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Donalds Attends Crew 11 Mission Briefing At Kennedy Space Center Amid Efforts To Relocate NASA HQ And Revive SLC-37

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MERRITT ISLAND, Fla. – Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) joined officials from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), SpaceX, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), the Russian State Space Corporation (ROSCOSMOS), and the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) for a mission briefing ahead of today's NASA-SpaceX Crew 11 launch to the International Space…

Donalds Visits Central Florida Launch Site Stuck In Red-Tape: Urges Efficient Revival And Modernization Of Facilities

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – This afternoon, Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) joined officials from the United States Space Force, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and SpaceX, at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station to visit and assess Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex 37 (SLC-37). On Monday, Congressman Donalds urged Secretary Troy Meink of the…

Donalds And Regional FBI Partners Co-Host Scam Awareness Workshop In Bonita Springs

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BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. – Yesterday, the Office of Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) co-hosted a free, scam awareness workshop at the Bonita Springs Library alongside regional FBI partners. This event was the third installment of the Office of Congressman Byron Donalds Community Workshop Summer Series. Attendees received elder-fraud prevention guidance and important…

Donalds Urges American Space Dominance: Leads Bicameral Effort To Revive And Modernize Central Florida Launch Site

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WASHINGTON – This afternoon, Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) urged Secretary Troy Meink of the United States Air Force to increase the efficiency of modernization operations at Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex 37 (SLC-37). SLC-37 is one of the few launch pads on the Eastern Range that has historically been used for heavy lift launches, but today, it sits idle due…

Donalds Announces Scam Awareness Workshop In Bonita Springs

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BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. – Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) has released the following information announcingan in-person, scam awareness workshop in collaboration with regional F.B.I. partners. Congressman Donalds is co-hosting this free, scam awareness workshop, to offer constituents of Florida's 19thCongressional District an opportunity to stay informed regarding common scams and…

Donalds Fights For Hardworking Floridians: Leads Bicameral Effort To Deliver Much-Needed Flood Insurance Tax Relief

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WASHINGTON – Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) has announced the reintroduction of legislation to provide much-needed tax relief for National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and private insurance policyholders across Southwest Florida, the Sunshine State, and the nation. H.R. 4494 – "The Flood Insurance Relief Act" is the 18th piece of legislation proposed by…

Donalds Initiative To Expedite Government Efficiency In Conservation Advances To House Floor With Unanimous Support

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WASHINGTON – The U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources has advanced H.R. 1676 – "The Make SWAPs Efficient Act"  out of committee and to the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives with a unanimous, bipartisan voice-vote. H.R. 1676 – "The Make SWAPs Efficient Act" was introduced by Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) on February 27, 2025,…

Donalds Votes To Pass First Round Of DOGE Cuts: Defunds USAID, NPR, And PBS

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WASHINGTON – Last night, Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) voted to pass H.Res. 590 – the first round of DOGE cuts. This critical legislation passed the U.S. House of Representatives with a party-line vote of 216-213 and will head to President Trump's desk to be signed-into law. H.Res. 590 slashes $9 billion in waste, fraud, and abuse from…

Donalds And Lee County Sheriff's Office Co-Host Personal Safety Workshop In Fort Myers

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FORT MYERS, Fla. – Yesterday, the Office of Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL), in collaboration with the Lee County Sheriff's Office, co-hosted a free, personal safety workshop at the Fort Myers Regional Library. Attendees were informed of key safety issues affecting residents of the Southwest Florida region and proactive measures that can be taken to ensure self-protection in various…