Darren Soto
Sourced recordU.S. House - FL District 09 · Congressional District 9
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Profile Snapshot
Darren Michael Soto is an American attorney and Democratic politician who has been the U.S. representative for Florida's 9th district since 2017. (Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0)
Five-pillar framework
Right for Office Score
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
Freedom of Speech
Religious Liberty
Second Amendment
Due Process
Separation of Powers
Limited Government
Federalism / States' Rights
Judicial Philosophy
Protection of Individual Rights
Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
Sanctity of Life
Marriage
Gender & Biological Reality
Parental Rights
School Choice
Child Protection
Human Trafficking
Adoption & Foster Care
Family Stability
Integrity & Public Leadership
20%The public record on promises, ethics, transparency, consistency, accountability, and use of public power.
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Integrity & Public Leadership
20%The public record on promises, ethics, transparency, consistency, accountability, and use of public power.
Promise Keeping
Honesty
Transparency
Ethics
Corruption Record
Financial Accountability
Abuse of Power
Consistency
Leadership Character
National Security, Law & Elections
20%The public record on national defense, borders, elections, law enforcement, public safety, and foreign policy.
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National Security, Law & Elections
20%The public record on national defense, borders, elections, law enforcement, public safety, and foreign policy.
Border Security
Immigration Policy
National Defense
Veterans
Law & Order
Support for Law Enforcement
Election Integrity
Public Safety
Foreign Policy
Economic Stewardship
20%The public record on taxes, debt, spending, regulation, energy, growth, and small business.
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Economic Stewardship
20%The public record on taxes, debt, spending, regulation, energy, growth, and small business.
Fiscal Responsibility
Balanced Budget
National Debt
Tax Policy
Inflation
Government Spending
Regulatory Reform
Energy Independence
Economic Growth
Small Business
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Ratings & Endorsements
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Evidence & Sources
49/50 verifiedEvery item below is a stored record. 49 have a named source with a working link, 1 have partial sourcing.
- PartialDarren Soto is a candidate for U.S. House - FL District 09profile identity· OpenFEC
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on EARLY Act Reauthorization
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on To name the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic in Marietta, Georgia, as the “Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic”
- VerifiedVoted Yea on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted No on On Agreeing to the Amendment
- VerifiedVoted Nay on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Sunshine Protection Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Improving Travel for American Families Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted No on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records relating to monetary settlements involving acts of sexual harassment
- VerifiedVoted Yea on KIDS Act
- VerifiedRaised $2,159,165.71 in the 2026 cycle
- VerifiedPublic statement: Soto, Thompson Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Bolster WIC Families’ Access to Nutritious Juice
- VerifiedPublic statement: Soto Introduces Protect Our Homes Act to Improve Disaster Relief and Lower Housing Costs
- VerifiedPublic statement: Soto Announces $43 Million in Federal Aviation Administration Funding for Orlando International Airport and Kissimmee Gateway Airport
- VerifiedPublic statement: Soto, Dunn Introduce STAR Act to Stop Space Technology Espionage
- VerifiedPublic statement: Soto Files Discharge Petition to Force Vote on Venezuela TPS Act of 2025
- VerifiedNews coverage: Darren Soto posts $732K quarter, but trails other targeted Florida Dems in cash chase - Florida Politics
- VerifiedNews coverage: Ben Butler raises $330K, entirely in donor support, to challenge Darren Soto in CD 9 - Florida Politics
- VerifiedNews coverage: Soto Introduces Protect Our Homes Act to Improve Disaster Relief and Lower Housing Costs - Congressman Darren Soto (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Jorge Martinez latest Republican to challenge Darren Soto in redrawn CD 9 - Florida Politics
- VerifiedNews coverage: Florida Dems support Rep. Darren Soto amid congressional redistricting - FOX 35 Orlando
- VerifiedNews coverage: Ben Butler jumps into arena against Darren Soto in CD 9 - Florida Politics
- VerifiedNews coverage: Retired Col. Thomas Chalifoux commits $3M personal investment to unseat Darren Soto in Florida’s 9th District - Florida’s Voice
- VerifiedNews coverage: Redistricting shuffle: Thomas Chalifoux ready for a rematch with Darren Soto in CD 9 - Florida Politics
- VerifiedNews coverage: Darren Soto says if he can't beat Ron DeSantis' map in court, he'll still win CD 9 on Election Day - Florida Politics
- VerifiedNews coverage: 'Central Florida gets torn apart' by new map, Florida Congressman Darren Soto says - Congressman Darren Soto (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: 'Central Florida gets torn apart' by new map, Florida Congressman Darren Soto says - WESH
- VerifiedNews coverage: Redistricting shuffle: Darren Soto signals he’s staying put in CD 9 - Florida Politics
- VerifiedNews coverage: Soto Files Discharge Petition to Force Vote on Venezuela TPS Act of 2025 - Congressman Darren Soto (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Soto Statement on 16th Anniversary of Affordable Care Act Signing - Congressman Darren Soto (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Soto Announces Over $9.2 Million in FTA Buses and Bus Facilities Program Funding for LYNX - Congressman Darren Soto (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Soto Announces Over $13 Million in FEMA Funding for Osceola County - Congressman Darren Soto (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Darren Soto raises less than most targeted Dems as Thomas Chalifoux closes 2025 with $2M - Florida Politics
- VerifiedNews coverage: Soto Releases 2025 End-of-Year Report - Congressman Darren Soto (.gov)
Bills & Legislative Work
2026-06-11: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
2026-06-04: Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
2026-04-22: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
2026-03-19: Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Soto. Petition No: 119-18. (<a href="https://clerk.house.gov/DischargePetition/2026031918">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
2026-01-30: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
2025-12-12: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2025-12-04: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2025-09-04: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
2025-08-19: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
2025-06-12: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Voting Record Feed
Public Statements
8c6"> Image June 14, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. Image Soto Introduces Protect Our Homes Act to Improve Disaster Relief and Lower Housing Costs June 5, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Darren Soto (D-FL-09)  
Image June 5, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Darren Soto (D-FL-09) introduced H.R. 9159, the Protect Our Homes Act —legislation to establish a loan program within the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to help communities repair residential common areas after natural disasters and/or protect property from future disasters. Image
Image May 29, 2026 Press Release ORLANDO, FL — Today, Congressman Darren Soto (FL-09) hosted a press conference at Orlando International Airport (MCO) to announce $43 million in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grant funding for MCO and Kissimmee Gateway Airport. Issues : Transportation & Infrastructure Image <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/evo-subsites/soto-evo.house.gov/files/styles/evo_image/public/evo-media-image/screenshot-2026-05-29-at-2.08.25-pm_0.png?h
a> Image April 30, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Reps. Darren Soto (D-FL-09) and Neal Dunn (R-FL-02) announced the introduction of H.R. 8458, the Stopping Theft and Aerospace Reconnaissance (STAR) Act , bipartisan legislation to help prevent unmanned aircraft systems, known as drones, from being used to threaten security or engage in spying and technology theft at NASA facilities and space launch properties. Image <a href="/media/press-releases/soto
properties. Image March 25, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Thursday, March 19, 2026 , Congressman Darren Soto (D-FL-09) filed a discharge petition to force a vote on H.R. Image Soto Statement on 16th Anniversary of Affordable Care Act Signing March
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