Proudly representing FL-26. Dean of FL's Delegation. Vice Chair @HouseAppropsGOP, Chair of Natl Security & Dept. of State, & member of the Defense subcommittee.

Florida & Washington, DC
Joined May 2009
Siempre es un placer hablar con mis amigos @LosPichyBoys. Verdaderos patriotas que aman profundamente a Estados Unidos y están comprometidos con la causa de la libertad en Cuba y en todo nuestro hemisferio. Su compromiso con la defensa de la democracia y la lucha contra las dictaduras es un ejemplo para todos.
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Me siento profundamente honrado al recibir el Premio de Campeón de la Libertad y la Democracia 2026 del National Endowment for Democracy en la histórica Torre de la Libertad en Miami. Como hijo de exiliados cubanos, recibir este reconocimiento en un lugar emblemático que acogió a tantas familias que huían de la tiranía comunista, tieneun especial significado. Es un recordatorio de la promesa de Estados Unidos y de nuestra responsabilidad de seguir siendo un faro de libertad. En mis años de servicio en el Congreso trabajé  para garantizar que quienes luchan por la libertad cuenten con un firme aliado en Estados Unidos. Ese compromiso es ahoraespecialmente urgente en nuestro propio hemisferio donde generaciones de cubanos, venezolanos y nicaragüenses han demostrado una enorme valentía y una resiliencia extraordinaria frente a décadas de represión autoritaria. Como presidente del Subcomité de Asignaciones de la Cámara de Representantes para Seguridad Nacional, el Departamento de Estado y Programas Relacionados, mi prioridad constante a sido la seguridad nacional de Estados Unidos y proteger el dinero de los contribuyentes a tiempo de promover la libertad de expresión, la independencia de la prensa y los valores democráticos en todo el mundo. Mi objetivo es que estas libertades fortalezcan nuestros intereses, consoliden nuestras alianzas y contrarresten a los regímenes autoritarios que buscan socavar estas libertades. Expreso mi profundo agradecimiento al National Endowment for Democracy por otorgarme este reconocimiento y por su labor por más de cuatro décadas de apoyo a quienes enfrentan la represión en todo el mundo. Reitero que mantengo mi compromiso de garantizar que sus voces sean escuchadas, que sus sacrificios sean recordados y que su lucha por la libertad siga siendo una prioridad en la política exterior estadounidense.
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I am deeply honored to receive the National Endowment for Democracy’s 2026 Campion of Freedom Democracy Award at Miami’s historic Freedom Tower. As the son of Cuban exiles, receiving this recognition at a landmark that welcomed so many families fleeing communist tyranny carries special meaning. It is a reminder of America’s promise and our responsibility to stand as a beacon of freedom. Throughout my service in Congress, I have worked to ensure that those fighting for liberty have a steadfast ally in the United States. That commitment is especially urgent in our own hemisphere, where generations of Cubans, Venezuelans, and Nicaraguans have demonstrated remarkable courage and resilience in the face of decades of authoritarian repression. As Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs, I have consistently prioritized efforts that put America’s national security first and protect taxpayer dollars, while promoting freedom of speech, independence of the press, and democratic values worldwide. Advancing these freedoms supports our interests, strengthen our allies, and counters the regimes that seek to undermine us. I thank the National Endowment for Democracy for this recognition and for more than four decades of supporting those confronting repression around the world. I remain committed to ensuring that their voices are heard, their sacrifices are remembered, and their struggle for freedom remains a priority of American foreign policy.
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Mario Díaz-Balart retweeted
Miami’s Freedom Tower once welcomed thousands of Cubans seeking refuge from dictatorship. Today, it hosted NED’s celebration honoring a son of Cuban exiles who has spent decades championing freedom and democracy around the world. NED is proud to present Congressman @MarioDB with the 2026 Champion of Freedom Democracy Award. NED Board Chairman Peter Roskam and fellow Board members Mel Martínez, Ambassador Liliana Ayalde, Dayton Ogden, and Juan Zarate joined others at the ceremony in honoring his leadership and commitment. Tributes came from former Colombian presidents @IvanDuque and @AlvaroUribeVel, Taiwan’s Vice President @bikhim, Venezuela’s @MariaCorinaYA, Lithuania’s @ZygisPavilionis and other pro-democracy leaders. Together, their messages reflected the global impact of his work—and his enduring support for people striving to build freer, more just communities.
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Mario Díaz-Balart retweeted
Zygimantas Pavilionis, de #Ucrania y Alvaro Uribe, de #Colombia, reconcen también la obra de Mario Díaz-Balart a favor de la Libertad y la Democracia en el continente y en el mundo.
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Fue un honor poder asistir al evento del @PAofMiamiDade en Hialeah, donde se brindó asistencia a los residentes con las exenciones de vivienda principal (Homestead), para adultos mayores y para personas con discapacidades. Fue un placer compartir con nuestra comunidad y apoyar los esfuerzos para garantizar que los residentes tengan acceso a los beneficios fiscales que se merecen!
