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The Honorable Rick Scott
Senior Senator, District of Columbia
110 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
May 13, 2026
Dear Senator Scott,
Sincerely,
Your Name
Your Name, 123 Your Street, Your City, ST 00000
The Honorable Ashley Moody
Junior Senator, District of Columbia
387 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
May 13, 2026
Dear Senator Moody,
Sincerely,
Your Name
Your Name, 123 Your Street, Your City, ST 00000
The Honorable Peter Lillienfield
Representative, Congressional District 8
789 House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
May 13, 2026
Dear Representative Lillienfield,
Sincerely,
Your Name
Your Name, 123 Your Street, Your City, ST 00000
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Florida's Representatives
Who represents Florida?
Florida sends thirty members to the United States Congress: two senators, who represent the state as a whole, and twenty-eight representatives, one for each of Florida's twenty-eight congressional districts. The sections below provide background on each member of the delegation, along with a separate, regularly updated section covering their current committee assignments and recent legislative activity.
Rick Scott — Senator
Rick Scott is the senior United States Senator from Florida, having served in the Senate since 2019. A member of the Republican Party, he was born in Bloomington, Illinois, in 1952 and earned a law degree from Southern Methodist University. Before entering politics, Scott co-founded Columbia Hospital Corporation, which grew into Columbia/HCA, at the time the largest for-profit hospital chain in the United States. He served two terms as Governor of Florida from 2011 to 2019, during which he emphasized job creation and reducing government spending.
In the Senate, Scott has focused on fiscal policy, national security, and U.S.-Cuba relations. He served as chair of the National Republican Senatorial Committee for the 2020 and 2022 election cycles and ran an unsuccessful bid for Senate Republican leader in 2022. He sits on the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee and has been a consistent voice for cutting federal spending and confronting China.
Ashley Moody — Senator
Ashley Moody is the junior United States Senator from Florida, having been appointed to the seat in early 2025 following the resignation of Marco Rubio, who became Secretary of State. A member of the Republican Party, she was born in Plant City, Florida, in 1978 and earned her law degree from the University of Florida Levin College of Law. Before her appointment to the Senate, she served two terms as Florida Attorney General from 2019 to 2025, during which she focused on combating human trafficking, drug trafficking, and illegal immigration.
As Attorney General, Moody was a prominent member of multistate legal coalitions that challenged Biden administration immigration and vaccine mandate policies. In the Senate, she has aligned with conservative priorities on border security, law enforcement, and limiting federal regulatory power. Her appointment reflects her close ties to Florida's Republican establishment and her record as one of the state's most prominent statewide officeholders.
Jimmy Patronis — Representative — CD-01
Jimmy Patronis is the United States Representative for Florida's 1st Congressional District, which covers the Florida Panhandle including Pensacola and the surrounding Gulf Coast communities. A member of the Republican Party, he was elected in a 2025 special election to fill the seat vacated by Matt Gaetz. Patronis was born in Panama City, Florida, and is a graduate of Florida State University. He comes from a family that has owned the Captain Anderson's Restaurant in Panama City Beach for generations, and before entering politics he worked in the family business.
Before his election to Congress, Patronis served as Florida's Chief Financial Officer from 2017 to 2025, having been appointed by Governor Rick Scott and subsequently re-elected twice. As CFO, he oversaw the state's financial management and insurance regulation and was a visible presence during hurricane recovery efforts. In Congress, he has focused on fiscal responsibility and issues of particular importance to the military communities and Gulf Coast economy of the Florida Panhandle.
Neal Dunn — Representative — CD-02
Neal Dunn is the United States Representative for Florida's 2nd Congressional District, which covers the Big Bend region of Florida including Tallahassee and Panama City. A member of the Republican Party, he has served in the House since 2017. Dunn was born in New Haven, Connecticut, in 1953 and earned his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine. He served as an Army general surgeon before retiring from the military and establishing a urology practice in Panama City, Florida.
In Congress, Dunn has drawn on his medical background to focus on healthcare policy, veterans' health, and rural health access. He sits on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, which has broad jurisdiction over healthcare, energy, and communications. His military service and medical career have shaped his priorities in the House, where he has been a consistent advocate for veterans' benefits and rural hospital funding.
