Carlos A. Gimenez

Voted no on 2022-03-31 on the Affordable Insulin Now Act (H.R. 6833), which capped insulin costs at $35 a month for many insured people. It passed 232-193.

March 31, 2022Opposes Healthcare Affordability

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Had his Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act (H.R. 504) pass the House unanimously on 2025-07-14. It added the Osceola Camp to the tribe's reserved area in the Everglades.

July 14, 2025Supports Environment and Public Health

Source: gimenez.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Ordered restaurant dining rooms, gyms, party venues, and short-term rentals closed again on 2020-07-06 as COVID-19 cases and hospital stays rose.

July 6, 2020Supports Environment and Public Health

Source: web.archive.org · researched September 21, 2026

Signed an order on 2020-04-09 requiring face coverings in grocery stores, pharmacies, restaurants, construction sites, and on public transit.

April 9, 2020Supports Environment and Public Health

Source: web.archive.org · researched September 21, 2026

Announced on 2020-03-18 an emergency order to close or restrict non-essential stores, private schools, casinos, and entertainment venues to slow COVID-19.

March 18, 2020Supports Environment and Public Health

Source: web.archive.org · researched September 21, 2026

Directed county mosquito control on 2016-08-02 to begin aerial spraying over the 10-square-mile area where local Zika cases were found.

August 2, 2016Supports Environment and Public Health

Source: web.archive.org · researched September 21, 2026

Vetoed a 2018 ordinance requiring tenants on county property to pay the county living wage of $15 an hour. The commission failed to override him on 2018-06-05.

June 5, 2018Opposes Labor Rights

Source: miamitimesonline.com · researched September 21, 2026

Vetoed on 2012-01-11 a 7-6 commission vote that spared union workers from paying 5% more toward health insurance. He warned the vote could force about 400 layoffs.

January 11, 2012Opposes Labor Rights

Source: cbsnews.com · researched September 21, 2026

Testified for the prosecution on 2014-09-17 in the corruption trial of suspended Homestead Mayor Steve Bateman. He said Bateman had not disclosed that he was working for a paying client.

September 17, 2014Supports Anti-Corruption

Source: cbsnews.com · researched September 21, 2026

Introduced a measure on 2021-08-24 calling for an Inspector General investigation of President Biden's withdrawal from Afghanistan. It had 11 original cosponsors.

August 24, 2021Supports Government Efficiency

Source: gimenez.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Took back pay raises given to county officials and cut the number of departments under the mayor from 42 to 25, as PolitiFact reported on 2012-06-29.

June 29, 2012Supports Government Efficiency

Source: politifact.com · researched September 21, 2026

Proposed on 2008-01-11 changes giving county commissioners more say over the budget. This replaced his withdrawn 2007 proposal for the commission to write its own budget apart from the mayor's.

January 11, 2008Supports Government Efficiency

Source: miamitodaynews.com · researched September 21, 2026

Proposed with Mayor Manny Diaz on 2002-10-17 a major overhaul of Miami city government. The plan cut 8 of 29 departments and added an auditor general's office.

October 17, 2002Supports Government Efficiency

Source: miamitodaynews.com · researched September 21, 2026

Voted yes on 2026-04-15 to force a House vote on protected status (TPS) for Haitians, breaking with party leaders. The discharge motion passed 219-209.

April 15, 2026Supports Immigration

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted yes on 2024-05-08 on the Equal Representation Act (H.R. 7109), which added a citizenship question to the census. It passed 206-202.

May 8, 2024Opposes Immigration

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted yes on 2023-09-29 on a Republican stopgap bill with spending cuts and border measures (H.R. 5525). It failed 198-232.

September 29, 2023Opposes Immigration

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Co-introduced the No Bail for Sanctuary Cities Act with Rep. Nick LaLota on 2023-09-26.

September 26, 2023Opposes Immigration

Source: gimenez.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Introduced the Migrant Protection Protocols Act on 2022-07-14. It proposed writing the "Remain in Mexico" policy for asylum seekers into law.

July 14, 2022Opposes Immigration

Source: gimenez.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted yes on 2021-07-22 on the ALLIES Act (H.R. 3985), which added visas for Afghans who helped U.S. forces. It passed 407-16.

