{"id":224038,"date":"2026-04-08T22:46:08","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T22:46:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/224038\/"},"modified":"2026-04-08T22:46:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T22:46:08","slug":"press-release-congressman-mario-diaz-balart-announces-4-9-million-federal-funding-for-stormwater-improvements-in-hialeah","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/224038\/","title":{"rendered":"Press Release: Congressman Mario D\u00edaz-Balart Announces $4.9 Million Federal Funding for Stormwater Improvements in Hialeah"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Congressman Mario D\u00edaz-Balart announced $4.9 million in federal funding for stormwater improvements in Southeast Hialeah.<\/p>\n<p>Quiver AI Summary<\/p>\n<p>Funding announcement by Congressman D\u00edaz-Balart: Congressman Mario D\u00edaz-Balart announced the allocation of $4.9 million in federal funding for stormwater improvements in Southeast Hialeah. This funding aims to enhance infrastructure, including curbs, gutters, and LED street lighting to mitigate flooding risks and improve public safety.<\/p>\n<p>Mayor Calvo emphasizes the project&#8217;s importance: Hialeah Mayor Bryan Calvo praised the funding as a result of ongoing collaboration with Congressman D\u00edaz-Balart. He stated that the improvements are essential for reducing flood risks and enhancing the quality of life for residents in the city.<\/p>\n<p>Background of the funding: The funding is part of the Senate Amendment to H.R. 7148, which was signed into law on February 3, 2026. Congressman D\u00edaz-Balart represents Florida&#8217;s 26th Congressional District and holds a leadership role in the House Appropriations Committee, focusing on critical infrastructure needs.<\/p>\n<p>Disclaimer: This is an AI-generated summary of a press release. The model used to summarize this release may make mistakes. See the full release <a href=\"https:\/\/mariodiazbalart.house.gov\/media-center\/press-releases\/congressman-mario-diaz-balart-delivers-nearly-5-million-federal-funds\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/api.quiverquant.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Quiver Quantitative API<\/a> to build on top of data on congressional stock trading, insider transactions, hedge fund moves, and more.<\/p>\n<p>\n    \ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f Receive Alerts on Congress\n  <\/p>\n<p>  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quiverquant.com\/pricing?utm_campaign=newsbanner\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"&#010;    display: inline-block;&#010;    background-color: #011638;&#010;    color: #fff;&#010;    padding: 10px 20px;&#010;    border-radius: 6px;&#010;    text-decoration: none;&#010;    font-size: clamp(14px, 3vw, 19px);&#010;    font-weight: 600;&#010;    transition: background-color 0.2s ease;&#010;  \" onmouseover=\"if (!window.__cfRLUnblockHandlers) return false; this.style.backgroundColor=\" onmouseout=\"if (!window.__cfRLUnblockHandlers) return false; this.style.backgroundColor=\" data-cf-modified-4bbd60e3367ddb15f5b361de-=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><br \/>\n    Sign Up<br \/>\n  <\/a><br \/>\nMario Diaz-Balart Fundraising<a href=\"https:\/\/www.quiverquant.com\/election-fundraising\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quiverquant.com\/images\/news_fundraising_img\/D000600.svg\" alt=\"Mario Diaz-Balart Fundraising\" style=\"width:100%; height:auto;\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Mario Diaz-Balart recently disclosed $321.1K of fundraising in a Q4 FEC disclosure filed on January 31st, 2026. This was the 306th most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year. 61.3% came from individual donors.<\/p>\n<p>Diaz-Balart disclosed $277.2K of spending. This was the 256th most from all Q4 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.<\/p>\n<p>Diaz-Balart disclosed $2.1M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 202nd most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year.<\/p>\n<p>You can see the disclosure <a href=\"https:\/\/docquery.fec.gov\/pdf\/059\/202601319795549059\/202601319795549059.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>, or track Mario Diaz-Balart&#8217;s fundraising on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quiverquant.com\/congresstrading\/politician\/Diaz-Balart-D000600\/donors\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Quiver Quantitative<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Mario Diaz-Balart Net Worth<\/p>\n<p>Quiver Quantitative estimates that Mario Diaz-Balart is worth $81.0K, as of April 8th, 2026. This is the 465th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.<\/p>\n<p>Diaz-Balart has approximately $530.839040393685 invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.<\/p>\n<p>You can track Mario Diaz-Balart&#8217;s net worth on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quiverquant.com\/congresstrading\/politician\/Mario%20Diaz-Balart-D000600\/net-worth\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Quiver Quantitative&#8217;s politician page for Diaz-Balart<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Mario Diaz-Balart Bill Proposals<\/p>\n<p>Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Mario Diaz-Balart:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quiverquant.com\/bills\/119\/hr-4779\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">H.R.4779<\/a>: National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026<a href=\"https:\/\/www.quiverquant.com\/bills\/119\/hr-4558\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">H.R.4558<\/a>: To designate the area between the intersections of 16th Street Northwest and Fuller Street Northwest and 16th Street Northwest and Euclid Street Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as &#8220;Oswaldo Pay\u00e1 Way&#8221;.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.quiverquant.com\/bills\/119\/hr-4397\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">H.R.4397<\/a>: Muslim Brotherhood Terrorist Designation Act of 2025<a href=\"https:\/\/www.quiverquant.com\/bills\/119\/hr-3958\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">H.R.3958<\/a>: To require the United States Postal Service to notify postal customers and relevant officials when operations are temporarily suspended at a post office, and for other purposes.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.quiverquant.com\/bills\/119\/hr-3583\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">H.R.3583<\/a>: To amend title 4, United States Code, to ensure that a funeral honors detail recites the 13 Folds of Honor when presenting a flag of the United States in connection with the death of a member of the Armed Forces or veteran.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.quiverquant.com\/bills\/119\/hr-1299\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">H.R.1299<\/a>: EAGLES Act of 2025<\/p>\n<p>You can track bills proposed by Mario Diaz-Balart on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quiverquant.com\/congresstrading\/politician\/Diaz-Balart-D000600\/legislation\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Quiver Quantitative&#8217;s politician page for Diaz-Balart<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>2026 Florida&#8217;s 26th Congressional District Election<\/p>\n<p>There has been approximately $2,258,230 of spending in Florida&#8217;s 26th congressional district elections over the last two years, per our estimates.<\/p>\n<p>The rating for this race is currently &#8220;Solid R&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>You can track this election on our matchup page for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quiverquant.com\/election-fundraising\/house\/FL\/26\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">2026 Florida&#8217;s 26th congressional district election<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Congressman Mario D\u00edaz-Balart announced $4.9 million in federal funding for stormwater improvements in Southeast Hialeah. 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