Press Releases
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.
KISSIMMEE— Today, Congressman Darren Soto (FL-09) announced that his office is now accepting requests for Community Project Funding (CPF) for the Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22) Appropriations process to direct funding to specific governmental entities, nonprofit organizations or geographic locations. Through the new CPF program, Members of Congress will be able to request funding for up to 10 specific projects in their districts to serve the public good.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, while speaking on the floor of the House of Representatives, Congressman Darren Soto (FL-09) honored the life Officer Kevin Valencia of the Orlando Police Department. Officer Valencia was shot while responding to a domestic violence call in 2018 and died as a result of his injuries on Monday, March 15, 2021.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Darren Soto (FL-09), Congressional Hispanic Caucus Whip, voted to pass H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act, and H.R. 1603, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, two landmark pieces of legislation to modernize and reform our immigration system and secure permanent protections and a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants who have been, and will continue to be, key to the economic recovery of the United States.