MEDIA ADVISORY: Rep. Díaz-Balart to Deliver Nearly $5 Million in Federal Funds to Combat Flooding and Improve Safety in Hialeah

April 7, 2026 Press Release HIALEAH, FL – Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26), Dean of the Florida Delegation, invites members of the media to attend a check presentation ceremony on Wednesday, April 8, at 11:30 a.m. The event celebrates the $4.9 million in federal funding secured by Congressman Díaz-Balart for the City of Hialeah stormwater improvements in Southeast Hialeah . This funding will be used for infrastructure improvements along SE 6 th and 8 Ave and SE 4 th and 8 th Street. The proposed improvements include stormwater mitigation through the installation of curbs and gutters, as well as the reconstruction of roadways. The installation of sidewalks and energy-efficient LED street lighting is also included. WHAT : Check Presentation Ceremony WHO: Rep. Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26), Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Committee and Dean of the Florida Delegation Mayor Bryan Calvo, City of Hialeah WHEN: Wednesday, April 8 th at 11:30 a.m. WHERE: Corner of SE 6th St and SE 6 Ave Hialeah, FL RSVP : All interested credentialed media may RSVP to Andrea.Morales@mail.house.gov Background: This project received funding through the Senate Amendment to H.R. 7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2026 , which was approved by Congress and signed into law by the President on February 3, 2026. ### Issues : Appropriations Appropriations Process Transportation and Housing