Rep. Haridopolos Applauds Passage of FY26 Funding to Strengthen National and Homeland Security

Rep. Haridopolos Applauds Passage of FY26 Funding to Strengthen National and Homeland Security

<span>Rep. Haridopolos Applauds Passage of FY26 Funding to Strengthen National and Homeland Security</span> <span><span>Kaley.Stidham@…</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-01-23T12:58:35-05:00" title="Friday, January 23, 2026 - 12:58">Fri, 01/23/2026 - 12:58</time> </span> <div class="evo-press-release__body"><p><span><strong>WASHINGTON, D.C.&nbsp;</strong>— Congressman Mike Haridopolos released the following statement after the House passed </span><em><span>H.R. 7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026,</span></em><span> and </span><em><span>H.R. 7147, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Appropriations Act, 2026,</span></em><span> completing the Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations process:</span></p><p><em><span>“Congress is doing its job by funding the military, keeping Americans safe, and cutting unnecessary government spending,”&nbsp;</span></em><span><strong>said Congressman Haridopolos.</strong></span><em><span> “These bills strengthen our national security and support our service members while delivering real results back home, including improved transportation, stronger local infrastructure, and support for growing communities.”</span></em></p><p><em><span>The funding package makes significant investments in military readiness, including new Navy aircraft that enhance threat detection and command-and-control capabilities. It also strengthens homeland security by targeting fentanyl trafficking and ensuring DHS has the tools and resources needed to protect the American people.</span></em></p><p><span>In addition, the legislation includes $9 million in funding for Space Coast and Treasure Coast projects, including:</span></p><ul><li><span>$4 million for Melbourne Orlando International Airport terminal upgrades to improve capacity, safety, and passenger experience</span></li><li><span>$1 million for the City of Palm Bay’s Minton Road Widening Project to reduce congestion and improve traffic flow</span></li><li><span>$2 million for the City of Cocoa Train Station to support passenger rail service and bring Brightline to the community</span></li><li><span>$2 million for the Fellsmere Public Library and Community Resource Center to expand community services and public access</span></li></ul><p class="text-align-center"><span>###</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p></div> <div class="evo-press-release__field-evo-congress-number"> <div class="field__label font-weight-bold"> Congress Number </div> <div class="field__item"><a href="http://haridopolos.house.gov/taxonomy/term/4" hreflang="en">119th Congress</a></div> </div> <div class="col-auto">January 23, 2026 </div><div class="col-auto"><a href="http://haridopolos.house.gov/media/press-releases" alt="View Press Release listings">Press Release</a></div><div class="col-auto">February 27, 2026 </div>