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Rep. Donalds’ Statement on the Passing of Deputy Sheriff First Class Steven Mazzotta

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FORT MYERS—Today, Congressman Byron Donalds issued the following statement on the passing of Deputy Sheriff First Class Steven Mazzotta. "Deputy Sheriff First Class Steven Mazzotta devoted his life to serving the Southwest Florida community, with career in law enforcement spanning 18 years. Born into a law enforcement family, with both his brother and his nephew serving within the Lee…

Rep. Donalds’ Statement Regarding the Situation Unfolding in Afghanistan

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WASHINGTON — Today, Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) issued the following statement regarding the situation unfolding in Afghanistan. “Our brave men and women have valiantly served overseas in Afghanistan under now four administrations for nearly twenty years. While I genuinely believe their presence in the region has surpassed the initial goal, it is the job of the commander-in-chief to lead…

Rep. Donalds Statement on the Unnecessary & Burdensome Cryptocurrency Regulations in Biden’s Infrastructure Bill

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WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Byron Donalds released the following statement regarding the regulations on cryptocurrency that was recently adopted in the U.S. Senate. “Cryptocurrency and the individual transactions of Americans has no business being included in the Biden Infrastructure bill. Hidden in this egregious 2000 plus page so-called Infrastructure Bill is the creation…

Rep. Donalds' Statement on the Resignation of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo

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WASHINGTON — Today, Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) issued the following statement regarding the resignation of embattled New York Governor, Andrew Cuomo. "Let’s be real, Andrew Cuomo’s resignation does not show regret for his actions; it shows remorse that he got caught. He went from believe all women to berate all women overnight, and the people of New York have had enough,” said Rep.…

Congressman Donalds Joins Resolution to Award Bobby Bowden the Congressional Gold Medal

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WASHINGTON- Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) released the following statement in support of the resolution awarding the great Coach Bobby Bowden with a Congressional Gold Medal. “As a Florida State alum, I am proud to join my colleagues in honoring the great Coach Bobby Bowden with a Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of his achievements and accolades both on and off the football…

Rep. Donalds Statement on the Biden Administration's Proposed Federal Employee Vaccine Mandate

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WASHINGTON - Today, Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) issued the following statement regarding the Biden-Harris Administration's proposed federal employee vaccine mandate. “Chairman Joe Biden has gone full communist as his Administration plans on forcing federal employees to get vaccinated against their will. I never thought I would live to see the day when the so-called leader of the Free…

Congressman Donalds Announces Bill to Protect the Cybersecurity of America's Small Businesses

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WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) and House Small Business Committee Chairwoman Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) announce the introduction of bipartisan legislation aimed at creating proactive partnerships between small businesses and the federal government to help protect small businesses from criminal cyber-attacks. The Small Business Advanced Cybersecurity…

Congressman Donalds Statement on the Abysmal Handling of the New York City Democrat Mayoral Primary

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WASHINGTON –– Today, Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) issued the following statement regarding the dysfunctional and delayed handling of the Democratic Mayoral Primary Race in New York City.   "As Democrats continue to push H.R. 1 and S. 1, the Mayoral race in New York City is living proof that Democrats are inept stewards of elections. New York City, which under State law requires a…

Rep. Donalds and Sen. Scott (FL) Introduce the Unnecessary Agency Regulations Reduction Act

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WASHINGTON –– Last week, Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) and Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) introduced the Unnecessary Agency Regulations Reduction Act. This bill would prioritize cutting bureaucratic red tape by ending outdated, duplicative, and burdensome regulations.   “Unwarranted and unnecessary federal regulations have burdened hard-working Americans for decades. I came to…