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February 9, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, Congressman Darren Soto (FL-09) joined Representatives Lauren Underwood (IL-14) and Alma Adams (NC-12), Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) and members of the Black Maternal Health Caucus in a virtual event to unveil a historic legislative package to address the United States' urgent maternal health crisis.

Issues:Health

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February 8, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In the wake of an armed insurrection against the United States Capitol, Congressman Darren Soto (FL-09) announced today that he will introduce a resolution to recognize January 6th as "Capitol Insurrection Remembrance Day."


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February 5, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last night, Congressman Darren Soto (FL-09) gave a personal account of the events that took place on January 6, 2021, with a poem called "A Bird's Eye View to Insurrection."

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February 2, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today Congressman Darren Soto (FL-09) released the following statement after it was announced the Biden Administration plans to release $1.3 billion that was meant to help Puerto Rico rebuild after Hurricane Maria and remove restrictions on another $4.9 billion:

Issues:Puerto Rico

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February 1, 2021

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.

Issues:Health

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February 1, 2021

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.


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January 28, 2021

Washington, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Darren Soto (FL-09) announced the introduction of the Protect Patriot Spouses Act, H.R. 163, in support of the Juarez family and military spouses facing deportation, as well as a private bill, H.R. 495, for the relief of Alejandra Juarez.

Issues:Immigration

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January 28, 2021

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.

Issues:Immigration

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January 27, 2021

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.