MEDIA ADVISORY: Rep. Díaz-Balart to Deliver $9 Million for Veterans Community Center in Collier

April 6, 2026 Press Release GOLDEN GATE, FL – Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26), Dean of the Florida Delegation, invites members of the media to attend a check presentation ceremony on Tuesday April 7 at 10:00 a.m. The event celebrates the $9 million in federal funding secured by Congressman Díaz-Balart for the Collier County Veterans Community Center building, which will be used to repair the interior of an existing building that will serve as a multi-purpose community center for veterans, thereby improving community access for the thousands of veterans that live in Collier County. WHAT : Check Presentation Ceremony WHO: Rep. Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26), Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Committee and Dean of the Florida Delegation Commissioner Burt L. Saunders (District 3) Commissioner Rick LoCastro (District 1) Commissioner Chris Hall (District 2) WHEN: Tuesday, April 7 th at 10:00 a.m. WHERE: VFW Golden Gate Post 7721 800 Neffs Way Naples, FL 34119 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