Reps. Haridopolos and McClellan Introduce Legislation to Establish National American History and Founders Month

Introduced bipartisan bill to establish National American History and Founders Month.

“This year, we celebrated 250 years of freedom, independence, and the enduring principles that have shaped our nation”

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Rep. Haridopolos Secures Nearly $9M for Housing in Brevard County

Secured $8.99 million in federal funding for permanent housing for homeless people in Brevard County.

“We are especially grateful to Congressman Haridopolos and his team for staying engaged and advocating for this investment when the outcome was uncertain.”

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Rep. Haridopolos Joins FRA and FDOT to Celebrate Future Cocoa Multimodal Station

Celebrated $57.5 million FRA grant for Cocoa Multimodal Station and $356 million for Florida highway-rail grade crossing improvements.

“Here on the Space Coast, we continue to build for the future”

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Rep. Haridopolos Secures Provision for Port Canaveral in Water Resources Legislation

Secured provision allowing Port Canaveral to acquire unused federal land for expansion.

“Port Canaveral is growing, and we need to make sure it has the space to meet its future needs”

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Honoring Titusville Police Officer Jason Van Zile

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Titusville Police Officer Jason Van Zile for an extraordinary act of courage and selfless service. During a sudden and dangerous storm on the Indian River Lagoon, a family paddleboarding near Parrish Park was thrown into the water after a violent storm.…

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Haridopolos, Moody Lead Florida Delegation in Push to Bring U.S. Space Academy to Florida

Led Florida delegation urging Trump administration to locate Space Academy in Florida.

“There is no better place to train the next generation of American space leaders than the state that has launched generations of Americans to the stars”

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Rep. Haridopolos Celebrates Successful Launch of NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope

Celebrated successful launch of NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope from Kennedy Space Center.

“From Mercury and Apollo to the Space Shuttle, Artemis, and now Roman, Kennedy Space Center continues to be America’s launchpad to the stars”

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Rep. Haridopolos Secures $57.48 Million for Cocoa Rail Station

Secured $57.48 million federal grant for Cocoa passenger rail station construction.

“Brightline already connects Orlando to South Florida, and now we are one major step closer to bringing that connection directly to the Space Coast”

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Rep. Haridopolos Introduces LEARN AI Act

Introduced bill encouraging Labor Department to promote AI workforce readiness through apprenticeships.

“As artificial intelligence continues to rapidly transform industries across the globe, America’s workforce must be ready to meet that challenge”

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Rep. Haridopolos and Senator Moody Introduce Space Ready 2.0 Act

Introduced bill to modernize NASA infrastructure supporting space launches and commercial space industry growth.

“We can't be number one on Earth if we're number two in space”

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Rep. Haridopolos: Mid-Year District Update Highlights Results for Florida’s Space and Treasure Coasts

Released mid-year update highlighting legislative progress for Florida's Space and Treasure Coasts.

“The people of Central Florida sent me to Washington to put taxpayers first, strengthen our economy, secure our border, and keep America the strongest nation in the world”

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WATCH: Rep. Haridopolos Presses DOJ on Research Fraud, Foreign Funding Concealment, and Taxpayer Accountability

Pressed DOJ to investigate universities for research fraud, foreign funding concealment, and grant violations.

“Taxpayers have the right to know that federal agencies are holding bad actors accountable and safeguarding public dollars. When people break the law, there must be strong penalties”

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Rep. Haridopolos Votes to Pass Housing Affordability Legislation

Voted for 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act to address housing affordability through regulatory reform and increased construction.

“Over the last four years, more than 10 million illegal immigrants entered the country, increasing demand for housing while red tape made it harder to build new homes. The result: higher costs and fewer opportunities for American families”

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Rep. Haridopolos to Hold 6th Town Hall TODAY

Announced sixth telephone town hall for constituents to discuss issues and ask questions.

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Rep. Haridopolos Questions Regulators on Digital Asset Framework

Questioned federal regulators on digital asset framework and banking system strengthening.

“Congress passed the GENIUS Act to provide a clear regulatory framework for stablecoins and ensure America remains a leader in financial innovation”

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Rep. Haridopolos Highlights Indian River Lagoon Restoration Efforts During Committee Hearing

Highlighted Indian River Lagoon restoration and water quality improvement efforts at committee hearing.

“The Indian River Lagoon is a national treasure and an economic engine for Florida's Space Coast. Thanks to strong bipartisan partnerships and record federal investments, we are making progress restoring this vital ecosystem, but there is still more work to do”

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Rep. Haridopolos: “Fraud Weakens the Bonds of Trust That Hold This Nation Together”

Delivered House floor remarks on fraud conviction, emphasizing lawmakers' responsibility to protect taxpayer-funded programs.

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Rep. Haridopolos’ Statement on Explosion at Kennedy Space Center

Expressed gratitude for first responders after Blue Origin rocket explosion at Kennedy Space Center.

“I have already spoken with NASA Administator Jared Isaacman regarding the explosion of Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket tonight at Kennedy Space Center”

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Rep. Haridopolos Introduces One Giant LEAP Act

Introduced bipartisan bill to streamline federal commercial space launch licensing process.

“Florida’s Space Coast is leading the next generation of American space exploration and commercial launch innovation, and outdated federal bureaucracy should not slow down America’s ability to compete”

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Rep. Haridopolos: Brevard Schools Are Launching the Next Generation of Leaders

Published op-ed praising Brevard County schools' STEM and career technical education programs.

“Here on the Space Coast, the pipeline from classroom to career, from student to service member, from dreamer to doer, is alive and well. And thanks to the leadership of the Brevard County School Board, it is only getting stronger”

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WATCH: Rep. Haridopolos: As China Ramps Up in Space, the U.S. Must Stay Ready

Questioned witnesses at hearing on China's increasing space activities and U.S. security threats.

“It’s pretty exciting to see that what a lot of people thought was science fiction just maybe a generation ago is becoming a reality in a positive way”

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Rep. Haridopolos Secures $20 Million in Federal Funding for Port Canaveral

Secured $20.2 million in federal funding for Port Canaveral cargo berth rehabilitation project.

“Port Canaveral is a cornerstone of our local economy and a critical gateway for commerce, national security, and job creation here on Florida’s Space Coast”

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WATCH: Rep. Haridopolos Calls Out “One‑Size‑Fits‑All” Banking Rules in Committee Hearing

Questioned regulators on capital proposal rules affecting regional banks during Financial Services Committee hearing.

“The 2023 rule lumped regional banks in with Wall Street giants. We need capital standards that actually reflect a bank’s risk, size, and business model”

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Rep. Haridopolos Announces Winners of 2026 Congressional Art Competition

Announced winners of 2026 Congressional Art Competition for high school students.

“This year, we received more than 62 submissions from six different schools across Florida’s Eighth Congressional District, and I am truly blown away by the level of talent on display”

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Rep. Haridopolos Celebrates Artemis II Splashdown

Celebrated successful Artemis II splashdown and America's space leadership.

“It’s incredible—10 days in space, farther than any astronauts have ever traveled. And it all started at Kennedy Space Center in my district, where the country came together to watch history”

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