Last week, alongside Leader Kevin McCarthy and members of the House GOP Conference, Republicans outlined our “Commitment to America” less than two months before the Midterm Elections. For nearly 20 months, under one-party Democratic Party rule, the catastrophe resulting from their leadership has led to a death spiral in our nation. Almost every piece of legislation the Democrats have voted on and signed into law has led to the turmoil we face today.
The House GOP plan is simple: We will put America, the Constitution, and you and your family FIRST. Our plan focuses on four major themes of action.
- Strengthen Our Economy
- Curb wasteful government spending that is raising the price of groceries, gas, cars, and housing, and growing our national debt
- Increase take-home pay, create good-paying jobs, and bring stability to the economy through pro-growth tax and deregulatory policies
- Maximize production of reliable, cleaner, American-made energy and cut the permitting process time in half to reduce reliance on foreign countries, prevent rolling blackouts, and lower the cost of gas and utilities
- Move supply chains away from China, expand U.S. manufacturing, and enhance America’s economic competitiveness and cyber resiliency
- Secure Our Streets
- Fully fund effective border enforcement strategies, infrastructure, and advanced technology to prevent illegal crossings and trafficking by cartels
- Support 200,000 more police officers through recruiting bonuses and oppose all efforts to defund the police
- Crack down on prosecutors and district attorneys who refuse to prosecute crimes, while permanently criminalizing all forms of illicit fentanyl
- Support our troops, invest in an efficient, effective military, establish a Select Committee on China, and exercise peace through strength with our allies to counter increasing global threats
- Stand For Freedom
- Advance the Parents’ Bill of Rights, recover lost learning from school closures, and expand parental choice so over a million more students can receive the education their parents know is best
- Defend fairness by ensuring that only women can compete in women’s sports
- Provide greater privacy and data security protections, equip parents with more tools to keep their kids safe online, and stop companies from putting politics ahead of people
- Personalize care to provide affordable options and better quality, delivered by trusted doctors
- Lower prices through transparency, choice, and competition, invest in lifesaving cures, and improve access to telemedicine
- Sustain Government Accountability
- Uphold free speech, protect the lives of unborn children and their mothers, guarantee religious freedom, and safeguard the Second Amendment
- Conduct rigorous oversight to rein in government abuse of power and corruption, provide real transparency, and require the White House to answer for its incompetence at home and abroad
- Save and strengthen Social Security and Medicare
- End special treatment for Members of Congress by repealing proxy voting, and increase accountability in the election process through voter ID, accurate voter rolls, and observer access
Southwest Florida, now is the time to prepare for the inclement weather heading towards our region and the entire State of Florida. For more information, visit my Hurricane Preparedness Guide. https://donalds.house.gov/hurricane/
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Rep. Donalds Introduces the COBALT Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) issued the following statement regarding the introduction of the Cobalt Optimizes Batteries and Leading Technologies Act of 2022 or the “COBALT Act.”
This bill aims to increase cobalt reserves in the National Defense Stockpile by directing the Defense Secretary to increase the amount of domestically refined cobalt. Additionally, the COBALT Act seeks to establish domestic cobalt refining capability in the United States, alleviate America’s current dependence on foreign countries for our domestic cobalt supply, and combat slave and forced child labor by requiring much needed transparency throughout the mining and refining process.
“Much of our nation's and the world's cobalt supply comes from China through slave and forced child labor, which ultimately empowers the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and turns a blind eye to its inhumane treatment of African people, said Rep. Donalds. “Our dependence on foreign countries, such as the CCP, for our domestic cobalt supply is a matter of national security. I am proud to sponsor the COBALT Act, which aims to put America first by pursuing self-sufficient pro-American solutions and promoting domestic energy independence.”
Supplementing this bill, I also sent two letters to the Department of Defense and the Department of Energy expressing my strong support for advancing America's energy capabilities by domestically mining and refining critical earth minerals such as cobalt. Please see the below links for access to these letters.
Rep. Donalds' letter to the Department of Defense
Rep. Donalds' letter to the Department of Energy
Original cosponsors of the COBALT Act include: Representatives Salazar, Nehls, Feenstra, Posey, Cawthorn, Crawford, Baird, Rosendale, Hern, and Mullin.
Click HERE to read the bill in its entirety.
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Rep. Donalds Announces Run for House GOP Conference Chair
NAPLES, Fla. — Today, Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) released the following statement announcing his official run for House GOP Conference Chair.
“As one of the most prominent voices of the House GOP agenda, I’m the best candidate to lead an effective communications strategy should Republicans take back the House. In the weeks and months ahead, we must focus on sending Speaker Pelosi packing by electing a wave of America First candidates. I look forward to earning the support of my colleagues for the Chairmanship of the House GOP Conference in the 118th Congress.”
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Rep. Donalds, 41 House Republicans call on GOP to block massive Democrat spending bill
My GOP colleagues & I have had enough of the old ways of D.C. that punts every issue for the next person to solve.
America's issues are too severe to simply sweep under the rug—we must act NOW.
NO more CRs.
NO more budget gimmicks.
NO more unnecessary spending.
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Don’t miss out on your chance to earn a nomination to attend a United States Service Academy.
Applications are open—click HERE for more details.
Applications are due: on 10/07/2022 
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Coding and computer science are America's future, and our younger generations have a unique opportunity to pursue this innovative industry as a career path.
I'm thrilled to host the 2022 Congressional App Challenge.
Deadline: 11/01/22
Click HERE or the image below to register.
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IMPORTANT: The IRS has issued new guidance to provide relief for taxpayers. For more information, click here, or don't hesitate to contact my district offices.
Naples Office: 239-252-625
Cape Coral: 239-599-6033
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ICYMI: Last week, I joined The Evening Edit to discuss Republicans' plans for the future compared to Biden's disastrous agenda.
The GOP Agenda:
- Follow the Constitution
- Secure our Border
- Provide Education Choice and Parental Rights
- Safe Streets
- America First Economy
Watch my full interview here or click below.
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ICYMI: Last week, I spoke in the House Oversight and Reform Committee on the need for oversight into Hunter Biden.
Democrats on Capitol Hill and Big Tech/Media are carrying the water for Joe Biden and his corrupt family.
The American people deserve answers and transparency regarding the Biden family's business dealings and apparent conflicts of interests.
We need oversight, NOW! Watch my full remarks here or click below:
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ICYMI: Last week, I joined Varney & Co. to discuss the success of America's Governor, Ron DeSantis, versus the disastrous leadership of Governor Gavin Newsom.
Watch my full interview here or click below:
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ICYMI: I joined Fox and Friends to discuss my run for House GOP Conference Chair, Biden's Price Hike on America, and the Department of Defense's radical woke indoctrination in our Armed Forces.
Watch my full interview here or click below:
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ICYMI: I joined The Ingraham Angle to discuss Biden's race-baiting tactics that seek to divide our nation & evade responsibility for his disastrous agenda. Instead of holding summits to divide America on race, Biden should hold summits on solving issues impacting EVERY American.
Watch my full interview here or click below:
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ICYMI: I joined Varney & Co. to discuss the success of America's Governor in my home state of Florida, our state's outstanding stature regarding educational freedom, and much more.
Watch the full interview here or click below:
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Serving the hardworking men and women of Florida's 19th Congressional District is my distinct honor and privilege. It's time Washington works for our community's values, and I will always strive to ensure your government is working for you every day.
Sincerely,
Byron Donalds
Member of Congress |
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