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WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 900, the Sinkhole Mapping Act, introduced by Reps. Darren Soto (D-FL-09) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL-12). This bipartisan legislation directs the U.S.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Rep. Soto’s bill, H.R. 1770, the Consumer Safety Technology Act. This bipartisan bill will direct the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission to explore the use of AI in their work through a pilot program. It will also direct the U.S. Department of Commerce and Federal Trade Commission to study and report on the use of blockchain technology and digital tokens, respectively.
CNN: Florida lawmakers allowed into ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ say detainees packed into cages
This article was written by Alaa Elassar and Rafael Romo and published by CNN on July 13, 2025
Orlando Sentinel: Florida lawmakers who were denied access to Alligator Alcatraz file lawsuit
This article was written by Florida News Service and Angie DiMichelle and published by the Orlando Sentinel on July 11, 2025
Five Florida Democratic legislators who were denied access to the Alligator Alcatraz immigrant detention center in the Everglades last week when they attempted an unannounced inspection have filed a lawsuit in the Florida Supreme Court.
ORLANDO, FL — Today, Congressman Darren Soto (FL-09) announced that Orlando International Airport and Kissimmee Gateway Airport will receive over $33.5 million in FY25 Airport Infrastructure Grants.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, Congressman Darren Soto (D-FL-09), Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar (R-FL-27), and Congressman Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) re-introduced H.R. 3524, the Protect Patriot Spouses Act, in support of the Juarez family and military spouses facing deportation.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, during the House Energy & Commerce Full Committee Markup of Budget Reconciliation Text, Congressman Darren Soto (FL-09) spoke against cuts to Medicaid, including KidCare and nursing home care. In Florida’s Ninth Congressional District, over 158,000 constituents rely on Medicaid programs, totaling 19% of the district’s population. Below are Rep. Soto’s remarks as prepared for delivery.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Florida Reps. Darren Soto (D-FL-09), María Elvira Salazar (R-FL-27), and Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL-25) introduced the bipartisan Venezuela TPS Act of 2025, legislation designating Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status. This comes after U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem announced the termination of Venezuela’s TPS extension by the Biden Administration, affecting more than half a million Venezuelans who currently hold protected status.
KISSIMMEE, FL — Today, Congressman Darren Soto (FL-09) hosted a roundtable discussion as part of the House Democrats’ Social Security Day of Action. The event brought together key leaders from the Florida Alliance for Retired Americans (FLARA) and the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) with a focus on the importance of preserving Social Security for current and future generations.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, Congressman Darren Soto (FL-09) introduced the Kissimmee River Wild and Scenic River Actto direct the U.S.