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Darren Soto

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Darren Michael Soto is a U.S. Representative for Florida's 9th congressional district, serving since January 3, 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, Soto has focused on issues such as environmental protection, healthcare, and economic development. He has been an advocate for the Latino community and has worked on legislation to improve access to education and job opportunities. Soto has also been involved in discussions around climate change and disaster preparedness, particularly in relation to Florida's unique environmental challenges.

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Jun 14, 2021

In honor of Caribbean-American Heritage Month, I would like to recognize Rachelle R. Grand-Pierre. Rachelle R. Grand-Pierre is the founder of RGP Law Firm, a boutique immigration law firm in central Florida specializing in immigration…

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Jun 7, 2021

We must come together in this committee to support the American Jobs Plan.

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Jun 7, 2021

President Biden has pitched this battle of economic prosperity in the 21st century as one between democracies and authoritarian governments.

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Jun 7, 2021

Our share of global semiconductor production will fall to just 10 percent by 2030 and the Asian market controlling 83 percent.

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Jun 7, 2021

If our government... gives the private sector the tools and then just kind of stays out of the way, U.S. companies can and will quickly rise to the occasion.

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Jun 7, 2021

We know, in America, we can and we must win this manufacturing race too.

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May 24, 2021

It is clear that the American Jobs Plan will help address safe and ample drinking water for Central Florida and across the Nation.

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May 19, 2021

In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, I would like to recognize Newlyn Wing. Newlyn Wing is a current resident of Orlando, Florida, who over the last 5 years has become a passionate advocate for building…

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May 19, 2021

In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, I would like to recognize Dr. Francisco Rueda Halili, M.D., F.A.C.S. Dr. Francisco ``Frank'' Halili, M.D., is a man who appears to have more than 24 hours in a day. And for…

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May 19, 2021

In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, I would like to recognize Sadiqullah Baburi. Sadiqullah Baburi, born on June 10, 1977, to father Baqi Baburi and mother Sadeeqa Baburi in Kandahar, Afghanistan, is the oldest…

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May 19, 2021

In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, I would like to recognize Shally Wong. Shally Wong is the special assistant of Mayor Jerry Demings of the Orange County government. A Hong Kong immigrant, Ms. Wong has proudly…

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May 19, 2021

In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, I would like to recognize Onchantho Am. Onchantho Am makes no secret of her humble beginnings. She is a child of Cambodian refugees who escaped the Khmer Rouge. Due to…

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May 19, 2021

In honor of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, I would like to recognize Dr. Hefang Lin. Dr. Hefang Lin received her Ph.D. in statistics from Virginia Tech in 1999. She has published many papers in journals, such as the…

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May 19, 2021

In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, I would like to recognize Adrian Lee. Adrian Lee is a senior undergraduate student at the University of Central Florida, studying political science, with a track in…

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May 12, 2021

we need to have a better system, going forward, to make sure we have accountability for polluters, to make sure that we are protecting our communities across this Nation.

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May 12, 2021

Today we have a major generational challenge: Whether we are going to allow the pollution of the 20th century to persist well into the 21st century.

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May 12, 2021

I thank the ranking member, Mr. Westerman from Arkansas, for his positive comments and bipartisan spirit, and I thank Mr. Case. Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support the legislation, and I yield back the balance of my time. The…

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May 12, 2021

I thank the gentleman from California, Chair Takano, for taking the pilgrimage to the Pulse Memorial, along with me and others and listening and paying respects. So I appreciate that. Madam Speaker, I yield such time as he may consume to…

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May 12, 2021

I thank the ranking member, the gentleman from Arkansas (Mr. Westerman) and our colleagues across the aisle for their bipartisan support of this really important bill for our Nation. I thank also Representatives Demings, Murphy, Cicilline…

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May 12, 2021

I thank the gentleman from Rhode Island (Mr. Cicilline) for making the pilgrimage and paying his respects at the memorial. Madam Speaker, at this time, I have no further requests for time, and I would inquire whether my colleague has any…

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May 12, 2021

I thank the ranking member, Mr. Westerman from Arkansas, for his bipartisan support. Madam Speaker, I yield such time as she may consume to the gentlewoman from Florida (Mrs. Demings).

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May 12, 2021

I thank the ranking member for his positive comments. Madam Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Hawaii (Mr. Case).

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May 12, 2021

In closing, Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support this legislation for the Gila River Community of Arizona, as corrected. I thank the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. Gallego) who knows the State very well. I urge support of the Gila…

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May 12, 2021

I wholly support this bill, and I thank the leadership of Mr. Fortenberry from Nebraska and the ranking member, Mr. Westerman from Arkansas. This is a fitting honor for human rights and Tribal sovereignty. I urge my colleagues to support…

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Apr 28, 2021

In Florida we face intensifying hurricanes, rising sea levels, and if we do nothing to bend the curve on emissions we will see over 100 extremely hot days a year by 2050.

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