Byron Donalds

Republican Representative of Florida's 19th district

Representative
Florida, district 19
January 3, 2021 - January 3, 2023
Representative
Florida, district 19
January 3, 2023 - January 3, 2025

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@RepDonaldsPress

donalds.house.gov

Congresses Served

House Terms

October 28, 1978 (45 years old)

Birthday

Serves as a U.S. representative since 2021
Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York
Holds a Bachelor of Science degree in finance and marketing
Worked in finance, insurance, and banking before entering politics
Associated with the conservative wing of his political party and was a member of the Tea Party movement
Served in the state House of Representatives before being elected to Congress
Ran unsuccessfully for the U.S. House of Representatives in 2012 before winning in 2020
Nominated for Speaker of the House in January 2023 and was a candidate again in October 2023
Voted to object to the certification of electors from Arizona and Pennsylvania in the 2020 presidential election
Does not personally believe the current president is legitimate
Had legal issues in the past, including charges for marijuana possession and a felony theft charge, both of which were resolved without felony convictions
Began his professional career as a credit analyst and later worked as a financial advisor
Describes himself as supporting economic freedom, gun ownership, and decreased government involvement in health care
Opposes the Green New Deal and has focused on water quality policy
Participated in the "Freedom Force" to fight against socialism in America
Was blocked from joining the Congressional Black Caucus
Voted to repeal the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 and supported removing U.S. troops from Syria within 180 days
Voted against the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 but supported providing aid to Israel following an attack
Holds committee assignments in the Financial Services and Oversight and Accountability committees
Member of the Freedom Caucus and Republican Study Committee
Married with three sons and resides in Naples, Florida