Mike Haridopolos

U.S. Representative - Florida's 8th Congressional District

Republican

Federal

Since January 2025 — January 2027

⚡ Up for Re-Election — Aug 18 2026

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Promise Score

70%

2 kept · 3 partial

Voting Attendance

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The Bottom Line

Mixed Record — 70% Promise Score

70%

Out of 5 scored promises, Mike Haridopolos has 2 promises kept, 3 partial. The record shows partial follow-through — some promises kept, others not delivered.

2 Kept 3 Partial

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Championing Space Coast Priorities as Subcommittee Chair

Other

✓ Kept

The Promise

"I am honored to be selected to serve as Chairman of the Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee...Space is central to our district's identity and economy, providing countless high-paying jobs and opportunities."

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The Record

Haridopolos was named Chairman of the House Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee on January 30, 2025, a significant appointment for a freshman legislator, confirmed via official House press release. He chaired the subcommittee's first hearing of the 119th Congress on February 26, 2025, examining the Artemis program; subsequently led a hearing on NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) initiative in April 2025; chaired a March 2026 hearing on the future of the ISS and Low Earth Orbit; and issued a statement supporting the NASA Reauthorization Act of 2026 after it passed the full Science, Space, and Technology Committee. He also introduced H.R.8851 in May 2026 to modernize commercial space launch licensing, directly using his subcommittee platform to advance space policy priorities for his district.

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Support for Medicare Patient Access and Physician Payment Stability

Healthcare

◐ Partial

The Promise

"I ran for Congress to protect the programs hard-working Americans earned, not to tear them down. I've said it plainly before, and I will say it again here: I do not support cuts to Social Security or Medicare. These are earned benefits... They are not gifts from Washington. They are promises made, and I will keep them."

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The Record

Haridopolos cosponsored H.R.879, the Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025, on April 29, 2025. The bipartisan bill, introduced by Reps. Greg Murphy (R-NC) and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA), sought to reverse a 2.83% Medicare physician payment cut effective January 1, 2025, and provide a 6.62% payment increase for services furnished April 1 through December 31, 2025. As of May 25, 2026, the bill remains in the referral stage with no floor vote recorded, having been referred to both the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the Ways and Means Committee on January 31, 2025. The underlying policy goal of stabilizing Medicare physician payments for district healthcare providers remains unlegislated.

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Streamlining Commercial Space Launch Licensing

Other

◐ Partial

The Promise

"A key initiative I will champion to pursue this is streamlining the launch licensing process for spaceflight companies, which goes through a process within the Federal Aviation Administration called Part 450. Delays in obtaining these licenses create unnecessary roadblocks for the industry."

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The Record

On May 15, 2026, Haridopolos introduced H.R.8851 in the 119th Congress to amend Title 51 of the U.S. Code, directing the Secretary of Transportation to establish an electronic processing portal for licenses and approvals related to commercial space launch activities. The bill, which has one cosponsor, was referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology on the same day. As of May 25, 2026, the bill has not advanced beyond committee referral, meaning the legislative goal of streamlining the Part 450 launch licensing process remains undelivered pending further congressional action.

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Federal Funding for Port Canaveral Infrastructure

Infrastructure

✓ Kept

The Promise

"A key part of my mission in Congress is making sure the federal government is working for the Space and Treasure Coasts — securing funding for the infrastructure that keeps our economy moving and our port competitive for decades to come."

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The Record

On April 28, 2026, Haridopolos secured $20,211,996 in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP) for the rehabilitation of Port Canaveral's North Cargo Berths 1 and 2. The grant covers 54% of a broader $37 million project that will modernize aging bulkhead walls, repair pier decks, replace fenders and water lines, and extend facility life by 20–30 years. Construction is estimated to begin in early 2027. Port Canaveral CEO Capt. John Murray credited Haridopolos as instrumental in securing the funding.

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Accessibility and Accountability to Constituents via Town Halls

Government Reform

◐ Partial

The Promise

"I ran for Congress to be accessible and accountable to the people I serve, and this town hall was an important first step in that commitment."

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The Record

Haridopolos hosted his first telephone town hall on February 24, 2025, drawing 4,562 participants from Brevard, Indian River, and Orange counties, fielding 19 questions on topics including DOGE, Medicare, NASA, and the federal budget. He hosted a second telephone town hall on April 28, 2025, and has made multiple in-district constituent visits, including a tour of Indian River County beaches. His office maintains an active sign-up portal for future telephone town halls. While a regular, documented cadence of engagements is building, no comprehensive schedule of in-person public town halls has been confirmed as of May 25, 2026, leaving the commitment partially fulfilled.

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Michael John Haridopolos is the U.S. Representative for Florida's 8th Congressional District, a Republican who was elected to the seat in 2024 and began serving in January 2025. Before his federal service, Haridopolos served in the Florida Senate from 2003 to 2012, including as Senate President from 2010 to 2012, and previously in the Florida House of Representatives from 2000 to 2002. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from Stetson University (1992) and a Master of Arts from the University of Arkansas (1993), where he also completed coursework toward a doctorate. Earlier in his career, he taught United States History and Political Science at Brevard Community College, now Eastern Florida State College, and served as an instructor at the Bob Graham Center at the University of Florida. He currently serves as Chairman of the Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee under the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, where he has been active on NASA reauthorization legislation. His district includes Brevard County and portions of Florida's Space Coast, making aerospace and space policy a central focus of his congressional work.

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Office Phone

(202) 225-3671

Office Address

Washington, DC 20515

ZIP Codes Served

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