Katherine Cammack — Representative — CD-03
Kat Cammack is the United States Representative for Florida's 3rd Congressional District, which covers north-central Florida including Gainesville and surrounding rural counties. A member of the Republican Party, she has served in the House since 2021. Cammack was born in Yuba City, California, in 1988 and grew up in Colorado. She attended the University of Florida and worked as a ranch manager and cattle rancher in north Florida before entering politics. She previously served as deputy chief of staff to her predecessor, Representative Ted Yoho.
In Congress, Cammack has focused on agriculture, border security, and Second Amendment rights. She sits on the House Homeland Security Committee and has been a vocal critic of Biden-era immigration policies. As one of the younger members of the House Republican caucus, she has been active on social media and frequently speaks on the House floor on conservative priorities ranging from free speech to fiscal restraint.
Aaron Bean — Representative — CD-04
Aaron Bean is the United States Representative for Florida's 4th Congressional District, which covers Nassau County and the northern portions of Duval County in northeastern Florida. A member of the Republican Party, he has served in the House since 2023. Bean was born in Macclenny, Florida, in 1967 and earned his degree from Florida State University. Before his election to Congress, he spent nearly two decades in the Florida Legislature, serving in both the Florida House of Representatives and the Florida State Senate, where he chaired several committees.
In Congress, Bean has focused on fiscal conservatism, agriculture, and education policy. He sits on the House Education and the Workforce Committee. His long tenure in state government gave him a background in budgeting and regulatory issues that he has carried into his federal service, and he has been a consistent advocate for limited government and the interests of rural north Florida communities.
John Rutherford — Representative — CD-05
John Rutherford is the United States Representative for Florida's 5th Congressional District, which covers portions of Duval County including most of Jacksonville. A member of the Republican Party, he has served in the House since 2017. Rutherford was born in Omaha, Nebraska, in 1952 and grew up in Florida. He attended Florida State University and worked in law enforcement for more than three decades, rising to serve as Sheriff of Duval County from 2003 to 2015, during which time he was credited with significant reductions in the county's crime rate.
In Congress, Rutherford has focused on public safety, immigration enforcement, and veterans' issues. He sits on the House Appropriations Committee, where he has worked on homeland security and justice funding. His law enforcement background has been central to his legislative priorities, and he has been a consistent advocate for funding police departments and strengthening immigration laws.
Randall Fine — Representative — CD-06
Randall Fine is the United States Representative for Florida's 6th Congressional District, which covers Volusia County and surrounding areas along Florida's central Atlantic coast. A member of the Republican Party, he was elected in 2024. Fine was born in Highland Park, Illinois, in 1974 and is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School and Northwestern University Pritzberg School of Law. He worked as a business consultant before moving to Florida, where he served in the Florida House of Representatives from 2016 to 2024, representing a Brevard County district.
In the Florida Legislature, Fine chaired the Education Appropriations Subcommittee and was a leading architect of several of Governor DeSantis's education policy initiatives, including measures on school curriculum and parental rights in education. In Congress, he has continued to focus on education, fiscal policy, and conservative social priorities, bringing his experience as one of Florida's most prominent state-level conservatives to the federal arena.
Cory Mills — Representative — CD-07
Cory Mills is the United States Representative for Florida's 7th Congressional District, which covers portions of Volusia and Seminole counties in the Orlando metropolitan area. A member of the Republican Party, he has served in the House since 2023. Mills was born in Concord, New Hampshire, in 1975 and served in the United States Army as a paratrooper and special operations soldier, deploying to Iraq and Afghanistan. After leaving the military, he worked in the defense contracting industry, providing training and security services.
In Congress, Mills has focused on national security, veterans' affairs, and the Second Amendment. He sits on the House Armed Services Committee and the House Foreign Affairs Committee. He gained significant public attention in 2023 when he led a private evacuation effort to rescue American citizens from Sudan during that country's civil conflict. His military background and defense industry experience have been central to his legislative identity and committee work.
Mike Haridopolos — Representative — CD-08
Mike Haridopolos is the United States Representative for Florida's 8th Congressional District, which covers Brevard County, home to the Kennedy Space Center, along Florida's Space Coast. A member of the Republican Party, he was elected in 2024. Haridopolos was born in Huntsville, Alabama, in 1968 and earned his doctorate from the University of Florida. He taught political science at Eastern Florida State College before entering politics and served in the Florida Legislature for more than a decade, including as President of the Florida Senate from 2010 to 2012.
