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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Darren Soto released the following statement after the tragic shooting in Kissimmee, Florida on Friday, August 18^th, 2017, that resulted in the loss of two Kissimmee Police Officers:

"I am heartbroken by the tragic loss of Police Officers Matthew Baxter and Sergeant Sam Howard, two of our local heroes who died in the line of duty. On behalf of my family, staff, and the residents of Florida's 9^th district, we send our sincerest condolences to their families and loved ones.

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. Soto penned an opinion piece for The Hill shedding light on how the new democratic economic agenda empowers America's working families and presents solutions to meet the greatest challenges of our times.

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:

"The RAISE Act is a flagrant attack on legal immigration; it goes against American values and does not put "America First". These radical cuts to visa allotments would not only hurt the American economy, but would also tear families apart.

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.

"As a co-introducer of the bipartisan Venezuelan Refugee Assistance Act –legislation that would provide immigration relief to Venezuelans that have long resided in the United States and fear political turmoil at home –I stand with the people of Venezuela.

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. The competitive Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant, administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), aims to more effectively protect the health and safety of the public with respect to fire and all other hazards.

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. Flores was the first Hispanic quarterback and head coach to win a Super Bowl, a feat he accomplished for two separate teams. Beyond his Super Bowl success, Flores was the first Hispanic manager in the National Football League (NFL).

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.