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Donalds Releases Hurricane Preparedness Guide for Southwest Florida Residents

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NAPLES, Fla. – With the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season officially beginning today, Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) released a comprehensive hurricane preparedness guide to help Southwest Florida residents navigate the months ahead. This resource equips the community with critical safety tools, which include local evacuation zones, shelter locations, emergency supply checklists, and information o...

Donalds Introduces the Restore Florida Water Independence Act

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WASHINGTON – Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) has introduced bipartisan legislation, H.R. 9017 - "Restore Florida Water Independence Act," to reverse a detrimental decision from the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia that discontinued the State of Florida's Section 404 permitting authority. Introduced as the 25th piece of legislation by Congressman Donalds in the 119th Congress, this...

Donalds Commends President Trump and DOJ Following the Indictment of Raúl Castro

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WASHINGTON – Yesterday, Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) and Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) held a joint press conference with other members of the Florida delegation following the indictment of Raúl Castro. Congressman Byron Donalds commended President Trump and the Department of Justice for its indictment of Raúl Castro for his role in the 1996 downing of Brothers to the Rescue aircraft that killed t...

Donalds Introduces The Build Nuclear With Local Materials Act

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WASHINGTON – Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) has introduced bicameral legislation to cut "red tape" by allowing the use of commercial-grade concrete and steel for non-safety structures while maintaining strict regulatory oversight for all critical safety-related systems. Introduced as the 24th piece of legislation by Congressman Donalds in the 119th Congress, the bipartisan "Build Nuclear with Lo...

Donalds Introduces The Reform Immigration Through Biometrics Act: Strengthening Border Security With Accountability

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WASHINGTON – Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) has introduced legislation requiring a formal evaluation of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection's (CBP) progress in implementing a full biometric entry-exit data system. The "Reform Immigration Through Biometrics Act" is the 23rd piece of legislation proposed by Congressman Donalds during the 119th Congress. This bill mandates that the Department of...

Donalds Introduces The Defining Dealer Act: Preventing Government Overreach In Our Financial Markets

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WASHINGTON – Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) has introduced legislation to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, establishing a clear distinction between professional firms and private traders to prevent government overreach in our financial markets. The "Defining Dealer Act" is the 22nd piece of legislation proposed by Congressman Donalds during the 119th Congress. By defining 'dealer' as: ...

ICYMI: Donalds Joins Meet The Press

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WASHINGTON – Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) joined Meet the Press on NBC News to discuss his opposition to Cuba's communist dictatorship and the ongoing conflict in Iran. Watch the full interview here. "I believe there needs to be full-scale regime change in Cuba": "I believe there needs to be full-scale regime change in Cuba. What you just heard was a dictator who wants to have the same deal as...

ICYMI: Donalds Joins The Big Weekend Show

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WASHINGTON – Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) joined The Big Weekend Show on Fox News Channel to discuss the Democrat-led shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the need to end the Senate filibuster. Watch the full interview here. "Where this thing has all fallen apart is in the United States Senate. The House of Representatives has consistently funded all of Homeland Security":...

ICYMI: Donalds Joins The Hill Sunday With Chris Stirewalt

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WASHINGTON – Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) joined The Hill Sunday with Chris Stirewalt on NewsNation to discuss the ongoing military involvement in Iran and the Democrat-led shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Watch the full interview here. "I think you have to give the President a wide latitude in not only his words, but in how he moves the pieces on the chessboard": "Well, ...

ICYMI: Donalds Joins Kudlow

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WASHINGTON – Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) joined Kudlow on Fox Business Network to discuss the declining favorability of Congressional Democrats. Watch the full interview here. "They have no policy. They have no solutions": "They've [Democrats] been trying to defund border security provisions, [and] defund the ability to actually deport criminal illegal aliens from the United States. They've b...

ICYMI: Donalds Joins Fox News Live

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WASHINGTON – Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) joined Fox News Live on Fox News Channel to discuss the Democrat-led shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the need for the Senate to pass the SAVE America Act. Watch the full interview here. "The Democrats are trying to play tough. They're trying to play political games while Americans are frustrated. They should just simply do the...

ICYMI: Donalds Joins Varney & Co.

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WASHINGTON – Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) joined Varney & Co. on Fox Business Network to discuss the Democrats' ongoing block of funding for the Department of Homeland Security. Watch the full interview here. "They [Democrats] are trying to use Homeland Security as a wedge issue against Donald Trump for political power": "Chuck Schumer is playing politics. I want the American people to underst...

Donalds Secures Win For Florida Condo Borrowers And Owners: FHFA Eliminates Limited Review Process

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WASHINGTON – Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) and Director Bill Pulte of the United States Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) led the effort to successfully eliminate the restrictive Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Limited Review process for condominium borrowers and owners in the State of Florida. For decades, Florida condominium borrowers and owners have been harshly subject to a 25% down payment ...

ICYMI: Donalds Joins The Evening Edit

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WASHINGTON – Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) joined The Evening Edit on Fox Business Network to discuss the ongoing conflict in Iran, his opposition to the Communist dictatorship in Cuba, and his unwavering support for the Cuban people. Watch the full interview here. "The Democrats, once again, like to just change their opinions simply because they just want to oppose Donald Trump": "My reaction ...

ICYMI: Donalds Joins The Bottom Line

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WASHINGTON – Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) joined The Bottom Line on Fox Business Network to discuss the need to pass the SAVE America Act in the Senate and the Trump administration's commitment to protecting the Strait of Hormuz. Watch the full interview here. "Democrats do not care about securing our elections. They don't want voter ID": "Well, first, I agree with Senator Schmitt and his amen...