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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.
7 years ago this week, on June 12, 2016, our happy town of Orlando was the site of an act of gun violence and terrorism. We lost 49 angels and 53 were injured at the Pulse nightclub shooting. While that was a terrible and violent act, we…
I know issues like blockchain can be so dizzying for so many Americans, and at its essence it is a fixed electronic ledger.
I agree with my colleagues that we need to remain a digital leader here in the United States.
That is why we pushed for the Blockchain Center of Excellence within the Department of Commerce to coordinate Federal use of blockchain technology.
As the co-Chair of the Congressional Blockchain Caucus along with Congressman Emmer, we are pleased to work on a lot of these issues.
It's time to modernize and improve health access for our Native Americans. This requires us to have greater urban access through the Indian Health Service and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, which is why we applaud Chair…
SNAP also helps our most vulnerable Americans: 80 percent of the program are children, the disabled, seniors.
I can't imagine any family, let alone a constituent suffering from disabilities to be able to really live on that.
Lastly, one that has started working really well is food traceability through blockchain.
It has been said often on this Committee, by both sides of the aisle, that we live in the most powerful, most prosperous nation in the history of the world, and that no American family should go hungry.
When I get to talk to my constituents about things such as digital tokens, and cryptocurrency, stablecoins, Non-Fungible Tokens, people's eyes glaze over, right?
News flash: Extreme MAGA Republicans hold the Nation hostage, put America's full faith and credit in jeopardy, and flirt with economic disaster. Imagine seniors not getting their Social Security checks, unemployment spiking, small…
We came together, many of us, to pass the Bipartisan Infrastructure package with $65 billion for broadband investment.
In modern America, not having internet means you are left in the dark, it means that kids don't have the access to be able to do their homework.
Last term, the Congress had the audacity to put up a bold goal, which is to make sure that every American would get access to the internet.
At 11:59 tonight, we will see the end of title 42, and President Biden has been stepping up to meet the moment. We secured additional border security patrol officers in our omnibus. We have a new parole program to help out with countries…
Climate change is a threat to America's agriculture, but it would be great to get your opinion on how you see climate change affecting agriculture across the nation.
Passengers deserve transparency--that is why I joined Ranking Member Cohen and Senators Duckworth and Fischer to introduce the Prioritizing Accessibility and Accountability for Aviation Consumers Act.
Improving customer experience with regard to the use of airline vouchers... are key.
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