WASHINGTON – Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) released the following statement following his nomination of seventeen Southwest Florida students for attendance at our nation's service academies: "Over the past three years, our world has erupted into conflict. Now more than ever, it is critical that the ranks of America's armed forces are composed of the most talented and skilled… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Donalds issued the following statement regarding the 2023 Thanksgiving holiday: “This Thanksgiving, we give thanks for friends, family, God and country. We are blessed to be citizens of the greatest nation in the world, and we must fight daily to uphold our founding constitutional ideals against the growing onslaught of antiAmericanism in academia and… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) joined the Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, Patrick McHenry (NC-10), Congressman Ritchie Torres (NY15), and a bipartisan group of lawmakers in sending a letter to the United States Department of the Treasury (Treasury) urging the agency to revise its proposed implementation of unworkable digital asset tax reporting… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Representatives Byron Donalds (R-FL) and Josh Harder (D-CA) recently introduced, H.R. 6340 – The Improving Housing Outcomes for Veterans Act. This solutions-based, bipartisan bill targets the epidemic of veteran homelessness by working to reduce delays and streamline communication between the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Department… Read more »

WASHINGTON - Congressmen Byron Donalds (R-FL) and Mario Díaz-Balart (R-FL) introduced a resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that southwest Florida is an economic, demographic, agricultural, and environmental treasure with many inherent benefits that should be recognized, acknowledged, and appreciated.  "Serving… Read more »

WASHINGTON - Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) and colleagues introduced legislation to protect premium cigar small businesses in Southwest Florida and nationwide from burdensome regulations. “Premium cigars are a staple of Southwest Florida’s vibrant community and contribute to our local economy. As a cigar enthusiast, I believe this great pastime unites people and brings great… Read more »

WASHINGTON - Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) issued the following statement announcing the introduction of a bipartisan resolution to remain the U.S. House of Representatives Press Gallery after abolitionist, writer, and statesman Frederick Douglass. “Frederick Douglass famously said knowledge is the pathway from slavery to freedom. He employed the transmission of information to… Read more »

FORT MYERS, Fla. – The Aviation and Transportation Security Act of 2001 mandated that 100 percent of aviation checked baggage be screened by electronic or other approved means. The U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) overseas the Electronic Baggage Screening Program (EBSP), which is partly responsible for the purchase and installation of security technologies at… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Representatives Byron Donalds (R-FL) and French Hill (R-AR) reintroduced the Price Stability Act to end the Federal Reserve's dual mandate and ensure that the central bank and Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) focus their efforts exclusively on containing inflation. The bill's introduction comes as the FOMC is convening for its monthly meeting, where they will decide… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) issued the following statement announcing his candidacy for Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. “Tonight, I am announcing my candidacy for Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. My sole focus will be securing our border, funding our government responsibly, advancing a conservative vision for the House of Representatives… Read more »