Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Darren Soto will introduce today the "Strengthening Mosquito Abatement for Safety and Health Act" or SMASH Act. This bill supports and expands programs for mosquito-borne and vector-borne disease, surveillance and control.
The SMASH Act supports the work of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and state and local public health authorities in several ways:
• The bill extends through FY2023 CDC grants for mosquito control programs.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Darren Soto announced that he has selected Jose, a DREAMer (DACA recipient) from Florida, to witness President Donald Trump's first message to a joint session of Congress and to put a face on the hard-working immigrants who are being targeted by this administration.
Biography of Jose (last name withheld for his protection):
ORLANDO, FL - U.S. Representative Darren Soto (FL-09) is calling upon local law enforcement agencies and school board members to stand up for immigrant rights. He asks them to reject the cruel new policies of President Donald Trump's administration to arrest and deport those who are in the country undocumented, including hard-working families and students with no criminal record.
ORLANDO, FL.- Today, Tuesday February 21, Congressman Darren Soto (FL-09) will join leaders of the immigrant community and other grassroots organizations to discuss the nation's state of uncertainty following President Donald Trump's hardline on immigration policy.
Who: U.S. Rep. Darren Soto and guest speakers (more details to follow)
What: "HealthCare is a Human Right" ACA Town Hall at Osceola County Commission Chambers in support of protecting the Affordable Care Act #FacesofObamacare.
When: Saturday, February 18, 2017. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Event is scheduled from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: 1 Courthouse Sq #4700, Kissimmee, FL 34741
WASHINGTON, D.C.-On Monday, January 30th, House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and Congressman Darren Soto (FL-09) will join students on the Valencia College Osceola Campus to discuss the daily challenges of pursuing degrees to advance their careers, and entering the workforce after graduation.
WASHINGTON, D.C- U.S. Representative Darren Soto (FL-09) has been selected to serve on the House Committee of Natural Resources where he will have the opportunity to oversee issues affecting the environment, indigenous people, and territories, including Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
KISSIMMEE, FL - U.S. Representative Darren Soto (FL-09) is pleased to announce the open house celebration event for his main district office in historic downtown Kissimmee.