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Florida Delegation Champions Effort to Have More Space Flights Launched on U.S. Soil
Members of the Florida delegation brought back the “American Space Commerce Act” which will encourage American space firms to continue to invest in the U.S., including launching from American soil.
Florida‘s two U.S. senators–Republicans Marco...
Florida Congressmen Bring Back Bill Cutting Regulations on Private Companies Wanting to Launch Rockets
Last week, U.S. Rep. Darren Soto, D-Fla., brought back the “Leveraging American Understanding of Next-Generation Challenges Exploring Space (LAUNCHES) Act.”
According to Soto’s office, the bill “will eliminate unnecessary barriers that hamper the ability of...
Central Florida Congressional Reps Attend Publix’s First Hunger Summit in Lakeland
Last week, U.S. Reps. Laurel Lee, R-Fla., and Darren Soto, D-Fla., spoke at Publix’s inaugural Hunger Summit in Lakeland along with Publix CEO Todd Jones, Publix President Kevin Murphy, and USDA Region IV Regional...
Darren Soto Announces Almost $70 Million for Orlando International Airport
On Monday, U.S. Rep. Darren Soto, D-Fla., announced almost $70 million in federal funds for Orlando International Airport.
The funds comes from the infrastructure law that Congress passed last year through the Federal Aviation Administration...
Florida Delegation Asks Biden for $725 Million for Everglades Restoration
This week, members of the Florida delegation wrote President Joe Biden, requesting an allocation of $725 million for Everglades Restoration in his FY24 budget request.
U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio R-Fla., and U.S. Reps. Gus Bilirakis,...
Darren Soto Staying on House Energy and Commerce Committee
Starting his fourth term on Capitol Hill, U.S. Rep. Darren Soto, D-Fla., announced this week that he is staying on the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee.
“I am honored and thrilled to serve on...
Florida Congressmen Get Proposal Extending Medicaid Funds for Puerto Rico, Territories Signed Into Law
Two members of the Florida delegation on Capitol Hill–U.S. Reps. Darren Soto, D-Fla., and Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla.–scored a win as part of a proposal they worked on involving Medicaid and the territories was included...
Darren Soto Gets Kissimmee River Wild and Scenic River Act Signed Into Law as...
This week, a member of the Florida delegation announced that his proposal to help protect a river in Florida has become law as President Joe Biden signed the federal omnibus that Congress passed last...
Darren Soto: NDAA Contains $60 Million for Water Projects in Central Florida
Last week, U.S. Rep. Darren Soto, D-Fla., showcased funds in National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for water projects in Central Florida.
Soto noted the NDAA included $60 million in funds for Central Florida water projects....
Joe Biden Signs Florida’s Senators’, Darren Soto’s Restoring Resilient Reefs Act Into Law
This week, President Joe Biden signed the “Restoring Resilient Reefs Act,” which was included in the version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), into law.
U.S. Rep. Darren Soto, D-Fla., and U.S. Sen. Marco...
Scott Franklin, Darren Soto Lead Florida Delegation Calling on Congress to Help Citrus After...
At the end of last week, two congressmen representing Central Florida--Democratic U.S. Rep. Darren Soto and Republican U.S. Rep. Scott Franklin--rounded up 15 other members of the Florida delegation in urging the U.S. House...
Majority of Florida Delegation Helps Get the NDAA Through the House
Last week, the U.S. House passed a record high $858 billion version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
The House’s version was $45 billion higher than what President Joe Biden requested and includes a...
