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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Darren Soto released the following statement after the tragic shooting in Kissimmee, Florida on Friday, August 18th, 2017, that resulted in the loss of two Kissimmee Police Officers:
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Darren Soto joins Democratic colleagues in launching an ambitious new economic agenda –A Better Deal –promising better jobs, better wages, and a better future to all Americans. Rep.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Darren Soto released the following statement after Republican Senators Tom Cotton and David Perdue introduced the Reforming American Immigration for a Strong Economy (RAISE) Act, a proposal to drastically reduce legal immigration into the United States:
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Darren Soto released the following statement today after the House of Representatives passed a security minibus appropriations bill for fiscal year 2018 (H.R.3219), which included a deceptive, Republican-led addition of $1.6 billion to finance a 74 mile border wall:
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Darren Soto released the following statement today after the administration's announcement of imposing new sanctions against Venezuelan government officials.
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Darren Soto (FL-09) announced today that the Polk County Fire Rescue will receive a $4 million federal grant to strengthen its operations by hiring additional firefighters and the recruitment and retention of volunteer firefighters.
Washington, D.C. – On July 19, 2017, Rep. Darren Soto (FL-09), Rep. Raul Ruiz (CA-36), and Rep. Jim Costa (CA-16) filed a Resolution urging for Tom Flores to be inducted in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Darren Soto (FL-09) announced today that the Kissimmee Gateway and the Bartow Municipal Airports have received over $2.7 million in grants by the U.S. Department of Transportation for the installation of more secure and sustainable infrastructure.
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Darren Soto (FL-09) announced today that Haines City Fire Rescue will receive a $674,978 grant to fund the hiring of additional firefighters and emergency medical technicians. During Soto's first week in Congress, he directed staff to contact the Haines City Fire Chief regarding this opportunity and advice on how to apply.
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Darren Soto (FL-09) passed five amendments to the House National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018, H.R. 2810. All five of Soto's amendments were adopted by voice vote before being passed by a bi-partisan vote of 344 to 81.