July 22, 2021Supports Immigration

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Signed an executive order on 2017-01-26 telling county jails to honor all federal requests to hold immigration suspects. The county had refused such holds since 2013 unless paid.

January 26, 2017Opposes Immigration

Source: usatoday.com · researched September 21, 2026

Said on 2016-12-08 that he fully supported extending the DACA program for young immigrants brought to the U.S. as children, until Congress passed immigration reform.

December 8, 2016Supports Immigration

Source: web.archive.org · researched September 21, 2026

Voted yes on 2024-04-20 on security aid for Taiwan and U.S. allies in the Indo-Pacific (H.R. 8036). It passed 385-34.

April 20, 2024Opposes Government Spending Reduction

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted yes on 2024-04-20 on military and economic aid for Ukraine (H.R. 8035). It passed 311-112.

April 20, 2024Opposes Government Spending Reduction

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted yes on 2023-09-29 on a Republican stopgap bill with spending cuts and border measures (H.R. 5525). It failed 198-232.

September 29, 2023Supports Government Spending Reduction

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted yes on 2023-05-31 on the Fiscal Responsibility Act (H.R. 3746), the debt limit deal that avoided a federal default. It passed 314-117.

May 31, 2023Supports Government Spending Reduction

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted yes on 2023-04-26 on the Limit, Save, Grow Act (H.R. 2811), which tied a debt limit increase to spending cuts. It passed 217-215.

April 26, 2023Supports Government Spending Reduction

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted yes on 2023-01-09 on H.R. 23, a bill to cancel new IRS funding passed in 2022. It passed 221-210.

January 9, 2023Supports Government Spending Reduction

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted no on 2022-05-18 on emergency funding to address the infant formula shortage (H.R. 7790). It passed 231-192.

May 18, 2022Supports Government Spending Reduction

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted yes on 2022-05-10 on $40 billion in added aid for Ukraine (H.R. 7691). It passed 368-57.

May 10, 2022Opposes Government Spending Reduction

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Announced on 2022-03-17 that he won $23.7 million in federal community project funding for his district. Every request his office made was approved.

March 17, 2022Opposes Government Spending Reduction

Source: gimenez.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted no on 2021-11-19 on the Build Back Better Act (H.R. 5376), the Democratic social spending and climate bill. It passed 220-213.

November 19, 2021Supports Government Spending Reduction

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted no on 2021-09-21 on a stopgap bill to extend government funding and provide emergency aid (H.R. 5305). It passed 220-211.

September 21, 2021Supports Government Spending Reduction

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted no on 2021-07-01 on the INVEST in America Act (H.R. 3684), the House highway and transit bill. It passed 221-201.

July 1, 2021Supports Government Spending Reduction

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted no on 2021-05-20 on a $1.9 billion emergency spending bill for Capitol security after January 6 (H.R. 3237). It passed 213-212.

May 20, 2021Supports Government Spending Reduction

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted no on 2021-02-27 on the American Rescue Plan Act (H.R. 1319), the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill. It passed 219-212.

February 27, 2021Supports Government Spending Reduction

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Proposed a $5.9 billion county budget with a 2% property tax rate cut, which commissioners approved on 2012-07-17. The prior budget was nearly $6.2 billion.

July 17, 2012Supports Government Spending Reduction

Source: cbsnews.com · researched September 21, 2026

Took back pay raises given to county officials and cut the number of departments under the mayor from 42 to 25, as PolitiFact reported on 2012-06-29.

June 29, 2012Supports Government Spending Reduction

Source: politifact.com · researched September 21, 2026

Vetoed on 2012-01-11 a 7-6 commission vote that spared union workers from paying 5% more toward health insurance. He warned the vote could force about 400 layoffs.

January 11, 2012Supports Government Spending Reduction

Source: cbsnews.com · researched September 21, 2026

Won commission approval on 2011-07-19 for cutting the county property tax rate from 11.04 to 9.74 mills. His budget also cut more than 1,000 county jobs.

July 19, 2011Supports Government Spending Reduction

Source: cbsnews.com · researched September 21, 2026

Cut the county mayor's salary to $150,000 from about $230,000 when he took office on 2011-07-01.

