Florida Rep. Donalds Seeks to Expel Colleagues, End Daylight Saving

Congressman proposes controversial measures targeting HOAs, condos, and time changes

Apr. 14, 2026 at 2:33am

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Florida Rep. Byron Donalds has announced plans to vote for the expulsion of two unnamed colleagues from Congress, as well as initiatives to crack down on problematic homeowners associations (HOAs) and condominium associations, and to end daylight saving time in the state.

Why it matters

Donalds' proposals highlight growing partisan divides in Congress and Florida politics, with the Republican representative taking hardline stances that could further polarize the state's political landscape. The potential expulsion of colleagues is an extraordinary measure, while the HOA/condo and daylight saving reforms could have wide-ranging impacts on Florida residents.

The details

According to Donalds, he is prepared to vote to expel two unnamed colleagues from Congress, though he did not specify which representatives or provide details on the alleged misconduct. Additionally, Donalds plans to introduce legislation to increase oversight and regulation of HOAs and condo associations, which have faced criticism in Florida for unfair practices. Finally, the congressman wants to end daylight saving time in the state, arguing the biannual time changes are unnecessary and disruptive.

  • Donalds announced his plans on April 13, 2026.

The players

Rep. Byron Donalds

A Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives representing Florida's 19th congressional district.

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What they’re saying

“It's time we take a hard look at the problematic HOAs and condos that have been making life miserable for too many Floridians. And quite frankly, it's time we put an end to this outdated daylight saving nonsense once and for all.”

— Rep. Byron Donalds

What’s next

Donalds will need to formally introduce legislation to enact his proposed reforms, which would then need to pass both the House and Senate before being signed into law by the president.

The takeaway

Donalds' aggressive political moves highlight the growing partisan divides in Florida, as the Republican congressman seeks to take on his own colleagues and make sweeping changes to state policies on issues like HOAs and daylight saving time.