Press Releases

Soto with Osceola County Sheriff's Office

Soto Announces $1 Million U.S. Department of Justice Grant for the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office’s Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force

October 6, 2026

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OSCEOLA COUNTY, FL — Today, Rep. Darren Soto (FL-09) announced that the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office received $1 million from the U.S. Department of Justice to purchase sophisticated software, equipment, and technology for the Central Florida Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.

Soto, Boyle, Larson, Booker Introduce Firefighter PFAS Injury Compensation Act of 2026 to Compensate Firefighter Families Impacted by PFAS-Related Illnesses

September 24, 2026

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Reps. Darren Soto (FL-09), Brendan Boyle (PA-02), John Larson (CT-01), and Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) recently introduced H.R. 10462, the Firefighter PFAS Injury Compensation Act of 2026—legislation to compensate firefighters and families who have suffered from injuries or have died from PFAS-related conditions.

Issues:Healthcare

Soto Leads Florida Democrats in Urging Speaker Johnson to Reinstate the Affordable Care Act Premium Tax Credit

September 16, 2026

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, Congressman Darren Soto (FL-09) led a letter with all Democratic Members of the Florida Congressional Delegation urging Speaker of the House Mike Johnson to reinstate the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) Enhanced Premium Tax Credit (EPTC) in any future funding vehicles.

Issues:Healthcare

Soto Leads Letter Opposing President Trump’s Decision to Import 300,000 Tons of Tariff-Free Beef

September 2, 2026

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WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Darren Soto (FL-09) led a letter to President Donald Trump opposing his recent decision to import 300,000 tons of tariff-free beef.

Issues:Agriculture

Soto, Castor Demand Federal Investigation, Accountability After Grand Jury Finds Taxpayer Dollars Were Abused for Corrupt Political Purposes

September 1, 2026

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Darren Soto stands in front of the U.S. Capitol

Soto Leads Letter Urging the EPA to Address Puerto Rico's Drinking Water Emergency

August 13, 2026

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Darren Soto (FL-09) led aletter to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin urging the EPA to address the urgent drinking water emergency affecting Puerto Rico.

Soto Announces Over $36 Million in Federal Aviation Administration Funding for Orlando International Airport

July 24, 2026

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ORLANDO, FL — Today, Congressman Darren Soto (FL-09) hosted a press conference at Orlando International Airport (MCO) to announce over $36 million in U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) funds for MCO. He was joined by City of Orlando Commissioner Tom Keen and union representatives.

Issues:Transportation & Infrastructure

Soto, Thompson Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Bolster WIC Families’ Access to Nutritious Juice

June 14, 2026

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WASHINGTON, D.C.

Issues:Agriculture

Soto Introduces Protect Our Homes Act to Improve Disaster Relief and Lower Housing Costs

June 5, 2026

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Darren Soto (D-FL-09) introduced H.R. 9159, the Protect Our Homes Act—legislation 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.

Soto Announces $43 Million in Federal Aviation Administration Funding for Orlando International Airport and Kissimmee Gateway Airport

May 29, 2026

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ORLANDO, FL — Today, Congressman Darren Soto (FL-09) hosted a press conference at Orlando International Airport (MCO) to announce $43 million in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grant funding for MCO and Kissimmee Gateway Airport.

Issues:Transportation & Infrastructure