July 1, 2011Supports Government Spending Reduction

Source: politifact.com · researched September 21, 2026

Voted in July 2010 against a 5.6% rise in the county's total property tax rate. He also voted against a 12.2% rise in the operating tax rate, as reported on 2010-07-29.

July 29, 2010Supports Government Spending Reduction

Source: miamitodaynews.com · researched September 21, 2026

Sponsored a 2009 measure barring any county employee from earning more than the mayor. The commission defeated it on 2009-12-01; only Commissioner Javier Souto backed him.

December 1, 2009Supports Government Spending Reduction

Source: miamitodaynews.com · researched September 21, 2026

Voted against the Marlins ballpark financing deal on 2009-03-23 as a county commissioner. As mayor in 2011 he still called the deal "rotten."

March 23, 2009Supports Government Spending Reduction

Source: nbcmiami.com · researched September 21, 2026

Tried on 2009-03-23 to amend the Marlins ballpark deal to keep county general funds out of its financing. The sponsor, Commissioner Bruno Barreiro, refused the changes.

March 23, 2009Supports Government Spending Reduction

Source: miamitodaynews.com · researched September 21, 2026

Proposed on 2008-09-04 that the county adopt state-set tax rates across the board instead of Mayor Carlos Alvarez's plan, which raised the countywide rate for city residents.

September 4, 2008Supports Government Spending Reduction

Source: miamitodaynews.com · researched September 21, 2026

Urged the Office of Refugee Resettlement with Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar on 2026-04-06 to restore funding for Catholic Charities' program for unaccompanied migrant children in Miami.

April 6, 2026Supports Social Programs and Welfare

Source: gimenez.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Co-introduced the Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act with Rep. Bill Pascrell on 2023-03-24. It proposed federal death and disability benefits for firefighters who get cancer from their work.

March 24, 2023Supports Social Programs and Welfare

Source: gimenez.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted no on 2021-11-19 on the Build Back Better Act (H.R. 5376), the Democratic social spending and climate bill. It passed 220-213.

November 19, 2021Opposes Social Programs and Welfare

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Backed Rep. Carlos Curbelo's bipartisan bill to ban bump stocks on 2017-10-06, after the Las Vegas mass shooting.

October 6, 2017Supports Gun Control

Source: web.archive.org · researched September 21, 2026

Voted yes on 2023-01-11 on a resolution condemning attacks on anti-abortion centers and churches (H.Con.Res. 3). It passed 222-209.

January 11, 2023Opposes Women's Reproductive Rights

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Announced on 2026-05-08 that Homestead Air Reserve Base was chosen as a candidate site for 24 new F-35 fighter jets, after years of his push for a new mission there.

May 8, 2026Supports National Defense

Source: gimenez.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Had his vehicle-attack prevention bill (H.R. 1608) pass the House 400-15 on 2025-11-17. It required Homeland Security to study threats like misuse of self-driving and rideshare cars.

November 17, 2025Supports National Defense

Source: gimenez.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Had his port security bill (H.R. 3169) approved unanimously by the House Homeland Security Committee on 2024-09-25. It targeted threats from Chinese-made cranes at U.S. ports.

September 25, 2024Supports National Defense

Source: gimenez.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Had his Decoupling from Foreign Adversarial Battery Dependence Act (H.R. 8631) pass the House on 2024-09-09. It barred Homeland Security from buying batteries from China-linked companies.

September 9, 2024Supports National Defense

Source: gimenez.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Introduced the bipartisan SAFE Act on 2024-06-05 after Cuban government agents were let into secure TSA areas at Miami International Airport.

June 5, 2024Supports National Defense

Source: gimenez.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted yes on 2024-04-20 on security aid for Taiwan and U.S. allies in the Indo-Pacific (H.R. 8036). It passed 385-34.

April 20, 2024Supports National Defense

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted yes on 2024-04-20 on military and economic aid for Ukraine (H.R. 8035). It passed 311-112.

April 20, 2024Supports National Defense

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Was picked by Speaker Kevin McCarthy on 2023-09-19 as a House negotiator (conferee) for the final defense policy bill with the Senate.

September 19, 2023Supports National Defense

Source: gimenez.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted yes on 2023-07-14 on the House version of the yearly defense policy bill (H.R. 2670). It passed 219-210.

