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April 10, 2017
WASHINGTON, D.C.-U.S. Representative Darren Soto released the following statement on April 7th about the sudden passing of former Osceola County Chairman Frank Attkisson. During his career in public service, Attkisson served in the Florida House of Representatives for 10 years and as the Mayor of Kissimmee.
"Frank was a friend to me, and to so many people in our community. He was deeply committed to making life better and opportunity greater for all the people of Osceola County.

April 6, 2017

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Darren Soto (FL-09) released the following statement in regards to the decision of the President of the Senate of Puerto Rico, Thomas Rivera Schatz, to rescind the administrative order approved in 2014 allowing transgender senate employees to use the bathroom and wear clothing consistent with their gender identity.


April 5, 2017
WASHINGTON, D.C.- U.S. Representative Darren Soto (FL-09) is pleased to announce the passage of legislation that will add two additional Hurricane Hunter aircraft to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) fleet. The provision was included in the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017. Congressman Soto worked closely with Senator Bill Nelson to include the language in the bill (Section 413 - Ensuring the Reliability of Our Hurricane Hunter Aircraft Act).

April 5, 2017

WASHINGTON, D.C.- U.S. Representative Darren Soto (FL-09) will be leading a bipartisan Congressional delegation trip to Iraq this week to visit members of the Florida National Guard. This trip helps fulfills one of his first-term priorities of making sure Florida's warfighters in the field are receiving the support they need from Congress to execute their missions.


April 3, 2017

March 31, 2017

ORLANDO- U.S. Representative Darren Soto (FL-09) is pleased to announce the Grand Opening event of his second office in Florida's Ninth Congressional District. This office is conveniently located near the Orlando VA Medical Center to better serve veterans and our constituents in the East Orlando area. Light refreshments will be served.

WHAT: Lake Nona District Office Grand Opening

WHO: Congressman Darren Soto and staff

WHEN: Friday, March 31th, 2017


March 27, 2017

WASHINGTON, D.C –Central Floridians, and many more Americans from working families, depend on community colleges and institutions like Valencia College to be their gateway to a four-year degree. Over the last 11 years, the University of Central Florida's "Direct Connect" program has fulfilled this promise for hundreds of thousands of students from community colleges across Florida, and 35,000 more students are currently in the pipeline.

Issues:Education

March 23, 2017

WASHINGTON, D.C – U.S. Representative Darren Soto (FL-09) released the following statement today after the House of Representatives delayed voting to replace and repeal the Affordable Care Act. The House has postponed the vote as Republicans attempt to find the 216 votes they need—but don't have—to pass TrumpCare.


March 23, 2017

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.

Issues:Health

March 21, 2017

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."


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