For the second year in a row, a state lawmaker from Florida has been named one of 10 rising conservative stars under 40.
This year, American Conservative Union is recognizing Rep. Jose Felix Diaz, of Miami.
Diaz will be honored at the Conservative Political Action Conference, which begins on March 6 in Washington, D.C.
"Being selected for this honor is an amazing opportunity to showcase that conservative solutions advanced by Republican members of the Florida legislature can serve as a model to address our country's very real issues," he said.
Last year's rising stars included Florida House Speaker Will Weatherford.
The Wesley Chapel Republican used the platform to oppose a federal expansion of Medicaid.
"Here's the bottom line: It's time for the states to take a stand," Weatherford told the crowd of conservative activists.
Diaz will have the opportunity to speak on March 8. He plans to talk about diversity and the Republican Party, he said.
"It's a huge platform," he said. "I will talk a little bit about who I am, where I come from, and how I see Hispanics playing a role in the future of the party."
While the list of all 10 honorees has not yet been released, Diaz said he would not be surprised to see another Floridian make the final cut.
"There are a lot of talented people in this state," he said.
The list of speakers also include New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie; U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, of Florida; and Donald Trump.
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