WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) issued the following statement regarding the ongoing negotiations surrounding the race for Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives.

"Over the past several days, I’ve worked alongside Speaker Designate Kevin McCarthy and several of my colleagues in good faith to ensure accountability, representation, and commitments from House leadership in the 118th Congress. The progress we’ve made is significant. What we’ve witnessed is monumental and a testament to how government should function in our Constitutional Republic.

"As we continue negotiations, I’m confident our conference is positioned to get the ball over the finish line. The Speaker’s Office must work for We The People, and I believe the concessions we’ve secured achieve this. Republicans are ready to govern and deliver results on behalf of our constituents and the nation."