Diaz-Balart, Mario [R-FL-26]
Republican · FL · 8 bills sponsored
National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026
# Summary of HR 4779: National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026 **What the Bill Does:** This bill would allocate federal funding for fiscal year 2026 to the Department of State and various national security-related programs. It sets aside money for the State Department's core operations, including its foreign affairs administration and international organizations. The bill also funds several international programs and educational initiatives, such as international broadcasting, cultural exchange fellowships, and democracy-promotion organizations. **Who It Affects and Key Provisions:** The bill impacts U.S. diplomatic operations worldwide and funds numerous educational and cultural programs. It provides money for organizations focused on international broadcasting, religious freedom abroad, Middle Eastern-Western dialogue, and democracy promotion. It also supports various commissions dealing with international security, heritage preservation, and cooperation with countries in regions including Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe. The bill encompasses a wide range of international policy areas, from arms control to child health initiatives. **Current Status:** HR 4779 is currently in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. As an appropriations bill, it will need to pass both the House and Senate before being signed into law to take effect.
To establish new ZIP Codes for certain communities, and for other purposes.
# HR 672 Summary **What the Bill Does** HR 672 requires the U.S. Postal Service to create unique ZIP Codes for 14 specific communities across the United States. Currently, these communities share ZIP Codes with nearby areas, which the bill's supporters argue causes mail delivery delays, business identification issues, and problems for emergency services. The bill would give each of these communities its own distinct ZIP Code. **Who It Affects** The 14 affected communities span eight states: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Iowa, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These are primarily suburban and smaller communities that would gain their own postal identities. The change would affect residents, local businesses, and emergency responders in these areas, who could benefit from clearer mail routing and local identification. The Postal Service would need to implement the administrative changes. **Current Status** The bill has already passed the House of Representatives. It now moves to the Senate for consideration. If approved there and signed by the President, the Postal Service would be required to implement the new ZIP Codes for these communities.
To designate the area between the intersections of 16th Street Northwest and Fuller Street Northwest and 16th Street Northwest and Euclid Street Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as "Oswaldo Payá Way".
# Summary of HR 4558 **What the Bill Does** This bill would rename a small section of 16th Street Northwest in Washington, D.C. to "Oswaldo Payá Way." The renamed area would be located between Fuller Street Northwest and Euclid Street Northwest. This is a commemorative designation that honors a specific individual through a street name change in the nation's capital. **Who It Affects and Current Status** The bill primarily affects Washington, D.C. residents and visitors in that neighborhood, as it would change local street signage and addresses in the designated area. The bill is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but not yet voted on by the full House of Representatives. It was sponsored by Representative Mario Diaz-Balart, a Republican from Florida. **Note:** The bill summary does not include information about who Oswaldo Payá was or why this commemoration was proposed. To fully understand the bill's purpose, one would need additional context about the person being honored.
Muslim Brotherhood Terrorist Designation Act of 2025
# Muslim Brotherhood Terrorist Designation Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** If passed, this bill would require the U.S. government to officially designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization. This designation would subject the group to legal restrictions, including potential asset freezes, travel bans for members, and criminal penalties for providing material support. The bill seeks to expand current U.S. counterterrorism policy by formally classifying this organization at the federal level. **Who It Affects:** The designation would primarily affect: individuals identified as Muslim Brotherhood members or affiliates (potentially including restrictions on their U.S. activities and assets), organizations that provide support to the group, and possibly American Muslims or Muslim advocacy groups that could face increased scrutiny or legal complications if they're associated with the designation. It could also impact U.S. foreign policy, particularly regarding countries where the Muslim Brotherhood operates. **Current Status:** The bill (HR 4397) is currently in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House. It was introduced in the 119th Congress by Representative Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL). No companion Senate bill has been identified at this time.
To require the United States Postal Service to notify postal customers and relevant officials when operations are temporarily suspended at a post office, and for other purposes.
# HR 3958 Summary **What the Bill Does:** HR 3958 would require the U.S. Postal Service to notify customers and local officials when a post office temporarily closes or stops operations. The bill aims to ensure that people who rely on postal services are informed in advance when their local post office won't be operating, rather than discovering a closure when they arrive at the facility. **Who It Affects:** This bill would primarily affect postal customers and communities that depend on local post offices for mail services. Local government officials would also be notified of closures, allowing them to potentially plan responses or communicate with constituents about service disruptions. **Current Status:** The bill was introduced by Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been voted on by the full House. The specific details of what "for other purposes" includes are not provided in the bill summary.
To amend title 4, United States Code, to ensure that a funeral honors detail recites the 13 Folds of Honor when presenting a flag of the United States in connection with the death of a member of the Armed Forces or veteran.
# Summary of HR 3583 **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would require that whenever a U.S. flag is presented to the family of a deceased military member or veteran during a funeral ceremony, the military honor detail must recite the "13 Folds of Honor"—a symbolic explanation of what each fold of the flag represents. Currently, this practice is not federally mandated, meaning it may happen at some funerals but not others. The bill would standardize this practice across all military funeral honors. **Who It Affects and Key Provision** The bill would affect military families and veterans' families who receive flag presentations at funerals, as well as the military units responsible for conducting funeral honors. It essentially codifies into federal law a ceremonial practice meant to honor the deceased and educate families about the symbolic meaning behind the flag folds. The "13 Folds of Honor" tradition explains meanings such as the folds representing valor, honor, and remembrance. **Current Status** HR 3583 is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. The bill was sponsored by Representative Mario Diaz-Balart, a Republican from Florida.
EAGLES Act of 2025
# EAGLES Act of 2025 Summary **What the Bill Does:** The EAGLES Act of 2025 would reauthorize funding and operations for the National Threat Assessment Center (NTAC), a division of the U.S. Secret Service, through fiscal year 2030. Beyond simple reauthorization, the bill would expand NTAC's role to include new responsibilities focused on preventing targeted violence, with a specific emphasis on creating a national program dedicated to preventing school violence. **Who It Affects:** This legislation primarily impacts the Secret Service and federal law enforcement agencies working on threat prevention. It also affects schools and communities nationwide, as the expanded school violence prevention program would likely involve coordination with educational institutions. Additionally, it relates to government employees and funding at the Department of Homeland Security. **Current Status:** The bill was introduced by Representative Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. The bill addresses topics including law enforcement funding, government studies and investigations, and the use of social media and internet data in threat assessment work.
STOP MADURO Act
# STOP MADURO Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** The STOP MADURO Act would authorize the U.S. State Department to offer a reward of up to $100 million for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, specifically for narcotics-related offenses. The reward would be funded exclusively through assets that the U.S. government has already seized or frozen from Maduro, his regime officials, and their associates under existing sanctions laws and executive orders. **Who It Affects:** This bill directly targets Nicolás Maduro and his Venezuelan government. It could potentially affect informants or whistleblowers who provide actionable intelligence about Maduro's location or activities. The bill reflects broader U.S. foreign policy tensions with Venezuela and the Maduro government. **Current Status:** The bill was introduced in the 119th Congress by Representative Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. It remains in the early stages of the legislative process.