Congressman Mike Waltz represents North Central Florida, is a Colonel in the National Guard, a combat-decorated Green Beret, former White House and Pentagon policy advisor, a small business owner, an author, and a proud father. He is the first Green Beret to be elected to Congress.
Mike was born in Boynton Beach, FL and grew up in Jacksonville, Florida. He was raised by a hard-working single mother and is the son and grandson of Navy Chiefs.
Mike has served his country his entire life. He graduated from the Virginia Military Institute with Honors, has served over 26 years in the U.S. Army, and is presently serving in the National Guard. After being commissioned as an Army lieutenant, Mike graduated Ranger School and was selected for the elite Green Berets, serving worldwide as a Special Forces officer with multiple combat tours in Afghanistan, the Middle East and Africa. For his actions in combat, Mike was awarded four Bronze Stars, including two for Valor.
Congressman Mike Waltz has submitted the following funding requests for important military construction projects in Florida.
Under Appropriations Committee guidelines, each Representative may request funding for up to 15 projects in their community for fiscal year 2023 – although only a handful may actually be funded. Projects are restricted to a limited number of federal funding streams, and only state and local governments and eligible non-profit entities are permitted to receive funding.
In compliance with House Rules and Committee requirements, Congressman Mike Waltz has certified that he, his spouse, and his immediate family have no financial interest in any of the projects he has requested.
Project Name: Scout Recce Gunnery Complex
Project Location: Camp Blanding, FL
Project Sponsor: FL Army National Guard
Requested Amount: $16,200,000
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Project Name: Automated Multipurpose Machine Gun Range
Project Location: Camp Blanding, FL
Project Sponsor: FL Army National Guard
Requested Amount: $8,500,000
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Project Name: F-35 Construct Munitions Storage Area Administration & Pad
Project Location: Jacksonville International Airport
Project Sponsor: FL Air National Guard
Requested Amount: $770,000
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Project Name: F-35 Munitions Maintenance & Inspection Facility
Project Location: Jacksonville International Airport
Project Sponsor: FL Air National Guard
Requested Amount: $530,000
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Project Name: Communications Infrastructure Modernization Design
Project Location: Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, FL
Project Sponsor: US Marine Corps
Requested Amount: $5,949,000
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Project Name: Consolidated Communications Facility
Project Location: Patrick Space Force Base, FL
Project Sponsor: US Space Force
Requested Amount: $97,000,000
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Project Name: SOF Operations Integration Facility
Project Location: MacDill Air Force Base, FL
Project Sponsor: US Special Operations Command
Requested Amount: $50,000,000
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Project Name: SOF Joint MISO Web-Operations Facility
Project Location: MacDill Air Force Base, FL
Project Sponsor: US Special Operations Command
Requested Amount: $87,300,000
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Project Name: F-35A Developmental Test 2-Bay Test Hangar
Project Location: Eglin Air Force Base, FL
Project Sponsor: US Air Force
Requested Amount: $39,000,000
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Project Name: F-35A ADAL Developmental Test
Project Location: Eglin Air Force Base, FL
Project Sponsor: US Air Force
Requested Amount: $2,500,000
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Project Name: F-35A Developmental Test 2-Bay Mxs Hangar
Project Location: Eglin Air Force Base, FL
Project Sponsor: US Air Force
Requested Amount: $4,100,000
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As a lifelong Floridian, I'm committed to doing all I can to keep our state and environment healthy and beautiful.
As a former small business owner, I know our economy has fallen victim to self-inflicted wounds like the 30-hour workweek under Obamacare, burdensome overregulation, an unsustainable fiscal policy that relies on deficit spending to fund the government, and a burdensome tax code.
Thanks to tax reform efforts and other regulatory relief under the Trump Administration, the economy has been improving. Unemployment is hitting record lows, wages are finally growing, and every day there is greater opportunity for workers and businesses in Florida’s 6th District.
Still, there is more work to be done to continue America’s economic growth. We must:
Improve access to quality education, so our lower schools prepare students for college and higher education institutions prepare our young men and women for 21st Century job opportunities.For more information concerning work and views related to Economy, please contact our office.
As a father, ensuring every student has access to a high-quality education is a personal priority for me. Every child in America, regardless of their background or zip code, deserves access to a quality school that provides proper attention and resources to all its students. That is why I support school choice and believe the federal government must incentivize educators and employers to ensure our schools are providing young people clear and direct paths to quality jobs.
Regarding higher education, it will never again be one-size fits all. In the 21st Century, there is more than one path to a successful and rewarding career. Every American should be encouraged to pursue the path that is best for his or her individual success. I want to preserve access to a traditional university or college education, while also providing students and families options for vocational and skills-based training. We need to make higher education more transparent and we need to strengthen Career and Technical Education programs.
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Florida is home to some of the most beautiful natural treasures in America. From our beaches to our National Forests and Parks, enjoying nature and the outdoors is at the center of our way of life and our economy. Clean water and air make Florida an attractive place to live and work. Preserving and improving Florida’s pristine natural resources are essential to our culture.
