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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 Women's History Month, I would like to recognize First Sergeant Daila Espeut-Jones. First Sergeant Daila Espeut-Jones was born and raised in Jamaica until the age of 15. In 1979, she migrated to Boston, Massachusetts, and later…
In honor of Women's History Month, I would like to recognize Dr. Giorgina Pinedo-Rolon. Dr. Giorgina Pinedo-Rolon was born in Caracas, Venezuela, and moved to the United States in 1986. Since then, she earned a master's in TV production…
We did pass a 2020 budget. Most people here voted for it. Not sure why there were statements made to the contrary.
But what about with other sectors? Because for a while the United States has been working on transportation and utilities...
We saw a massive tax cut for the top one percent that led to a trillion-dollar deficit, and yet gross domestic product hasn't even cracked three percent over the last three years.
I could not imagine how painful this all is for you and the Tohono O'odham Tribe.
In honor of Black History Month, I would like to recognize Michael D. Smith. Michael D. Smith, Sr., is employed as a captain and paramedic for the Polk County Fire Rescue, where he has served the citizens of Polk County for the past 10…
In honor of Black History Month, I want to recognize Eddy Jean Rivers. Eddy Jean Rivers is a community leader who started her work life at McCrory's in downtown Lake Wales as the first African American employed in a downtown business and…
In honor of Black History Month, I want to recognize Joanne Cobbs. Ms. Joanne Cobbs is a native of Williamsburg, Virginia. She is the proud mother of three sons, Troy, Al, and Wayne Johnson. She relocated to Florida in 1983 when her…
In honor of Black History Month, I want to recognize Mark Canty. Undersheriff Mark Canty has deep roots in Orange County. He grew up in Pine Hills, and after graduating from Northwestern University in 1994, he came home to Orlando, where…
In honor of Black History Month, I want to recognize Richard DeLoach. Richard DeLoach is a passionate, dedicated, and determined leader who has been serving our youth football coach leagues for over 35 years. DeLoach is a pastor at a…
In honor of Black History Month, I want to recognize Chief Warrant Officer LeWayne Johnson. Chief Warrant Officer Robert LeWayne Johnson, also of the United States Army Reserve, joined the Air Force as a navigational aids equipment…
In honor of Black History Month, I want to recognize Josephine M. Howard. As part of her life journey, Josephine M. Howard has been achieving goals, setting high standards, teaching, learning, positively impacting lives, and been…
In honor of Black History Month, I want to recognize Ronald McCrimon. Ronald McCrimon is a lifelong resident of Osceola County, Florida. Ronald is the son of Mrs. Louise McCrimon and the late Mr. David McCrimon. He is married to Doravia L…
In honor of Black History Month, I want to recognize Dorothy Scott Wilson. Dorothy Scott Wilson is of Lake Wales, Florida. Dorothy has been a community leader for years. Dorothy earned her bachelor's degree from Florida A&M University and…
In honor of Black History Month, I want to recognize Reverend Clifton E. Dollison. Reverend Clifton E. Dollison has served the First Missionary Baptist Church of Winter Haven, Florida, for 28 years. As the longest serving pastor in the…
The gentleman from Oklahoma talked about timely assistance for his State. I think that is important because that is what we are asking for for Puerto Rico here today. We talked about the $42 billion for hurricanes. We all know that less…
Today, I rise because it is National Gun Violence Survivors Week, a time when we focus on sharing and amplifying the stories of gun violence survivors who live with the impacts of gun violence every day. I recall the morning of June 12…
I applaud both Representative Tonko and Representative Barr for putting forward a bipartisan bill to ensure the integrity of this popular sport.
It was over 2 years ago that Hurricane Maria hit the island of Puerto Rico, and our fellow Americans sustained one of the worst natural disasters, with the highest death toll in modern history. Now we have, again, earthquakes hitting the…
Our constituents across America would be surprised to know that so many of these districts have been poisoned by a chemical they never even heard of, the PFOS and PFAS chemicals. But they would be even more shocked to know that the very…
I thank Chairman Doyle and Ranking Member Latta, as well as Representative Flores, for all of their work and the work of the Energy and Commerce Committee. It is essential that the United States be at the forefront of the deployment and…
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