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WIFIA loan presentation
August 13, 2024

KISSIMMEE, FL — Today, Congressman Darren Soto (FL-09) was joined by U.S.


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Rep. Soto speaking
July 10, 2024

Central Florida Public Media: Federal funds slated to reduce East Orlando flooding risk

This article was written by Molly Duerig and published by Central Florida Public Media on June 24, 2024

Congressman Darren Soto is presenting the City of Orlando with a federal funding award of nearly $960,000 to reduce flood risk in East Orlando by updating stormwater infrastructure along Curry Ford Road in East Orlando.


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Congressman Soto at Pulse
June 12, 2024

ORLANDO, FL — Today, Congressman Darren Soto (FL-09) released the following statement on the eight-year remembrance of the tragedy at Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida, on June 12, 2016.

 


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Rep. Soto speaking
May 20, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Darren Soto (FL-09) recently introduced H.R. 8463, the Stopping Hijacking of Identity Expressly for Libel on Domains (SHIELD) Act — legislation to ensure individuals whose social media accounts are used without their consent to post libelous, scandalous, and criminal content have legal recourse against identity thieves.


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Capitol Dome
May 1, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. —Congressman Darren Soto (FL-09) and the Florida Democratic Delegation released the following statement in response to Florida’s six-week abortion ban, effective today, May 1, 2024:

Issues:Women

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Soto with Capitol background
April 9, 2024

KISSIMMEE, FL — This week, Congressman Darren Soto (FL-09) announced that Orlando International Airport will receive $61,943,487 million from the Federal Aviation Administration to expand the Terminal C apron, allowing for an additional 138,481 square yards to meet the growing demands of passengers and airlines. The funds come from President Biden’s Infrastructure Law.


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Water Infrastructure Roundtable
March 27, 2024

KISSIMMEE, FL — Today, Congressman Darren Soto (FL-09) hosted the U.S.


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Kissimmee Gateway Airport Grant
March 25, 2024

KISSIMMEE, FL — This week, Congressman Darren Soto (FL-09) announced that Kissimmee Gateway Airport will receive $1 million from the US.


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Darren Soto on the floor
March 21, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C.  Today, Congressman Darren Soto (D-FL-09) and Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) introduced legislation to compensate firefighters who suffer from injuries or have died from PFAS-related conditions. The Firefighter PFAS Injury Compensation Act directs the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to establish a program under which eligible firefighters can file a claim to seek timely, uniform, and adequate compensation. 

Issues:Health

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Soto with Capitol background
March 8, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Darren Soto (FL-09) voted to finalize $13,728,031 in Community Project funds for Florida’s Ninth Congressional District in the 2024 spending bills. These projects consider the most urgent needs of Florida's Ninth Congressional District and aim to improve the lives of Central Floridians.