Byron Donalds
Sourced recordU.S. House - FL District 19 · Congressional District 19
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Byron Lowell Donalds is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for Florida's 19th congressional district since 2021. His congressional district includes much of Southwest Florida. Previously, he served in the Florida House of Representatives from 2016 to 2020. He is a member of the Republican Party. (Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Constitutional Government
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Constitutional Government
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
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Integrity & Public Leadership
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- PartialByron Donalds is a candidate for U.S. House - FL District 19profile identity· OpenFEC
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes
- VerifiedVoted Not Voting on Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act
- VerifiedVoted Not Voting on EARLY Act Reauthorization
- VerifiedVoted Yea on To name the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic in Marietta, Georgia, as the “Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic”
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted Nay on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted Aye on On Agreeing to the Amendment
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Sunshine Protection Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Improving Travel for American Families Act
- VerifiedVoted Aye on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records relating to monetary settlements involving acts of sexual harassment
- VerifiedVoted Not Voting on KIDS Act
- VerifiedRaised $6,600,931.63 in the 2026 cycle
- VerifiedPublic statement: Announcements
- VerifiedPublic statement: Donalds Introduces the Tax Dollar Accountability Act
- VerifiedPublic statement: Read more »
- VerifiedPublic statement: Donalds and Moskowitz Release Bipartisan Hurricane Preparedness for Floridians
- VerifiedPublic statement: Read more »
- VerifiedNews coverage: Polls show Byron Donalds holding strong lead in Florida GOP gubernatorial primary - Florida’s Voice
- VerifiedNews coverage: Byron Donalds’ internal poll shows the Republican Primary all but over - Florida Politics
- VerifiedNews coverage: VIVIFY Technology Hosts Governor Candidate Byron Donalds at South Florida Headquarters - PR Newswire
- VerifiedNews coverage: 2026 Florida Governor’s Race Candidate Profiles: Byron Donalds - Florida Daily
- VerifiedNews coverage: Another poll shows a massive lead for Byron Donalds in GOP Primary race - Florida Politics
- VerifiedNews coverage: Watch Rep. Byron Donalds Ties AI Data Center Bill to Florida Governor Bid - Bloomberg.com
- VerifiedNews coverage: Byron Donalds wants 3 Florida debates; David Jolly says not so fast - Tallahassee Democrat
- VerifiedNews coverage: New polls project competitive race for Florida governor between Byron Donalds and David Jolly - WESH
- VerifiedNews coverage: Byron Donalds’ Chances of Being Defeated by Democrats in Florida—New Poll - Newsweek
- VerifiedNews coverage: In Miami, $90 million can buy Byron Donalds a lot, except this | Column - Tampa Bay Times
- VerifiedNews coverage: Byron Donalds picks up Florida Retail Federation endorsement in Governor’s race - Florida Politics
- VerifiedNews coverage: Florida Retail Federation backs Byron Donalds’ bid for governor - Florida’s Voice
- VerifiedNews coverage: Byron Donalds: Fiscally constrained counties shouldn't 'sing for supper' if Amendment 3 passes - Florida Politics
- VerifiedNews coverage: Byron Donalds takes 48% in new Tyson Group poll, nearly 40 points ahead of GOP field - Florida Politics
- VerifiedNews coverage: Lawsuit alleges Byron Donalds threatened Collier County school board member in 2022 - Florida Phoenix
- VerifiedNews coverage: As gubernatorial Primary nears, Byron Donalds adds endorsements from Tom Leek, Jay Trumbull - Florida Politics
- VerifiedNews coverage: DeSantis allies break away, endorse Byron Donalds for Florida governor - Tampa Bay Times
- VerifiedNews coverage: Twelve candidates compete for open Florida congressional seat as Donalds exits for governor's race - Ballotpedia News
Bills & Legislative Work
2026-06-10: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
2026-05-22: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2026-05-14: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2026-04-21: Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
2026-04-16: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
2025-11-12: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
2025-09-09: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
2025-09-17: Received in the Senate.
2025-07-17: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
2025-07-15: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 165.
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f="/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=26" class="tab-link">Articles In the News Newsletter Press Releases June 11, 2026 | Posted in Press Releases WASHINGTON – Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) has introduced the "Tax Dollar Accountability Act" to protect hard-earned taxpayer dollars by requiring local and state governments to open their financial books to federal auditors or face a total freeze of their federal funds. Introduced as the 26th piece of legislation by Congressman Donalds in th
/time> | Posted in Press Releases WASHINGTON – Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) has introduced the "Tax Dollar Accountability Act" to protect hard-earned taxpayer dollars by requiring local and state governments to open their financial books to federal auditors or face a total freeze of their federal funds. Introduced as the 26th piece of legislation by Congressman Donalds in the 119th Congress, this measure furthers… Donalds and Moskowitz Release Bipartisan Hurricane Preparedness for Fl
l and state governments to open their financial books to federal auditors or face a total freeze of their federal funds. Introduced as the 26th piece of legislation by Congressman Donalds in the 119th Congress, this measure furthers… Read more » June 5, 2026 | Posted in Press Releases WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) and Congressman Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) released a bipartisan public service announcement (PSA) urging Floridians to prepare now as hurricane season g
/time> | Posted in Press Releases WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) and Congressman Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) released a bipartisan public service announcement (PSA) urging Floridians to prepare now as hurricane season gets underway. The PSA covers critical preparedness steps every Floridian should take before a storm strikes, including assembling a disaster supply kit, understanding evacuation zones,… Donalds Releases Hurricane Preparedness Guide for Southwest Florid
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