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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congressman Darren Soto (FL-09) continues the fight for America's working families and the elderly in anticipation of today's expected vote on TrumpCare. On Wednesday, Congressman Soto took his fight to the House Floor where he highlighted by the numbers how the legislation would hurt Americans if it becomes law.

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representatives Al Lawson (FL-5) and Darren Soto (FL-9) sent a letter to President Donald J. Trump asking him to exempt the Social Security Administration from the federal hiring freeze "to ensure that the American people receive the first-class service they have already earned through a lifetime of hard work."

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This weekend, Members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) are hosting a series of events that will highlight the impact of immigration policy on the lives of everyday people. This comes as the Trump Administration ramps up immigration enforcement activity and takes a draconian stance on immigration policy.

WASHINGTON, D.C.-U.S Representatives Stephanie Murphy (FL-07) and Darren Soto (FL-09) applauded a provision in the 2017 defense appropriations bill that is intended to provide $3 million in new funding for the University of Central Florida's (UCF) RESTORES Clinic, which uses virtual reality to treat military service members, veterans and first responders with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The funding is in the advanced concepts and simulation budget – now increased from $27.688 million to $30.688 million – within the U.S.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Darren Soto will introduce today the "Strengthening Mosquito Abatement for Safety and Health Act" or SMASH Act. This bill supports and expands programs for mosquito-borne and vector-borne disease, surveillance and control.

The SMASH Act supports the work of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and state and local public health authorities in several ways:

• The bill extends through FY2023 CDC grants for mosquito control programs.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Darren Soto announced that he has selected Jose, a DREAMer (DACA recipient) from Florida, to witness President Donald Trump's first message to a joint session of Congress and to put a face on the hard-working immigrants who are being targeted by this administration.

Biography of Jose (last name withheld for his protection):

ORLANDO, FL - U.S. Representative Darren Soto (FL-09) is calling upon local law enforcement agencies and school board members to stand up for immigrant rights. He asks them to reject the cruel new policies of President Donald Trump's administration to arrest and deport those who are in the country undocumented, including hard-working families and students with no criminal record.