As Senate President, Haridopolos oversaw Florida's budget during the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis and championed conservative fiscal priorities. His district's central role in American space exploration and aerospace manufacturing has made space policy a signature focus of his congressional work. He sits on the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee and has been an advocate for NASA funding and the commercial space industry that is vital to Brevard County's economy.
Darren Soto — Representative — CD-09
Darren Soto is the United States Representative for Florida's 9th Congressional District, which covers Osceola County and portions of Orange and Polk counties in the Orlando area. A member of the Democratic Party, he has served in the House since 2017. Soto was born in Ringwood, New Jersey, in 1978 and is of Puerto Rican descent. He earned his law degree from Rutgers School of Law and moved to Florida, where he served in both the Florida House of Representatives and the Florida State Senate before his election to Congress.
Soto represents one of the largest Puerto Rican communities in the continental United States, and advocacy for Puerto Rico's recovery from Hurricane Maria and the island's political status have been defining issues of his tenure. He sits on the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the House Natural Resources Committee, where he has focused on clean energy, environmental protection, and economic development. He has been a leading congressional voice on cryptocurrency regulation and digital assets policy.
Maxwell Frost — Representative — CD-10
Maxwell Frost is the United States Representative for Florida's 10th Congressional District, which covers most of Orlando and portions of Orange County. A member of the Democratic Party, he has served in the House since 2023. Born in Orlando in 2000 and of Afro-Cuban heritage, Frost was elected at age 25, making him the first member of Generation Z elected to Congress and one of the youngest people ever to serve in the House. Before his election, he worked as a national organizing director for March for Our Lives, the gun safety advocacy organization founded after the Parkland school shooting.
In Congress, Frost has focused on gun violence prevention, housing affordability, and mental health. He sits on the House Oversight Committee and has been one of the most prominent progressive voices in his freshman class. His background in youth activism and community organizing has shaped his approach to legislation and constituent engagement, and he has been a visible national spokesperson for gun safety reform.
Daniel Webster — Representative — CD-11
Daniel Webster is the United States Representative for Florida's 11th Congressional District, which covers Lake County and portions of Hernando, Sumter, and Marion counties in central Florida. A member of the Republican Party, he has served in the House since 2011. Webster was born in Charleston, West Virginia, in 1949 and is a graduate of Georgia Tech. Before his election to Congress, he had a lengthy career in Florida state politics, serving in the Florida House of Representatives for more than two decades and as Speaker of the Florida House from 1996 to 1998, and later in the Florida State Senate.
Webster is known as a principled conservative with a background in state legislative leadership. He sits on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee. In 2015, he mounted a challenge to then-Speaker John Boehner for the speakership, positioning himself as an alternative for conservatives seeking more decentralized House leadership. He continues to be a reliable conservative vote and an elder statesman within the Florida Republican delegation.
Gus Bilirakis — Representative — CD-12
Gus Bilirakis is the United States Representative for Florida's 12th Congressional District, which covers Pasco County and portions of Pinellas County in the Tampa Bay region. A member of the Republican Party, he has served in the House since 2007. Bilirakis was born in Tarpon Springs, Florida, in 1963 and earned his law degree from the University of Florida Levin College of Law. He is the son of Michael Bilirakis, who represented portions of the same area in Congress from 1983 to 2007, and before his own election to Congress he served in the Florida House of Representatives.
In Congress, Bilirakis has focused on veterans' issues, energy policy, and healthcare. He sits on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, where he has worked on telecommunications and healthcare legislation. He has been a consistent advocate for veterans and serves as a senior member of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee. His district's large Greek-American community, centered in Tarpon Springs, has informed his interest in U.S.-Greece relations and Hellenic affairs.
Anna Luna — Representative — CD-13
Anna Paulina Luna is the United States Representative for Florida's 13th Congressional District, which covers the city of St. Petersburg and portions of Pinellas County on Florida's Gulf Coast. A member of the Republican Party, she has served in the House since 2023. Luna was born in Anaheim, California, in 1989 and is of Mexican-American heritage. She served in the United States Air Force before entering politics and became the first Mexican-American Republican woman elected to Congress when she won her seat in 2022.
