Florida
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Byron Donalds

R

U.S. Representative · Florida

Last updated

May 11, 2026

Next election

November 2026

Votes cast

952

On record

Bills sponsored

0

Including co-sponsored

Ledger entries

952

All actions

Policy pillars — derived from activity record

Electoral integrity

16 actions

Donalds supports electoral integrity measures focused on citizenship verification and congressional oversight of elections, while opposing provisions that would expand voting access or enhance ballot tracking transparency.

Criminal justice

50 actions

Donalds supports tough-on-crime measures including enhanced penalties for various offenses, expanded law enforcement authority, stricter consequences for crimes against officers, and provisions enabling juvenile prosecution as adults, reflecting a philosophy prioritizing punitive criminal justice responses and law enforcement empowerment.

Fiscal policy

90 actions

Donalds demonstrates mixed fiscal policy positions, generally supporting procedural spending measures and appropriations bills while opposing revenue-increasing provisions and broader continuing resolutions that delay budget decisions.

Healthcare

35 actions

Donalds supports healthcare initiatives focused on specific populations and occupational health tracking while opposing broader federal expansions of healthcare funding, research coordination, and social service programs.

Education

27 actions

Donalds supports targeted education initiatives focused on veterans' programs, career training, and specialized curricula while opposing broader federal student debt relief and financial aid modernization efforts.

Economy and labor

49 actions

Donalds supports market-driven economic policies that prioritize capital access, deregulation, and financial returns while opposing labor protections and union organizing rights.

Environment and energy

162 actions

Donalds opposes environmental regulations and protective measures while favoring expedited energy infrastructure development and fossil fuel projects, reflecting a consistent prioritization of deregulation and resource extraction over conservation and pollution prevention.

Immigration

53 actions

Donalds consistently opposes expansive immigration policies and advocates for restrictive enforcement measures including stricter border controls, expanded deportation authority, and limitations on asylum access and immigrant accommodations.

National security and foreign policy

186 actions

Donalds demonstrates a pro-national security orientation focused on economic sanctions, financial transparency regarding strategic competitors like China and Iran, and domestic infrastructure protection, while showing skepticism toward soft power approaches like human rights promotion programs.

Civil rights and liberties

46 actions

Donalds demonstrates a strong pro-civil rights and liberties orientation centered on protecting religious freedom, opposing discrimination against Jewish Americans, defending Second Amendment rights, and safeguarding democratic participation and freedom from political violence.

Social policy

24 actions

Donalds supports targeted social benefits for veterans and select vulnerable populations while opposing expansive federal oversight and entitlement expansions that broaden government safety net programs.

Technology and data

35 actions

Donalds supports technology innovation and consumer protections in specific applications like digital payments, device transparency, and data security, but opposes federal regulatory expansion and centralized government oversight of telecommunications infrastructure and privacy research.

Civil liberties and government power

7 actions

Donalds demonstrates support for constraining federal government power over speech and information, favoring transparency measures and restrictions on state censorship advocacy.

Government accountability and transparency

138 actions

Donalds consistently supports mechanisms that strengthen congressional oversight of executive agencies and regulatory decisions while opposing accountability measures directed at elected representatives and presidents from his party.

Infrastructure and public investment

29 actions

Donalds supports public investment in infrastructure projects that involve federal land transfers, resource extraction, energy generation, and commemorative or space initiatives, while opposing investments that prioritize affordability, transportation efficiency, or rural broadband expansion.

Activity ledger — most recent first

Dec 18, 2024

Beagle Brigade Act of 2023 — This bill advances government transparency by requiring the Department of Agriculture to report to Congress on threats to agriculture and natural resources.

Government accountability and transparencyEthics and financial disclosure↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 18, 2024

DETECT Fentanyl and Xylazine Act of 2024 — This bill supports national security by authorizing the Department of Homeland Security to develop better technology for detecting dangerous drugs at borders and ports of entry.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 18, 2024

Jamul Indian Village Land Transfer Act — This bill advances Native American sovereignty and self-determination by transferring land to tribal control, supporting the civil right of indigenous peoples to govern their own territories.

