WASHINGTON – Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) published the following op-ed entitled, "Petty Legislation Is Crypto's Greatest Enemy." The Blockworks op-ed details the threat of newly proposed legislation that could crush any incentive for the creation of free market crypto advancements. Read the full op-ed here or below: Petty Legislation Is Crypto's… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Yesterday, Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) sent a letter to Administrator Michael Whitaker of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), seeking answers relating to the operation and modernization of the Air Traffic Control Tower at Page Field in Fort Myers. The Tower at Page Field has been subcontracted out by the FAA—even though, due to expanded… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Representatives Byron Donalds (R-FL) and Chuck Fleischmann (R- TN) published the following op-ed entitled, "An Important Opportunity For American Nuclear Leadership." The op-ed headlines the rollout of the Washington Examiner's "Restoring America's Energy Dominance" series. Read the full op-ed here or below: An Important Opportunity For… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) issued the following statement in recognition and celebration of Black History Month: "Championed by the heroic bravery of our trailblazing predecessors, Black history is an integral part of our shared American story. This month we reflect upon the countless contributions of the Black community and pay homage to the courageous… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Last night, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 5528 – The Safe and Smart Federal Purchasing Act, with a unanimous, bipartisan vote of 397-0. This commonsense proposal to evaluate potential national security risks associated with certain federal purchasing protocols is sponsored by Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) and is the congressman's thirteenth… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) sent a letter to Chairman Gary Gensler of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), to express serious concerns regarding the SEC’s investigation into the video platform, web hosting, and cloud services business, Rumble. It is no secret that Rumble has risen to prominence by serving as the preeminent free speech… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Yesterday, Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) sent a letter to the White House Office of Legislative Affairs, seeking to expedite the historic revitalization of Palisades Nuclear Power Plant with safe, reliable, and efficient nuclear energy technology. This project, would mark the first time in American history that a closed nuclear plant is brought back to… Read more »

NAPLES, Fla. – Today, Congressman Donalds issued the following statement regarding the 2023 Christmas holiday: “The Christmas season is a magical time of faith, family, community, and generosity. While Christmas celebrations and traditions have expanded and evolved over time, it is critical that we pause to highlight the true meaning of the holiday: the miracle of the birth of… Read more »

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 »