WASHINGTON—Today, Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) and Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO) announced the introduction of the Expanding Access to Affordable Credit for Small Businesses Act. This bill is the fourth bipartisan piece of legislation sponsored by Rep. Donalds. This bipartisan legislation optimizes the full capability of the free market by expanding the criteria of the Small Business… Read more »

WASHINGTON - Today, Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) issued the following statement regarding Saule Omarova withdrawing her nomination for the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC).    “Yesterday’s announcement that Saule Omarova withdrew her nomination for the OCC was a significant win for America—we must always reject Communism when it knocks at our doorstep. As a proud… Read more »

WASHINGTON –– Today, Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) issued the following statement calling for a complete boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in China.  "As America finds itself at the forefront of several self-imposed domestic hurdles, the world is also taking advantage of our weakness on the international stage. Just four months ago, our nation and the rest of the… Read more »

WASHINGTON - Today, Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) issued the following statement on the abysmal November jobs report and the overall failing American economy. “Today’s jobs report that missed Wall Street’s expectations by more than 360,000 jobs is another glaring example of the failed policies coming from President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and the Democrats that control… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Yesterday, Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) introduced legislation that bars the federal government from imposing or implementing taxation on unrealized capital gains from any taxable asset. “Democrats have become so desperate to find the means to fund their multi-trillion-dollar spending spree, they’ve now resorted to taxing wealth that technically doesn’t exist,” said Rep.… Read more »

WASHINGTON - Today, Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) issued the following statement regarding the death of the first Black U.S. Secretary of State and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Colin L. Powell.  "Erika and I are saddened to hear of the passing of an American hero, former U.S. Secretary of State, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Colin L. Powell, and… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Byron Donalds (FL-19) announced bicameral legislation, Denying Earnings to the Military Oligarchy in Cuba and Restricting Activities of the Cuban Intelligence Apparatus (DEMOCRACIA) Act. This legislation holds the communist Cuban regime accountable for their human rights violations through several secondary sanctions and financial constraint. Senator… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C – Today, Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) released the following statement regarding the announcement of his appointment to serve on the American Economy Task Force. “The American Economy Task Force is committed to promoting legislation that spurs job creation, prioritizes the American Worker, and creates meaningful reforms that incentivize innovation in the… Read more »

WASHINGTON - Today, Rep. Byron Donalds announced that Alexandria "Alex" Smith will serve as his Legislative Director, effective immediately. Chris Ploch will be Legislative Correspondent.   "I'm thrilled to have promoted Alex as my new Legislative Director. She has embodied the highest level of knowledge, professionalism, and passion for the legislative priorities of my… Read more »

WASHINGTON -Today, Rep. Byron Donalds issued the following statement regarding the wrongful and politically motivated confinement of Lt. Col. Stuart Scheller. “The unjust and partisan treatment of United States Marine Lt. Col. Scheller is unacceptable and deserves universal criticism by everyone who believes in due process and justice. Following the haphazard withdrawal from… Read more »