Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congressman Darren Soto (FL-09) submitted 11 projects to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for consideration in surface transportation authorization legislation expected to advance this spring. The legislation will build on H.R. 2, the Moving Forward Act, which was passed during the 116th Congress.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last night, Congressman Darren Soto (FL-09) attended President Joe Biden's Address to the Joint Session of Congress. He issued the following remarks in response to the address:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, in a Natural Resources Committee hearing, Congressman Darren Soto (FL-09) spoke in support of his legislation with Congresswoman Jenniffer González Colón (R-PR), the Puerto Rico Statehood Admission Act. Below are his remarks as prepared for delivery and a link to the video:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Darren Soto (FL-09) and Congressman John Rose (TN-06) introduced the Haulers of Agriculture and Livestock Safety (HAULS) Act, bipartisan legislation to provide much-needed flexibility to livestock and agriculture haulers. Specifically, this bill would help accommodate seasonal spikes in the transportation of agricultural product by modernizing the agricultural exemption to the hours-of-service rules.
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.
KISSIMMEE –Last week, during a visit to Osceola Community Health Services,Congressman Darren Soto (FL-09) announced the non-profit health corporation will receive $6.8 million in American Rescue Plan funds to expand their COVID-19 vaccination and treatment operations. The resources are part of the American Rescue Plan's investments to expand access to vaccines in underserved communities.
KISSIMMEE — Last week, members of the Florida congressional delegation, led by Congressman Darren Soto (FL-09), wrote a letter to leaders of the Florida state Legislature encouraging full funding of Florida's Medicaid program through the $10 billion provided by the recently-passed American Rescue Plan Act.
KISSIMMEE— Today, Congressman Darren Soto (FL-09) released the following statement after the passing of Congressman Alcee Hastings:
KISSIMMEE – During a visit to Central Florida Health Care, Congressman Darren Soto (FL-09) announced the non-profit health corporation will receive $10.6 million in American Rescue Plan funds to expand their COVID-19 vaccination and treatment operations. The resources are part of the American Rescue Plan's investments to expand access to vaccines in underserved communities.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, during an Energy and Commerce Committee hearing, Congressman Darren Soto (FL-09) secured a commitment from Facebook CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, to boost moderation systems to avoid Spanish-language misinformation, especially during election season.