In Congress, Luna has been a vocal and confrontational conservative, frequently using her platform to challenge Democratic policies and leadership. She sits on the House Oversight Committee and the House Foreign Affairs Committee. She has focused on government accountability, border security, and military veterans' issues. Luna has been among the more media-prominent members of her class and has pursued several investigative efforts through the Oversight Committee.
Kathy Castor — Representative — CD-14
Kathy Castor is the United States Representative for Florida's 14th Congressional District, which covers the city of Tampa and portions of Hillsborough County. A member of the Democratic Party, she has served in the House since 2007. Castor was born in Tallahassee, Florida, in 1966 and earned her law degree from Florida State University College of Law. Before her election to Congress, she served as a member of the Hillsborough County Commission and worked as an assistant general counsel for the Florida Department of Community Affairs.
In Congress, Castor has focused on healthcare, climate change, and consumer protection. From 2019 to 2023, she chaired the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis, which produced a sweeping legislative roadmap for federal climate action that influenced elements of the Inflation Reduction Act. She sits on the House Energy and Commerce Committee and has been one of the most prominent Democratic voices in Congress on climate and clean energy policy.
Laurel Lee — Representative — CD-15
Laurel Lee is the United States Representative for Florida's 15th Congressional District, which covers portions of Hillsborough, Pasco, and Polk counties east of Tampa. A member of the Republican Party, she has served in the House since 2023. Lee was born in 1978 and is a graduate of the University of Florida and Georgetown University Law Center. Before her election to Congress, she served as a federal and state prosecutor and then as Florida's Secretary of State from 2019 to 2022, in which role she oversaw the administration of elections during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In Congress, Lee has focused on election integrity, public safety, and limiting government regulation. She sits on the House Judiciary Committee and the House Homeland Security Committee. Her background as a prosecutor and elections administrator has shaped her legislative priorities, particularly around criminal justice and voting systems. She is one of several Florida members who came to Congress after prominent careers in state government.
Vern Buchanan — Representative — CD-16
Vern Buchanan is the United States Representative for Florida's 16th Congressional District, which covers Sarasota County and portions of Manatee County along Florida's southwest Gulf Coast. A member of the Republican Party, he has served in the House since 2007. Buchanan was born in Detroit, Michigan, in 1951 and attended Cleary University and the University of Detroit. Before entering politics, he built a business career in automotive dealerships and real estate in Florida, becoming one of the wealthiest members of Congress.
In Congress, Buchanan is a senior member of the House Ways and Means Committee, which has jurisdiction over tax policy, trade, and Social Security. He has focused on tax relief for small businesses, Medicare policy, and veterans' benefits. His long tenure and seniority on Ways and Means have made him an influential figure in Republican tax policy deliberations, and he has been a consistent advocate for the business community and retirees who make up a significant portion of his Gulf Coast district.
W. Steube — Representative — CD-17
Greg Steube is the United States Representative for Florida's 17th Congressional District, which covers a swath of southwest and south-central Florida including Fort Myers, Sarasota, and surrounding rural counties. A member of the Republican Party, he has served in the House since 2019. Steube was born in Sarasota, Florida, in 1978 and earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Florida and his law degree from the University of Florida Levin College of Law. He served in the United States Army as a Judge Advocate General officer, including a deployment to Iraq. Before his election to Congress, he served in the Florida House and Florida Senate, where he was known as one of the chamber's most conservative members.
In Congress, Steube has focused on Second Amendment rights, fiscal conservatism, and immigration enforcement. He is a member of the House Judiciary Committee and the House Foreign Affairs Committee. He is a vocal member of the House Freedom Caucus and has been among the most consistent conservative votes in the Florida delegation. In early 2023, he was seriously injured in a fall at his home but returned to Congress after several months of recovery.
C. Franklin — Representative — CD-18
Scott Franklin is the United States Representative for Florida's 18th Congressional District, which covers portions of Polk, Highlands, and Hardee counties in central Florida. A member of the Republican Party, he has served in the House since 2021, having been first elected in 2020. Franklin was born in 1964 and is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy. He served as a naval aviator and later worked as a commercial airline pilot and small business owner in Florida. He was elected in 2024 to represent a redrawn version of the district following Florida's post-2020 redistricting.
