ratepayer Protection Act

Sep 16, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

Voted Yes on Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025

Sep 2, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

Voted Yes on HEATS Act

Apr 23, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

Voted Yes on Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act

Apr 22, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

Environment and climate

Official statement

The Indian River Lagoon is one of our region’s most vital natural resources, supporting wildlife, tourism, and our local economy. As part of the National Estuary Program, it plays a key role in protecting water quality and preserving Florida’s unique ecosystems. I am committed to restoring the lagoon, improving water quality, and supporting science-based conservation efforts. As one of the co-chairs of the bipartisan Estuary Caucus, we support continued investment in the National Estuary Program and other partnerships that protect our environment.

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Advancing common sense ideas to protect our environment and joining the Congressional Estuary Caucus.

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INDIAN RIVER LAGOON Mike has lived in Brevard County since 1989 and raised his family along the Lagoon and that is why it’s so important for us to work together to care for our environment. Our quality of life, economy, tourism, property values, and the survival of many indigenous species of plant and wildlife will depend on our efforts. Advancing common sense ideas that protect our Lagoon and preserve our natural beauty is important to Mike. Since elected in 2024, Mike has delivered over $14 MILLION in funding through appropriations requests for Indian River Lagoon Projects. Mike is a co-chair of the bi-partisan Congressional Estuary Caucus created by former Congressman Bill Posey to help solve the growing problem in our 28 estuaries across the nation.

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In Congress, he focuses his efforts on supporting our space industry, improving the water quality of our Indian River Lagoon, fighting to protect election integrity, banning insider trading in Congress, and expanding access to affordable housing.

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Families and social services

Official record

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

Cosponsored Blind Americans Return to Work Act of 2025

Apr 29, 2026 · Source: Congress.gov

Voted Yes 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

Firearms policy

Additionally, Mike has always been a staunch defender of our Second Amendment rights, carrying an A rating from the NRA from his service in the Florida Legislature. Mike will always protect our right to bear arms in Congress.

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Backing law enforcement and defending Second Amendment rights. Mike will always “Back the Blue” and is grateful for the support of the Sheriffs of both Brevard and Indian River Counties.

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Government reform

Official statement

In the Florida Legislature, Mike quickly established himself as a capable lawmaker who stood firmly rooted in his conservative values, and pushed for greater government transparency and accountability for Floridians, leading the effort to put the state’s budget online.

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In Congress, he focuses his efforts on supporting our space industry, improving the water quality of our Indian River Lagoon, fighting to protect election integrity, banning insider trading in Congress, and expanding access to affordable housing.

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Official record

Voted Yes on LACA

Aug 31, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

Voted Yes on Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act

Jul 20, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

Healthcare

Official statement

I believe our health care system should put patients first—not bureaucrats and special interests. Families across Florida are struggling with rising premiums, higher prescription drug costs, and a system that feels more complicated every year. I am fighting to lower costs by increasing transparency, expanding competition, strengthening doctor-patient relationships, and giving Americans more choices in their care. We should focus on innovation, prevention, and accountability while protecting Medicare to ensure seniors receive the care they earned.

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Under Obamacare, prices have been spiraling out of control, and free-market competitive pricing has been reduced; keeping healthcare more expensive. Mike will always support measures that provide patient centered care and competition in the marketplace. Mike stands firm against any single-payer healthcare system.

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Official statement

Floridians deserve clarity and real solutions when it comes to the programs they depend on — Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security. As your representative in Congress, I believe it’s time to cut through the noise and explain exactly what we are doing with the One Big Beautiful Bill.

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Official record

Cosponsored Surge to Save Newborns Act

Sep 28, 2026 · Source: Congress.gov

Cosponsored FORMULA Act of 2026

Aug 31, 2026 · Source: Congress.gov

Housing

In Congress, he focuses his efforts on supporting our space industry, improving the water quality of our Indian River Lagoon, fighting to protect election integrity, banning insider trading in Congress, and expanding access to affordable housing.

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Official record

Voted Yes on Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025

Sep 15, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

Voted Yes on 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act

Feb 9, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

Cosponsored 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act

Jan 15, 2026 · Became law · Source: Congress.gov

Immigration

Addressing the catastrophic crisis at our southern border and securing our nation’s borders.

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ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION Mike is a strong supporter of President Trump’s immigration measures to secure the southern border and remove dangerous illegal aliens. The Biden Border Crisis allowed record numbers of illegal immigrants and deadly drugs to pour across the southern border. Under Biden, over 7 million illegals entered our nation illegally. Mike led the fight to defeat a measure in the Florida legislature to allow illegals to obtain a driver’s license. Mike fully stands by President Trump’s immigration agenda and America is once again a nation of laws and secure borders.

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Official record

Voted Yes on Secure America Act

Jun 9, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

Cosponsored COP Act of 2025

May 12, 2026 · Source: Congress.gov

Cosponsored Canadian Snowbird Act

Apr 20, 2026 · Source: Congress.gov

Infrastructure and transportation

Official record

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

Voted Yes on ALERT Act

Apr 14, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

Voted Yes on Defending American Property Abroad Act of 2026

Mar 27, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

Voted No on ROTOR Act

Feb 24, 2026 · Did not pass · Source: House Clerk

Local control

National security and foreign policy

Official statement

I am committed to ensuring our service members have the resources they need, supporting strong defense investments, and advancing innovation in aerospace and national security.

