Representative Carlos Gimenez, Republican from Florida

Carlos Gimenez

Representative · Florida · Republican

Carlos Gimenez

Biography
Carlos Gimenez built his career as a firefighter and later served as Mayor of Miami-Dade County before entering Congress. Elected in 2020, he represents Florida’s 28th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. Gimenez prioritizes disaster preparedness, infrastructure development, and public safety, drawing on his hands-on experience with emergency management. He has served on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and advocated for increased hurricane relief funding for South Florida. Gimenez approaches his work with a pragmatic focus on community resilience and effective local governance.
Education
  • B.P.A., Barry University, Miami, FL
    1999
  • Attended, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA
    1993
Professional History

  • U.S. Representative

    2021-Present

    Representing Florida's 28th district

  • Mayor of Miami-Dade County

    2011–20

  • Commissioner, Miami-Dade County

    2004–11

  • Chief, City of Miami Fire Department

    1991–2000

  • Manager, City of Miami

    2000–03

  • Firefighter

Policy Focus
Transportation and Public Works26%
International Affairs21%
Government Operations and Politics8%
Armed Forces and National Security8%
Notable Legislation

Key legislative actions from Carlos Gimenez's record in Congress.

  • Infrastructure Investment

    Secured federal funding for Miami-Dade transportation and infrastructure improvements during his tenure as mayor and congressman.

  • COVID-19 Response

    Oversaw Miami-Dade County’s public health and emergency response during the COVID-19 pandemic as county mayor.

  • Everglades Restoration

    Advocated for and helped obtain federal funding for Everglades restoration and water quality projects.

  • Support for Cuba Policy

    Co-sponsored legislation to strengthen sanctions against the Cuban regime and support pro-democracy efforts.

Committee Assignments
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  • House Committee on Homeland Security
  • House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party
  • House Committee on Armed Services

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