Representative Byron Donalds

Weekly Wrap up with

Congressman Byron Donalds

February 16, 2021

Last week, I took part in two committee bill markups. I introduced amendments to bloated Democratic bills that do not put the American people first and leave our future generations with a massive price tag.

While our nation continues to battle the COVID-19 pandemic, I led my colleagues in the Florida Republican delegation, where we called on the Biden Administration to rethink reported efforts to ban travel to our home state. Such a measure does not follow the science nor the United States Constitution.

Lastly, on this President's Day, we honor the life and legacy of our first President and true American hero, George Washington. For more than two centuries, courageous and proud Americans have taken the solemn oath to protect and defend our beloved nation, and we thank all those who have served our country.

Continue reading for highlights on legislative updates from Florida's 19th Congressional District!

District Updates

Last week, I had the pleasure of attending a luncheon at American Legion - Post 38, the oldest Post in Southwest Florida, and to meet the James W. Oxford, the National Commander of the American Legion.

I am incredibly grateful to all who have served, past and present, to protect and defend our freedoms.

Legislative Updates

Florida has benefited from many liberal governors and mayors' burdensome policies that have forced businesses and residents to freer and more prosperous states like here at home. As a result, Florida's real estate market has boomed as people from all across our country are buying property sight unseen, and businesses are flocking to the Sunshine State.

Just last week, the New York Stock Exchange warned politicians in New York to reconsider their overbearing tax system or else they will look for another state to do business. The NYSE embodies the principles of capitalism, free markets, and American exceptionalism. If New York is distancing itself from those values, the Sunshine State will proudly welcome the world's largest stocks exchange in Southwest Florida. Read my full statement below:

Last week, I led the Florida Congressional Delegation opposing President Biden's potential Florida travel ban. My Floridian colleagues and I sent a letter to the President expressing our concerns with his reported proposal.

Americans continue to appreciate FL's response to the pandemic juxtaposed to the authoritarian measures in blue states that have shown little to no success in controlling the virus. Any unconstitutional or partisan plan to ban travel to Florida is anti-science & anti-Constitution.

Read the full letter below:

The education of our students can't wait. Reopening schools means reopening our country, and the Biden Administration must start that now.

Read my full statement below on President Biden calling for schools across American to only open one day per week.

In the Media

ICYMI: I joined Fox News Radio "Across America with Jimmy Fialla". We discussed the unconstitutional impeachment trial of former President Trump, President Biden leading through Executive Orders, and Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Super Bowl win. Listen to the full interview below!

Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) Joins Fox Across America

Last week, I sat down virtually with Gabriella Hoffman, an award-winning journalist specializing in preserving America's great outdoors. We discussed Florida's water quality, the future of the GOP, our country's growing deficit, and more.

Watch the interview below:

Full Conversation with Rep. Byron Donalds and Gabriella Hoffman

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 every day I will always strive to ensure your government is working for you.

Sincerely,

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Byron Donalds
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