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SITTING REPRESENTATIVE · FLORIDA · 28TH DISTRICT · REPUBLICANSITTING REPRESENTATIVE · FL-28 · REP
Carlos A. Gimenez
Carlos A. Gimenez has represented Florida in the U.S. House since 2021. Chair of the House Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
A retired firefighter, Gimenez led the Miami Fire-Rescue Department, served on the Miami-Dade County Commission from 2003 to 2011, and was county mayor from 2011 to 2020.
Gimenez studied at Barry University and worked as a firefighter before becoming fire chief of the Miami Fire-Rescue Department. Gimenez served on the Miami-Dade County Commission from 2003 to 2011 and as Miami-Dade County mayor from 2011 to 2020. After winning election to Congress in 2020, Gimenez began serving in 2021, representing Florida’s 26th district before the 28th district from 2023.Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Party
- Republican
- In House
- Since 2021
- Age
- 72
- Committees
- 3 · 1 chair
- Next election
- Nov 3, 2026
- HOUSE SINCE
- 2021
- COMMITTEES
- 3
- AGE
- 72
Photo: GPO Pictorial Directory, 119th Congress / Public domain
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Carlos A. Gimenez at a glance
NET READER RATING
▲ 9 PTS IN 30 DAYS+12
▲ 50 GOOD LOOK89 VOTES39 BAD LOOK ▼
COVERAGE MIX · 9 STORIES
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NETLATEST ACTIVITY
NEWSRick Scott, Carlos Giménez file legislation to strengthen visa screenin… Florida Politics · Sep 25STATED POSITIONS
2026 FL U.S. House district 28 general election · 2026-11-03 · No sourced statements are available for this campaign yet.
Carlos A. Gimenez’s record in the 119th Congress
- Participation
- 93%
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 98%
- Missed 45 of 676 roll calls this Congress.
- Party unity
- 95%
- ▎ REP MEDIAN 98%
- 3 points below the median House Republican.
- Bipartisan bills
- 67%
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 40%
- Share of sponsored bills with at least one Democratic cosponsor.
- Bill success
- 44%
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 10%
- Out of committee or further: 4 of 9 sponsored bills.
BROKE WITH PARTY
JUN 09Faster Labor Contracts ActYEA
JUN 04Ukraine Support ActYEA
APR 16To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected…YEA
HOUSE · 119TH CONGRESSCarlos A. Gimenez’s voting record
| DATE | MEASURE | VOTE | REP MAJORITY | RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEP 16 | S. 2403Retire through Ownership Act | YEA | YEA 191–14 | Passed 401–142/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9497Water Resources Development Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 202–9 | Passed 415–92/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9340Ratepayer Protection Act | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 417–32/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.J.Res. 213Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o… | YEA | YEA 210–1 | Passed 214–208 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 10326PROOF Act | YEA | YEA 210–1 | Passed 217–207 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9576National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 352–72 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 5334Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 203–7 | Passed 262–159 |
| SEP 15 | H.Con.Res. 93Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove… | NAY | NAY 203–7 | Passed 220–204 |
| SEP 15 | H.J.Res. 210Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o… | YEA | YEA 212–1 | Passed 216–211 |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 9500Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act | YEA | YEA 195–17 | Passed 408–172/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 2140Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 130–79 | Passed 343–792/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 4646Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 424–02/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 8278Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act | YEA | YEA 203–7 | Passed 417–72/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 2978GUARD Act | YEA | YEA 203–7 | Passed 414–72/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 14 | H.R. 3276Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 138–60 | Passed 345–602/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 14 | H.R. 4219National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 165–33 | Passed 371–332/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 03 | H.R. 4795Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 203–2 | Passed 237–169 |
| SEP 02 | H.R. 1501Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 218–201 |
| SEP 02 | H.J.Res. 1Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supre… | YEA | YEA 211–0 | Failed 212–2062/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 01 | H.R. 9436Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 209–2 | Passed 219–196 |