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Mike’s son serves in the United States Air Force. Our military preserves our freedom every day. We must back them with the best technology available to keep evil at bay and ensure a strong national defense.

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Official statement

Today, NASA and our growing space industry continue to power missions that advance scientific discovery, strengthen our national security, and showcase American ingenuity.

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SPACE Space exploration generates high-paying jobs here in District 8. Space is key to American technological innovation as well as our national security. Space is the ultimate military high ground. Free nations worldwide are looking to the U.S. to lead the world in space, and if we fail to do so, others – namely China and Russia – will fill that void, and threaten our economic and national security interests. Mike is a member of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee and serves as Chairman of the Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee. He has helped secure billions in funding for NASA and other projects that directly impact the space industry in Florida.

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Ensuring our military has the best technology and our veterans receive top-notch care. Our military preserves our freedom every day.

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Social Security and retirement

Official statement

We have learned that reducing burdensome taxes and regulations creates an economic engine where everyone is lifted together. We can do this by extending the 2017 tax cuts and reducing taxes further especially to reshore jobs lost due to past policies. We must also reduce regulations. I’m also committed to no tax on tips, no tax on social security, no tax on overtime and a 15% corporate tax rate for firms that create jobs in the USA.

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Fighting reckless spending to preserve Social Security and Medicare for future generations. Mike faced a $4B budget shortfall in Florida and found common-sense solutions to balance the budget. He will do this again in Congress.

mike4congress.com ·

Official statement

Floridians deserve clarity and real solutions when it comes to the programs they depend on — Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security. As your representative in Congress, I believe it’s time to cut through the noise and explain exactly what we are doing with the One Big Beautiful Bill.

haridopolos.house.gov ·

Taxes and government spending

Official statement

I voted to keep the government open. Unfortunately, Democrats in Congress refused to act, choosing politics over common sense. Now, after more than a week of shutdown, families, workers, and veterans across the country —including many in Florida are paying the price for their obstruction.

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In 2008, he sponsored and championed Florida’s constitutional amendment reducing property taxes and allowing homeowners to bring their tax savings with them when they move to a new home.

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Official statement

We have learned that reducing burdensome taxes and regulations creates an economic engine where everyone is lifted together. We can do this by extending the 2017 tax cuts and reducing taxes further especially to reshore jobs lost due to past policies. We must also reduce regulations. I’m also committed to no tax on tips, no tax on social security, no tax on overtime and a 15% corporate tax rate for firms that create jobs in the USA.

haridopolos.house.gov ·

Making the American economy work for our families once again. Out-of-control inflation, higher taxes, and reckless spending are putting the American Dream out of reach for millions of Americans.

mike4congress.com ·

Fighting reckless spending to preserve Social Security and Medicare for future generations. Mike faced a $4B budget shortfall in Florida and found common-sense solutions to balance the budget. He will do this again in Congress.

mike4congress.com ·

Technology and privacy

Official statement

The lawmaker wants "to scrap things like Basel III" and take the uncertainty out of the regulatory landscape.

haridopolos.house.gov ·

Official statement

Strong, well-functioning financial institutions are essential to our economy, powering small businesses, family homeownership, job creation, and long-term prosperity on the Space Coast. I support commonsense regulation that preserves safe and responsible lending, stimulates economic growth and innovation, and keeps America competitive in emerging technologies like AI and fintech. At the same time, we must protect consumers and investors from fraud, scams, and abuse while cutting unnecessary red tape that drives up costs and slows opportunity. My commonsense principles are strongly reflected in my “Greenlighting Growth Act” (H.R. 3343) passed by the House, that will cut red tape and promote expansion for small, high-growth businesses.

haridopolos.house.gov ·

Official record

Cosponsored STARS Act of 2026

Sep 21, 2026 · Source: Congress.gov

Cosponsored GATE Act of 2026

Aug 31, 2026 · Source: Congress.gov

Sponsored LEARN AI Act

Jul 23, 2026 · Source: Congress.gov

Veterans

Our veterans deserve the best care as well for their service to our nation. Unfortunately, the system too often lets our veterans down. Mike will fight each day to make sure our veterans get the top-notch care they deserve.

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Ensuring our military has the best technology and our veterans receive top-notch care. Our military preserves our freedom every day.

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Official record

Voted Yes on Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act

May 21, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

Voted Yes on Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act of 2026

May 21, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

Animals and wildlife

Emergency management

Official record

Cosponsored Post-Disaster Protection Act

Jul 22, 2026 · Source: Congress.gov

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

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

Oct 17, 2025 · Source: Congress.gov

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Voting and sponsorship record

362 votes (Yea: 319, Nay: 24, Aye: 14, Not Voting: 5), 268 sponsorships.

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