WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) published the following op-ed entitled, "Florida Should Unleash Its Limitless Nuclear Potential" in the Floridian. The op-ed seeks to urge fellow Floridians to learn more about the potential applications of nuclear in the Sunshine State. Read the full op-ed here or below: "Florida Should Unleash Its Limitless Nuclear Potential" Representative By... Read More »
"Florida Should Unleash Its Limitless Nuclear Potential" Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) The Floridian – June 11, 2024 As the Member of Congress that represents Florida’s 19th Congressional District, I seek to enable meaningful change by advocating for and advancing the interests of all Floridians and specifically my constituents in SWFL. I’m blessed to say that I’m a proud Floridian, and we a... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) released the following statement honoring the courage, bravery, and selflessness of America's fallen heroes: "This Memorial Day, we honor the heroes who answered the call to defend our nation and made the ultimate sacrifice on behalf of the peaceful and prosperous future we enjoy today. Their courage, bravery, and selflessness cannot be overstated. Ma... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) released the following statement following the successful, bipartisan passage of H.R. 4763 – The Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century (FIT 21) Act. "This week, the House of Representatives took a huge step forward to promote and protect innovation here in the U.S. The passage of the FIT 21 Act not only highlights the role digital as... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) led an initiative demanding action from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) on approving and allocating federal fishery disaster relief in response to Hurricane Ian. The initiative also challenges NOAA to slash and minimize bureaucratic red tape associated with the slow-roll of much-needed federal fishery disaster relief for resi... Read More »
WASHINGTON – This week, the U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee advanced H.R. 5528 – "The Safe and Smart Federal Purchasing Act" out of committee and to the floor of the U.S. Senate with a unanimous, bipartisan vote of 10-0. This commonsense proposal to evaluate potential national security risks associated with certain federal purchasing protocols is sponsored by Congres... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) led an initiative to demand answers from Hillary Clinton's 2016 presidential campaign CFO Gary Gensler about his potential lies under oath in the House Financial Services Committee. Gensler has repeatedly testified that he was unaware of any Clinton campaign payments for the infamous Steele Dossier, however, as campaign CFO, he was tasked with establis... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) led a federal oversight initiative that seeks answers relating to the implementation and effectiveness of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Alternatives to Detention (ATD) program, alongside fifteen Republican colleagues from across the nation. Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) was joined in support by Representatives Andrew Clyde (R-GA),... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) led a bipartisan initiative alongside Congressman Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) demanding that Florida receives its fair-share of Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funding. Florida has one of America's highest senior populations, but receives well-below the national average in LIHEAP funding, and the House Committee on Appropriations S... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) introduced legislation condemning anti-Semitism at institutions of higher-education across America and demanding that funding is stripped from schools that fail to comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The "Condemning The Anti-Semitic Movement Pushed Upon Our Students (CAMPUS) Act" is the 80th piece of legislation introduced by C... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) published the following op-ed entitled, "Band-Aids, Botox, and broken bones: CFPB wants you to pay for other people’s medical bills" in the Washington Examiner. The op-ed details a new rule that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is expected to propose, which would force you to pay for other people's medical bills. Read the full op-... Read More »
"Band-Aids, Botox, and broken bones: CFPB wants you to pay for other people’s medical bills" Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) Washington Examiner – May 17, 2024 As Americans across the country grapple with economic challenges, such as finding affordable housing, dealing with rising costs from inflation, and managing increased debt from credit cards and medical debt, federal bureaucrats in Washi... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) introduced legislation to revamp U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Alternatives to Detention (ATD) program. Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) has introduced the companion bill in the U.S. Senate. "The Reshape ATD Act" is the 79th piece of legislation proposed by Congressman Donalds during the 118th Congress and requires the utilization ... Read More »
