We need to support--and I am pleased that we are extending this EPA program in this bill.
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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The stakes are too high, and the consequences of inaction are too tragic, to continue down a path of short-term fixes.
Unfortunately, I was deeply disappointed that, at the last minute, former President Trump refused to support our bipartisan, bicameral agreement.
Thanks to the leadership of Representatives Soto and Bilirakis, we were able to find common ground on this legislation.
I strongly encourage both our chairs and our ranking members and our majority and minority staff to work together.
Had I been present, I would have voted ``nay'' on rollcall No. 71. MEMBERS RECORDED PURSUANT TO HOUSE RESOLUTION 8, 117TH CONGRESS Allred (Davids (KS)) Baird (Walorski) Barragan (Beyer) Bush (Ocasio-Cortez) Cleaver (Davids (KS)) Cohen…
Polluting nations like China and India do not set the standards for American excellence. We do.
The good news is the majority of Americans are already with us, especially our young people.