July 14, 2023Supports National Defense

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Won a provision in the defense bill passed on 2022-12-08 that barred the Air Force from allowing civilian flights at Homestead Air Reserve Base.

December 8, 2022Supports National Defense

Source: gimenez.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Led 50 House members in a letter on 2022-09-27 raising alarms about a China-linked company buying farmland near a U.S. Air Force base in North Dakota.

September 27, 2022Supports National Defense

Source: gimenez.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted yes on 2022-05-10 on $40 billion in added aid for Ukraine (H.R. 7691). It passed 368-57.

May 10, 2022Supports National Defense

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted yes on 2022-04-28 on the Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act (S. 3522) to speed U.S. weapons to Ukraine. It passed 417-10.

April 28, 2022Supports National Defense

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Urged President Biden in a letter on 2022-03-16 to approve sending anti-aircraft weapons to Ukraine.

March 16, 2022Supports National Defense

Source: gimenez.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Filed a bill on 2022-03-01 to ban Russian airlines and Russian oligarchs' planes from U.S. airspace after Russia invaded Ukraine (H.R. 6883).

March 1, 2022Supports National Defense

Source: gimenez.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Led a letter on 2021-02-19 opposing President Biden's push to close the Guantanamo Bay detention center. He asked that no detainees be moved to South Florida.

February 19, 2021Supports National Defense

Source: gimenez.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Sent letters on 2026-02-05 urging the heads of major U.S. airlines to end all commercial flights to Cuba.

February 5, 2026Opposes Foreign Trade

Source: gimenez.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Asked the Trump administration on 2025-04-03 to end all travel and money transfers (remittances) to Cuba, with case-by-case humanitarian exceptions.

April 3, 2025Opposes Foreign Trade

Source: gimenez.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Praised on 2024-11-26 President-elect Trump's plan for a 25% tariff on all goods from Mexico and Canada.

November 26, 2024Opposes Foreign Trade

Source: gimenez.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted yes on 2022-03-09 to ban imports of Russian oil and energy (H.R. 6968). It passed 414-17.

March 9, 2022Opposes Foreign Trade

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted yes on 2024-04-12 on renewing the FISA Section 702 foreign surveillance program (H.R. 7888). It passed 273-147.

April 12, 2024Opposes Data Privacy

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Criticized President Trump on 2017-08-16 for backing away from condemning white supremacists after the Charlottesville violence.

August 16, 2017Supports Civil Rights

Source: web.archive.org · researched September 21, 2026

Stated on 2017-02-23 that Miami-Dade's 2014 transgender protections remained in place after President Trump changed federal transgender policy.

February 23, 2017Supports Civil Rights

Source: web.archive.org · researched September 21, 2026

Introduced the COOL Online Act on 2023-11-08. It proposed requiring online sellers to show where products were made.

November 8, 2023Supports Corporate Accountability

Source: gimenez.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Co-sponsored with Commissioner Natacha Seijas rules requiring lenders to maintain foreclosed homes and inspect them for code violations before sale. The amended rules passed unanimously on 2008-12-02.

December 2, 2008Supports Corporate Accountability

Source: miamitodaynews.com · researched September 21, 2026

Voted no on 2021-07-01 on the INVEST in America Act (H.R. 3684), the House highway and transit bill. It passed 221-201.

July 1, 2021Opposes Public Infrastructure

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Won approval on 2018-08-30 for his $243 million rapid-transit bus plan for South Dade. The county transportation board chose it over a costlier Metrorail extension.

August 30, 2018Supports Public Infrastructure

Source: wlrn.org · researched September 21, 2026

Proposed in August 2008 letting road impact fee money pay for transit projects in built-out urban areas. The commission gave the idea initial approval.

August 14, 2008Supports Public Infrastructure

Source: miamitodaynews.com · researched September 21, 2026

Voted no on 2026-09-15 on a war powers resolution to remove U.S. forces from hostilities with Iran (H.Con.Res. 93). It passed 220-204.

September 15, 2026Opposes Peaceful Foreign Policy

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted no on 2026-06-03 on a war powers resolution directing the removal of U.S. forces from hostilities with Iran (H.Con.Res. 86). It passed 215-208.

