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Gimenez launches bid for Homeland Security panel chair
- On July 3, 2025, U.S. Representative Carlos Gimenez informed his colleagues of his intention to lead the House Homeland Security Committee by sending them a letter.
- Gimenez's announcement followed Rep. Mark Green's resignation last month, which will take effect after a House tax package vote.
- Gimenez highlighted his extensive public safety and executive experience, including roles as Miami firefighter, SWAT-paramedic, Miami-Dade mayor, and subcommittee chair.
- He stated that his extensive background in public safety, leadership roles, and handling emergencies equips him well to guide the Committee during these challenging times.
- His bid suggests a competitive race for the chair, as others like Andrew Garbarino also plan to run, and the decision rests with the House Republican Steering Committee.
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Gimenez launches bid for Homeland Security panel chair
Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R-Fla.) announced Tuesday he would seek the top spot on the House Homeland Security Committee as current Chair Mark Green (R-Tenn.) prepares to leave Congress. Gimenez, a former fire chief, Miami mayor, and third-term congressman, argued his blend of experience makes for a fitting background to lead a panel focused on the sweeping mission undertaken by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). “I believe my unique career, r…
Carlos Giménez runs to lead House Homeland Security Committee
U.S. Rep. Carlos Giménez says he will seek to be the next Chair of the House Homeland Security Committee. “I believe my unique career, rooted in public safety, executive leadership, and crisis management, makes me the right person to lead this Committee at a time when our nation faces unprecedented threats both at home and abroad,” Giménez wrote in a letter to colleagues first obtained by POLITICO. Giménez’s announcement came after U.S. Rep. Mar…
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