MIAMI, FL - Today, Congressman Carlos A. Giménez (FL-28) issued the following statement on Chairman Mike Gallagher’s decision to not seek re-election in 2024. Rep. Gimenez serves with Chairman Gallagher on the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Community Party (CCP), which is committed to examining the threat posed by the CCP and developing a plan of action to safeguard the American people, our economy, and our values.


““Chairman Mike Gallagher is a patriot and strong fighter for America, both as a Member of Congress and as a US Marine,” said Rep. Giménez. “One of my highlights in Congress has been serving on the Select Committee on Communist China alongside Chairman Gallagher and working together to address the growing threat posed by the murderous Chinese Communist Party. I wish Rep. Gallagher nothing but absolute success in his future endeavors and look forward to continuing crafting solutions with him to protect our truly exceptional nation.”

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Congressman Carlos Giménez represents Miami-Dade County and the beautiful Florida Keys. He is the only Cuban-born Member of the 118th Congress, having fled his homeland shortly after the Communist takeover of the island. He is the first career firefighter paramedic elected to the House of Representatives and served as the former Fire Chief of the City of Miami and Mayor of