WASHINGTON – Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) released the following statement regarding the consideration of recent anti-Semitism legislation in Congress: "Jewish students across our nation are being intimidated, assaulted, and blocked from attending class by anti-Semitic, Hamas apologists. Those who break our laws must be prosecuted to the fullest-extent of the law and… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) led a bipartisan letter alongside Representative Troy Carter Sr. (D-LA) and 6 additional colleagues in seeking sustained federal funding for the Search and Rescue Common Operating Platform (SARCOP). The bipartisan letter calls upon Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) and Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) of the House Appropriations Committee… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 325 – The Bipartisan Harmful Algal Blooms Essential Forecasting Act, as part of H.R. 6093 - The Weather Act Reauthorization Act of 2023, with a nearly-unanimous, bipartisan vote of 394-19. This common sense proposal to ensure that the Harmful Algal Bloom Operational Forecasting System is formally designated as an… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) introduced legislation to bolster America's nuclear energy workforce through an initiative that enhances the dissemination of nuclear energy-related information at American schools in an attempt to alter the stigma associated with nuclear power. The recently introduced initiative also strategically increases awareness about… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) jointly introduced legislation alongside Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) 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. 8102 – "The Flood Insurance Relief Act" is the 76th piece of legislation proposed by… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) co-sponsored bipartisan legislation offered by Rep. David Rouzer (R-NC) to recognize and celebrate the bravery and contributions of America's linemen to the people of Southwest Florida. The "Bipartisan Linemen Appreciation Resolution" is the 505th piece of legislation co-sponsored by Congressman Donalds during the 118th Congress and… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) led a bipartisan letter alongside Representatives Mario Díaz-Balart (R-FL), Scott Franklin (R-FL) and 15 additional colleagues from across the Sunshine State in demanding that the Biden administration does not proceed with any proposed wilderness designation at Big Cypress National Preserve. Federally-designated wilderness… Read more »

WASHINGTON - Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) co-sponsored bipartisan legislation offered by Rep. Troy Nehls (R-TX) to demand that American taxpayer dollars are not used to sabotage Southwest Florida's seafood industry. The bipartisan "Save Our Shrimpers Act" is the 485th piece of legislation co- sponsored by Congressman Donalds during the 118th Congress and also received… Read more »

WASHINGTON - Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) introduced legislation to express disapproval of the United States Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) October 30, 2023, Climate Principles Rule that would restrict the flow of credit and capital within the United States economy. The "OCC Climate Rule Nullification Resolution" is the 74th piece of legislation proposed by… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) joined Rep. Greg Steube (R-FL), Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) and Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) in sending a letter to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Deanne Criswell urging the agency to reverse its recent decision to eliminate discounts for some National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policy holders in Lee County,… Read more »