Darren Soto
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Darren Soto

Democrat · FL-9 · House of Representatives

9 years in office

Quylt Score

614
Primary Score
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32
Party Line
rank-and-file Democrat

Score Breakdown

Legislative Output35% of score
Laws Enacted4 bills signed into law
7415%
Bills Advanced15 of 152 bills out of committee
4912%
Federal Funding Secured$3429475M in federal obligations in district (119th Congress)
1008%
Engagement20% of score
Roll Call Attendance40 of 40 votes (100.0%)
10015%
Committee Hearing ParticipationCommittee member (rank 14)
405%
Collaboration15% of score
Bipartisan Cosponsoring5 of 20 cosponsored bills cross-party
4210%
Cross-Aisle Co-Authored Bills7 of 15 sponsored bills have cross-party cosponsors
1005%
Position & Influence20% of score
Leadership RoleNo leadership role
010%
Committee SeniorityRank 14 on 2 committees
3010%
Qualifications & Integrity10% of score
Education & CredentialsJD (Law) · law practice
955%
Ethics RecordNo formal ethics violations on record
505%

Last updated: April 29, 2026

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Committee Assignments (2)

Sponsored Legislation (152)

HR 8458STAR Act

Introduced 2026-04-22 · Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

HRES 1046Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3310) to designate Venezuela under section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to permit nationals of Venezuela to be eligible for temporary protected status under such section, and for other purposes.

Introduced 2026-02-09 · 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.)

Congress

HR 7299To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2600 Michigan Avenue in Kissimmee, Florida, as the "Robert Guevara Post Office Building".

Introduced 2026-01-30 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 6699Stop Communist Radio Act of 2025

Introduced 2025-12-12 · Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Science, Technology, Communications

HR 6479Puerto Rico Affordable Care Act of 2025

Introduced 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.

Health

HR 5161To establish in the Executive Office of the President an Office of Young Americans, and for other purposes.

Introduced 2025-09-04 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Government Operations and Politics

HRES 514Commemorating 9 years since the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida, on June 12, 2016.

Introduced 2025-06-12 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

HR 3524Protect Patriot Spouses Act

Introduced 2025-05-20 · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Immigration

HR 3310Venezuela TPS Act of 2025

Introduced 2025-05-08 · Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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.

Immigration

HR 2580Kissimmee River Wild and Scenic River Act

Introduced 2025-04-01 · Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 1770Consumer Safety Technology Act

Introduced 2025-03-03 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Commerce

HR 1348Venezuelan Adjustment Act

Introduced 2025-02-13 · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Immigration

HR 900Sinkhole Mapping Act of 2025

Introduced 2025-01-31 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Emergency Management

HR 704To provide for the issuance of a Manatee Semipostal Stamp.

Introduced 2025-01-23 · Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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.

Environmental Protection

HR 8463SHIELD Act

Introduced 2024-05-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

Science, Technology, Communications

HR 7788Firefighter PFAS Injury Compensation Act of 2024

Introduced 2024-03-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 7124Roboblock Act

Introduced 2024-01-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

Science, Technology, Communications

HR 6536REBATE Act

Introduced 2023-11-30 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.

Energy

HR 4949Don Young Veterans Advancing Conservation Act

Introduced 2023-07-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 682Launch Communications Act

Introduced 2023-01-31 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Science, Technology, Communications

HR 4814Consumer Safety Technology Act

Introduced 2023-07-20 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Commerce

HR 4722Protect Patriot Spouses Act

Introduced 2023-07-18 · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Immigration

HR 4498Jobs of the Future Act of 2023

Introduced 2023-07-06 · Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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.

Labor and Employment

HR 4444To establish in the Executive Office of the President an Office of Young Americans, and for other purposes.

Introduced 2023-06-30 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 4048Venezuelan Adjustment Act

Introduced 2023-06-12 · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Immigration

HRES 500Commemorating 7 years since the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida, on June 12, 2016.

Introduced 2023-06-12 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 3744Avionic Students Housing Act.

Introduced 2023-05-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 3119To provide for the issuance of a Manatee Semipostal Stamp.

Introduced 2023-05-05 · Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-836, Part I.

Environmental Protection

HR 2908To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2600 Michigan Avenue in Kissimmee, Florida, as the "Robert Guevara Post Office Building".

Introduced 2023-04-26 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 2855Sinkhole Mapping Act of 2023

Introduced 2023-04-25 · Subcommittee Hearings Held

Science, Technology, Communications

HRES 176Recognizing the historical significance of Lawrence Silas.

Introduced 2023-02-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.

Agriculture and Food

Introduced 2023-01-26 · On agreeing to the Soto amendment (A012) Failed by recorded vote: 213 - 218 (Roll no. 43).

HRES 1321Celebrating the United States-Republic of Korea alliance and the dedication of the Wall of Remembrance at the Korean War Veterans Memorial on July 27, 2022.