Civil rights and libertiesVoting rights↗ Source
Voted no

Dec 17, 2024

Never Again Education Reauthorization Act of 2023 — This bill supports Holocaust education programs by extending federal authorization and funding for educational initiatives through 2030.

EducationK-12 funding and standards↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 17, 2024

Midnight Rules Relief Act — This bill makes it easier for Congress to overturn multiple regulations at once during presidential transitions, which could reduce executive branch accountability by allowing rapid reversal of rules without individual scrutiny.

Government accountability and transparencyEthics and financial disclosure↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 11, 2024

Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 — This bill extends and updates federal programs that protect endangered wildlife species and their habitats through conservation funding and partnerships.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 11, 2024

Increasing Baseline Updates Act — This bill would advance government transparency by requiring the Congressional Budget Office to publish more frequent budget projections and disclose the economic data behind their calculations.

Government accountability and transparencyEthics and financial disclosure↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 21, 2024

Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act of 2023 — This bill strengthens national security by reducing Chinese government influence over U.S. shipping infrastructure and giving federal authorities more power to prevent foreign manipulation of maritime commerce.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted no

Mar 21, 2024

Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy. — This bill opposes a carbon tax as economically harmful, taking a stance against a potential revenue-raising or economy-regulating tax policy.

Fiscal policyFederal and state taxation↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 21, 2024

Denouncing the harmful, anti-American energy policies of the Biden administration, and for other purposes. — This bill opposes environmental regulations on energy production and federal lands while promoting increased domestic fossil fuel development.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 20, 2024

Restoring American Energy Dominance Act — This bill would block new environmental protections and climate provisions for oil and gas leasing on public lands, favoring fossil fuel extraction over energy transition goals.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 20, 2024

Restoring American Energy Dominance Act — This bill would block new environmental protections and climate provisions for oil and gas leasing on public lands, favoring fossil fuel extraction over energy transition goals.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted no

Mar 20, 2024

Protecting American Energy Production Act — This bill would protect fossil fuel extraction through fracking by preventing the President from restricting it without Congress approval and prioritizing state over federal environmental regulation.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 20, 2024

Protecting American Energy Production Act — This bill would protect fossil fuel extraction through fracking by preventing the President from restricting it without Congress approval and prioritizing state over federal environmental regulation.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted no

Mar 19, 2024

Condemning the illegal abduction and forcible transfer of children from Ukraine to the Russian Federation. — This bill strengthens the U.S. position on a major foreign conflict by formally condemning Russian actions against Ukrainian children and supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 19, 2024

Upholding the Dayton Peace Agreement Through Sanctions Act — This bill uses sanctions to protect the stability and democracy of Bosnia and Herzegovina, advancing U.S. foreign policy interests in maintaining peace in a strategically important region.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted no

Mar 13, 2024

Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act — This bill would restrict or ban applications controlled by foreign adversaries like China from operating in the United States to protect national security and prevent foreign surveillance of Americans.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Feb 29, 2024

Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2024 — This bill extends federal funding and authorization for airport infrastructure programs and aviation services, supporting continued public investment in transportation infrastructure.

Infrastructure and public investmentTransportation and roads↗ Source
Voted yes

Feb 29, 2024

Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024 — This bill authorizes federal spending to keep government operating and funds student aid programs, representing a decision to maintain current spending levels rather than make cuts or increases.

Fiscal policyFederal and state taxation↗ Source
Voted no

Jan 11, 2024

DOE and SBA Research Act — This bill would advance the economy and labor pillar by fostering collaboration between federal agencies to support research and development activities that include small businesses, potentially creating innovation and job opportunities.

Economy and laborMinimum wage↗ Source
Voted no

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