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Byron Donalds

Byron Donalds

RRepublicanFL-19 · Representative
53
/ 100
Average
Attendance93
Avg: 96
Independence7
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone19
Avg: 16
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency28
Avg: 57

Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.

Methodology
OverviewStatementsBillsFinanceVotesElections
26
Total Statements
2
Floor Speeches
24
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered

What They Talk About

Environment: 13Immigration: 6Infrastructure: 6Taxes: 6Foreign Policy: 6Crime & Justice: 3Trade: 3Housing: 2Defense: 2Economy: 1Labor: 1Agriculture: 1Education: 1Social Security: 1China: 1

Speech Tone

Neutral: 18Bipartisan: 3Urgent: 3Ceremonial: 1Partisan Attack: 1

Statements (26)

Press Release2026-06-01UrgentEnvironmentEducation
Donalds Releases Hurricane Preparedness Guide for Southwest Florida Residents

Donalds Releases Hurricane Preparedness Guide for Southwest Florida Residents NAPLES, Fla. – With the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season officially beginning today, Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) released a comprehensive hurricane preparedness guide to help Southwest Florida residents navigate the…

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Press Release2026-05-27BipartisanEnvironmentHR9017S404
Donalds Introduces the Restore Florida Water Independence Act

Donalds Introduces the Restore Florida Water Independence Act WASHINGTON – Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) has introduced bipartisan legislation, H.R. 9017 - "Restore Florida Water Independence Act," to reverse a detrimental decision from the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia that…

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Press Release2026-05-21EnvironmentForeign Policy
Donalds Commends President Trump and DOJ Following the Indictment of Raúl Castro

Donalds Commends President Trump and DOJ Following the Indictment of Raúl Castro WASHINGTON – Yesterday, Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) and Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) held a joint press conference with other members of the Florida delegation following the indictment of Raúl Castro. Congressman…

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Press Release2026-05-14BipartisanEnvironmentForeign PolicyTrade
Donalds Introduces The Build Nuclear With Local Materials Act

Donalds Introduces The Build Nuclear With Local Materials Act WASHINGTON – Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) has introduced bicameral legislation to cut "red tape" by allowing the use of commercial-grade concrete and steel for non-safety structures while maintaining strict regulatory oversight for…

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Press Release2026-04-21UrgentImmigrationEnvironment
Donalds Introduces The Reform Immigration Through Biometrics Act: Strengthening Border Security With Accountability

Donalds Introduces The Reform Immigration Through Biometrics Act: Strengthening Border Security With Accountability WASHINGTON – Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) has introduced legislation requiring a formal evaluation of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection's (CBP) progress in implementing a…

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Press Release2026-04-16Environment
Donalds Introduces The Defining Dealer Act: Preventing Government Overreach In Our Financial Markets

Donalds Introduces The Defining Dealer Act: Preventing Government Overreach In Our Financial Markets WASHINGTON – Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) has introduced legislation to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, establishing a clear distinction between professional firms and private traders…

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Press Release2026-04-13TaxesForeign Policy
ICYMI: Donalds Joins Meet The Press

ICYMI: Donalds Joins Meet The Press WASHINGTON – Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) joined Meet the Press on NBC News to discuss his opposition to Cuba's communist dictatorship and the ongoing conflict in Iran. Watch the full interview here . "I believe there needs to be full-scale regime change in…

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Press Release2026-03-30ImmigrationTaxesEnvironment
ICYMI: Donalds Joins The Hill Sunday With Chris Stirewalt

ICYMI: Donalds Joins The Hill Sunday With Chris Stirewalt WASHINGTON – Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) joined The Hill Sunday with Chris Stirewalt on NewsNation to discuss the ongoing military involvement in Iran and the Democrat-led shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Watch the…

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Press Release2026-03-30ImmigrationEnvironment
ICYMI: Donalds Joins The Big Weekend Show

ICYMI: Donalds Joins The Big Weekend Show WASHINGTON – Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) joined The Big Weekend Show on Fox News Channel to discuss the Democrat-led shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the need to end the Senate filibuster. Watch the full interview here . "Where…

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Press Release2026-03-27ImmigrationEnvironmentCrime & Justice
ICYMI: Donalds Joins Kudlow

ICYMI: Donalds Joins Kudlow WASHINGTON – Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) joined Kudlow on Fox Business Network to discuss the declining favorability of Congressional Democrats. Watch the full interview here . "They have no policy. They have no solutions": "They've [Democrats] been trying to defund…

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Press Release2026-03-23ImmigrationEnvironmentVoting Rights
ICYMI: Donalds Joins Fox News Live

ICYMI: Donalds Joins Fox News Live WASHINGTON – Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) joined Fox News Live on Fox News Channel to discuss the Democrat-led shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the need for the Senate to pass the SAVE America Act. Watch the full interview here . "The…

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Press Release2026-03-20Partisan AttackImmigrationEnvironmentInfrastructure
ICYMI: Donalds Joins Varney & Co.

