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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.
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, I would like to recognize Julio Zayas. Julio Zayas was born in Salinas, Puerto Rico, in 1948. He moved to New York City in 1968, where he and his wife established their family in the Bronx. He has four…
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, I would like to recognize Marcos Vilar. Marcos Vilar was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, and moved to the United States mainland at the age of 14. He currently resides in Orlando, Florida. Marcos holds a…
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, I recognize Iluminada Aponte. Iluminada Aponte was born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, and has called the United States home for over six decades. Iluminada is a self-taught folk artist whose…
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we recognize Gaby Ortigoni. Gaby Ortigoni is the president of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando, which is responsible for promoting the economic development of the Hispanic community of…
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we honor Cecilia Figueroa. Cecilia Figueroa is an Ecuadorian-American journalist and media strategist. She graduated as a journalist in her native city of Guayaquil, Ecuador. She learned about faith…
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, I honor Amilcar Cordova. Mr. Amilcar Cordova hails from Carolina, Puerto Rico. After high school, he moved to Pennsylvania, where he began his career in the health insurance industry. In 1994, he…
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, I recognize Father Jose Rodriguez. Father Jose Rodriguez is a vicar of the Iglesia Episcopal Jesus de Nazaret in Orange County, Florida. Originally from Puerto Rico, he arrived with his family to Azalea…
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, I would like to recognize Pamela and Estela Juarez. For nearly 20 years, Cuauhtemoc ``Temo'' Juarez and his wife, Alejandra Juarez, worked together to build and sustain their American Dream in Polk…
But with only one new standard implemented in 24 years, it shows that the system is broken.
Because we are not only interested in making the standards 21st century but putting our money where our mouth is moving forward.
Through sound science we are determining that current water protection standards are unsafe.
This appropriations package continues to make important investments to restore and protect the environment of our beautiful State of Florida. We have language in there encouraging the National Park Service to consider the Kissimmee River…
Even during these difficult times, we have a tremendous opportunity to bring Puerto Rico's energy industry into the 21st century.
Mr. John Lewis has often been called the conscience of the Congress. He also led our Democratic Caucus during some of our toughest moments. In 2017, there was a strong effort to repeal the Affordable Care Act. We were in the minority. We…
It is critical that we use Federal disaster relief funds to focus in part on rebuilding a more resilient and reliable system.
Hurricane Maria exposed the vulnerable state of Puerto Rico's energy system.
We all agree this was an attack motivated by hate, and today, we recognize the 49 angels we lost and the 53 who were injured during the Pulse nightclub shooting. Vigils occurred across this Nation, across the political spectrum, after this…
I include in the Record a list of the names of the 49 victims we lost in the Pulse nightclub shooting. Stanley Almodovar III, 23 years old; Amanda L. Alvear, 25 years old; Oscar A. Aracena Montero, 26 years old; Rodolfo Ayala Ayala, 33…
I would inquire how much time we have remaining. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. Murphy of Florida). The gentleman from Florida has 4\1/2\ minutes remaining.
I thank the gentleman from California and our friends across the aisle for their support. Madam Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from Florida (Mrs. Demings).
I have three more speakers. Mr. McCLINTOCK. Madam Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.
In my hometown of Kissimmee, Florida, I joined our local protest of the murder of George Floyd. We came together, members of the NAACP, Black Lives Matter, our Sheriff Russ Gibson, local police chiefs, and a multitude of my fellow Puerto…
From early January well into mid-March, President Trump deliberately misled the American people into believing the coronavirus was, quote, 'well under control.'
With that said, I think it is essential that we work to get money to the remaining 35 million American citizens who have not received their stimulus payments as fast as those others.
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