119th Congress
Darren Soto
Representative, FL-9, Florida
Party
- Democrat
- Born
- February 25, 1978 (age 48)
- In Congress
- House since 2017
- Term Ends
- January 3, 2027
- Votes With Party
- 90%
- Missed Votes
- 0%
- Office Phone
- 202-225-9889
- Website
- soto.house.gov
Committees
- Energy and Commerce
- Natural Resources
Who Is Darren Soto?
Darren Soto is a Democratic representative from FL-9 in the 119th Congress. In Congress: House since 2017. Born February 25, 1978, Soto is 48. On the 310 bills their chamber decided by roll call, Soto voted on 310 and missed 0. Soto voted with the majority of their party 90% of the time. Soto sponsored 18 bills and resolutions this Congress.
How Darren Soto Voted
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- NayProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision".
- NayPROOF Act
- YeaLindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
- YeaRatepayer Protection Act
- YeaWater Resources Development Act of 2026
- YeaNational Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026
- YeaRetire through Ownership Act
- YeaDirecting the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
- NayProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision".
- YeaDiesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025
- YeaGUARD Act
- YeaWhistleblower Protection Act of 2025
Bills Darren Soto Sponsored
- Sinkhole Mapping Act of 2025 (H.R. 900, Passed the House)
- Firefighter PFAS Injury Compensation Act of 2026 (H.R. 10462, In Committee)
- Commemorating 10 years since the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida, on June 12, 2016. (H.Res. 1364, Introduced)
- Protect Our Homes Act (H.R. 9159, In Committee)
- STAR Act (H.R. 8458, In Committee)
- Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3310) to designate Venezuela under section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to permit nationals of Venezuela to be eligible for temporary protected status under such section, and for other purposes. (H.Res. 1046, Introduced)
- To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2600 Michigan Avenue in Kissimmee, Florida, as the "Robert Guevara Post Office Building". (H.R. 7299, In Committee)
- Stop Communist Radio Act of 2025 (H.R. 6699, In Committee)
- Puerto Rico Affordable Care Act of 2025 (H.R. 6479, In Committee)
- To establish in the Executive Office of the President an Office of Young Americans, and for other purposes. (H.R. 5161, In Committee)
- To authorize the President to award the Purple Heart to Louis Boria, Jr., for injuries incurred during World War II and the Korean War while a member of the Marine Corps. (H.R. 5012, In Committee)
- Consumer Safety Technology Act (H.R. 1770, Passed the House)
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- Commemorating 9 years since the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida, on June 12, 2016. (H.Res. 514, Introduced)
- Protect Patriot Spouses Act (H.R. 3524, In Committee)
- Venezuela TPS Act of 2025 (H.R. 3310, In Committee)
- Kissimmee River Wild and Scenic River Act (H.R. 2580, In Committee)
- Venezuelan Adjustment Act (H.R. 1348, In Committee)
- To provide for the issuance of a Manatee Semipostal Stamp. (H.R. 704, In Committee)
Floor Speeches
Soto spoke on the floor 12 times on 9 session days in the 119th Congress.
- House, July 14, 2026, 501 wordsSunshine Protection Act of 2025
I want to start with a little history lesson. Back in 2013, this was my bill. I wrote this bill. I thought it was a pretty good name, the Sunshine Protection Act, back in the day. It was for good reason.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, June 9, 2026, 82 wordsMoment of Silence for Pulse Nightclub Victims
10 years ago this Friday, our happy little town of Orlando was the subject of the deadliest mass shooting in history at that time. It happened at the Pulse nightclub, an LGBTQ+ nightclub, during Latin night. We lost 49 of our brothers and sisters, and 53 others were wounded.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, June 9, 2026, 953 wordsRemembering the Mass Shooting at the Pulse Nightclub
It has been nearly 10 years ago this Friday that our happy little town of Orlando was forever changed.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, May 15, 2026, 175 wordsAmerican Space Leadership
It is America's 250th anniversary, and we are proud in central Florida to have this historic accomplishment of Artemis II's successful Moon mission.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, December 18, 2025, 378 wordsPet and Livestock Protection Act
I rise in opposition today to H.R. 498, the so-called Do No Harm in Medicaid Act, and I urge my colleagues to support my motion to recommit.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, July 14, 2025, 103 wordsConsumer Safety Technology Act
I rise in strong support of H.R. 1770, the Consumer Safety Technology Act. The bill directs the Consumer Product Safety Commission to launch a pilot program exploring the use of artificial intelligence so that we can track injury trends, identify hazards, monitor recalls, and identify products not meeting importation requirements.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, July 14, 2025, 224 wordsSinkhole Mapping Act of 2025
I thank the gentlewoman from Oregon (Ms. Hoyle) for her leadership.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, July 2, 2025, 28 wordsProviding for Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 1, One Big Beautiful Bill ActThat Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗
- House, June 12, 2025, 23 wordsHalt All Lethal Trafficking of Fentanyl Act
During Roll Call No. 166 on S. 331, I mistakenly recorded my vote as NAY when I should have voted YEA.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, June 12, 2025, 183 wordsMoment of Silence in Memory of Pulse Nightclub Victims
9 years ago today, on June 12, 2016, at 2:02 a.m., our little happy town of Orlando, Florida, was changed forever as we saw 49 angels killed and 53 others who were injured in a mass shooting during Latin Night at the Pulse nightclub, a safe place for the LGBTQ community located just south of downtown Orlando. At the time, it was the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history.
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- Chaos, Confusion, and Manufactured Crises (House, February 5, 2025)
- General Leave (House, January 21, 2025)
Florida in Congress →
- Ashley Moody (R, Senate)
- Rick Scott (R, Senate)
- Aaron Bean (R, House)
- Gus M. Bilirakis (R, House)
- Vern Buchanan (R, House)
- Kat Cammack (R, House)
- Kathy Castor (D, House)
- Mario Diaz-Balart (R, House)
- Byron Donalds (R, House)
- Neal P. Dunn (R, House)
- Randy Fine (R, House)
- Lois Frankel (D, House)
- Scott Franklin (R, House)
- Maxwell Frost (D, House)
- Carlos A. Gimenez (R, House)
- Mike Haridopolos (R, House)
- Laurel M. Lee (R, House)
- Anna Paulina Luna (R, House)
- Brian J. Mast (R, House)
- Cory Mills (R, House)
- Jared Moskowitz (D, House)
- Jimmy Patronis (R, House)
- John H. Rutherford (R, House)
- Maria Elvira Salazar (R, House)
- Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D, House)
- W. Gregory Steube (R, House)
- Daniel Webster (R, House)
- Frederica S. Wilson (D, House)
Questions About Darren Soto
Is Darren Soto still in Congress?
Yes. Darren Soto is serving as representative from FL-9 in the 119th Congress.
What party is Darren Soto?
Darren Soto is a Democrat.
When is Darren Soto up for reelection?
Soto's current term ends January 3, 2027, so the seat is on the ballot in November 2026.
How old is Darren Soto?
Darren Soto was born February 25, 1978 and is 48.
How often does Darren Soto vote with their party?
On the roll calls that decided bills this Congress, Soto voted with the majority of their party 90% of the time.
What committees is Darren Soto on?
House Committee on Energy and Commerce; House Committee on Natural Resources.