Mike Haridopolos
Representative for Florida · Republican · United States
“Throughout his career, he served with the 12th Reconnaissance Squadron aboard the Coast Guard cutters Point Swift and Gallatin conducting patrols between Venezuela and Canada. Mr.”
House of Representatives15 September 2026Source ↗
“Despite dangerous conditions and a safety rope that became caught in submerged rocks, the officer continued to rescue all three members of the family, including two children. He is a former lifeguard, a United States Marines veteran, and his courage that day reflects a lifetime of service to others.”
House of Representatives15 September 2026Source ↗
“His remarkable career took him to places such as Iraq, Afghanistan, South Korea, Germany, and Saudi Arabia. His service also reflects a deep appreciation for the freedoms he spent his career defending with pride.”
House of Representatives15 September 2026Source ↗
“Named in honor of NASA's first chief astronomer, Roman will travel nearly 1 million miles from Earth and give scientists an unprecedented view of our universe. The telescope will help us better understand how the universe has evolved, study distant galaxies and black holes, and search for planets in our solar system.”
House of Representatives15 September 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Titusville Police Officer Jason Van Zile for an extraordinary act of courage and selfless service. During a sudden and dangerous storm on the Indian River Lagoon, a family paddleboarding near Parrish Park was thrown into the water after a violent storm.”
House of Representatives15 September 2026Source ↗
“This bill will make sure that surely not only will you get the pension you deserve, but also benefits if injured in service. It is common sense, and it has, unfortunately, taken this long to get it all together. The good news is that help is on the way.”
House of Representatives14 July 2026Source ↗
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“Named in honor of NASA's first chief astronomer, Roman will travel nearly 1 million miles from Earth and give scientists an unprecedented view of our universe. The telescope will help us better understand how the universe has evolved, study distant galaxies and black holes, and search for planets in our solar system. As chairman of the Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee, I am proud to represent the men and women of our Space Coast who make missions like this possible and ensure America continues to lead in space exploration because, after all, you can't be number one on Earth if you are number two in space. ____________________”
House of Representatives15 September 2026Source ↗
“His remarkable career took him to places such as Iraq, Afghanistan, South Korea, Germany, and Saudi Arabia. His service also reflects a deep appreciation for the freedoms he spent his career defending with pride. It is my honor to recognize Colonel Joseph Matthews as Veteran of the Month and thank him for his extraordinary service, sacrifice, and commitment to the United States of America. Celebrating Launching of Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope Mr. HARIDOPOLOS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate another historic achievement for America's space program and Florida's Space Coast. On August 30, I had the honor to watch firsthand the launching of the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope from Kennedy Space Center.”
House of Representatives15 September 2026Source ↗
“Throughout his career, he served with the 12th Reconnaissance Squadron aboard the Coast Guard cutters Point Swift and Gallatin conducting patrols between Venezuela and Canada. Mr. Vogt has said that his experiences around the world taught him that our freedoms are only guaranteed when future generations are willing to participate in and protect them. It is my honor to recognize Eugene Vogt as Veteran of the Month and thank him for his decades of service to our country. Recognizing Colonel Joseph Matthews Mr. HARIDOPOLOS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Colonel Joseph Matthews, a distinguished Army veteran from Florida's Eighth Congressional District. Colonel Matthews dedicated 27 years of his life to serving our Nation in the United States Army, specializing in military intelligence.”
House of Representatives15 September 2026Source ↗
“Despite dangerous conditions and a safety rope that became caught in submerged rocks, the officer continued to rescue all three members of the family, including two children. He is a former lifeguard, a United States Marines veteran, and his courage that day reflects a lifetime of service to others. I congratulate Officer Van Zile on being named the city of Titusville's Employee of the Month and thank him for his incredible service. Celebrating Brightline's Cocoa Station Mr. HARIDOPOLOS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate a major step forward in transportation and economic opportunity on Florida's Space Coast. Last month, the Federal Railroad Administration awarded more than $57 million to help build the new Brightline station in Cocoa.”
House of Representatives15 September 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Titusville Police Officer Jason Van Zile for an extraordinary act of courage and selfless service. During a sudden and dangerous storm on the Indian River Lagoon, a family paddleboarding near Parrish Park was thrown into the water after a violent storm. Officer Van Zile was the first officer to arrive. Seeing that there was no time to wait, he removed his gear and entered the water.”
House of Representatives15 September 2026Source ↗
“It is so important that we move this type of bill forward because we are celebrating the 250th anniversary and the pursuit of happiness because of the sacrifice our veterans have made.”
