Díaz-Balart Commends President Trump’s Leadership Following the 2026 State of the Union Address

February 24, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26), Dean of the Florida Delegation and Vice Chair of the House Committee on Appropriations, issued the following statement commending President Trump’s achievements during the 2026 annual State of the Union address on February 24, 2026. “President Trump has delivered a historic first year in office –– keeping his promises and restoring strong American leadership. At the heart of his agenda is the well-being of the American people. From ending woke radical policies, unleashing American energy, securing the border, reducing crime, rebuilding our military, ending eight wars, and eliminating wasteful spending to reviving the U.S. economy, President Trump has focused on putting more money back into the pockets of hardworking Americans. I am proud to have worked alongside President Trump to pass the America First ‘Working Families Tax Cuts’ bill to his desk for signature. As families in Florida’s 26th Congressional District file their taxes, they will see the results: lower taxes, stronger small businesses, enhanced national security, and a Florida that remains strong and prosperous.” THE WORKING FAMILIES TAX CUTS Historic tax cut for seniors $6,000 deduction for individuals; $12,000 for couples Historic tax cut for those under $100k 15% average tax cut for those making $55k-$80k No tax on tips/overtime Saves about $1,500 annually Expands childcare access Permanently expands Child Tax Credit to $2,200 and indexes for inflation Paid leave tax credit permanent Supports American jobs Gives $10,000 tax break on loans for Made in America vehicles Doubles small business expensing Encourages the return of Made in America goods (100% expensing of new factories) Improves healthcare Invests $50 billion in rural healthcare Removes illegals and dead people from Medicaid rolls, protecting the program for Americans who need and deserve it Keeps the border secure Enforce the rule of law Modernizes Air Traffic Control Replaces aging infrastructure; Ends use of old tech, like floppy disks; and invests in workforce training Reversed Biden’s Regulatory Agenda Result: Gas prices at four-year low Result: Inflation down Cuts wasteful spending No more funding radical leftist news organizations or Iraqi Sesame Street Cut radical foreign aid programs Eliminated international climate initiatives ### Issues : Defense/National Security Tax Relief