Military & Veterans
Congressman Soto is a strong advocate for Central Florida veterans and service members.
During the 117th Congress, he supported the PACT Act to ensure veterans exposed to toxic burn pits get the care they need. Locally, he has worked with the Lake Nona and Kissimmee VA to expand mental health and cardiology services, as well as secure a women’s clinic at the Lake Nona VA.
Congressman Soto has also voted in support of the National Defense Authorization Act funding over the years, securing higher wages and better equipment, housing, and healthcare for our troops.
His office proudly works with local veterans experiencing issues with the VA—securing over $2.3 million in returned funds in just the last two years.
More information on Rep. Soto's work to support Central Florida veterans and service members can be found at:
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Darren Soto (FL-09) announced the introduction of H.R.
ORLANDO, FL — On Tuesday, March 21, 2023, Congressman Darren Soto (FL-09) was joined by Orlando VA Healthcare System Director Timothy J. Cooke and St. Petersburg Regional Veterans Benefits Administration Director Julianna Boor for a town hall at the Lake Nona VA Hospital.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 7900, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023, which includes six amendments introduced by Congressman Darren Soto (FL-09). H.R.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2022, which includes seven amendments introduced by Congressman Darren Soto (FL-09). H.R. 4350 authorizes FY2022 appropriations for military activities and programs of the Department of Defense (e.g., personnel; research, development, test, and evaluation; and procurement of items such as aircraft, missiles, and ammunition).
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yesterday, Congressman Darren Soto (FL-09) joined Congresswoman Jenniffer González-Colón (PR At-Large) in celebrating the first-ever National Borinqueneers Day. The commemorative ceremony recognized the 65th Infantry Regiment's contributions to the United States Armed Forces, and its representation of Hispanic veterans and soldiers.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Conference Report to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2021, which includes two amendments introduced by Rep. Darren Soto (FL-09). H.R. 6395 authorizes $732 billion in discretionary spending for our national defense and sets policy for defense-related activities for Fiscal Year 2021.
WASHINTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S House of Representatives passed three amendments introduced by Rep. Darren Soto (FL-09) in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which authorizes funds and sets policy for defense-related activities for Fiscal Year 2021. The bipartisan legislation will keep America safe, support U.S. service members with an urgently needed 3% raise, provide Space Force funding and increase protections for sexual assault victims.
Rep. Darren Soto (FL-09) delivered Valentine's Day cards to veterans at the Lake Nona VA Medical Center. Two weeks ago, the Congressman called on students from his district to make handmade cards to show veterans that they are loved. His office received over a hundred submissions and wide participation from Ventura, Sand Lake and Boggy Creek Elementary Schools.
Today, Rep. Darren Soto (FL-09) announced his first ever "Valentines for Vets" initiative, a program in which elementary school students from all around his district are encouraged to write Valentine's Day cards for veterans. The cards will be hand delivered by the Congressman on Valentine's Day to the Lake Nona VA Medical Center.