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What This Bill Does
This document provides a comprehensive summary of the legislative positions and voting history of U.S. Representative Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL, District 25). It categorizes his stances across various policy areas, including the economy, healthcare, social issues, and foreign policy, based on his congressional record.
This record details the legislative history and policy priorities of a sitting member of Congress, which informs residents about his past votes on issues like healthcare, taxation, and immigration that directly impact federal services and law.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Florida District 25 Residents
Constituents are represented by Mario Diaz-Balart in the U.S. House of Representatives, where his votes determine federal policy and funding for the district.
Federal Employees
Legislation supported by Diaz-Balart, such as paid parental leave, directly impacts the benefits and working conditions of federal employees.
Small Business Owners
His votes on corporate tax rates and regulatory relief directly impact the tax obligations and operational requirements for small businesses.
Key Facts
- Mario Diaz-Balart is a Republican representing Florida's 25th District.
- He served as a member of the House Committee on Appropriations as of March 2011.
- He has consistently voted for pro-life legislation, including banning federal health coverage for abortion and banning partial-birth abortion.
- He voted against the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) in March 2021.
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- He voted in favor of the $900 billion COVID-19 relief package in December 2020.
- He has supported balanced budget amendments and tax relief measures, including the reduction of corporate tax rates to 21%.
- He has a mixed record on gay rights, voting for the Violence Against Women Act but opposing the elevation of gender identity as a protected class.
- He has consistently supported free trade agreements, including USMCA, CAFTA, and agreements with Singapore, Chile, and Australia.
- He has supported stricter border security measures, including wall construction, while maintaining a complex record on immigration reform.
- He has consistently supported military funding and interventionist foreign policy, including sanctions on Iran and Syria.
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Consistent Fiscal Conservatism
Diaz-Balart has maintained a consistent record of supporting tax relief and corporate deregulation while opposing large-scale stimulus packages like the ARPA.
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