WASHINGTON – Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) has introduced legislation to provide the U.S. General Services Administration with the flexibility it needs to modernize antiquated federal procurement procedures and increase efficiency. H.R. 9596 – "The Value Over Cost Act" will increase contractual flexibility and contracting competition while providing… Read more »

WASHINGTON – The U.S. House of Representatives has passed Donalds Amendment 1188 as part of H.R. 1398 – "The Protect America's Innovation and Economic Security from CCP Act of 2024" with a bipartisan vote of 237-180. Amendment 1188 requires an analysis of all Chinese Communist Party-associated drones in the U.S. National Airspace System to ensure national security. The… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) published the following op-ed entitled, "Bolstering Water Quality In Florida Through Honest And Open Collaboration" in the Floridian Press. The op-ed previews today's first-annual Donalds-Florida Water Quality Summit in Fort Myers and details the importance of bringing together local, state, and federal government… Read more »

NAPLES, Fla. – Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) released the following information announcing an in-person Town Hall event in Naples, Florida. Rep. Donalds is hosting this Town Hall to offer the residents of Naples and the greater Southwest Florida community an update on legislative matters occurring on Capitol Hill. Town Hall attendees will ask questions, share concerns, and… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) announced a two-part legislative initiative to invalidate the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) new interpretive guidance on Buy Now Pay Later Loans (BNPLs). The August legislative push includes a House Joint Resolution, and a letter directed to CFPB Director Rohit Chopra. With today’s announcement,… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) announced the introduction of six pieces of nuclear energy legislation and four pro-nuclear letters directed to the leaders of top international institutions with nuclear financing capabilities. With today's announcement, Congressman Donalds has now introduced ninety-nine pieces of legislation during the 118th Congress.… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) announced a broad-based national coalition of 107 members of the U.S. House of Representatives, the U.S. Senate, and endorsing organizations, in support of H.R. 5103 – The FISHES Act. The Donalds FISHES Act is bipartisan legislation to improve the federal regulatory process associated with the allocation of… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) introduced legislation to ensure a 100% above-the-line deduction at filing for tipped wages. The "No Tax On Tips Act" is the 92nd piece of legislation introduced by Congressman Donalds during the 118thCongress, has received the support of Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-WI), and is the House companion… Read more »

NAPLES, Fla. – Today, Congressman Donalds issued the following statement regarding the 2024 Independence Day holiday: "Two-hundred and forty-eight years ago, our Founding Fathers signed the Declaration of Independence. They pledged their lives, fortunes, and sacred honor to the cause of our exceptional nation. Today, we honor the American heroes who risked everything to… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) published the following op-ed alongside Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) entitled, "The Fishes Act is crucial to speed disaster relief to American fisheries" in the Tampa Bay Times. The op-ed details the importance of the Donalds-Scott FISHES Act to future disaster recovery efforts and the critical need to enhance… Read more »