Naples Standard

Congressman Byron Donalds shared a series of tweets on April 3, 2025, focusing on the advancement of H.RES.137, known as "The Bipartisan Frederick Douglass Press Gallery Renaming Resolution," and expressing gratitude towards fellow legislators for their support and co-sponsorship. Congressman Donalds, who has represented Florida’s 19th District since 2021 after succeeding Francis Rooney, used his social media platform to update his followers on legislative progress and collaborations.

In an April 3, 2025 tweet, Congressman Donalds expressed appreciation towards Rep. Burgess Owens for his co-sponsorship of the legislation and acknowledged Owens' contributions to advancing the resolution through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Donalds stated, "Thank you @RepBurgessOwens for your co-sponsorship of this commonsense legislation and thank you for your tireless work to advance H.RES.137 through @TransportGOP."

Donald’s subsequent tweet shared the news of the resolution's progress, informing the public that it had been advanced out of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure with unanimous bipartisan support. The resolution will now be presented to the U.S. House of Representatives floor for consideration. Donalds announced, "ICYMI: My resolution, H.RES. 137 – 'The Bipartisan Frederick Douglass Press Gallery Renaming Resolution,' was advanced out of @TransportGOP with a unanimous, bipartisan voice vote. H.RES. 137 will now move to the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives for consideration."

Lastly, Congressman Donalds acknowledged the support of Rep. André Carson for his co-sponsorship and efforts in furthering the resolution within the Democratic faction of the Committee on Transportation. Donalds tweeted, "Thank you @RepAndreCarson for your co-sponsorship of this commonsense legislation and thank you for your dedicated efforts to advance H.RES.137 through @TransportDems."