ICYMI: Donalds Joins Varney & Co. WASHINGTON – Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) joined Varney Co. on Fox Business Network to discuss the Democrats' ongoing block of funding for the Department of Homeland Security. Watch the full interview here . "They [Democrats] are trying to use Homeland Security…

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Press Release2026-03-19UrgentHousing
Donalds Secures Win For Florida Condo Borrowers And Owners: FHFA Eliminates Limited Review Process

Donalds Secures Win For Florida Condo Borrowers And Owners: FHFA Eliminates Limited Review Process WASHINGTON – Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) and Director Bill Pulte of the United States Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) led the effort to successfully eliminate the restrictive Fannie Mae and…

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Press Release2026-03-18Foreign PolicyIsrael
ICYMI: Donalds Joins The Evening Edit

ICYMI: Donalds Joins The Evening Edit WASHINGTON – Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) joined The Evening Edit on Fox Business Network to discuss the ongoing conflict in Iran, his opposition to the Communist dictatorship in Cuba, and his unwavering support for the Cuban people. Watch the full…

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Floor Speech2025-03-03BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentForeign PolicyHR856
SAFE AND SMART FEDERAL PURCHASING ACT

SAFE AND SMART FEDERAL PURCHASING ACT Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 40 (Monday, March 3, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 40 (Monday, March 3, 2025)] [House] [Pages H932-H933] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SAFE…

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Floor Speech2023-09-26CeremonialEconomyTaxesEnvironmentHR4368HRES66
AGRICULTURE, RURAL DEVELOPMENT, FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2024

AGRICULTURE, RURAL DEVELOPMENT, FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2024 Congressional Record, Volume 169 Issue 156 (Tuesday, September 26, 2023) [Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 156 (Tuesday, September 26, 2023)] [House] [Pages H4505-H4566] From the…

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Press Release2022-08-17
Southwest Florida Media Roundtable with Congressman Byron Donalds

Southwest Florida Media Roundtable with Congressman Byron Donalds SOUTHWEST FLORIDA MEDIA ROUNDTABLE WHO : U.S. Congressman Byron Donalds WHEN : August 17, 2022, at 1:00 PM WHERE : City of Fort Myers Oscar M. Corbin, Jr., City Hall Building City Council Chambers 2200 Second Street Fort Myers, FL…

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Press Release2022-08-16TaxesSocial Security
Retirement and Social Security Fraud Prevention Panel

Retirement and Social Security Fraud Prevention Panel WHO: U.S. Congressman Byron Donalds Lee Lefkowitz, SSA Technical Expert Javier Morales, SSA Public Affairs Outreach Specialist for Southern Region of Florida WHAT: Retirement and Social Security Fraud Prevention Panel WHEN: Tuesday, August 16,…

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Press Release2022-08-09Veterans
Veterans Town Hall

Veterans Town Hall VETERAN TOWNHALL Date: August 9, 2022 Place: Florida Gulf Coast University Cohen Center, Room 247 Address: 10501 FGCU Blvd S., Fort Myers, FL 33965 Time: 5:30 PM Point of Contact: Helen Pferdehirt Email: helen.pferdehirt@mail.house.gov This event serves as an opportunity for…

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Press Release2022-06-21S19
June Virtual Town Hall

June Virtual Town Hall VIRTUAL TOWN HALL Date: June 21, 2022 Time: 7:30 PM EST Stream Live Online: https://www.ushouse.live/ This virtual Town Hall serves as an opportunity for constituents of Florida’s 19 th Congressional District to receive a legislative update from their United States…

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Press Release2022-05-18S19
Virtual Town Hall

Virtual Town Hall VIRTUAL TOWN HALL Date: May 18, 2022 Time: 7 PM EST Stream Live Online: https://www.ushouse.live/ This virtual Town hall serves as an opportunity for constituents of Florida’s 19 th Congressional District to receive a legislative update from their United States Representative.…

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Press Release2022-05-05
Congressional Art Competition

Congressional Art Competition CONGRESSIONAL ART COMPETITION Date: May 5, 2022 Place: Estero Rec Center Address: 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd, Estero, FL 33928 Time: 5:00 PM Point of Contact: Mercedes Price-Harry Email: mercedes.priceharry@mail.house.gov All current high school students in Florida's…

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Press Release2022-04-25S19
City of Fort Myers Roundtable

City of Fort Myers Roundtable CITY OF FORT MYERS ROUNDTABLE WHEN: April 25, 2022 TIME: 5:30 PM WHERE: Fort Myers City Council Chambers ADDRESS: 2200 Second Street Fort Myers, FL 33901 EVENT CONTACT: Lara McKeever Lara.McKeever@mail.house.gov Rep. Donalds is hosting this Roundtable with elected…

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Press Release2022-04-19S19
Sanibel Town Hall

Sanibel Town Hall SANIBEL TOWN HALL WHEN: April 19, 2022 TIME: 6:00 PM WHERE: The Community House ADDRESS: 2173 Periwinkle Way Sanibel, FL 33957 EVENT CONTACT: Lara McKeever Lara.McKeever@mail.house.gov Rep. Donalds is hosting this Town Hall to offer Sanibel, and entire Southwest Florida community,…

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Press Release2022-02-15TaxesS19
Bonita Springs Town Hall

Bonita Springs Town Hall BONITA SPRINGS TOWN HALL WHEN: February 15, 2022 TIME: 6:00 PM WHERE: First Presbyterian Church ADDRESS: 9751 Bonita Beach Road SE Bonita Springs, FL 34135 EVENT CONTACT: Lara McKeever Lara.McKeever@mail.house.gov Rep. Donalds is hosting this Town Hall to offer Southwest…

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Press Release2022-01-25S19
Naples Town Hall

Naples Town Hall NAPLES TOWN HALL WHEN: January 25, 2022 TIME: 6:00 PM WHERE: Vineyards Community Park ADDRESS: 6231 Arbor Boulevard W Naples, FL 34119 EVENT CONTACT: Lara McKeever Lara.McKeever@mail.house.gov This Town Hall serves as an opportunity for Southwest Florida residents receive a…

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