Congressman Byron Donalds, representing Florida’s 19th district since 2021, recently expressed his support for H.R. 2835 through a series of tweets on June 18, 2025. Donalds has been an advocate for financial reforms that aim to benefit community banks and small business owners.
In a tweet posted on June 18, Congressman Donalds thanked Subcommittee on Financial Institutions Chairman Andy Barr for supporting H.R. 2835. He emphasized the importance of not allowing “outdated thresholds” to dictate regulatory policy, as this could harm institutions closely connected to communities and least responsible for systemic risk. “Thank you to Subcommittee on Financial Institutions Chairman @RepAndyBarr for your support of H.R. 2835.”
On the same day, Donalds highlighted the concerns of small business owners across the nation who are seeking increased access to capital. He asserted that the legislation provides them with opportunities to pursue their goals and labeled community banks as a solution rather than a problem in achieving these aims. “When you talk to small business owners across our nation, the number one thing they ask for is increased access to capital.”
Additionally, Congressman Donalds extended his gratitude towards Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill for his steadfast support of H.R. 2835. He pointed out that this bill aids small banks in remaining competitive while continuing their service to local communities and called for regulations that foster healthy growth and competition within the banking system regardless of size. “Thank you to @FinancialCmte Chairman @RepFrenchHill for your unwavering support of H.R. 2835.”
Byron Donalds was born in Brooklyn in 1978 and currently resides in Naples, Florida. He holds degrees from both Florida A&M University and Florida State University.
