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VERO BEACH — Piper Aircraft Inc., the largest private employer in Indian River County, stood to lose more than 1,000 jobs because of tariffs threatened against Canada. Some two-thirds of its workforce could have been laid off.
But behind-the-scenes efforts by U.S. Rep. Mike Haridopolos, R-Indian Harbor Beach, helped find a provision in a federal trade agreement that may have saved those jobs and perhaps the entire company.
On Monday, April 28th, Congressman Haridopolos hosted his first Telephone Town Hall.
VERO BEACH, FLORIDA – Today, Congressman Mike Haridopolos (FL-08) proudly honored 88 outstanding student artists from 8 Schools across Florida’s 8th District at the 2025 Congressional Art Competition, held at the Vero Beach Museum of Art.
This year’s theme, “From the Lagoon to the Moon and Beyond,”celebrated the unique spirit of the district, from its coastal beauty to its leadership in America’s space exploration. Students submitted exceptional works of art that reflected creativity, passion, and a deep connection to the community.
WASHINGTON D.C. – On Thursday, Congressman Mike Haridopolos (FL-08) joined his Republican colleagues in voting for H.R. 22, the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act. This is a vital measure to protect the integrity of our elections and ensure that only American citizens are casting ballots in federal elections.
WASHINGTON D.C. – On Tuesday, Congressman Mike Haridopolos (FL-08) joined his Republican colleagues in voting to pass H.R. 1526 – the No Rogue Rulings Act. This legislation is aimed at restoring balance to the judicial system by limiting the ability of individual district judges to issue nationwide injunctions.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has long been sold to the American public as a necessary watchdog against financial abuse. Its defenders argue that without it, consumers would be left at the mercy of powerful financial institutions. But they are ignoring the fact that consumer protection laws existed long before the CFPB was established.
On Friday, March 21, U.S. Rep. Mike Haridopolos ’92 stood with a microphone in front of the members of Stetson’s Model Senate and talked about listening.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Thursday, Congressman Mike Haridopolos (FL-08) joined his House colleagues in passing the DETERRENT Act—legislation designed to bring greater transparency and clarity to how colleges and universities report foreign gifts. Strengthening these reporting requirements is a key national security step to expose and counter malign foreign influence on America’s campuses. The bill lowers the threshold for disclosing gifts and contracts from foreign sources to the Department of Education, reducing it from $250,000 to $50,000.
MELBOURNE, FLORIDA – Congressman Mike Haridopolos (FL-08) is seeking a veteran or Gold Star Family member to serve in his Melbourne District Office as part of the House of Representatives' Green & Gold Congressional Aide Program. This two-year, paid position is designed to provide employment opportunities for veterans and Gold Star Families while ensuring congressional offices are equipped to serve military and veteran constituents with dedicated care.
On Tuesday, NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, along with Nick Hague and Roscosmos cosmonaut Alexander Grebenkin, splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico aboard a SpaceX Dragon capsule. This otherwise routine mission captured the attention of America — and indeed, the world — as it marked the conclusion of Suni and Butch’s unexpected nine-month stay aboard the International Space Station.