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I was honored to attend the @PAofMiamiDade outreach event in Hialeah, helping residents navigate homestead, senior, and disability exemptions. It was a pleasure to connect with our community and support efforts to ensure residents have access to the tax benefits they deserve!
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Mario Díaz-Balart retweeted
Tomorrow, NED will honor Rep. @MarioDB in Miami with the 2026 Champion of Freedom Democracy Award for his dedication to human rights, steadfast advocacy for democracy worldwide, and enduring support for those striving to build freer, more just communities. He joins Sen. Chris Coons, who received the award in September. Read our announcement: ned.org/ned-to-present-champ…
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🚨EN VIVO ahora por @lapoderosa990 Sintonice: lapoderosa.com/listenlive
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Mario Díaz-Balart retweeted
Miami knows what’s at stake. 🇺🇸 We closed out Hispanic Heritage Month with Rep. Mario Díaz-Balart (@MarioDB) and State Rep. Tom Fabricio (@TPFabricio) talking about how we can lower the cost of living, strengthen small businesses, fight socialism, and keep the American Dream within reach. For many families in South Florida, socialism isn’t an abstract idea. They’ve seen firsthand what happens when government takes more control and freedom disappears. That’s why protecting economic freedom, opportunity, and the ability to build your own future matters so much here. Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates everything Latinos contribute to America. The best way to honor that legacy is to keep the American Dream alive for generations to come. 🇺🇸
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I commend @AmbWaltz and @USUN for continuing to expose the Cuban dictatorship at the United Nations. Today’s “Cuba Libre” event puts the spotlight where it belongs: political prisoners, trafficked medical professionals, and a corrupt regime that enriches itself while crushing its people. Courageous Cubans like Jose Daniel Ferrer and Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara, freed after years of unjust imprisonment, embody the freedom this dictatorship fears. The world must stand with the Cuban people and demand the unconditional release of every political prisoner. ¡Patria y Vida!
Today at 1:30 PM ET, @USAMbUN is bringing together human rights defenders, former political prisoners, and international partners at the UN to expose the Cuban regime's abuses and stand with the Cuban people. Tune in live: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k13/k1…
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Mario Díaz-Balart retweeted
Today at 1:30 PM ET, @USAMbUN is bringing together human rights defenders, former political prisoners, and international partners at the UN to expose the Cuban regime's abuses and stand with the Cuban people. Tune in live: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k13/k1…
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Durante décadas Raúl Castro evadió la justicia por el asesinato a sangre fría de tres ciudadanos estadounidenses y un residente permanente que eran voluntarios con Hermanos al Rescate, una organización humanitaria dedicada a salvar las vidas de cubanos que huían de su brutal dictadura. Felicito al fiscal general de Florida @AGJamesUthmeier por sus esfuerzos para obtener esta orden de arresto. Los matones asesinos de La Habana deben responder por sus crímenes. Sus días están contados y la era de la impunidad debe finalizar de una vez por todas!
Today, we announced that our office secured a state arrest warrant for communist dictator Raúl Castro, charging him with Conspiracy to Commit First-Degree Murder for the Feb 24, 1996, shootdown of two unarmed Brothers to the Rescue aircraft over international waters.   Raúl Castro ordered the pre-meditated, state-sanctioned murder of four Floridians in cold blood. Florida will never stop pursuing accountability for Carlos Costa, Pablo Morales, Mariode la Peña, and Armando Alejandre Jr. myfloridalegal.com/newsrelea…
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For decades, Raúl Castro has evaded justice for the cold-blooded murder of three Americans and one permanent resident volunteering with Brothers to the Rescue, a humanitarian organization dedicated to saving the lives of Cuban refugees fleeing his brutal dictatorship. I commend @AGJamesUthmeier for his efforts to secure this arrest warrant. The murderous thugs in Havana must answer for their crimes. Their days are numbered and the era of impunity must end!
Today, we announced that our office secured a state arrest warrant for communist dictator Raúl Castro, charging him with Conspiracy to Commit First-Degree Murder for the Feb 24, 1996, shootdown of two unarmed Brothers to the Rescue aircraft over international waters.   Raúl Castro ordered the pre-meditated, state-sanctioned murder of four Floridians in cold blood. Florida will never stop pursuing accountability for Carlos Costa, Pablo Morales, Mariode la Peña, and Armando Alejandre Jr. myfloridalegal.com/newsrelea…
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Mario Díaz-Balart retweeted
📌"No lo hemos logrado": Díaz-Balart sobre gestiones ante Trump por I-220A y deportados (VIDEO). Todos los detalles de la entrevista del congresista @MarioDB con @MarioJPenton para Martí Noticias en el link🔗
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Thank you to the @ATFHQ team here in South Florida for the important work you do every day to keep our communities safe. I appreciate the opportunity to visit your office, see your work firsthand, and recognize the dedication of the men and women who serve and protect the American people. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
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