Seniors
Congressman Soto is dedicated to helping our seniors access the Social Security and Medicare benefits they deserve.
He is a proud sponsor of the Social Security 2100 Act to increase Social Security benefits and make the critical system financially stable throughout the 21st Century. As the program is expected to run out of funding by 2032 without action from Congress, Congressman Soto understands the need to work across the aisle to deliver these benefits to our seniors. As cuts to ACA drive up the uninsured rate, Congressman Soto is also fighting back against the rise in Medicare Advantage plans.
Congressman Soto has also helped secure funds for senior affordable housing communities, including Buen Vecino and Las Margaritas.
More information on Rep. Soto's work to support Central Florida seniors can be found at:
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KISSIMMEE, FL — Today, Rep. Darren Soto (FL-09) hosted an event to celebrate 90 years of Social Security and oppose Republicans’ plan to cut benefits while handing out tax breaks for the wealthy. He was joined by representatives from the Florida Alliance for Retired Americans.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Friday, October 15, 2021, Representatives Darren Soto (D-FL-09), Gus Bilirakis (R-FL-12), Charlie Crist (D-FL-13), Debbie Dingell (D-MI-12), and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01) introduced bipartisan legislation that supports the approximately 1.3 million adults, mostly seniors and people with disabilities, who are currently under the care of guardians by enacting protections from the risks of abuse or neglect.
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.
Picture yourself in your golden years, sitting at home, enjoying retirement after a lifetime of hard work. There's a knock at your door. Instead of a friend or neighbor, you're greeted by "officers of the court" who, with no advance warning, no notification to your next of kin, and little explanation, demand you come with them.
Today, U.S. Representatives Darren Soto (FL-09), Charlie Crist (FL-13), Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), and Debbie Dingell (MI-12) introduced bipartisan and bicameral legislation that supports the approximately 1.3 million adults, mostly seniors and people with disabilities, who are currently under the care of guardians, by enacting protections from the risks of abuse or neglect.
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Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed four amendments introduced by Congressman Darren Soto (FL-09) in H.R. 6147, the Interior-Environment, Financial Services & General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2019. Rep. Soto's amendments will increase funding for tackling invasive species and for the National Estuary program, as well as increase funds for the IRS's identity Theft and refund fraud casework program and for Tax Counseling for the Elderly program.
Congressman Darren Soto visited the Good Samaritan Kissimmee Village to inspect the damage caused by Hurricane Irma. During his visit on January 5, 2018, Rep. Soto spoke with Village staff and was briefed on the strides made thus far in the repair efforts, as well as the long road ahead to full recovery.