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Floor SpeechNeutral2026-03-18

PERSONAL EXPLANATION

Mario Diaz-Balart
Mario Diaz-Balart
RFL-26 · Representative
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On Tue Mar 17, Representative Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL-26) delivered a floor speech titled "PERSONAL EXPLANATION" in the House. The speech addressed taxes. It referenced legislation including HR4294, S3971, HRES1115.

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PERSONAL EXPLANATION

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E232] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. MARIO DIAZ-BALART of florida in the house of representatives Wednesday, March 18, 2026 Mr. DIAZ-BALART. Mr. Speaker, I was unable to vote on March 17, 2026, as I was detained due to unforeseen inclement weather causing extended flight cancellations, prohibiting me from arriving for the first vote series of the week. Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 88, H.R. 4294, Mitigation and Watermen Support Act of 2025; YEA on Roll Call No. 89, S. 3971, Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act; YEA on Roll Call No. 90, H. Res. 1115, Ordering the previous question; and YEA on Roll Call No. 91, H. Res. 1115, Agreeing to the Resolution. ____________________

Referenced legislation: HRES1115, S3971, HR4294
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