Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart Named Vice Chair of the House Committee on Appropriations

January 15, 2025 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26) issued the following statement after being named Vice Chair of the House Committee on Appropriations. Rep. Díaz-Balart said: "I am deeply honored to have been chosen to serve as Vice Chair of the House Committee on Appropriations. I am tremendously grateful to Chairman Tom Cole for his exceptional leadership, invaluable guidance, and unwavering support. Chairman Cole and I share the distinction of being elected in the same class, having worked together to protect our national security while aggressively cutting wasteful spending. I remain committed to protecting taxpayer’s money while eliminating wasteful spending, prioritizing agencies and programs that protect our national security, defending U.S. values both at home and abroad, supporting our allies, countering our adversaries, and promoting freedom.” ### Issues : Appropriations