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January 16, 2025

Congressman Mike Haridopolos (FL-08) issued the following statement in response to Blue Origin’s successful launch of their New Glenn rocket, which lifted off last night from Cape Canaveral, Florida. 

"I want to congratulate Blue Origin on the successful launch of their New Glenn rocket, and for achieving orbit on their first launch of this system,” said Rep. Haridopolos. “As this groundbreaking rocket lifted into the skies above Cape Canaveral, it marked another major milestone in American innovation and space exploration.” 

Issues: Space

January 14, 2025

Today, Congressman Mike Haridopolos (R-FL) joined his Republican colleagues in the House and voted in support of the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025. This landmark legislation is a critical step to ensuring that women and girls continue to have equal opportunities in athletics, free from the unfair advantage of biological males competing in women’s sports. 


January 10, 2025

Congressman Mike Haridopolos (FL-08) released the following statement in response to the announcement that the Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) and its partners, Florida East Coast Railway, Brightline Trains Florida, Brevard County and the Cities of Cocoa and Melbourne, have received a federal grant for $4.9 million which will empower a $6.1 million project to improve safety at 7 at-grade railroad crossings throughout Brevard County. 


January 9, 2025

Congressman Mike Hadridopolos (FL-08) issued the following statement upon being selected to be Committee Whip of the House Financial Services Committee:


January 9, 2025

Congressman Mike Haridopolos (FL-08) issued the following statement after joining his colleagues in supporting H.R. 23, the  Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act, which passed the House of Representatives with bipartisan support. 

H.R. 23 is an important measure to safeguard American sovereignty and national security from politically motivated prosecutions. The bill prevents the International Criminal Court (ICC) from prosecuting U.S. citizens and officials, as well as our allies, under unjust charges.


January 7, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Mike Haridopolos (FL-08) issued the following statement after joining his colleagues in the House of Representatives in passing H.R. 29, the bipartisan Laken Riley Act. 


January 6, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Mike Haridopolos (FL-08) issued the following statement regarding Congress’ certification of the 2024 election, officially certifying Donald J. Trump’s victory.


January 3, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Mike Haridopolos (FL-08) congratulates Speaker Mike Johnson on his re-election to Speaker of the United States House of Representatives. “I am delighted that my first vote as a Member of Congress was to re-elect Mike Johnson to serve as Speaker of the People’s House on the first ballot. Speaker Johnson has been a proven leader from his very first day and will continue to put in the work to hold our crucial house majority and serve the people of the United States. ” 


January 3, 2025

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Mike Haridopolos was officially sworn in today as the Representative for Florida’s 8th Congressional District, which includes Brevard and Indian River Counties. Haridopolos, a longtime advocate for the Space Coast and its vital contributions to America’s economy and security, expressed his eagerness to get to work on behalf of the district.

Issues: Congress