Florida Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart (R) has successfully secured $11 million worth of funds to be used towards the Miami-Dade and Collier County police departments ahead of the 2026 G20 Summit and FIFA World Cup.
"As our community prepares to host some of the world's largest global events, such as the G-20 Summit in Doral and as one of the U.S. cities hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup, it is more crucial than ever that we ensure the safety of both Americans and visitors to the United States.” Rep. Díaz-Balart stated in a press conference.
The funding comes from the Fiscal Year 2026 Commerce, Justice, and Science (CJS) Appropriations bill, which a House committee approved earlier this month.
“I’m proud to have secured over $11 million in the FY26 CJS funding bill to ensure law enforcement has the necessary tools and resources to respond to the immense security and logistical challenges that will result ahead of these major events and keep our communities safe,” Díaz-Balart added.
The funds will specifically go to help bolster the technological and mobility capabilities of various police departments throughout Miami-Dade and Collier counties.
According to the press conference, each law enforcement agency will receive:
- Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office: $1.05 million for mobile operations command center upgrades.
- Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office: $4.2 million for global public safety and equipment expansion.
- Miccosukee Tribe Police Department: $350,000 for marked police patrol vehicles.
- City of Miami Springs Police Department: $500,000 for marked fleet modernization.
- City of Hialeah Gardens: $2.04 million for high-priority marked police patrol vehicles.
- Collier County Sheriff’s Office: $2.5 million for marked vehicle expansion project.
- Village of Virginia Gardens’ Law Enforcement: $405,000 for technology upgrades.
Alongside allocating funds to boost law enforcement, the CJS Appropriations bill will also bolster national security, strengthen the safety of Florida schools, and push conservative ideas while countering Chinese influence and maintaining American economic strength.
