WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) introduced the Post 9/11 Veteran Business Acceleration Act alongside Representatives Rob Wittman (R-VA) and Young Kim (R-CA). This bill amends the Post 9/11 Educational Assistance Program to establish a joint pilot program between the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Small Business Administration (SBA) to allow eligible individual... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) introduced the National Strategy to Utilize Microreactors for Natural Disaster Response Efforts Act. This legislation seeks to create consultation between the president and various federal government entities to develop a national strategy to utilize clean, reliable, and portable nuclear microreactors—instead of diesel generators—to assist with n... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) issued the following statement opposing the Democrats' radical plans to codify Roe v. Wade and effectively enact nationwide abortion-related policy on demand. “Despite unprecedented intimidation, intrusion, and undermining of the U.S. Supreme Court by the Democratic Party and their friends in the pro-abortion lobby, an overwhelming majority of th... Read More »
WASHINGTON - Today, Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) issued the following statement opposing the Biden-Harris administration’s call for a three-month suspension of the federal gas tax. “President Biden should listen to his former boss, President Obama, who said it best, calling the proposed 2008 gas tax holiday a ‘gimmick.’. The only suspension we need right now is a suspension of Biden’s assault on Amer... Read More »
WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) issued the following statement regarding his vote on numerous unconstitutional, and overreaching Democrat gun bills voted today on the House Floor. “As an American, father, son, United States Congressman, and human being, the horrors of the acts of violence we've seen throughout the country are deeply disturbing and corrode the soul of our great... Read More »
WASHINGTON - Today, Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) issued the following statement opposing Biden’s amendments to the World Health Organization’s International Health Regulations. “The World Health Organization (WHO) is an arm of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and should have zero say over any policy related to our nation. The response by the WHO amid the pandemic made it clear that they are a sham o... Read More »
WASHINGTON - Today, Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) issued the following statement sounding the alarm on the expiration of Title 42 one week from today. “Since taking office, President Biden handed over our border and national security to radical ACLU progressives putting our nation, its people, and our sovereignty in grave danger. Title 42 is not a right-wing effort to prevent immigrants from entering ... Read More »
WASHINGTON — Last week, Congressman Byron Donalds (FL-19) helped introduce the America Reopens Act, alongside Congressman Carlos Gimenez (FL-26) and Congresswomen Cammack (FL-03) and Salazar (FL-27). This legislation ends all federal-level COVID-19 mandates and restrictions, including the federal mask mandate on mass systems of transportation. “Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, federal officials impl... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yesterday, Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) introduced the H.R. 7206 Protecting Communities from Harmful Algal Blooms Act, which allows for the inclusion of ‘algal blooms’ to the applicability of Major Disaster Declarations to preserve vital marine ecosystems. “Water is Florida’s most important natural resource and serves as the heart & soul of Southwest Florida,” said Rep. Dona... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) issued the following statement praising a recent letter by Airlines for America calling on the Biden-Harris administration to end the COVID mask mandate on planes. "The Biden-Harris administration's latest decision to extend the federal mask mandate on airplanes is incomprehensible and further sheds light on their ineptitude when navigatin... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) introduced the Prohibit the Venezuelan Importation Act, which directs President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. to prohibit the importation of petroleum products from the socialist dictator of Venezuela and encourages the president to implement policies that will bolster the American energy industry. Co-Sponsors of this legislation include: Represent... Read More »
WASHINGTON - Today, Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) led a letter alongside Representative Burgess Owens (R-UT), urging the safe return of Women's National Basketball Association (W.N.B.A) star Center Brittney Griner. "As the situation in Russia and Ukraine continues to deteriorate rapidly, we are deeply troubled by the Russian's handling of the unfortunate case regarding Brittney Griner. Mrs.... Read More »
WASHINGTON -Today, Rep. Byron Donalds (FL-19) led a letter alongside Florida Republican Members of Congress, Díaz-Balart (FL-25), Franklin (FL-15), Giménez (Fl-26), and Webster (FL-11), slamming the Biden administration amid reports they are courting the Venezuelan socialist dictatorship for increased oil production. "As a member of Florida, home to the largest Venezuelan community in our country... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) announced a partnership between his congressional office and the Wounded Warrior Fellowship Program. “Ensuring our nation’s veterans are equipped with an abundance of resources to achieve success upon their return to civilian life is one of my highest priorities,” said Rep. Donalds. “I’m proud to be partnering with the Wounded Warriors Fel... Read More »
FORT MYERS, Fla. – Today, Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) announced details regarding the 2022 Academy Day. “I’m honored to host this year’s Academy Day to provide aspiring students with the knowledge and resources necessary to continue their education at one of our nation’s prestigious military institutions,” said Rep. Donalds. “Our country is only as strong as the men and women who serve our gr... Read More »