June 3, 2026Opposes Peaceful Foreign Policy

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted no on 2026-03-05 on a war powers resolution to remove U.S. forces from hostilities in Iran (H.Con.Res. 38). It failed 212-219.

March 5, 2026Opposes Peaceful Foreign Policy

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted no on 2026-01-22 on a resolution to remove U.S. forces from Venezuela not approved by Congress (H.Con.Res. 68). It failed on a 215-215 tie.

January 22, 2026Opposes Peaceful Foreign Policy

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Introduced a resolution on 2026-01-15 commending President Trump and U.S. forces for the military operation that captured Nicolas Maduro (H.Res. 998).

January 15, 2026Opposes Peaceful Foreign Policy

Source: gimenez.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted no on 2025-12-17 on a resolution to remove U.S. forces from hostilities against Venezuela not approved by Congress (H.Con.Res. 64). It failed 211-213.

December 17, 2025Opposes Peaceful Foreign Policy

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted no on 2023-03-08 on a resolution directing the President to pull U.S. troops out of Syria (H.Con.Res. 21). It failed 103-321.

March 8, 2023Opposes Peaceful Foreign Policy

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Withdrew as co-chair of the Congressional Friends of Spain Caucus on 2026-07-08 in protest of the Spanish government's actions against Israel.

July 8, 2026Supports U.S.-Israel Ties

Source: gimenez.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted yes on 2024-09-18 on the Anti-BDS Labeling Act (H.R. 5179) about labels on goods from the West Bank. It passed 231-189.

September 18, 2024Supports U.S.-Israel Ties

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Introduced two pro-Israel measures on 2023-05-22: the U.S.-Israel Cooperation Expansion Act (H.R. 3393) and H.Res. 409 condemning attacks by Iran-backed groups.

May 22, 2023Supports U.S.-Israel Ties

Source: gimenez.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Introduced a resolution on 2021-05-14 condemning Hamas rocket attacks and supporting Israel (H.Res. 394).

May 14, 2021Supports U.S.-Israel Ties

Source: gimenez.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Had his One-Stop Pilot Program Extension Act (H.R. 9388) pass the House unanimously on 2026-07-13. It let some screened international travelers skip a second TSA check.

July 13, 2026

Source: gimenez.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted yes on 2026-04-29 on the congressional budget plan for 2026 (S.Con.Res. 33). It passed 215-211.

April 29, 2026

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted yes on 2026-01-22 on the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 (H.R. 7148). It passed 341-88.

January 22, 2026

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted yes on 2026-01-08 to override the President's veto of his own Miccosukee bill (H.R. 504). The override failed 236-188, short of two-thirds.

January 8, 2026

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted yes on 2025-12-17 on the Republican Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act (H.R. 6703). It passed 216-211.

December 17, 2025

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted yes on 2025-11-18 on censuring Delegate Stacey Plaskett (H.Res. 888). It failed 209-214.

November 18, 2025

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted yes on 2025-09-19 on a Republican stopgap funding bill (H.R. 5371). It passed 217-212.

September 19, 2025

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Introduced a resolution on 2025-08-08 to remove Rep. Delia Ramirez from the Homeland Security Committee over her public remarks about her loyalty.

August 8, 2025

Source: gimenez.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted yes on 2025-07-17 on the CLARITY Act (H.R. 3633), a cryptocurrency market rules bill. It passed 294-134.

July 17, 2025

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Visited the ICE detention facility in Miami on 2025-06-17 to check reports of crowding. He reported 311 detainees in a space built for 500.

June 17, 2025

Source: gimenez.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted yes on 2025-05-08 on the Gulf of America Act (H.R. 276), renaming the Gulf of Mexico. It passed 211-206.

May 8, 2025

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted yes on 2025-04-09 on the No Rogue Rulings Act (H.R. 1526), which limited nationwide court orders. It passed 219-213.

April 9, 2025

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted yes on 2025-03-11 on the full-year stopgap funding bill for 2025 (H.R. 1968). It passed 217-213.

March 11, 2025

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted yes on 2025-03-06 on censuring Rep. Al Green (H.Res. 189). It passed 224-198.

March 6, 2025

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted yes on 2025-02-25 on the House Republican budget plan for 2025 (H.Con.Res. 14). It passed 217-215.

