MEDIA ADVISORY: Rep. Díaz-Balart to Deliver $3.1 Million for the University of Miami’s Miami Project to Cure Paralysis

May 1, 2026 Press Release MIAMI, FL – Representative Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26) is pleased to invite members of the media to attend a special check presentation ceremony on Monday, May 04 th at 11:00 a.m. The event celebrates the $3.1 million in federal funding secured by Congressman Díaz-Balart for the University of Miami’s Miami Project to Cure Paralysis Research and Innovation Hub Equipment Expansion project, which supports the acquisition of advanced technology used in cutting-edge treatments for neurological conditions like Alzheimer’s disease. WHAT : Check Presentation Ceremony WHO: Rep. Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26), Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Committee and Dean of the Florida Delegation Dr. Jae Lee, the Christine E. Lynn Distinguished Professor in Neuroscience, The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis WHEN: Monday, May 04 th , at 11:00 a.m. WHERE: University of Miami Medical Center Lois Pope LIFE Center 1095 NW 14 th Terrace, Miami, FL 33136 All interested credentialed media may RSVP to Andrea.Morales@mail.house.gov Background: This project received funding through the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2026 , which was approved by Congress and signed by the President on January 23rd, 2026. ### Issues : Appropriations Appropriations Process Healthcare