Mario Diaz-Balart
Sourced recordU.S. House - FL District 26 · Congressional District 26
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Mario Rafael Díaz-Balart y Caballero is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for Florida's 26th congressional district. A member of the Republican Party, he was elected in 2002, and his district includes much of northwestern Miami-Dade County, including Hialeah, and much of the northern portion of the Everglades. (Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
Freedom of Speech
Religious Liberty
Second Amendment
Due Process
Separation of Powers
Limited Government
Federalism / States' Rights
Judicial Philosophy
Protection of Individual Rights
Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
Sanctity of Life
Marriage
Gender & Biological Reality
Parental Rights
School Choice
Child Protection
Human Trafficking
Adoption & Foster Care
Family Stability
Integrity & Public Leadership
20%The public record on promises, ethics, transparency, consistency, accountability, and use of public power.
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Integrity & Public Leadership
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Ethics
Corruption Record
Financial Accountability
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Leadership Character
National Security, Law & Elections
20%The public record on national defense, borders, elections, law enforcement, public safety, and foreign policy.
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National Security, Law & Elections
20%The public record on national defense, borders, elections, law enforcement, public safety, and foreign policy.
Border Security
Immigration Policy
National Defense
Veterans
Law & Order
Support for Law Enforcement
Election Integrity
Public Safety
Foreign Policy
Economic Stewardship
20%The public record on taxes, debt, spending, regulation, energy, growth, and small business.
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Economic Stewardship
20%The public record on taxes, debt, spending, regulation, energy, growth, and small business.
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Tax Policy
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Regulatory Reform
Energy Independence
Economic Growth
Small Business
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- PartialMario Diaz-Balart is a candidate for U.S. House - FL District 26profile 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 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 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 Yea on Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on EARLY Act Reauthorization
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- 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 Yea on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted No on On Agreeing to the Amendment
- VerifiedVoted Nay on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea 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 Yea on Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records relating to monetary settlements involving acts of sexual harassment
- 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 TRIA Program Reauthorization Act
- VerifiedRaised $2,363,025.68 in the 2026 cycle
- VerifiedPublic statement: Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart Commemorates America’s 250th
- VerifiedPublic statement: ICYMI: Rep. Díaz-Balart in Fox News: "We are stopping Cuba from trafficking doctors for profit"
- VerifiedPublic statement: Díaz-Balart Hosts the Winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition
- VerifiedPublic statement: Díaz-Balart Commends Full Committee Passage of FY27 Department of War Funding Bill
- VerifiedPublic statement: Díaz-Balart Testifies at Rules on FY27 National Security and Department of State Funding Bill
- VerifiedNews coverage: Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart Commemorates America’s 250th - Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart | (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Díaz-Balart Hosts the Winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition - Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart | (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Díaz-Balart Secures $42.2M for Miami-Dade and Collier & Provision Blocking State Sponsors of Terrorism from Accessing U.S. Facilities in FY27 THUD Funding Bill - Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart | (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Díaz-Balart Secures $11.6M for Everglades Restoration, including $4M additional for Southern Florida Priorities, and Codification of Section 404 Permitting in FY 2027 Interior Funding Bill - Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart | (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Díaz-Balart Delivers for Florida Farmers, Growers, and Ranchers with House Passage of the FY27 Agricultural Funding Bill - Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart | (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart Delivers $2.5 Million for the Collier County Sheriff’s Office - Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart | (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Díaz-Balart Delivers $3.1 Million to the University of Miami's Project to Cure Paralysis and Research and Innovation Hub - Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart | (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart Hosts 2026 Congressional Art Competition, Celebrates Student Creativity - Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart | (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart Delivers $350K to the Miccosukee Tribe Police to Strengthen Public Safety and Emergency Response - Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart | (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart Delivers Nearly $5 Million in Federal Funds to Combat Flooding and Improve Safety in Hialeah - Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart | (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Congressman Mario Diaz Balart Delivers $5.25 Million For Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office Ahead of the G-20 and 2026 FIFA World Cup - Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart | (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart Delivers $9 Million for Veterans Community Center in Collier County - Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart | (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Congressman Díaz-Balart Delivers $1.2 Million to Upgrade Medley Wastewater Pump Stations, Reduce Flood Risk and Improve Emergency Access - Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart | (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Congressman Díaz-Balart Delivers $6 million to Reduce I-75 Traffic Congestion in Miami-Dade - Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart | (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Congressman Mario Díaz Balart Delivers Nearly $1 Million to Support Law Enforcement in the Village of Virginia Gardens and the City of Miami Springs - Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart | (.gov)
Bills & Legislative Work
2026-06-30: Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1398 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, H.R. 8884 and H. Res. 1383. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8800 and H.R. 8595 under a structured rule, and H.R. 8884 and H. Res. 1383 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on each measure and one motion to recommit on H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884.
2025-07-25: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 177.
2025-07-21: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
2025-12-03: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 35 - 14.
2025-06-12: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
2025-05-23: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2025-04-10: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
2025-02-13: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, 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.
2025-07-22: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
2023-09-28: On agreeing to the Diaz-Balart amendments (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Public Statements
"> Home Media Press Releases July 10, 2026 Press Release MIAMI, FL – Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26), Dean of the Florida Delegation, issued the following statement commemorating America’s semiquincentennial: "Today, we commemorate 250 years since the founding of the United States of America. In 1776, our founding fathers declared that all people are endowed with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Through extraordinary sacrifice a
following statement commemorating America’s semiquincentennial: "Today, we commemorate 250 years since the founding of the United States of America. In 1776, our founding fathers declared that all people are endowed with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Through extraordinary sacrifice and determination, our founding fathers established a nation built on democracy. Read More July 8, 2026 Press Release Fox News Op-ed: REP MARIO DIAZ-BAL
n class="field__label__suffix mr-2">: Cuba Foreign Affairs Defense/National Security Read More June 25, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the office of Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26) hosted Bryan Santizo, a sophomore from Hialeah attending Florida's iMater Charter Middle and High School, who is this year's winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for Florida's 26th Congressional District. Bryan, joined by his mother, toured the U.S. Capitol, where he viewed his piece “
Bryan, joined by his mother, toured the U.S. Capitol, where he viewed his piece “Horse,” which now hangs in the halls of the U.S. Capitol. Issues : Education Read More June 24, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. Issues : Appropriations Appropriations Process Defense/National Security Fiscal Responsibility Read More Díaz-Balart Testifies at Rules on FY27 National Security and Department of State Funding Bill June 23, 2026 <div c
ropriations" hreflang="en">Appropriations Appropriations Process Defense/National Security Fiscal Responsibility Read More June 23, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Appropriations National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Subcommittee Chairman Mario Díaz-Balart (R-FL-26) testified before the House Committee on Rules in support of Issues : Appropriations Appropriations Process Foreign Affairs Defense/National Security Fiscal Responsibility <a href="/media-cen
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