Darren Soto

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Representative Darren Soto (9)

US United States Representative since 3 months

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Voted yes on HR 517

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Representative Darren Soto (9)

US United States Representative since 3 months

Voted no on HRES 566

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Representative Darren Soto (9)

US United States Representative since 3 months

Voted no on HRES 566

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Representative Darren Soto (9)

US United States Representative since 3 months

Voted no on S 331

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Representative Darren Soto (9)

US United States Representative since 3 months

Voted no on HR 1

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Representative Darren Soto (9)

US United States Representative since 3 months

Voted no on HR 1

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Representative Darren Soto (9)

US United States Representative since 3 months

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Voted yes on HR 1

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Representative Darren Soto (9)

US United States Representative since 3 months

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Voted yes on HRES 519

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Representative Darren Soto (9)

US United States Representative since 3 months

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Voted yes on HR 43

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Representative Darren Soto (9)

US United States Representative since 3 months

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Voted yes on HR 2215

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HR 2763 - American Family Act

Introduced by
Alma Adams , Pete Aguilar , Gabe Amo , Yassamin Ansari , Jake Auchincloss
Last updated 4 months ago

202 Co-Sponsors

American Family Act

STATUS

Introduced in House

HR 929 - Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act

119th Congress

Introduced by
Yassamin Ansari , Yassamin Ansari , Becca Balint , Becca Balint , Joyce Beatty
Last updated 6 months ago

94 Co-Sponsors

Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act

STATUS

Introduced in House

HR 842 - Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act

119th Congress

Introduced by
Alma Adams , Alma Adams , Alma Adams , Alma Adams , Alma Adams
Last updated 6 months ago

1184 Co-Sponsors

Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act

STATUS

Introduced in House

HR 3946 - FIGHT Act of 2025

119th Congress

Introduced by
Mark Amodei , Don Bacon , Nanette Barragán , Aaron Bean , Cliff Bentz
Last updated about 2 months ago

61 Co-Sponsors

FIGHT Act of 2025

STATUS

Introduced in House

HR 768 - Holocaust Education and Antisemitism Lessons Act

119th Congress

Introduced by
Gabe Amo , Gabe Amo , Yassamin Ansari , Yassamin Ansari , Jake Auchincloss
Last updated 6 months ago

207 Co-Sponsors

Holocaust Education and Antisemitism Lessons Act

STATUS

Introduced in House

HR 2253 - Puppy Protection Act of 2025

119th Congress

Introduced by
Jake Auchincloss , Jake Auchincloss , Nanette Barragán , Nanette Barragán , Joyce Beatty
Last updated 4 months ago

167 Co-Sponsors

Puppy Protection Act of 2025

STATUS

Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.

HR 3526 - Uplifting First-Time Homebuyers Act of 2025

119th Congress

Introduced by
Julia Brownley , Ken Calvert , Henry Cuellar , Don Davis , Jeff Van Drew
Last updated 3 months ago

19 Co-Sponsors

Uplifting First-Time Homebuyers Act of 2025

STATUS

Introduced in House

HR 4318 - Head Start for Our Future Act

119th Congress

Introduced by
Nanette Barragán , Michael Baumgartner , Suzanne Bonamici , Joaquin Castro , Juan Ciscomani
Last updated 24 days ago

21 Co-Sponsors

Head Start for Our Future Act

STATUS

Introduced in House

HR 4157 - Equal Dignity for Married Taxpayers Act

119th Congress

Introduced by
Becca Balint , Suzanne Bonamici , Salud Carbajal , André Carson , Greg Casar
Last updated about 1 month ago

70 Co-Sponsors

Equal Dignity for Married Taxpayers Act

STATUS

Introduced in House

HR 2110 - Safe Vehicle Access for Survivors Act

119th Congress

Introduced by
Dan Crenshaw , Debbie Dingell , Brian Fitzpatrick , Laura Friedman , Josh Gottheimer
Last updated 5 months ago

26 Co-Sponsors

Safe Vehicle Access for Survivors Act

STATUS

Introduced in House

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Biography

Darren Michael Soto, born on February 25, 1978, in Ringwood, New Jersey, is an American attorney and Democratic politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Florida's 9th congressional district since January 3, 2017. He is the first Floridian of Puerto Rican descent elected to Congress. Before his tenure in the U.S. House, Soto served in the Florida House of Representatives from 2007 to 2012 and the Florida State Senate from 2012 to 2016. Throughout his legislative career, he has been a strong advocate for environmental protection, healthcare access, and the rights of immigrants.

Education and Political Experience

Education:
- Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Rutgers University
- Juris Doctor from George Washington University School of Law
Political Experience:
- Representative, U.S. House of Representatives, Florida's 9th District
- Senator, Florida State Senate, District 14
- Representative, Florida House of Representatives, District 49

Notable Achievements and Positions

Legislative Accomplishments:
- Passed legislation designating the National Pulse Memorial to honor the victims of the Pulse nightclub shooting.
- Authored the Billfish Conservation Act to protect marine life.
- Secured over $1 billion in COVID-19 pandemic relief for his district, including stimulus checks, small business loans, and housing assistance.
- Led efforts to secure $233 million for Orlando International Airport upgrades under the Infrastructure Law.
Committee Assignments:
- Member, House Committee on Energy and Commerce
- Member, House Committee on Agriculture
Caucus Memberships:
- Chair of the Future Forum Caucus
- Vice Chair of Policy, Congressional Hispanic Caucus
- Member, New Democrat Coalition
- Member, Problem Solvers Caucus
- Member, Congressional Progressive Caucus
- Member, LGBTQ Equality Caucus

Soto continues to focus on issues such as environmental conservation, healthcare reform, and the advancement of technology and innovation in Central Florida.

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