Incoming member of Congress from the Space Coast, Mike Haridopolos, has been appointed to serve on two high-level committees – the House Financial Services Committee and the House Science, Space and Technology Committee.
Haridopolos, a Republican from Indian Harbor Beach, will take office Jan. 3, succeeding Bill Posey, R-Rockledge, who is retiring after two eight years in the House.
Haridopolos won the Nov. 1 congressional election. 5, received 62.25% of the vote, compared to 37.75% for his Democratic opponent, attorney Sandy Kennedy.
Haridopolos was a member of the Florida Senate from 2003 to 2012, including serving as Senate president from 2010 to 2012. He was also a member of the Florida House of Representatives from 2000 to 2003.
Here is what Haridopolos has to say about his committee assignments:
Committee on Science, Space and Technology
“Our district is the center of America’s aerospace industry, and I am honored to serve on a committee that directly affects its future,” said Haridopolos. “This is an opportunity to advocate for new standards for America’s space program, strengthen public-private partnerships, and ensure that the Space Coast continues to foster innovation, job creation and growth.” economy for Florida and the community.”
The 8th District that Haridopolos will represent covers all of Brevard and Indian River counties and eastern Orange County. It is home to NASA’s Kennedy Space Center and Patrick Space Force Base, as well as the operations of major commercial space industry companies such as SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Haridopolos said his appointment confirms the district’s central role in advancing America’s leadership in space exploration and scientific innovation.
Haridopolos said “America’s dominance in space is essential for our national security, economic growth and technological leadership. As America prepares to return to the moon and we set our sights on Mars, years The future will be a watershed moment for our airline industry.”
He said “he is committed to ensuring that NASA’s robust research and exploration efforts are aligned systematically with the mission of the Space Force. By strengthening the relationship between our civilian and military space programs, we can assert America’s leadership in this important area, protect our interests in an increasingly competitive environment, and inspire the next generation of innovators and researchers.”
Haridopolos said he is committed to “protecting America’s leadership in space, creating high-quality jobs in the 8th District, and strengthening the country’s position as a global power in technology and defense.
He said his appointment to the Science, Space and Technology Committee “ensures continued advocacy for policies that sustain the economic potential of the Space Coast, while driving national progress in space exploration and technology.” it’s new.”
Financial Services Committee
Haridopolos said, while serving on the Financial Services Committee, “I am committed to advancing policies that promote economic growth and financial creation, protect our financial systems, and ensure that our regulatory systems are continue to protect consumers, while introducing American innovation.”
He said he hopes to tackle everything “from cheap property insurance to promoting the growth of cryptocurrencies.”
“America’s greatest strength is our economy, and the Financial Services Committee plays an important role in harnessing that strength to help hardworking families,” Haridopolos said. “We will address critical financial challenges, strengthen our economy, fight bad actors like China and secure a strong financial future for American families.”
Dave Berman is a business editor at FLORIDA WATCH. Contact Berman at dberman@floridatoday.com, at X to @bydaveberman and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/dave.berman.54
#Haridopolos #appointed #House #Science #Space #Technology #Committee
