MEDIA ADVISORY: Rep. Díaz-Balart to Deliver $350K to the Miccosukee Tribe Police to Strengthen Public Safety and Emergency Response

April 8, 2026 Press Release MICCOSUKEE RESERVATION, FL – Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26), Dean of the Florida Congressional Delegation, invites members of the media to attend a check presentation ceremony on Thursday, April 9th at 11:00 a.m . This event celebrates the $350,000 in federal funding secured by Congressman Díaz-Balart for the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida Police Department to upgrade five marked Sport Utility Vehicles for the Miccosukee Tribe Police Departments. These vehicles will enhance public safety by improving law enforcement visibility and emergency response, increasing officer presence, and deterring crime in the community. WHAT : Check Presentation Ceremony WHO: Rep. Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26), Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Committee and Dean of the Florida Delegation WHEN: Thursday, April 9 th at 11:00 a.m. WHERE: 37790 SW 8 th Street, Miami FL 33194 RSVP : All interested credentialed media may RSVP to Andrea.Morales@mail.house.gov Background: This project received funding through H.R. 6938, the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026 , which was approved by Congress and signed into law by the President on January 23, 2026 ### Issues : Appropriations Appropriations Process