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March 13, 2017

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.

Issues:Immigration

March 9, 2017

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 str


March 2, 2017

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.

Issues:Health

February 28, 2017

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):

Issues:Immigration

February 24, 2017
ORLANDO, FL - Congressman Darren Soto will be hosting a strategic planning roundtable with policymakers, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), and community organizers to discuss President Donald Trump's latest attack on LGBTQ youth and the rumored executive order that would allow businesses to discriminate against the LGBT community.

February 23, 2017

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.

Issues:Immigration

February 21, 2017

ORLANDO, FL.- Today, Tuesday February 21, Congressman Darren Soto (FL-09) will join leaders of the immigrant community and other grassroots organizations to discuss the nation's state of uncertainty following President Donald Trump's hardline on immigration policy.

Issues:Immigration

February 15, 2017

Who: U.S. Rep. Darren Soto and guest speakers (more details to follow)

What: "HealthCare is a Human Right" ACA Town Hall at Osceola County Commission Chambers in support of protecting the Affordable Care Act #FacesofObamacare.

When: Saturday, February 18, 2017. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Event is scheduled from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Issues:Health

January 27, 2017

WASHINGTON, D.C.-On Monday, January 30th, House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and Congressman Darren Soto (FL-09) will join students on the Valencia College Osceola Campus to discuss the daily challenges of pursuing degrees to advance their careers, and entering the workforce after graduation.

Issues:Education