U.S. Representative for Florida’s 26th District
Mario Diaz-Balart
Position · +0.28
- In office
- House 2003–now
23 years in CongressMore senior than 90% of the House - Breaks on
- Economics and Public Finance 28%
- Agriculture and Food 14%
- Committees
- Appropriations
- Bills on
- Government Operations and Politics
- International Affairs
- Economics and Public Finance
- Age
- 65
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
Bottom line
Where Diaz-Balart has influence
Roles
- Vice Chair · Appropriations
- Chair · National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs (Appropriations)
Bills on the move
- H.R. 8595 Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes. · Passed a chamber
- H.R. 4397 Muslim Brotherhood Terrorist Designation Act of 2025 · Out of committee
- H.R. 4779 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026 · Out of committee
- H.R. 672 To establish new ZIP Codes for certain communities, and for other purposes. · Passed a chamber
Talks most about
Stories in Diaz-Balart’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Diaz-Balart breaks with Republicans
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Diaz-Balart voted against most Republicans. The tick is the median for House Republicans.
- Economics and Public Finance 28% · 14 of 50 party 7%
- Agriculture and Food 14% · 1 of 7 party 13%
- International Affairs 8% · 1 of 13 party 0%
Every issue Pro See all 6 issues where Diaz-Balart has broken with Republicans, and filter the voting record to those votes.
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Full record (Pro)Where Diaz-Balart broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2026 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.On Agreeing to the Amendment · National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.On Agreeing to the Amendment · National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027Broke w/ party | Nay |
| May 13, 2026 | To amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure under that Act, and for other purposes.On Passage · Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill (commonly known as the farm bill) reauthorizes through FY2031 and modifies Department of Agriculture programs that addressBroke w/ party | Nay |
| Apr 16, 2026 | To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status.On Passage · This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status (TPS) for 18 months beginning…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1689) to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status.On Agreeing to the Resolution · This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 1689) to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Jan 22, 2026 | Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill provides appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for the remainder of FY2026 and provides continuing FY2026…Broke w/ party | Nay |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Diaz-Balart is saying
All 19 statements and posts-
No More Blank Checks: Appropriators, White House Direct UN Accountability
Criticized UN spending and called for accountability in foreign aid and international programs.
Government SpendingAI-read
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Congressman Díaz-Balart Hosts 19th Annual Service Academy Day
Hosted 19th Annual Service Academy Day for high school students interested in military service.
Military ReadinessAI-read
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Delivered opening remarks at subcommittee hearing on trade and investment agencies.
CommerceAI-read
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Once Again, Diaz-Balart Delivers BIG $90.5 M
Secured $90.5 million federal reimbursement for Miami Harbor Deep Dredge project.
Water InfrastructureAI-read
Mentions H.R. 9497 · voted Yea Sep 16, 2026, roll 673
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Media Advisory: Congressman Díaz-Balart to Host Service Academy Day at U.S. Southern Command
Hosted annual Service Academy Day event for prospective military academy students.
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The passage of H.R. 6500, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, provides important stability by extending federal funding at Fiscal Year 2026 levels through December 11, 2026, while also extending several expiring federal…
Mentions H.R. 6500 · voted Yea Sep 1, 2026, roll 646
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Diaz-Balart voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredMeets expectations
Rank 180 of 433 in the House · expected = average of 195 majority-party members without a committee lead
How far Diaz-Balart’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 10
- Action in committee 4
- Action beyond committee 4
- Passed chamber 2
- Became law 0
10 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 1 significant (got a roll call vote), 9 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 12 sponsored billsSponsored 12 (House median 25) · cosponsored 78 (median 289), 21 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Government Operations and Politics, International Affairs, Economics and Public Finance.
- H.R. 10257 To require the United States Postal Service to designate ZIP Codes for certain communities.Government Operations and Politics · Introduced Sep 3, 2026 In committee
- H.Res. 1440 Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the city of Miami Springs, Florida.Government Operations and Politics · Introduced Jul 20, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8595 Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.Appropriates funds for national security, State Department, and related programs for fiscal year 2027. AI-readEconomics and Public Finance · Introduced Apr 30, 2026 Passed a chamber
- H.R. 1299 EAGLES Act of 2025Crime and Law Enforcement · Introduced Apr 29, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 4397 Muslim Brotherhood Terrorist Designation Act of 2025Designates the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization. AI-readInternational Affairs · Introduced Dec 1, 2025 Out of committee
- H.R. 4779 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026Appropriates funds for national security, State Department, and related programs in fiscal year 2026. AI-readInternational Affairs · Introduced Jul 25, 2025 Out of committee
- H.R. 4558 To designate the area between the intersections of 16th Street Northwest and Fuller Street Northwest and 16th Street Northwest and Euclid Street Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as "Oswaldo Payá Way".Government Operations and Politics · Introduced Jul 21, 2025 In committee
- H.R. 3958 To require the United States Postal Service to notify postal customers and relevant officials when operations are temporarily suspended at a post office, and for other purposes.Government Operations and Politics · Introduced Jun 24, 2025 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Congress | 150 | 89% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 70 | 44% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 61 | 74% |
| Energy | 37 | 76% |
| Environmental Protection | 32 | 72% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 29 | 86% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 28 | 86% |
| Commerce | 25 | 92% |
| International Affairs | 25 | 56% |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 25 | 88% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Sector | 24 | 79% |
| Education | 16 | 63% |
| Immigration | 16 | 75% |
| Agriculture and Food | 13 | 69% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 12 | 100% |
| Labor and Employment | 10 | 50% |
| Health | 8 | 63% |
| Taxation | 8 | 100% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 8 | 88% |
| Emergency Management | 7 | 100% |
| Law | 7 | 71% |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% |
| Native Americans | 5 | 100% |
| Animals | 4 | 75% |
| Families | 4 | 50% |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 100% |
| Procedural | 4 | 25% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 100% |
| Social Welfare | 3 | 100% |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 50% |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 100% |
How often Diaz-Balart voted with Republicans on each issue is part of Pro.
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- RMike JohnsonLA-499%agreement
- RKen CalvertCA-4199%agreement
- RTom ColeOK-499%agreement
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MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Diaz-Balart’s campaign raised $2.1M: $1.2M (59%) from individuals and $845K (41%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $2.5M.
Through Jul 29, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
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Who funds Diaz-Balart
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 228.
- Aar Corporate PAC
- American Crystal Sugar Compay Cooperative PAC
- Bae Systems Corporate PAC
See how much each organization gave Diaz-Balart this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
Start with a free account Log inDiaz-Balart’s own leadership PAC: Maintaining All Republicans in Office PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Historical record Pro Compare Diaz-Balart’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. House, FL-26Republican2023–present
- U.S. House, FL-25Republican2013–2023
- U.S. House, FL-21Republican2011–2013
- U.S. House, FL-25Republican2003–2011
Seat
- State
- Florida
- District
- 26
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 65
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-4211
374 Cannon House Office Building - District offices
- Doral, Naples
- Website
- mariodiazbalart.house.gov
- mdiazbalart
- repmariodb
- YouTube
- MarioDiazBalart
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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