February 25, 2025

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Was appointed by Speaker Mike Johnson to the Smithsonian Institution Board of Regents on 2025-01-24.

January 24, 2025

Source: gimenez.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted yes on 2024-12-12 on the JUDGES Act (S. 4199), which added new federal judgeships. It passed 236-173.

December 12, 2024

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Was elected vice chairman of the Republican Governance Group, the House GOP's pragmatic governing wing, on 2024-12-10.

December 10, 2024

Source: gimenez.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted yes on 2024-11-21 on H.R. 9495, which let the Treasury strip tax-exempt status from nonprofits it deemed to support terrorism. It passed 219-184.

November 21, 2024

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted yes on 2024-09-25 on the STOP CCP Act (H.R. 3334), which set sanctions on Chinese Communist Party officials. It passed 243-174.

September 25, 2024

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted yes on 2024-09-18 on a Republican stopgap funding bill that included SAVE Act voter citizenship rules (H.R. 9494). It failed 202-220.

September 18, 2024

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Received Donald Trump's "Complete and Total Endorsement" for re-election to the House on 2024-08-17.

August 17, 2024

Source: floridapolitics.com · researched September 21, 2026

Introduced a resolution on 2024-08-02 recognizing Edmundo Gonzalez as the winner of Venezuela's 2024 presidential election (H.Res. 1403).

August 2, 2024

Source: gimenez.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted yes on 2024-07-25 on a resolution condemning the Biden administration and Vice President Harris over border security (H.Res. 1371). It passed 220-196.

July 25, 2024

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Introduced the Prohibiting Student Loan Forgiveness for Antisemites Act on 2024-07-24. It proposed denying loan forgiveness to students convicted of hate crimes on campus.

July 24, 2024

Source: gimenez.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Called on President Biden to resign on 2024-07-21, the day Biden ended his re-election campaign.

July 21, 2024

Source: gimenez.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Chaired a hearing on 2024-07-09 on Cuban government agents who toured TSA facilities at Miami International Airport.

July 9, 2024

Source: gimenez.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted yes on 2024-06-12 on holding Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress (H.Res. 1292). It passed 216-207.

June 12, 2024

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted yes on 2024-05-22 on the FIT21 cryptocurrency market rules bill (H.R. 4763). It passed 279-136.

May 22, 2024

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted yes on 2024-04-20 on the 21st Century Peace through Strength Act (H.R. 8038), which included the TikTok sale requirement and Iran sanctions. It passed 360-58.

April 20, 2024

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted yes on 2024-02-13 on impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas (H.Res. 863). It passed 214-213 after failing a week earlier.

February 13, 2024

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Called on 2023-12-04 for a ban on travel between the U.S. and China over reports of a new respiratory illness spreading in China.

December 4, 2023

Source: gimenez.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted yes on 2023-11-30 on the No Funds for Iranian Terrorism Act (H.R. 5961), which froze $6 billion in Iranian funds. It passed 307-119.

November 30, 2023

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Co-introduced the bipartisan JUMP Act with Rep. Frederica Wilson on 2023-11-29. It proposed waiving repayment of evacuation costs for Americans flown out of Israel.

November 29, 2023

Source: gimenez.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted yes on 2023-11-07 on censuring Rep. Rashida Tlaib over her statements about the Israel-Hamas war (H.Res. 845). It passed 234-188.

November 7, 2023

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted for Mike Johnson for Speaker on 2023-10-25, the vote that elected him.

October 25, 2023

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Endorsed Rep. Byron Donalds of Florida for Speaker of the House on 2023-10-23.

October 23, 2023

Source: gimenez.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Called on 2023-10-04 for changing House rules so a Speaker can only be removed with support from half the Republican conference.

October 4, 2023

Source: gimenez.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted no on 2023-10-03 on removing Kevin McCarthy as Speaker (H.Res. 757). It passed 216-210.

October 3, 2023

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Was named on 2023-09-13 a co-chair of the Congressional Peru Caucus.

September 13, 2023

Source: gimenez.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted yes on 2023-06-21 on censuring Rep. Adam Schiff (H.Res. 521). It passed 213-209.

