Rep. Darren Soto

I voted NO on the ICE budget.

This budget fails to include critical ICE reforms like no masks, ID requirements, prohibition on sensitive areas, stronger guardrails against their reckless abuses, and more.

@housedemocrats.bsky.social stand for the THREE C’s:

💵 Lower Costs
🏥 Protect our Care
⚖️ Stop Corruption

Congress must now conduct extensive hearings on the attack and all efforts to restore democracy in Venezuela. (3/3)

Trump’s failure to seek Congressional approval for these strikes raises serious questions about the legality of the mission. The Administration made multiple false promises that it would not invade Venezuela without Congressional consent. (2/3)

Capturing the murderous Dictator Maduro is a major step towards a #VenezuelaLibre. Now, there must be concerted efforts to ensure the democratically elected Edmundo González is seated as the rightful new president. (1/3)

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Happy 2026! 🎇 In 2025, we continued to stand up for Central Florida, deliver for our community, and hold the Trump Administration accountable.

Read more about our “Fantastic 14” projects, constituent casework, outreach, and more in our end-of-year report ⬇️
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These “Fantastic 14” projects are keeping Central Florida moving forward! 🇺🇸☀️

From creating jobs, boosting research & improving traffic, to protecting clean water & our environment, affordable housing, and more, we're proud to deliver billions in federal funds for our region.

🚨 HAPPENING SOON!

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With unemployment at its highest since 2021 & rising inflation, Americans are increasingly concerned about record corruption under the Trump Admin.

During @naturalresources.bsky.social, I raised these concerns & stressed the need to stop pay-to-play schemes and hold the Administration accountable.

🚨SMALL BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE TOMORROW: Join us for a virtual roundtable discussion, Thursday, December 18, at 5:30 p.m. to discuss issues small business owners are facing, such as Obamacare hikes, inflation, SBA loans, and more.

Watch live ⬇️
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Right now, a local Central Florida radio station regularly has its signal overpowered by Cuban state radio, spreading harmful communist propaganda to Floridians for hours each night.

Many small AM radio stations in Florida & Alaska don’t have the funding to block these signals. (2/2)

We introduced the Stop Communist Radio Act to direct the FCC to establish a program to make grants to certain radio stations experiencing harmful foreign signal interference by communist countries like Cuba, Russia, & North Korea. (1/2)

Orlando man says ACA premium surges may force him to downgrade coverage Without subsidies, his premiums could increase to $1,100/month for the same coverage he currently pays $674 for.

Obamacare rates are surging. 📈 Central Floridians are losing their healthcare. Yet House Republicans are still doing NOTHING.

It’s time to come together to lower costs and save healthcare for over 275,000 constituents!
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On #WorldAIDSDay, we honor the lives lost and renew our commitment to ending HIV/AIDS once and for all.

In Washington, Positively U in Central Florida proudly displayed a quilt made as part of the #SaveHIVFunding campaign.

Manatee protection may be eroded under Trump administration’s proposed changes to Endangered Species Act Environmentalists say the proposed rollbacks could threaten the lives of sea cows through habitat loss, pollution and development.

Trump continues his wave of destruction upon Florida. This time, he wants to allow manatees to be decimated.

He’s pushed offshore oil drilling, more pollution, and is now threatening manatees. Clean water, tourism, wildlife, and recreation are all at risk.
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Honored to attend #IITSEC 2025—hosted at the Orange County Convention Center!

We discussed the importance of virtual simulation training to improve readiness and safety for our service members. This tech is also improving healthcare, energy, logistics, manufacturing, and more.

Tech entrepreneurs pitch ideas at Plug and Play NeoCity Expo For the second year in a row, NeoCity partner Plug and Play hosted over 50 tech startup entrepreneurs and semiconductor industry leaders at the Plug and Play NeoCity Expo 2025. Held outdoors on a sunn...

It was a great time at the 2025 Plug & Play NeoCity Expo!

This year, they hosted over 50 tech startup entrepreneurs & semiconductor industry leaders focused on aerospace/defense & medical technology. Great to see this innovation in Central Florida!
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All the president’s millions: how the Trumps are turning the presidency into riches From Vietnam to the Balkans, Donald Trump’s family has launched a global dealmaking blitz since his re-election

He wins, you lose. Trump makes BILLIONS from corruption.