House of Representatives14 July 2026Source ↗
“It also helps families who have sacrificed alongside them. It provides more support for caregivers, protects benefits for surviving spouses, and gives servicemembers better tools to transition from military life to civilian careers. Just last week, I met with so many veterans back in my district, and they know that there are some things that maybe we can improve, as always. What I think politics is is the art of the possible, and without a doubt, this bill will move forward, keeping the promise that you will get not just your pension but your benefits that you have earned should you be injured in service. Mr. Speaker, I thank the chair for putting this forward.”
House of Representatives14 July 2026Source ↗
“This bill will make sure that surely not only will you get the pension you deserve, but also benefits if injured in service. It is common sense, and it has, unfortunately, taken this long to get it all together. The good news is that help is on the way. We respect those who serve, those soldiers who put their lives on the line every single day for us and allowed us to live in freedom for over 250 years. For too many veterans, getting healthcare benefits means dealing with long lines, confusing paperwork, or unnecessary government red tape. This bill will fix that. It makes it easier for veterans to see a doctor when they need one, whether it is at a VA hospital or a trusted provider back at home. It speeds up disability payments, expands access to mental health care, and also improves care for veterans with serious injuries.”
House of Representatives14 July 2026Source ↗
“As a veteran of the Coast Guard, where he performed search and rescue missions, he established the first-ever aviation fabrication and assembly program in an economically disadvantaged high school. Under his leadership, this program became the first in the Nation to award high school students with the National Aerospace/Aircraft Assembly certification. It is with great pride that I recognize his exceptional achievements in building the local talent pipeline, with graduates securing positions at companies like SpaceX, Blue Origin, United Launch Alliance, and others. Mr. Speaker, I thank Bill for his incredible contribution to our district. ____________________”
House of Representatives30 April 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Bill McInnish for his outstanding contributions to education and workforce development at Eau Gallie High School in Melbourne, Florida, where he teaches aviation fabrication and assembly technology. His 27 years of technology and CTE teaching experience are best defined by his passion and dedication to helping students succeed in the aerospace industry.”
House of Representatives30 April 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of the resolution to overturn the CFPB's overdraft rule. This is a classic midnight maneuver from the previous administration that ignored market realities. Let's be clear: It is competition, not heavy-handed regulation that drives down costs. According to the CFPB's own data from 2020 to 2023, overdraft fees fell by 50 percent without this rule. That means the market is working, and that is why I support this resolution.”
House of Representatives9 April 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, today we recognize the achievements of several students from my district who accepted their appointment to the service academies. These students demonstrate not just academic achievement but also strong devotion to our country. Young students like these will become our Nation's leaders in the future.”
House of Representatives9 April 2025Source ↗
“It is a reminder to every child looking at the sky that there are still frontiers to cross and still dreams to chase. Mr. Speaker, this is a race. China has made no secret of its lunar ambitions. This Communist dictatorship is building, planning, and pushing to plant their flag on the Moon and to shape the rules that follow. We cannot afford to yield that ground. The Nation that leads in space will shape the world order on Earth, and that leadership must be American. Kennedy Space Center is where we make that stand, and I applaud the work of the men and women who are making Artemis II a reality. I am proud to say the future of American spaceflight is alive and well at Florida's Kennedy Space Center. ____________________”
House of Representatives7 April 2025Source ↗
“The Artemis II mission is currently on track to launch in April of next year. When it lifts off, 9 million pounds of thrust will carry American astronauts further from Earth, as I mentioned before, in over 50 years, into our lunar orbit. When Artemis II succeeds, America will aim to return astronauts to the lunar surface in 2027. These missions are a statement to the world that America still leads, still explores, and still dares. That is why the work being done by NASA at Kennedy Space Center is so critical. This team is working tirelessly to keep Artemis II on schedule, pushing through complex technical milestones with focus and determination. This mission matters. Returning to the Moon opens the door to the future, deep space exploration, technological breakthroughs, and a new chapter in American space leadership.”
House of Representatives7 April 2025Source ↗
“It is where three decades of the space shuttle fleet took shape, and that legacy continues today, where work is being done to prepare the Artemis II mission. During my visit, I saw firsthand the progress on the SLS, the Space Launch System, the rocket that will carry astronauts on a 10-day journey to the Moon, further than we have been from the Earth for over 50 years. I saw up close the SLS core stage, a 212-foot fuel tank engineered to launch the next era of human spaceflight, and the two solid rocket boosters that have already been stacked onto the mobile launch platform. Just days ago, the core stage has been integrated with the boosters, a major milestone in the path to launch. In the coming months, the crews at the KSC will add more hard work to the SLS, culminating in securing the Orion spacecraft to the top.”
