During the week, we attended the Puerto Rico Summit in Orlando. We discussed our work to boost tech jobs at Lake Nona and NeoCity, new infrastructure projects in the district, and ways to strengthen Central Florida’s commercial ties to the Island. 

On June 12, 2016, our happy town of Orlando was the site of an act of gun violence and terrorism. We will never forget those we lost at Pulse nightclub and will continue to reject hate and make sure that love defines our region. It was an honor to remember our 49 angels on the House floor this week.

We introduced the bipartisan Venezuelan Adjustment Act with Representatives Maria Elvira Salazar, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, and Frederica Wilson. With the help of President Joe Biden and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, we delivered TPS and a parole program to help hundreds of thousands of Venezuelan refugees in Florida and the nation. Now, Venezuelans need a pathway to permanent legal status in order to have greater stability.

Owning a home is part of the American dream, but for so many young folks, it can feel out of reach. I met with Future Forum members and other groups to discuss how Congress can help remove barriers to homeownership.

Proud to represent the Democrats in the U.S. Soccer Foundation 2023 Congressional Soccer Match. We congratulate the Republicans on their win and look forward to next year’s game.

We were honored to host members of CAIR Florida in our office. We are proud to work with them to protect civil rights, promote justice, and empower our Central Florida Muslim community.

We met with Susan G. Komen to discuss our combined efforts to prevent and cure breast cancer. I'm proud to co-sponsor legislation to help with this critical fight.

On Monday, we remembered the 49 angels we lost at Pulse nightclub in 2016. We will never forget them and reaffirm our commitment to gun safety reforms, defending LGBTQ rights, and keeping their memory alive.

We hosted White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Black Americans Executive Director Alexis Holmes to discuss ways to address and remove disparities and injustices that exist in the education and economic system of the United States.

It was exciting to attend the Puerto Rico Summit in Orlando. We discussed our work to boost tech jobs at Lake Nona and NeoCity, new infrastructure projects in the district, and ways to strengthen Central Florida’s commercial ties to the Island. 

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.

Poinciana, 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.

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.

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.

Veterans are encouraged to file claims by August 10 to have their benefits, if granted, backdated to August 10, 2022 — the day that President Biden signed the bill into law.

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 now 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. Just this week, insulin producer Eli Lilly said they are reducing their price by 70% with a $35 cap.

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