June 21, 2023

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Endorsed Donald Trump for president over Ron DeSantis on 2023-04-21, citing his Cuban roots and the fight against socialism.

April 21, 2023

Source: floridapolitics.com · researched September 21, 2026

Voted yes on 2023-04-19 to overturn a Washington, D.C. police reform law (H.J.Res. 42). It passed 229-189.

April 19, 2023

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Introduced the International Port Security Enforcement Act on 2023-03-27. It proposed barring terrorism-sponsoring states from the Homeland Security port security program.

March 27, 2023

Source: gimenez.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted yes on 2023-03-24 on the Parents Bill of Rights Act (H.R. 5). It passed 213-208.

March 24, 2023

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted yes on 2023-02-02 to remove Rep. Ilhan Omar from the House Foreign Affairs Committee (H.Res. 76). It passed 218-211.

February 2, 2023

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted yes on 2023-02-02 on a resolution denouncing socialism (H.Con.Res. 9). It passed 328-86.

February 2, 2023

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted yes on 2023-01-31 to end the federal COVID-19 vaccine requirement for health care workers (H.R. 497). It passed 227-203.

January 31, 2023

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Was named chairman of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security on 2023-01-27.

January 27, 2023

Source: gimenez.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Was appointed on 2023-01-24 to the new House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party.

January 24, 2023

Source: gimenez.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted for Kevin McCarthy for Speaker on 2023-01-07, on the 15th ballot that finally elected him.

January 7, 2023

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted no on 2022-12-15 on the Puerto Rico Status Act (H.R. 8393), which set a vote on Puerto Rico's future status. It passed 233-191.

December 15, 2022

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Co-introduced the bipartisan Fire Grants and Safety Act on 2022-11-02 to renew and increase federal grants for local fire departments.

November 2, 2022

Source: gimenez.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Introduced the America Reopens Act on 2022-04-07. It proposed ending all federal COVID-19 mandates, including the mask rule on airlines.

April 7, 2022

Source: gimenez.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted no on 2022-04-01 on the MORE Act (H.R. 3617), which removed marijuana from the federal list of controlled drugs. It passed 220-204.

April 1, 2022

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Introduced the Combatting Communism Act on 2022-02-03 (H.R. 6518). It proposed a State Department special envoy to counter communist and authoritarian governments.

February 3, 2022

Source: gimenez.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted no on 2021-12-15 on raising the federal debt limit (S.J.Res. 33). It passed 221-209.

December 15, 2021

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted no on 2021-11-17 on censuring Rep. Paul Gosar over a violent video he posted (H.Res. 789). It passed 223-207.

November 17, 2021

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted no on 2021-10-21 on holding Steve Bannon in contempt of Congress for defying a January 6 committee subpoena (H.Res. 730). It passed 229-202.

October 21, 2021

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Introduced the Curbing China's Vaccine Diplomacy Act on 2021-07-06 (H.R. 4362). It proposed putting Taiwan and Latin American allies first for U.S. COVID-19 vaccine aid.

July 6, 2021

Source: gimenez.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted no on 2021-06-30 on creating the House Select Committee on the January 6 attack (H.Res. 503). It passed 222-190.

June 30, 2021

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Led a letter on 2021-06-11 asking Speaker Pelosi to remove Rep. Ilhan Omar from her committee seats over statements comparing the U.S. to Hamas and the Taliban.

June 11, 2021

Source: gimenez.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted yes on 2021-05-19 to create an independent commission to investigate the January 6 attack on the Capitol (H.R. 3233). It passed 252-175.

May 19, 2021

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted no on 2021-04-22 on making Washington, D.C. a state (H.R. 51). It passed 216-208.

April 22, 2021

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Sent a letter on 2021-03-30 urging the CDC to reconsider its order keeping cruise ships from sailing.

March 30, 2021

Source: gimenez.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted no on 2021-03-03 on the For the People Act (H.R. 1), a Democratic elections and ethics bill. It passed 220-210.

March 3, 2021

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted yes on 2021-02-04 to remove Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene from her committee seats (H.Res. 72). He was one of 11 Republicans in favor; it passed 230-199.

February 4, 2021

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Was appointed an assistant whip for House Republicans by Minority Whip Steve Scalise on 2021-01-21.