House of Representatives7 April 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the extraordinary work done in my district at Kennedy Space Center. I recently had the privilege of touring this iconic vehicle assembly building, a structure that rises 716 feet into the Florida sky. For almost 60 years, it has stood as a symbol of American space ambition. This is where the mighty Saturn V rockets were assembled, launching Apollo astronauts toward the Moon.”
House of Representatives7 April 2025Source ↗
“Madam Speaker, we honor the life of our district's finest. Junny, the beloved police bloodhound and trusted partner of Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey, sadly passed away this week after a battle with cancer. Gifted to the sheriff's office at just 10 weeks old, Junny was brought onto the force to help find missing and abducted children and played a role in Sheriff Ivey's advocacy programs to report abuse.”
House of Representatives31 March 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, it is March Madness. With America currently fixated on basketball, I recognize today the Palm Bay girls' basketball team on their recent statewide victory. The team made history by capturing the State's Class 4A State championship here in Florida. The Pirates overcame a tough American Heritage squad where they rallied from a 14-point deficit to win the State title.”
House of Representatives27 March 2025Source ↗
“Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor a true American hero, Lieutenant Commander John Paul Surprenant, a retired officer in the United States Navy, as we celebrate his upcoming 100th birthday and service to our country. Paul joined the Navy as a seaman recruit in 1943. He rose through the ranks to become a lieutenant commander over a distinguished 30-year career.”
House of Representatives10 March 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to highlight some good points made by our opinion editor at Florida Today, John Torres. He writes: ``The pushback over DOGE's cuts and the doomsdayers on social media have me perplexed. ``Don't we want our tax dollars to bring back the biggest bang for the buck? Don't we get angry when we buy something that in the end isn't worth what we paid for it?”
House of Representatives5 March 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to honor a resident of Cocoa, Florida, a true American hero and decorated Green Beret, Army Sergeant First Class Melvin Morris. His extraordinary courage in Vietnam reflects the very best of our Nation's values.”
House of Representatives3 March 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege today to honor Colonel Anthony W. Young, a distinguished veteran and dedicated public servant in our community. Colonel Young is a retired United States Army officer who has devoted his life to serving both our Nation and our local community. Tony is a native of Vero Beach.”
House of Representatives27 February 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I move that the House do now adjourn. The motion was agreed to; accordingly (at 9 o'clock and 2 minutes p.m.), under its previous order, the House adjourned until tomorrow, Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at 10 a.m. for morning-hour debate. ____________________”
House of Representatives24 February 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on the topic of this Special Order.”
House of Representatives24 February 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I come from the great State of Florida, and we believe in government and spending in the sunshine. As a leader in the Florida Senate, we created a website that allowed for every dollar to be seen how it is spent, how every contract is spent, not just for government officials. Every Floridian, every American, can look at how their dollars are being spent. They deserve to know.”
House of Representatives13 February 2025Source ↗
“Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the Willett family and the life of Corporal Robert Willett, Jr. Ninety-eight-year- old Corporal Willett bravely served our Nation in both World War II and the Korean war. The son of World War I veteran Roger Willett, Sr., he fought for his family's legacy. When Roger Willett, Sr., passed away, he was laid to rest at Canaveral National Cemetery.”
House of Representatives12 February 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the late, great Major General Mason M. Patrick. General Patrick, a West Virginia native, West Point graduate, and World War I veteran, honorably served our Nation for 41 years. In 1921, General Patrick oversaw the creation of the United States Army Air Corps, the precursor to our modern-day Air Force.”
House of Representatives10 February 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on the topic of this Special Order.”
House of Representatives6 February 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I rise today and extend my gratitude to Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey and the dedicated men and women of the sheriff's department for their unwavering commitment to protecting our community. Just last week, I had the opportunity to sit down with Sheriff Ivey and actually go on a ride-along and see the challenges they face each and every day.”
House of Representatives5 February 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I rise today with great pride to recognize two remarkable athletes in our community, C.J. Gardner- Johnson of the Philadelphia Eagles and Jawaan Taylor of the Kansas City Chiefs, who are facing off this weekend in Super Bowl LIX.”
House of Representatives4 February 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I rise today with great pride to congratulate the remarkable Cocoa High School football team for their third consecutive State championship.”
House of Representatives16 January 2025Source ↗
“Madam Speaker, I rise today in my first speech on the House floor to applaud the men and women powering America's spaceflight industry. I am a proud resident of Florida's Space Coast, the launchpad for America's journey to the stars since the early days of NASA. This is not just our past. It is our future.”
House of Representatives14 January 2025Source ↗