Press Releases
WASHINGTON—U.S. Representatives Stephanie Murphy, Val Demings, and Darren Soto announced today that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Orange County more than $2.3 million to help ensure that individuals and families living with HIV/AIDS can access medical care and critical support services. The grant was awarded through HHS's Ryan White HIV Emergency Relief Program, which provides direct financial assistance to metropolitan areas that have been most severely affected by the HIV epidemic.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the Problem Solvers Caucus announced its members for the 117th Congress, including sixteen new members, bringing the Caucus' total membership to 28 Democrats and 28 Republicans.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Darren Soto (FL-09) and Estela Juarez, daughter of Alejandra Juarez, sent letters asking President Joe Biden to take executive action to reunite the Juarez family. Currently, it is within the Department of Homeland Security's discretion to grant Alejandra Juarez parole, under 8 U.S.C. 1182(d)(5), and allow her back into the United States.
Kissimmee, Fla. –U.S. Congressmen Brian Mast (FL-18) and Darren Soto (FL-09), along with U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (FL), today re-introduced the South Florida Clean Coastal Waters Act. The bill would amend existing federal law aimed at combatting harmful algal blooms to require the first-ever specific federal assessment and action plan to reduce harmful algal blooms in the Greater Everglades region. Additionally, this legislation would require the study to include the St.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Reps. Darren Soto (FL-09) and Ritchie Torres (NY-15) sent a letter to President Joe Biden urging him to release federal relief funds for Puerto Rico through an Executive Order.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Darren Soto (FL-09) released the following statement after the swearing-in of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris:
"Today, we begin a new era in our nation's history. Watching President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris take their oath of office is a key reminder that hope is on its way to the White House.
"Yet, even as we celebrate this momentous occasion, our nation faces its greatest challenges in modern history.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Darren Soto (FL-09) released the following statement after voting to impeach President Donald Trump:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Darren Soto (FL-09) called for the removal of President Donald Trump through the 25th amendment or impeachment.