During this week's Energy & Commerce Committee hearings, I spoke about my recently introduced SHIELD Act to ensure that individuals whose social media accounts are used to post libelous, scandalous, and criminal content have legal recourse against identity thieves. It is time to review common-sense reform to help victims of these crimes.

In the district, we held a very informative meeting with our Veterans Advisory Board. We discussed how the PACT Act is helping veterans, our latest Service Academy Day, and other resources for veterans in the community. Proud of our work to honor and uplift those who served.

Earlier in the week, we received great news that the Biden Administration canceled another $7.7 BILLION in student loans, providing relief to over 160,000 borrowers. This relief includes many teachers, nurses, police, and other public servants, as well as SAVE Program enrollees.

The Biden Administration has canceled another $7.7 BILLION in student loans, providing relief to 160,000+ borrowers. This relief includes many teachers, nurses, police, and other public servants, as well as SAVE Program enrollees.

Thrilled to announce that Primary Care Medical Services of Osceola was granted over $1.4 million from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Health Center Program. This will continue to support our federally qualified health clinics in Osceola County that serve so many local families.

Proud to share that Orange County is receiving $1,645,787 from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services to boost our fight against the HIV/AIDS epidemic. The funds will help provide quality care to underserved communities and enhance health outcomes in Central Florida.

During this week's Energy & Commerce Committee Communications & Technology Subcommittee hearing, I spoke about my recently introduced SHIELD Act to ensure that individuals whose social media accounts are used to post libelous, scandalous, and criminal content have legal recourse against identity thieves. It is time to review common-sense reform to help victims of these crimes.

In the Energy & Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce, we discussed the American Privacy Rights Act—a matter particularly important to Central Floridians following the case of Alex Bugay, a UCF student who suffered from identity theft online. In response to this issue, I introduced the SHIELD Act to ensure that individuals whose social media accounts are used to post libelous, scandalous, and criminal content have legal recourse against identity thieves.

This week, the House Committee on Agriculture held a markup for our Farm Bill. Unfortunately, the House version cuts $30 billion from food assistance (SNAP), including a $2.1 billion cut for Florida. It also cuts commodity and conservation programs for local farmers. I support the Senate version of the Farm Bill because history tells us only a bipartisan bill can become law. So we have more work to do.

I am pleased with our efforts to help secure key provisions like disaster relief block grants, citrus greening research, beef processing competition improvements, and livestock vaccine banks. We also increased Puerto Rico food assistance (NAP), though it still has a $200 million cut due to SNAP cuts.

In our district, 15% of our constituents—over 100,000—use the food assistance program, so we must protect it. I applaud the American Farm Bureau for stressing this bill must be truly bipartisan. In the meantime, the bipartisan 2018 bill will remain in effect to help farmers and families.

Earlier in the week, we participated in a press conference with the Puerto Rico Federal Affairs Administration (PRFAA) to highlight the need for Puerto Rico to transition from NAP to SNAP. Currently, Puerto Rico’s 3.2 million residents don’t receive equal food assistance benefits as those on the mainland.

It was an honor to be a part of the U.S. Department of Commerce's National Latino Advocacy Summit. I participated in a panel discussion with Latino leaders to discuss new economic opportunities from the Infrastructure Law, CHIPS and Science Act, Inflation Reduction Act, and more. 

I joined Amadeus at the Travel Technology Association’s Policy & Innovation Showcase at the Capitol to learn about how their company is enhancing travel to Central Florida through innovative technologies and strategic partnerships. We also learned how they support the technology needs of travel suppliers—such as airlines, hotels, and airports—and empower consumers to make optimized travel choices in a competitive and transparent environment.

Team Soto was thrilled to celebrate Jessica Gutierrez-Elias, our 2023—24 CHCI Public Policy Fellow! We are thankful for her contributions to the district and look forward to seeing her future accomplishments.

We had a very informative meeting with our Veterans Advisory Board. We discussed how the PACT Act is helping veterans, our latest Service Academy Day, and other resources for veterans in the community. Proud of our work to honor and uplift those who served.

It was great to celebrate Buddha’s birthday at the Guang Ming Buddhist Temple in Orlando. We appreciate their efforts to promote mindfulness, share their rich culture, and do good in the community.

Team Soto had a great tour of the Orange County Sheriff's Office AIM. We are working with them on federal funding to enhance technology to protect public safety for 1.4 million residents and improve response times across our large 1004-square-mile county.

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.

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 policy will save lives.

During the 117th Congress, House Democrats passed the Inflation Reduction Act. Now, millions of seniors no longer have to ration their insulin because they can’t afford it.

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