| SEP 01 | H.R. 6500Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 | YEA | YEA 193–19 | Passed 370–482/3 NEEDED |
| AUG 31 | S. 32LACA | YEA | YEA 186–10 | Passed 378–102/3 NEEDED |
| AUG 31 | S. 307Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act | YEA | YEA 187–8 | Passed 376–82/3 NEEDED |
| JUL 23 | H.R. 8884Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 232–188 |
| JUL 23 | H.Con.Res. 89Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove… | NAY | NAY 207–4 | Passed 214–208 |
Bills sponsored by Carlos A. Gimenez in the 119th Congress
9Sponsored
4Out of cmte
4Passed House
0Became law
SPONSORED · 119TH CONGRESS
Sponsored9
Out of committee4
Passed House4
Became law0
| BILL | TITLE · POLICY AREA | STAGE | COSPON. |
|---|---|---|---|
| H.R. 504 | Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments ActNATIVE AMERICANS | Vetoed | 3 COSPON. |
| H.R. 9388 | One-Stop Pilot Program Extension ActTRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS | Passed House | 1 COSPON. |
| H.R. 1608 | Department of Homeland Security Vehicular Terrorism Prevention and Mitigation Act of 2025TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS | Passed House | 2 COSPON. |
| H.R. 1166 | Decoupling from Foreign Adversarial Battery Dependence ActFOREIGN TRADE AND INTERNATIONAL FINANCE | Passed House | 4 COSPON. |
| H.R. 10554 | SCREEN Act of 2026CRIME AND LAW ENFORCEMENT | Introduced | 3 COSPON. |
| H.R. 9057 | COOL Online ActCOMMERCE | Introduced | 1 COSPON. |
| H.R. 3319 | Women’s and Family Protection Act of 2025HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | Introduced | 1 COSPON. |
| H.R. 1167 | Keep China Out of Solar Energy Act of 2025GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND POLITICS | Introduced | 1 COSPON. |
| H.R. 1165 | Port Crane Security and Inspection Act of 2025TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS | Introduced | 8 COSPON. |
| H.Res. 1272 | Celebrating 200 years of United States diplomatic relations with Peru.INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS | Introduced | 1 COSPON. |
| H.Res. 998 | Commending President Trump, his administration, and the brave men and women of the Armed Forces, Intelligence Community, and Justice Department for the remarkable success of "Operation Absolute Resolve".GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND POLITICS | Introduced | 33 COSPON. |
| H.Res. 643 | Removing a certain Member from a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.CONGRESS | Introduced | 1 COSPON. |
Plus 156 bills cosponsored this Congress.
Carlos A. Gimenez’s committee assignments
Homeland Security
CHAIR · SUBCMTESUBCOMMITTEESTransportation and Maritime Security (Chair)Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection
SUBCOMMITTEESNo subcommittee assignments
Carlos A. Gimenez’s career and background
PUBLIC SERVICE · 2021 – PRESENT
OFFICE
U.S. House · FL-26/28 2021–
- 2021 – NOWU.S. House · FL-26/28
- BORN
- January 17, 1954 · Havana, Cuba
- OCCUPATION
- Firefighter
- EDUCATION
- Barry University
- BEFORE CONGRESS
- Mayor of Miami-Dade County (2011-2020) · Miami-Dade County Commissioner (2003-2011)
2026 election: Florida’s 28th District
NEXT ELECTION · FL-28
28DAYS
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
LAST R+29.1ON THE BALLOT
PAST RESULTS
2024U.S. House · FL-2864.6%
2022U.S. House · FL-2863.7%
2020U.S. House · FL-2651.7%
RESULTS SINCE 20182026 FL-28 HOUSE RACE →STATED POSITIONS
2026 FL U.S. House district 28 general election · 2026-11-03 · No sourced statements are available for this campaign yet.
Carlos A. Gimenez’s stated positions and sources
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Carlos A. Gimenez’s campaign fundraising and spending
- RAISED · 2025–26 CYCLE
- $601K
- CASH ON HAND
- $693K
- SPENT
- $484K
WHERE THE MONEY CAME FROM
- Individuals
- $205K · 42.5%
- PACs
- $277K · 57.5%
AIPAC · 2025–26
AIPAC TRACKER →HOW WE COUNT →- THROUGH AIPAC PAC
- $8K
- Earmarked gifts · 16 donors
- $3K
- From the PAC itself
- $5K
AIPAC-BACKED SUPER PAC (UNITED DEMOCRACY PROJECT)
- SUPPORTING
- —
- OPPOSING
- —
SINCE DEC 2021 $47K through AIPAC PAC
Earmarked gifts are part of Individuals above. AIPAC PAC filings through Aug 31.TOP DONORS
Spencer, Richard F.Spencer Enterprises · DEVELOPER$7K
Blumberg, Philip F.Individual$7K
Fayen, Juan ManuelJmf Consulting LLC · FOUNDER$7K
Sabin, AndrewSabin Metal · CEO$7K
Kretzschmar, BrendanC2 Strategies · GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS$7K
Ivory, ChristopherAst Spacemobile · CCO$7K
Brodie, Stefan EBrodie Generational Capital Partners · CEO$7K
Brodie, ElizabethIndividual$7K
Clementi, ChrisAeg · CEO$7K
Iglesias, JesusMatcon · OWNER$7K
Totals by donor name from itemized FEC receipts: individuals and committees that gave over $200.CAMPAIGN SPENDING
Other$570K
Contributions$43K
Administrative$23K
Advertising$18K
Fundraising$13K
How to contact Carlos A. Gimenez
WASHINGTON, D.C.
448 Cannon House Office BuildingWashington, DC 20515-0001(202) 225-2778Call (202) 225-2778No stories in this column yet.
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