Introduced 2022-08-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, Central Asia and Nonproliferation.

International Affairs

HR 8545To establish a blockchain and cryptocurrency position within the Office of Science and Technology Policy, and for other purposes.

Introduced 2022-07-27 · Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

Science, Technology, Communications

HR 8288LAUNCHES Act

Introduced 2022-07-05 · Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Science, Technology, Communications

HR 7854Venezuelan Adjustment Act

Introduced 2022-05-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

Immigration

HR 7431Don Young Veterans Advancing Conservation Act

Introduced 2022-04-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 6553AI JOBS Act of 2022

Introduced 2022-02-01 · Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held.

Labor and Employment

HR 4404Kissimmee River Wild and Scenic River Act

Introduced 2021-07-09 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 5600Guardianship Accountability Act of 2021

Introduced 2021-10-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Families

HR 5100Virtual Currency Consumer Protection Act of 2021

Introduced 2021-08-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit.

Finance and Financial Sector

HR 5101U.S. Virtual Currency Market and Regulatory Competitiveness Act of 2021

Introduced 2021-08-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit.

Finance and Financial Sector

HR 5082Cryptocurrency Tax Clarity Act

Introduced 2021-08-23 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 5083Cryptocurrency Tax Reform Act

Introduced 2021-08-23 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 4406Supporting Medicaid in the U.S. Territories Act of 2021

Introduced 2021-07-13 · Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Health

HR 3681Sinkhole Mapping Act of 2021

Introduced 2021-06-01 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 494.

Science, Technology, Communications

HR 3638Digital Taxonomy Act

Introduced 2021-05-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.

Commerce

HR 3639Blockchain Innovation Act

Introduced 2021-05-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.

Commerce

HR 3543Blockchain Technology Coordination Act of 2021

Introduced 2021-05-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.

Commerce

HR 2170HAPI Act

Introduced 2021-03-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 1522Puerto Rico Statehood Admission Act

Introduced 2021-03-02 · Committee Hearings Held.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 495For the relief of Alejandra Juarez.

Introduced 2021-01-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

HR 160Restoring Resilient Reefs Act of 2021

Introduced 2021-01-04 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 450.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 162To amend the CARES Act to provide for repayment terms for mortgages in forbearance, and for other purposes.

Introduced 2021-01-04 · Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Housing and Community Development

HR 161Venezuela TPS Act of 2021

Introduced 2021-01-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

Immigration

HR 163Protect Patriot Spouses Act

Introduced 2021-01-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

Immigration

HR 164To authorize the Seminole Tribe of Florida to lease or transfer certain land, and for other purposes.

Introduced 2021-01-04 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 314.

Native Americans

HR 9067Blockchain Technology Coordination Act of 2020

Introduced 2020-12-31 · Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Commerce

HR 8725HAPI Act

Introduced 2020-11-02 · Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Health

HR 8645To designate the Kissimmee Gateway Airport and certain surrounding areas as an enterprise community.

Introduced 2020-10-20 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 8153Blockchain Innovation Act

Introduced 2020-09-01 · Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Commerce

HR 7021LAUNCHES Act

Introduced 2020-05-26 · Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Science, Technology, Communications

HR 6632To amend the CARES Act to provide for repayment terms for mortgages in forbearance, and for other purposes.

Introduced 2020-04-28 · Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Housing and Community Development

HR 4174Guardianship Accountability Act of 2019

Introduced 2019-08-06 · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Families

HR 4160Restoring Resilient Reefs Act of 2019

Introduced 2019-08-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 3631Territories Health Care Improvement Act

Introduced 2019-07-09 · Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .

Health

HR 3094To designate the National Pulse Memorial located at 1912 South Orange Avenue, Orlando, Florida, 32806, and for other purposes.

Introduced 2019-06-04 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Arts, Culture, Religion

HR 2154Digital Taxonomy Act of 2019

Introduced 2019-04-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.

Commerce

HR 1965Puerto Rico Admission Act

Introduced 2019-03-28 · Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 922Virtual Currency Consumer Protection Act of 2019

Introduced 2019-01-30 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit.

Finance and Financial Sector

HR 923U.S. Virtual Currency Market and Regulatory Competitiveness Act of 2019

Introduced 2019-01-30 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit.

Finance and Financial Sector

HR 827AI JOBS Act of 2019

Introduced 2019-01-28 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Labor and Employment

HR 581For the relief of Alejandra Juarez.

Introduced 2019-01-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

HR 557Protect Patriot Spouses Act

Introduced 2019-01-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

Immigration

HR 549Venezuela TPS Act of 2019

Introduced 2019-01-15 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

International Affairs

HR 496Sinkhole Mapping Act of 2019

Introduced 2019-01-11 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 341.

