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KISSIMMEE, FL – Last week, Congressman Darren Soto (FL-09) sent a letter to the Federal Railroad Administration to inquire about the recently proposed reduction of Amtrak's long-distance service starting in October and the newly reduced service on the Silver Star and the Silver Meteor. According to the letter, reductions in routes could potentially impact tourism in Central Florida, making economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic even more difficult.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congressman Darren Soto voted to pass H.R. 2, the Moving Forward Act, House Democrats' sweeping legislation to invest more than $1.5 trillion in modern, sustainable infrastructure while creating millions of good-paying jobs, combatting the climate crisis and addressing disparities in communities across Central Florida and throughout the country.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Reps. Darren Soto, Val Demings and Stephanie Murphy released the following statements after the passage of H.R. 3094, legislation that designates the Pulse Nightclub as a National Memorial Site:
WASHINTON, D.C. – Today, Rep.Darren Soto(FL-09) voted to pass H.R. 7120, the Justice in Policing Act, Democrats' bold, transformative legislation to reimagine the culture of policing in America with unprecedented reforms to curb police brutality, end racial profiling, eliminate qualified immunity for law enforcement and build greater trust between law enforcement and our communities.
In honor of Caribbean Heritage Month 2020, U.S. Congressman Darren Soto held a virtual ceremony recognizing four individuals in Central Florida for their accomplishments. The honorees' biographies were submitted into the Congressional Record and they received official Congressional Certificates.
KISSIMMEE, FL -- As Florida's foreclosure and eviction moratorium nears an end on July 1st, Rep. Darren Soto (FL-09) led a letter requesting Florida Courts implement statewide mediation programs to give homeowners and tenants a chance to save their homes.
KISSIMMEE, FL - In honor of Pride Month 2020, Rep. Darren Soto (FL-09) held a virtual ceremony recognizing six individuals in Central Florida for their accomplishments. The honorees' biographies were submitted into the Congressional Record and they received Congressional Certificates.
KISSIMMEE, FL - Today, Rep. Darren Soto (FL-09) announced Jainelys Rivera Riveraas the winner for the 2020 Congressional Art Competition. Each spring, a nation-wide high school arts competition is sponsored by the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives to recognize and encourage artistic talent in America.
KISSIMMEE, FL—Today,Rep. Darren Soto (FL-09) led Members of the Florida Congressional Delegation in sending a letter to theDepartment of the Interior (DOI) to request clarification on plans to open Florida's coasts to new oil and gas leasing.