January 21, 2021

Source: gimenez.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted no on 2021-01-13 on impeaching President Trump for incitement of insurrection (H.Res. 24). It passed 232-197.

January 13, 2021

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted no on 2021-01-12 on a resolution asking Vice President Pence to invoke the 25th Amendment against President Trump (H.Res. 21). It passed 223-205.

January 12, 2021

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Objected with his vote on 2021-01-06 and 2021-01-07 to counting some states' 2020 electoral votes. He said their officials bypassed laws passed by state legislatures.

January 7, 2021

Source: gimenez.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted yes on 2021-01-07 on the objection to counting Pennsylvania's 2020 electoral votes. The objection failed 138-282.

January 7, 2021

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted yes on 2021-01-06 on the objection to counting Arizona's 2020 electoral votes. The objection failed 121-303.

January 6, 2021

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Opposed President Trump conceding the 2020 election on 2020-11-11. He pointed to a 1997 Miami mayor's race overturned for absentee-ballot fraud.

November 11, 2020

Source: miaminewtimes.com · researched September 21, 2026

Vetoed on 2020-07-17 a new civilian panel to review county police conduct. He objected that county employees could be subpoenaed. He had vetoed a similar panel in 2018.

July 17, 2020

Source: miaminewtimes.com · researched September 21, 2026

Signed an emergency order on 2020-05-30 setting a countywide 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew after violence broke out during protests.

May 30, 2020

Source: web.archive.org · researched September 21, 2026

Vetoed a county commission resolution in November 2019 that aimed to put limits on a Formula One race near Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.

November 13, 2019

Source: miamitimesonline.com · researched September 21, 2026

Backed the Pay Our Coast Guard Act on 2019-01-18, which proposed paying Coast Guard members during the federal government shutdown.

January 18, 2019

Source: web.archive.org · researched September 21, 2026

Agreed on 2018-08-16 to provide more than 100 county police officers to guard public schools for the 2018-19 school year.

August 16, 2018

Source: web.archive.org · researched September 21, 2026

Called President Trump's reported remarks about Haiti and other countries "shameful" on 2018-01-11. He praised Haitian and Salvadoran residents of the county.

January 11, 2018

Source: web.archive.org · researched September 21, 2026

Won commission approval on 2017-06-06 for selling 2.8 acres of county land at appraised value to David Beckham's group for a soccer stadium.

June 6, 2017

Source: web.archive.org · researched September 21, 2026

Won re-election as county mayor on 2016-11-08, defeating school board member Raquel Regalado in a runoff.

November 8, 2016

Source: foxnews.com · researched September 21, 2026

Welcomed the commission's vote on 2016-05-03 to legalize ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft in Miami-Dade County.

May 3, 2016

Source: web.archive.org · researched September 21, 2026

Praised the commission's approval of body cameras for county police on 2016-03-08. He had asked the police department to study the cameras in 2012.

March 8, 2016

Source: web.archive.org · researched September 21, 2026

Won the 2011-06-28 runoff for Miami-Dade County mayor with 51% of the vote over Julio Robaina. The special election followed the recall of Mayor Carlos Alvarez.

June 28, 2011

Source: miaminewtimes.com · researched September 21, 2026

Proposed on 2009-05-05 a referendum letting voters repeal the county's half-cent transit sales tax. He argued the money no longer paid for the projects sold to voters. The commission rejected it.

May 5, 2009

Source: miamitodaynews.com · researched September 21, 2026

Announced on 2002-08-12 that he was resigning as Miami city manager, effective January 2003. Under his management the city's bond rating rose from junk status to above investment grade.

August 12, 2002

Source: gainesville.com · researched September 21, 2026

Was kept on as Miami city manager by new Mayor Manny Diaz in November 2001. By then Moody's had raised Miami's bond rating to investment grade (Baa3) from below investment grade.

November 29, 2001

Source: miamitodaynews.com · researched September 21, 2026

Was named Miami city manager by Mayor Joe Carollo on 2000-05-10, after the mayor fired manager Donald Warshaw in the Elian Gonzalez fallout. Gimenez had been the city's fire chief.

May 10, 2000

Source: archive.nytimes.com · researched September 21, 2026