Press Releases
WASHINGTON- Today, U.S. Congressmen Darren Soto (D-FL) and Ted Yoho (R-FL) introduced the United States-Israel Agriculture Strategic Partnership Act, (H.R. 2659) a bipartisan bill that permanently authorizes the U.S.-Israel Binational Agricultural Research and Development (BARD) program, founded 40 years ago.
WASHINGTON, D.C. –Last Friday, U.S. Representative Darren Soto (FL-09) introduced H.R. #2554, "The Direct Connect to Success Act", a bill to help striving students who graduate from a two-year community college take the next step in their education. It guarantees grads with at least a 2.0 GPA to admission into a participating four-year state university.
Today, Congressman Soto (FL-09) released the following statement:
"At this point, I think the American people agree that only an independently appointed special counsel can fairly and rigorously investigate whether the Trump campaign violated American law by actively conspiring with Russia to win the 2016 election.
WASHINGTON, D.C - Today, Congressman Darren Soto (FL-09) released the following statement:
"I am glad to see that the Governor of Puerto Rico, Ricardo Roselló, has moved forward to protect the interests of the 3.5 million American citizens living on the Island by seeking relief under Title III of PROMESA," Congressman Darren Soto said.
KISSIMMEE, FL.- U.S. Representative Darren Soto (FL-09) has called a town hall meeting to discuss the political and social climate affecting the quality of life of the Muslim community under President Donald Trump's Administration.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Darren Soto (FL-09) released the following statement in regards to the decision of the President of the Senate of Puerto Rico, Thomas Rivera Schatz, to rescind the administrative order approved in 2014 allowing transgender senate employees to use the bathroom and wear clothing consistent with their gender identity.
WASHINGTON, D.C.- U.S. Representative Darren Soto (FL-09) will be leading a bipartisan Congressional delegation trip to Iraq this week to visit members of the Florida National Guard. This trip helps fulfills one of his first-term priorities of making sure Florida's warfighters in the field are receiving the support they need from Congress to execute their missions.
March 31, 2017
ORLANDO- U.S. Representative Darren Soto (FL-09) is pleased to announce the Grand Opening event of his second office in Florida's Ninth Congressional District. This office is conveniently located near the Orlando VA Medical Center to better serve veterans and our constituents in the East Orlando area. Light refreshments will be served.
WHAT: Lake Nona District Office Grand Opening
WHO: Congressman Darren Soto and staff
WHEN: Friday, March 31th, 2017