In Congress, Franklin has focused on agriculture, veterans' issues, and fiscal conservatism. He sits on the House Armed Services Committee, where his military aviation background informs his work on defense and military readiness. His district encompasses a largely rural and agricultural area of central Florida, and he has been an advocate for the citrus and cattle industries that are central to the local economy.
Byron Donalds — Representative — CD-19
Byron Donalds is the United States Representative for Florida's 19th Congressional District, which covers Naples, Marco Island, and surrounding portions of Collier and Lee counties in southwest Florida. A member of the Republican Party, he has served in the House since 2021. Donalds was born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1978 and grew up in Miami. He is a graduate of Florida State University, where he earned a degree in finance and marketing. Before entering Congress, he worked in banking and finance and served in the Florida House of Representatives from 2016 to 2020.
In Congress, Donalds has emerged as one of the most prominent rising stars in the House Republican caucus. He sits on the House Oversight Committee and the House Judiciary Committee. In 2023, he received significant national attention when conservative members of the House Republican conference nominated him multiple times during the protracted Speaker of the House vote that ultimately elected Kevin McCarthy. He is a member of the House Freedom Caucus and has been a consistent voice for fiscal conservatism, deregulation, and limiting the size of the federal government.
Brian Mast — Representative — CD-21
Brian Mast is the United States Representative for Florida's 21st Congressional District, which covers portions of Palm Beach and Martin counties along Florida's Treasure Coast. A member of the Republican Party, he has served in the House since 2017. Mast was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in 1980 and served in the United States Army as a bomb disposal expert, completing multiple deployments. In 2010, he lost both of his legs and a finger while defusing an improvised explosive device in Afghanistan. After his military service, he worked for the Israeli Defense Forces and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives before entering politics.
In Congress, Mast chairs the House Foreign Affairs Committee, a position that reflects his focus on national security and international affairs, particularly U.S.-Israel relations. He has been active on veterans' issues and environmental protection in the Indian River Lagoon and Lake Okeechobee, pressing for reforms to water management that affect his constituents on Florida's southeast coast. He drew attention in 2018 when, following the Parkland shooting, he briefly broke with his party on gun legislation before returning to a more traditional Republican position.
Lois Frankel — Representative — CD-22
Lois Frankel is the United States Representative for Florida's 22nd Congressional District, which covers portions of Palm Beach County including West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, and surrounding communities. A member of the Democratic Party, she has served in the House since 2013. Frankel was born in New York City in 1948 and earned her law degree from Georgetown University Law Center. Before her election to Congress, she served in the Florida House of Representatives, including as House Minority Leader, and then served as Mayor of West Palm Beach from 2003 to 2011.
In Congress, Frankel has focused on women's rights, domestic violence prevention, and foreign policy. She chairs the Democratic Women's Caucus and sits on the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the House Appropriations Committee. She has been a leading advocate for the Violence Against Women Act and international women's empowerment programs. Her long background in Florida politics and local government has informed her pragmatic, coalition-building approach to legislation.
Jared Moskowitz — Representative — CD-23
Jared Moskowitz is the United States Representative for Florida's 23rd Congressional District, which covers portions of Broward and Palm Beach counties in southeast Florida. A member of the Democratic Party, he has served in the House since 2023. Moskowitz was born in Parkland, Florida, in 1980 and is a graduate of George Washington University and the Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law. Before his election to Congress, he served in the Florida House of Representatives and then as Director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management under Governor Ron DeSantis, overseeing the state's response to multiple hurricanes and the COVID-19 pandemic.
In Congress, Moskowitz has been a prominent and sometimes unconventional Democratic voice, frequently engaging in public clashes with political opponents and using humor to highlight what he sees as congressional dysfunction. He sits on the House Oversight Committee and the House Foreign Affairs Committee. He has focused on climate resilience, emergency preparedness, and accountability in government, drawing on his extensive experience managing disaster response in one of the nation's most hurricane-vulnerable states.
Frederica Wilson — Representative — CD-24
Frederica Wilson is the United States Representative for Florida's 24th Congressional District, which covers portions of Miami-Dade and Broward counties including Miami Gardens and Miramar. A member of the Democratic Party, she has served in the House since 2011. Wilson was born in Miami, Florida, in 1942 and earned a master's degree from the University of Miami. She spent decades as an educator in Miami-Dade County Public Schools, serving as a teacher, principal, and administrator. Before her election to Congress, she served in the Florida House of Representatives and the Florida State Senate.