Meanwhile, millions of Americans watch their costs rise, lose their jobs, and/or feel the American Dream slipping away.
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Disaster assistance

🚨: The U.S. SBA is encouraging Floridians who sustained damage from severe storms & flooding on Oct. 26, 2025, to apply for a federal disaster loan.

Disaster survivors do not need to wait for an insurance settlement to apply for a disaster loan.

Info ⬇️

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Lake Toho vegetation harvesting project aims to restore 160 acres, reduce flooding Osceola County is working to create a cleaner, healthier Lake Toho through a vegetation harvesting project currently underway.

ICYMI: Lake Toho will see a 160-acre restoration on the north side this year.

We are working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers & state & local officials on a long-term $164M restoration to reduce flooding & protect wildlife, water supply, & recreation.
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Salvation Army’s Pathway to Housing Program Celebrates Eighth Family Becoming Homeowners in Osceola County The Salvation Army of Osceola County is celebrating another milestone in its life-changing Pathway to Housing program, congratulating its eighth family on officially becoming homeowners.

The Salvation Army's Pathway to Housing Program celebrated a remarkable milestone: Eight families have now become homeowners!

Proud to secure $500k for this program & will keep working to ensure families in Central FL have access to affordable housing.
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50 Most Powerful People of 2025 In Orlando: Politics & Government - Orlando Magazine Maxwell Frost | U.S. Representative, 10thDistrict Anna V. Eskamani | Florida State Representative, District 42 Jerry Demings | Orange County Mayor Buddy Dyer | Orlando Mayor John Mina | Orange County ...

Honored to be named in the Top 10 of Orlando magazine’s prestigious 50 Most Powerful People.

Proud to deliver billions in federal funding to Central Florida for jobs, transportation, healthcare, environmental protection, veterans, housing, and more!
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Equality Caucus Vice Chair Spotlight. Congressman Darren Soto, Representing Florida’s 9th District. IMAGE: Rep. Soto standing in front of the U.S. Capitol dome.

🌟VICE CHAIR SPOTLIGHT — @repdarrensoto.bsky.social🌟
Darren Soto is a civil rights attorney, Congressman for Florida's 9th District, and a steadfast ally to the LGBTQI+ community.

We're proud to have him serve as one of our Vice Chairs this Congress. Let us introduce you:

Osceola County Expands Affordable Housing with Grand Opening of Falcon Trace II, Adding 354 New Homes for Residents Osceola County officials, led by Commissioner Brandon Arrington,  joined community partners Tuesday to celebrate the grand opening of Falcon Trace II, a 354-unit affordable housing community in Kissim...

Great news for Osceola County! 🏡 Falcon Trace II is adding 350+ affordable housing units in Poinciana to serve seniors and working families, thanks to federal LIHTC funds.

This partnership is helping promote long-term housing stability for Central Florida.
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Happy Thanksgiving, Central Florida! 🦃

I’m grateful for family and everyone in #FL9. Wishing all Central Floridians a safe and joyful holiday!

Florida redistricting committee to meet in 2 weeks The state will not hold primary elections until the middle of next August.

Florida’s Fair District Amendments ban partisan gerrymandering. This blatantly partisan redistricting effort is CHEATING and doomed to fail in the courts. ⚖️
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Obamacare rates are skyrocketing due to House Republicans’ inaction. 📈

In #FL9, we have 275k constituents enrolled, the second-most in the nation. It’s time to come together to #SaveObamacare and lower healthcare costs.

In the Natural Resources Committee, Dems are standing united as we fight to stop Trump’s ban on clean energy projects.

As electricity rates rise due to AI and data centers, we need all the energy solutions, including wind, solar, hydro, nuclear, and natural gas, to ensure lower energy costs.

Fact-checking Trump's promise to give Americans $2,000 payments from tariff dividends Over the weekend, President Donald Trump promised Americans $2,000 each from the "trillions of dollars" in tariff revenue he said his administration has collected.

Since Trump took office in January, Florida families have spent up to $2,600 in higher prices due to inflation.

Despite Trump's claims that inflation would be in "FULL RETREAT," we are seeing families suffer due to tariffs and broken promises to lower costs.
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