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Representatives Donalds And Harder Propose Bipartisan Solution For Homeless Veterans

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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…

Florida Representatives Donalds And Díaz-Balart Introduce Resolution Appreciating Southwest Florida

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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…

Rep. Donalds Introduces Legislation To Protect Premium Cigar Small Businesses In Southwest Florida And America

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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…

Rep. Donalds Leads Bipartisan Effort To Rename U.S. House Press Gallery After Frederick Douglass

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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…

Rep. Byron Donalds And Sen. Rick Scott Call On U.S. Transportation Security Administration To Deploy Additional Explosive Detection Systems Machines To Southwest Florida International Airport

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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…

Rep. Donalds And Rep. Hill Reintroduce Legislation To Focus Federal Reserve On Curbing Inflation

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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…

One Year Later

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"One Year Later" By Congressman Byron Donalds Published in "Life in Naples Magazine" – November 2023 One year ago, the devastating storm surge, wind gusts and widespread destruction of Hurricane Ian, leveled mile-after-mile of our region. Although the destruction was historic, the strength, resilience and can-do spirit of our Southwest Florida community propelled us through a year of…