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Rep. Donalds' Statement Calling For a Complete Boycott of the 2022 Chinese Winter Olympic Games

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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…

Rep. Donalds Statement Regarding the Abysmal Jobs Report and American Economy

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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…

Rep. Donalds Announces Legislation Prohibiting the Implementation of Unrealized Capital Gains Taxation

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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.…

Rep. Donalds' Statement Regarding the Death of General Colin L. Powell

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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…

Rep. Donalds, Sen. Scott Introduce DEMOCRACIA Act Sanctioning Communist Cuba

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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…

Congressman Donalds Appointed to the American Economy Task Force

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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…

Rep. Donalds Announces Alexandria Smith as Legislative Director

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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…

Rep. Donalds' Statement Regarding Lt. Col. Scheller

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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…

Rep. Donalds’ Statement Recognizing National Small Business Week

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WASHINGTON - Today, Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) issued the following statement recognizing September 13, 2021, to September 17, 2021, as “National Small Business Week.”  “In recognition of National Small Business Week, I am proud to join my colleagues in celebrating the tremendous contributions of America’s small business community that represent the backbone of our economy. Today,…

Rep. Donalds Statement Honoring the 20th Anniversary of 9/11/01

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  WASHINGTON - Today, Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) issued the following statement to recognize the 20th anniversary of the attacks on September 11th, 2001. “What started as a beautiful September day turned into a day riddled with terror that shaped America and the world for eternity. While the evil face of terrorism rocked our nation to its core, America did not fold; we only…