Byron Donalds grew up in Brooklyn, New York, and he is also the proud son of a hardworking and loving single mother. His mother dedicated her time instilling in him that greatness requires sacrifice, which drives him as a devoted family man and United States Congressman.
Byron is a graduate of Florida State University and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in finance and marketing. Byron's career led him to Southwest Florida, where he worked in the banking, finance, and insurance industries. Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2016, Byron represented Hendry County and east Collier County in the State Capitol. During his tenure in the Florida House, Byron served as the PreK-12 Quality Subcommittee Chair during the 2018-2019 Legislative Session and served as the Insurance & Banking Subcommittee's Chairman 2019-2020 Legislative Session. While serving in the Florida House, primarily focused on elder affairs, criminal justice reform, and ensuring that each child has access to a world-class education.
As a fiscal conservative, I am disturbed by the federal government allowing more than 26 trillion dollars of unfunded liabilities to burden future generations of Americans; all the while, our federal government continues to print and spend money as if it grows on trees.
As record-high inflation rampantly increases, Americans are suffering. Every aspect of our economy is experiencing a significant increase in prices. Whether its at the gas pump, the grocery store, or the airline ticket counter - inflation is a tax on ALL Americans. This Administration's rampant and reckless spending is only contributing to our national debt and causing inflation to rise.
That is why I will work to sponsor and pass a Balanced Budget Amendment, which requires both the House and the Senate to pass a balanced budget annually to regain and restore long-term financial stability in the United States. Our federal budget needs to be completely overhauled, reviewed, evaluated, and approved based on the level of need.