Affordable Housing
As Central Florida continues to grow, creating affordable housing opportunities remains a top priority for Congressman Soto. Thanks to federal Community Project funds, Low Income Housing Credits, American Rescue Plan funds, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development grants, and other sources, Congressman Soto has helped secure over $133 million for Central Florida affordable housing.
During the 119th Congress, Congressman Soto proudly voted for the bipartisan 21st Century Road to Housing Act, which restricts institutional investors from purchasing single-family homes, improves VA and First-Time Home Buyer programs, streamlines small affordable housing projects, encourages more inclusive zoning, and includes manufactured homes in U.S. HUD programs.
In addition, Congressman Soto introduced the Protect Our Homes Act to establish a loan program within the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to help communities repair residential common areas after natural disasters and/or protect property from future disasters. This includes low-cost loans to Condominium, Townhome, and Homeowners Associations. The bill may also reduce costly special assessments for homeowners over the long term.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Darren Soto (FL-09) and the Florida Democratic Delegation released the following statement in response to Florida’s six-week abortion ban, effective today, May 1, 2024:
Since the overturning of Roe v. Wade in June 2022, reproductive rights laws and access to care have varied substantially from state to state. Florida has taken steps to restrict rights and access during that time, including in March 2024, when the Florida Supreme Court upheld Governor DeSantis’ 15-week abortion ban and gave the green light for the six-week ban to take effect on May 1, 2024.
In honor of Women's History Month 2020, U.S. Congressman Darren Soto recognized 10 women in Central Florida for their invaluable contributions to the community. The honorees' biographies were read into the Congressional Record by Rep. Soto and they received official Congressional Certificates.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Darren Soto (FL-09) celebrated the more than 400 bills, including more than 275 bipartisan bills still awaiting action in the GOP-controlled Senate, passed by the Democratic House Majority over the past year.
Today, Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34), Congresswoman Val Demings (FL-10), and Congressman Darren Soto (FL-9) announced the introduction of H.R. 6315, the Jeanette Acosta Invest in Women's Health Act of 2018.
Join Congressman Darren Soto along with special guest Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21) for a Town Hall focused on women's issues.
This will be a venue for all women in Central Florida to address concerns and come up with solutions to common challenges.
Today, U.S. Congressman Darren Soto's amendments to help traveling new mothers and pregnant women passed the U.S. House of Representatives as part of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act of 2018 (H.R. 4). Both amendments passed unanimously by voice vote.
In honor of Women's History Month 2018, U.S. Congressman Darren Soto recognized 19 women in Central Florida for their invaluable contributions to the community. The honorees' biographies were read into the Congressional Record by Rep. Soto and they will receive official Congressional Certificates.
"I will always stand up for the right of women to make their own health and family planning decisions. I will fight for equal pay for equal work, paid family leave, and policies that support working women and families."