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Rep. Soto at MCO presser
May 29, 2026
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.

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Artemis II launch
April 30, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Reps. Darren Soto (D-FL-09) and Neal Dunn (R-FL-02) announced the introduction of H.R. 8458, the Stopping Theft and Aerospace Reconnaissance (STAR) Act, bipartisan legislation to help prevent unmanned aircraft systems, known as drones, from being used to threaten security or engage in spying and technology theft at NASA facilities and space launch properties.


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March 25, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Thursday, March 19, 2026, Congressman Darren Soto (D-FL-09) filed a discharge petition to force a vote on H.R.


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Rep. Soto speaking
March 23, 2026

KISSIMMEE, FL — Today, Congressman Darren Soto (FL-09) released the following statement on the 16th anniversary of the signing of the Affordable Care Act by President Barack Obama: 


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Soto with House Democrat background
March 18, 2026

KISSIMMEE, FL — Today, Congressman Darren Soto (FL-09) announced that LYNX will receive $9,270,640 in funding from the U.S.


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Rep. Soto and Commissioner Janer at presser
March 12, 2026
KISSIMMEE, FL — Today, Congressman Darren Soto (FL-09) hosted a press conference with Osceola County Commissioner Viviana Janer to announce over $13 million in Federal Emergency Management Agency funding for Osceola County.

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Soto/Frost
February 6, 2026
KISSIMMEE, FL — Today, Central Florida Reps. Darren Soto (FL-09) and Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Kristi Noem and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Acting Director Todd Lyons strongly opposing the opening of a new ICE detention center in Central Florida. 

"Abuse and injustices in Florida at the hands of ICE are well-documented.


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Soto holding up sign
January 1, 2026

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.


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Darren Soto stands in front of the U.S. Capitol
December 4, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Darren Soto (FL-09) and Puerto Rico Resident Commissioner Pablo José Hernández introduced H.R.

Issues:Puerto Rico

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Soto at House Steps
November 12, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Darren Soto (FL-09) issued the following statement ahead of the vote in the House of Representatives on the Republican spending bill:
"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.