Science, Technology, Communications

HR 436Fracking Disclosure and Safety Act

Introduced 2019-01-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

Environmental Protection

HR 345SMASH Act

Introduced 2019-01-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 37Kissimmee River Wild and Scenic River Study Act

Introduced 2019-01-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 7225U.S. Virtual Currency Market and Regulatory Competitiveness Act of 2018

Introduced 2018-12-06 · Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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.

Finance and Financial Sector

HR 7224Virtual Currency Consumer Protection Act of 2018

Introduced 2018-12-06 · Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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.

Finance and Financial Sector

HR 7210Sinkhole Mapping Act of 2018

Introduced 2018-11-30 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.

Science, Technology, Communications

HR 6768Fracking Disclosure and Safety Act

Introduced 2018-09-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.

Environmental Protection

Introduced 2018-07-18 · On agreeing to the Soto amendment (A069) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 2018-07-18 · On agreeing to the Soto amendment (A070) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 2018-07-17 · On agreeing to the Soto amendment (A028) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 2018-07-17 · On agreeing to the Soto amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote.

HR 6255To amend title 18, United States Code, to establish measures to combat invasive lionfish, and for other purposes.

Introduced 2018-06-27 · Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 115-1089, Part I.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Introduced 2018-06-26 · On agreeing to the Soto amendment (A010) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 2018-06-26 · On agreeing to the Soto amendment (A007) Agreed to by voice vote.

HR 6191For the relief of Alejandra Juarez.

Introduced 2018-06-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.

HR 6169Disaster Housing Assistance Act

Introduced 2018-06-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.

Emergency Management

Introduced 2018-06-07 · On agreeing to the Soto amendment (A014) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 2018-06-07 · On agreeing to the Soto amendment (A013) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 2018-06-06 · On agreeing to the Soto amendment (A050) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 2018-06-06 · On agreeing to the Soto amendment (A012) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 2018-06-06 · On agreeing to the Soto amendment (A004) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 2018-06-06 · On agreeing to the Soto amendment (A009) Agreed to by voice vote.

HR 5927Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Best Practice Act

Introduced 2018-05-23 · Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Health

HR 5593Protect Patriot Spouses Act

Introduced 2018-04-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.

Immigration

HR 5449To amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to support a smart agriculture industry technology roadmap, and for other purposes.

Introduced 2018-04-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit.

Agriculture and Food

HR 5450To increase the access of small farmers in Puerto Rico to Federal agriculture programs, and for other purposes.

Introduced 2018-04-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit.

Agriculture and Food

HR 52922020 Census Accountability Act

Introduced 2018-03-15 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 5234To amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to expand opportunities for algae-based research, and for other purposes.

Introduced 2018-03-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit.

Agriculture and Food

HR 5169To amend the Competitive, Special, and Facilities Research Grant Act to prioritize research on sensor and imager technology in agriculture, and for other purposes.

Introduced 2018-03-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.

Agriculture and Food

HR 5168To amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to establish seaweed as a high-priority research and extension area, and for other purposes.

Introduced 2018-03-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.

Agriculture and Food

HR 4829AI JOBS Act of 2018

Introduced 2018-01-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.

Labor and Employment

HR 4749Truth in Certification for Foreign Food Ingredients Act

Introduced 2018-01-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.

Agriculture and Food

HR 4528To make technical amendments to certain marine fish conservation statutes, and for other purposes.

Introduced 2017-12-01 · Became Public Law No: 115-228.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 4063POWER Act

Introduced 2017-10-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.

Energy

HR 4064To impose restrictions on the sale of binary explosives, and for other purposes.

Introduced 2017-10-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 3961Kissimmee River Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2018

Introduced 2017-10-04 · Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 115-535.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 3829TUFGRID Act of 2017

Introduced 2017-09-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.

Energy

Introduced 2017-09-06 · By unanimous consent, the Soto amendment was withdrawn.

HRES 461Urging Tom Flores be inducted to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Introduced 2017-07-19 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6525)

Sports and Recreation

HR 3156To establish the Water Science Centers within the United States Geological Survey.

Introduced 2017-06-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.

Science, Technology, Communications

HR 2659United States-Israel Agriculture Strategic Partnership Act

Introduced 2017-05-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.

Agriculture and Food

HR 2554Direct Connect to Success Act

Introduced 2017-05-19 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Education

Introduced 2017-03-10 · On agreeing to the Soto amendment (A001) Failed by recorded vote: 181 - 225 (Roll no. 153).

Introduced 2017-03-09 · On agreeing to the Soto amendment (A004) Failed by recorded vote: 192 - 230 (Roll no. 142).

Introduced 2017-03-09 · On agreeing to the Soto amendment (A001) Failed by recorded vote: 189 - 233 (Roll no. 149).

HR 1310SMASH Act

Introduced 2017-03-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 1008Ensuring the Reliability of Our Hurricane Hunter Aircraft Act

Introduced 2017-02-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.

Science, Technology, Communications

HR 926ASPIRE Act

Introduced 2017-02-07 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Education