In the district, we celebrated National Apprenticeship Week with our local students, Orange County Public Schools, and Central Florida labor unions. We are committed to investing in our trades and ensuring youth in the district have access to these opportunities.

House Democrats voted to pass a Continuing Resolution to keep our government open and working for the American people. As we continue our efforts to put people over politics, we will ensure that Medicaid and Social Security remain intact, nutrition programs are properly funded, and more.

The Department of State has reduced passport processing times to 7-10 weeks for routine service and 3-5 weeks for expedited service (not including shipping times).

From helping us discover the first COVID treatment to analytics and running theme parks, artificial intelligence is incredible. However, it can also be a disrupter. In the Energy and Commerce Committee, we're working to pass legislation to promote innovation, protect consumers, and provide guardrails for development.

The Regional Leadership Council met with White House Senior Advisor Mitch Landrieu to discuss how the Infrastructure Law is delivering $400 billion to over 40,000 projects nationwide. We have seen $2 billion for for the I-4 expansion and $1 billion for Poinciana Parkway, $200 million for Orlando International Airport improvements, as well as over $30 million for SunRail/Brightline expansions. This law is also helping us improve local ports and make broadband and public transportation access more equitable.

The Future Forum Caucus met with the Center for Effective Lawmaking to discuss strategies that can help Members of Congress deliver for our constituents, including reaching young folks. I am proud to be rated the most effective Florida Democrat again for passing many new laws like the Pulse National Memorial, Restoring Resilient Reefs Act, Kissimmee River Wild and Scenic River Study, and more.

It was great to meet with Florida Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Shawn Hamilton to discuss hurricane recovery efforts, Everglades and coral reef restoration, and our joint plan to implement $250 million in federal Infrastructure Law funding to protect clean water.

We celebrated National Apprenticeship Week with our local students, Orange County Public Schools, and Central Florida labor unions. We are committed to investing in our trades and ensuring youth in the district have access to these opportunities. 

We met with our Labor Advisory Board to listen to updates on the major new contracts secured by UAW and SAG-AFTRA. We will continue working together to protect workers, create higher paying jobs, better benefits and more. 

It was great to catch up with our local UAW members to discuss the their major new contract secured as a result of their recent strike. We are proud of them for negotiating wage increases, comprehensive healthcare coverage, improved retirement, and more.

We had a fantastic time at the Japan Festival in Kissimmee. We were thrilled to host such an incredible and well-attended display of amazing Japanese food, art, and music.

Team Soto is hard at work in our district connecting with the community. We are here to serve FL-09 and are grateful for the opportunity to do so.

The ACA marketplaces are OPEN!

Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, four out of five Americans can find plans for less than $10 a month. Sign up by December 15 to get covered at the start of 2024.

Team Soto is here to help! We are holding weekly office hours at the Poinciana Branch Library on Mondays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Stop by to see how we can help you resolve issues with federal agencies or obtain federal benefits.

We are also holding weekly office hours at the Buenaventura Lakes Library on Wednesdays from 1 — 5 p.m.

American manufacturing is back and stronger than ever. Thanks to the Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act, we're witnessing job creation and increased investment across the country and right here in Central Florida.

El Presidente Biden y los Democratas estamos invirtiendo en Estados Unidos e implementando niveles históricos de inversiones públicas y privadas gracias a la Ley de Infraestructura.

We secured an extension of the special health care enrollment period from March 31, 2023, through July 31, 2024 for those affected by the end of pandemic-related Medicaid continuous coverage.

Toxic-exposed veterans in Central Florida deserve to access all their rightfully earned benefits without issue.

For more information, visit VA.gov/PACT or call 1-800-698-2411.

There has been an increase in PACT Act-related email, phone, and social media scams targeting veterans by offering to submit claims on their behalf. Click here to learn more.

Veterans can receive no-cost emergency mental health care at VA or non-VA healthcare facilities. Veterans can use this benefit whether or not they are enrolled in the VA system. This new policy will save lives.

Last year, House Democrats passed the Inflation Reduction Act. This year, millions of seniors will no longer have to ration their insulin because they can’t afford it. As of July 1, 2023, Americans on Medicare Part B can see their insulin copays capped at $35 per month.

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