We must remain committed to finding common sense solutions to support American energy independence, encourage clean energy solutions, and without compromising Florida's environment and water resources.
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Like everyone in our country, I want a quality health care system at an affordable cost. Unfortunately, Obamacare hasn’t fulfilled its promise to achieve this. Instead, it has increased the cost of health care for millions of Americans and is threatening our economic stability as health care prices continues to climb. It should come as no surprise that a law written by those who profit from the health care system is deeply flawed for consumers. Although I agree that young people should be able to stay on their parents’ plans, in guaranteed coverage for preexisting conditions, and protections against gender discrimination – there are many deficiencies of our health care system that must be reformed to put patients first and allow access to quality care. Our community and our country deserve a world-class, consumer-driven health care system. By empowering patients to have more choices in their health care, we will reduce the cost of care for all Americans and preserve the best health care system in the world. Reforms should be centered around consumers, demand more transparency in the health care market, facilitate affordable and quality care for those with pre-existing conditions, treat women fairly, and keep the promise of Medicare for our seniors. For more information concerning work and views related to Health, please contact our office. |
The men and women who bravely protected our nation from threats both at home and abroad deserve our utmost respect. When members of our armed forces retire, they should do so knowing they will be afforded everything the Department of Veterans Affairs and a grateful nation has promised them.
As a Special Forces commander, I’ve heard too many gut-wrenching stories of veterans who have been unjustly ignored or neglected. The government-run health care bureaucracy at Veterans Affairs hospitals across the country has resulted in delayed care for our service men and women, sometimes resulting in premature and avoidable deaths. Following a culture of disrespect and disregard for America’s heroes under previous Administrations, I was proud to see the Trump Administration work with Congress to rectify this inexcusable behavior and set the VA back on a path toward fulfilling its directive – the care for our nation’s greatest heroes with respect and integrity.
I have been and will remain a steadfast supporter in cutting the red tape and allowing our veterans better access to the health care and other services they need. We have a responsibility to protect those who protected us, and I will never stop making veterans’ issues a major priority.
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Florida plays an integral role keeping Americans safe, and I’m proud to represent our state on the House Armed Services Committee. As a Green Beret and former Pentagon and White House advisor, I know firsthand the challenges facing our men and women in uniform as well as what is required to complete the mission.
A strong military protects the interests of our nation at home and abroad and relies heavily on Congressional support and American innovation. As threats grow around the globe, we have a duty to ensure our service members have the resources to meet these challenges and keep America safe. It is essential for Congress to honor its commitments to military personnel, and their families, so these critical missions are carried out safely and successfully.
The world is an unstable place. The Middle East is in chronic chaos with evolving terrorist organizations and unpredictable state regimes. Meanwhile, Vladimir Putin continues to challenge America’s democratic influence. Closer to home, dictators in Cuba and Venezuela seek to maintain suppression of their own people.
When the United States shows weakness, bad actors become emboldened and make the world more dangerous. America must lead with a clear voice that supports our allies and opposes our enemies. As a former policy advisor to the White House, I know that our nation needs leaders who embrace the concept of smart power and understand peace is only achieved through strength.
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Our immigration system is broken, and our nation is in desperate need of a long-term solution to both fully secure our borders and tackle long-overdue legal immigration reform. |
We must keep the promise of Social Security to beneficiaries and those nearing retirement. Program costs are soon projected to exceed revenue, shrinking the trust fund, and threatening the future of Social Security and quality of life for future retirees. Insolvency is projected by 2035. I will fight for Social Security sustainability.
As more Baby Boomers enroll in Medicare, it too is facing serious challenges. Insolvency of the program is projected by 2026 — less than ten years from now — leaving younger Americans uncertain about their future health.
These programs are essential to the financial security of our community and I will fight to protect their solvency and sustainability.
The 21st century space race is on, meaning jobs for Florida, but also enhanced national security for America. As adversaries like China militarize their space program, it is necessary for the United States to focus resources to defend against growing threats and maintain our technological edge.
Florida is the epicenter for America’s space program. Our Space Coast launched the first American suborbital flight and the first American to orbit Earth. From Cape Canaveral, rockets propelled the astronauts that left their footprints on the face of the moon and ferried the space shuttle astronauts into the stratosphere for 30 years.
Astronautical and aeronautical research and development are a key part of Central Florida’s economy. Florida universities, including Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, lead the world in training premier aviation and aerospace talent. As a member of the Committee on Science, Space and Technology, my goal is to ensure these 21st Century jobs remain in Florida by investing in education programs here.
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Dear Friend,
With 2019 behind us, I believe it’s important to celebrate all we’ve achieved for our community, our state and our great country during my first year in Congress.
One of the most important parts of my job as Congressman is working to find solutions for problems affecting our community – and that’s why I was proud to work alongside fellow members of Congress on both sides of the aisle to support our veterans, advance in science and space, keep us safe and represent our great state of Florida.
To learn more about what my team and I accomplished this year, please click HERE.
Thank you, as always, for allowing me to serve you.
In Service,
Michael Waltz
