Dear Friends, 

The ongoing border crisis is continuing to escalate. Since the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse three years ago, the Biden Administration has stood idly by while Haiti descends into chaos. The unrest has resulted in thousands fleeing Haiti and entering the U.S. illegally. The safety and security of our community are at risk of another mass migration event from Haiti due to the continuing rampant gang violence and the mass release of thousands of violent criminals from the country’s jails. These gang criminals are now starting to make their way into our community. 

When the U.S. Border Patrol responded to a boat carrying 118 Haitian nationals in Key West at 4:00AM, federal agents worked with state and local authorities to investigate the migrant boat. This illegal crossing is just one of the latest examples of how Biden’s border crisis is impacting communities across our nation.

President Biden is directly responsible for the worst border crisis in American history. I demand the Biden Administration take immediate action and put forth a comprehensive strategy to address the unrest in Haiti and work with state and local authorities to prevent this security from impacting South Florida families. Florida is a border state, and I'm fighting in Congress to hold the Biden Administration accountable for failing to enforce our public safety immigration laws.

Sincerely,

Your Congressman, 
Carlos A. Gimenez 

House Passes Major Appropriations Bills to Secure the Safety of our Community

H.R. 8771 - Department of State, Foreign Operations, and related Programs  (SFOPs) Appropriations for FY25 - Vote: 212-200 (Yea)

With the passage of the FY25 SFOPS, we voted to fund our most important foreign policy priorities. We protected our national security, safeguarded our international interests and supported our allies. 

Key Takeaways:

• Cutting wasteful spending by 11% from FY24 levels and 19% from Biden’s request, further eliminating the funds for the United Nations’ budget (saving $761.6 million) and prohibits funding for the Wuhan Institute of Virology, the EcoHealth Alliance and any research and labs that work with adversary nations like China, Iran, Russia, North Korea, or Cuba
• Supporting key allies like Israel ($3.3 billion) and Taiwan ($500 million)
• Countering Communist China by providing $2.1 billion to secure U.S. interests in the Indo-Pacific
• Fighting for freedom and democracy in the Western Hemisphere by providing $35 million for democracy programs for Cuba 

Read more on FY25 SFOPS HERE.

H.R. 8752 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations for FY25 - Vote: 212-203 (Yea)

FY25 Homeland Appropriations secures our border and puts an end to Biden’s Border Crisis. We protected our borders, communities, and national interests. 

Key Takeaways:

• Allocates $600 million for the construction of the border wall
• Hires 22,000 Border Patrol agents to counter the terrorists and violent criminals that are filling into our country as a result of Biden’s Border Crisis which has endangered the safety of all Americans
• Provides $300 million for new Border security technology to counter illegal crossings
• Rejects Biden’s funding request which would encourage illegal migration through cutting funds for the Shelter and Services and Case management Pilot Program

Read more on FY25 Homeland Appropriations HERE.

H.R. 8774 - Department of Defense Appropriations for FY25 - Vote: 217-198 (Yea)

The FY25 Defense Appropriations ensures that we have the strongest and most prepared military in the world and prioritizes our brave servicemen and women. 

Key Takeaways:

• Investing $1.3 billion for the Defense Innovation Unit for the next generation of fighting equipment
• Enhance the Department of Defense's role in fighting the illegal drug war by providing $1.14 billion to counter such activities, $242 million more than what the Biden Administration requested
• Prohibits DoD funds to be used to house illegal immigrants at military sites
• Funds a 4.5% raise for all military personnel and $2.5 billion for another 15% increase in junior enlisted service members

Read more on FY25 Defense Appropriations, before amendments, HERE.

Congratulations Florida Panthers

Congratulations to our Florida Panthers on winning their first Stanley Cup title in franchise history! Our community could not be prouder of all the hard work you put into achieving this historic championship.

Congressman Carlos Gimenez Brings Attention to Our Injured Soldiers 

I joined Chris Cuomo to discuss the effects of the military mandate on the COVID vaccine. Our service men and women deserve to be taken care of, not abandoned. 

“We need to protect our men and women as they go out and put their lives on the line for us. It is only fair and is only right that when they get injured on duty that the American people, the United States of America, takes care of our service men and women,” said Rep. Gimenez.

Watch Rep. Gimenez interview HERE.

Congressman Carlos Gimenez Sounds the Alarm on the Ongoing Border Crisis

I joined Maria Bartiromo to discuss the failed immigration policies that the Biden Administration is pushing. What President Biden is doing is illegal and as a result is costing American lives. Our national security must come first and this massive surge in illegal border crossing is compromising the very thread of our democracy.

“Parole is supposed to be granted on a case-by-case basis – that’s not happening at our border as millions are crossing unvetted into our country. Biden’s border crisis has created an unbelievable threat to our national security,” tweeted Rep. Gimenez.

Watch a clip from the interview HERE.

Congressman Carlos Gimenez Meets with FL Associated Builders and Contractors

Rep. Carlos Gimenez met with Florida Associated Builders and Contractors to discuss the issues facing the industry and how we can work together to create more jobs for our community.  

Select Committee on the CCP- Full hearing on June 26, 2024, to discuss how to combat Communist China’s strategy to dominate semiconductors, shipbuilding, and drones. 

Committee on Homeland Security- Full hearing on June 26, 2024, on addressing the 500,000 worker gap in America’s cybersecurity workforce.

Our offices will be closed on July 4th and 5th in observance of Independence Day. I wish you all a joyous and safe holiday as we celebrate our great nation. 

Our offices will reopen Monday, July 8th, during normal hours.