In Congress, Wilson has focused on education, children's issues, and the interests of the Caribbean-American communities that make up much of her district. She founded the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project, which mentors young men of color in Miami-Dade County. She gained national attention in 2017 during a public dispute with the Trump administration over a condolence call made to the widow of a fallen soldier from her district. She sits on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and continues to be an advocate for underserved urban communities.
Debbie Wasserman Schultz — Representative — CD-25
Debbie Wasserman Schultz is the United States Representative for Florida's 25th Congressional District, which covers portions of Broward County including Weston, Pembroke Pines, and portions of Fort Lauderdale. A member of the Democratic Party, she has served in the House since 2005. Wasserman Schultz was born in Forest Hills, New York, in 1966 and earned her degree from the University of Florida. She began her political career early, serving in the Florida House of Representatives at age 26 and later in the Florida State Senate before her election to Congress.
In Congress, Wasserman Schultz served as chair of the Democratic National Committee from 2011 to 2016. She sits on the House Appropriations Committee, where she has focused on healthcare, education, and funding for biomedical research, particularly cancer research—an issue informed by her own experience as a breast cancer survivor. She has been one of the most prominent Democratic fundraisers and party figures in Florida and continues to be a senior voice in the House Democratic caucus.
Mario Diaz-Balart — Representative — CD-26
Mario Diaz-Balart is the United States Representative for Florida's 26th Congressional District, which covers portions of Miami-Dade County including Hialeah, Doral, and western Miami. A member of the Republican Party, he has served in the House since 2003, with an earlier stint in a different district. Diaz-Balart was born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in 1961, into a prominent Cuban-American political family; his father and uncle were members of the Cuban Congress before Fidel Castro came to power. He served in the Florida House of Representatives and the Florida State Senate before his first election to Congress.
Diaz-Balart is a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, one of the most powerful positions in Congress, and has used his seniority to advocate for federal investments in South Florida infrastructure and transportation. He is one of the most influential Cuban-American voices in Congress on U.S. policy toward Cuba, Venezuela, and Nicaragua, consistently advocating for strong measures against authoritarian governments in the Western Hemisphere. His long tenure makes him one of the most senior members of the Florida delegation.
Maria Salazar — Representative — CD-27
María Elvira Salazar is the United States Representative for Florida's 27th Congressional District, which covers portions of Miami-Dade County including Coral Gables, Kendall, and parts of Miami. A member of the Republican Party, she has served in the House since 2021. Salazar was born in Miami, Florida, in 1961, the daughter of Cuban exiles, and is a graduate of the University of Miami School of Communication. Before entering politics, she had a decades-long career as a journalist and television news anchor, reporting in Spanish for international broadcasters including Telemundo and CNN en Español.
In Congress, Salazar has focused on U.S. policy toward Latin America, particularly Cuba, Venezuela, and Nicaragua, and on immigration reform. She introduced the Dignity Act, a bipartisan immigration reform proposal, and sits on the House Foreign Affairs Committee. Her journalism background and fluency in Spanish have made her an effective communicator with Spanish-speaking audiences, and she is one of the most prominent Cuban-American Republicans in the House.
Carlos Gimenez — Representative — CD-28
Carlos Gimenez is the United States Representative for Florida's 28th Congressional District, which covers southern Miami-Dade County including Homestead, Florida City, and portions of the Miami suburbs. A member of the Republican Party, he has served in the House since 2021. Gimenez was born in Havana, Cuba, in 1954 and came to the United States as a child. He built a career as a Miami firefighter and fire chief before entering local government, serving as a Miami city commissioner and Miami city manager. He served as Mayor of Miami-Dade County from 2011 to 2020, managing the county government of the nation's seventh-largest county.
In Congress, Gimenez has focused on immigration, national security, and Cuba policy. He sits on the House Armed Services Committee and the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. His background as a local government executive managing a large and diverse county has informed his approach to federal policy, and he has been a frequent critic of the Biden administration's Cuba policy and immigration enforcement. He is one of several Cuban-American Republicans who represent South Florida districts with large Hispanic populations.