Naples Standard

Congressman Byron Donalds, representing Florida's 19th district, recently shared several updates via his social media platform. These tweets provide insight into legislative progress and changes within his congressional office.

On December 9, 2024, Congressman Donalds announced that the Senate has passed HR 5863 after more than six months of delays. He emphasized the significance of this bill for disaster tax relief in Southwest Florida following Hurricane Ian. Donalds stated that the bill would now proceed to the President's desk for signature and upon signing, it will become law. "After 6+months of partisan hold-up, the Senate has FINALLY PASSED HR 5863."

In another tweet on the same day, Congressman Donalds expressed gratitude towards Representative Greg Steube and Senator Rick Scott for their efforts on HR 5863. He highlighted that the bill is designed to assist victims of multiple disasters including Hurricanes Milton, Helene, Idalia, Debby, Ian, Nicole & Fiona; The Maui Fires; The East Palestine Derailment; and over 300 other disasters. He described this development as a significant victory for Florida. "Thanks @RepGregSteube & @SenRickScott for your tireless work on HR 5863."

On December 10, 2024, Congressman Donalds informed his followers about the relocation of his Capitol Hill office to room 1710 in the Longworth House Office Building. Despite the move ahead of the upcoming 119th Congress session, he assured constituents that their office phone number remains unchanged and welcomed visits to their new location during trips to Washington D.C. "WE’VE MOVED!"