Press Releases
KISSIMMEE, FL — Today, the office of Congressman Darren Soto (FL-09) released their 2025 end-of-year report, highlighting efforts to continue standing up for Central Florida, delivering for the community, and holding the Trump Administration accountable.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Darren Soto (FL-09) and Puerto Rico Resident Commissioner Pablo José Hernández introduced H.R.
"Today, I will stand up for Central Florida and vote NO. We have over 275,000 constituents enrolled in Obamacare, the second-most in the United States. Their healthcare costs are skyrocketing 200%-300% and higher. We could have worked together to fix the GOP Healthcare Crisis.
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. — This week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 900, the Sinkhole Mapping Act, introduced by Reps. Darren Soto (D-FL-09) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL-12). This bipartisan legislation directs the U.S.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Rep. Soto’s bill, H.R. 1770, the Consumer Safety Technology Act. This bipartisan bill will direct the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission to explore the use of AI in their work through a pilot program. It will also direct the U.S. Department of Commerce and Federal Trade Commission to study and report on the use of blockchain technology and digital tokens, respectively.
ORLANDO, FL — Today, Congressman Darren Soto (FL-09) announced that Orlando International Airport and Kissimmee Gateway Airport will receive over $33.5 million in FY25 Airport Infrastructure Grants.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, Congressman Darren Soto (D-FL-09), Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar (R-FL-27), and Congressman Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) re-introduced H.R. 3524, the Protect Patriot Spouses Act, in support of the Juarez family and military spouses facing deportation.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, during the House Energy & Commerce Full Committee Markup of Budget Reconciliation Text, Congressman Darren Soto (FL-09) spoke against cuts to Medicaid, including KidCare and nursing home care. In Florida’s Ninth Congressional District, over 158,000 constituents rely on Medicaid programs, totaling 19% of the district’s population. Below are Rep. Soto’s remarks as prepared for delivery.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Florida Reps. Darren Soto (D-FL-09), María Elvira Salazar (R-FL-27), and Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL-25) introduced the bipartisan Venezuela TPS Act of 2025, legislation designating Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status. This comes after U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem announced the termination of Venezuela’s TPS extension by the Biden Administration, affecting more than half a million Venezuelans who currently hold protected status.