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Donalds Introduces the Tax Dollar Accountability Act

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WASHINGTON – Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) has introduced the "Tax Dollar Accountability Act" to protect hard-earned taxpayer dollars by requiring local and state governments to open their financial books to federal auditors or face a total freeze of their federal funds. Introduced as the 26th piece of legislation by Congressman Donalds in the 119th Congress, this measure furthers…

Donalds and Moskowitz Release Bipartisan Hurricane Preparedness for Floridians

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WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) and Congressman Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) released a bipartisan public service announcement (PSA) urging Floridians to prepare now as hurricane season gets underway. The PSA covers critical preparedness steps every Floridian should take before a storm strikes, including assembling a disaster supply kit, understanding evacuation zones,…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

Donalds Shares Most Up-To-Date State Department Guidance For Floridians Currently Located In The Middle East 

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WASHINGTON – Under Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the Trump administration is providing real-time security alerts and evacuation information for American citizens currently located in conflict zones. American citizens looking to evacuate the Middle East are instructed to complete this form to request State Department-facilitated departure options as they become…