Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) issued the following statement today after the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released its proposed rules related to small-dollar lending: “As a strong supporter and partner of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in Congress, I stand with the CFPB in its efforts to protect Americans from […]
Pembroke Pines, FL– U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) issued the following statement today in observance of Gun Violence Awareness Day: “Today marks what would have been Hadiya Pendleton’s 19th birthday. She marched in President Obama’s second inaugural parade, and tragically lost her life to gun violence one week later. On Gun Violence Awareness Day, […]
President Barack Obama chats with DNC chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz on April 22, 2015. | Getty By HANNA TRUDO Speaking at a Democratic National Committee fundraiser in Miami on Friday, President Barack Obama expressed his support for his party’s embattled chairwoman — Florida Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz. “She’s had my back, I want to make […]
Pembroke Pines, FL – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) issued the following statement today in observance of the official start of Hurricane season on June 1: “It has now been nearly 11 years since a major hurricane made landfall in Florida, and while our community has been fortunate, our luck won’t last forever. Taking […]
DAVIE, FLA. – Citing her work to help create the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, former Congressman Barney Frank today gave his wholehearted endorsement to Debbie Wasserman Schultz in her campaign for reelection to Congress. In 2010, Congressman Frank was the architect of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Congress passed this landmark […]
Debbie Wasserman Schultz has been a consistent and reliable leader and voice on issues of importance to African Americans and all Americans. As a Member of Congress, she has supported the Congressional Black Caucus’ agenda on issues such as voting rights, HBCU funding, fair sentencing guidelines, affordable housing, creating opportunities for minority-owned businesses, and lifting […]
Petition Drive Demonstrates Overwhelming Support in District WESTON, Fla. – Citing an impressive outpouring of support from voters in Florida’s 23rd district, Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz, of Weston, today announced she has received the necessary validated signatures to qualify for reelection by petition. “I’m running for reelection so I can continue to fight for hard-working […]
Wasserman Schultz Statement on House Republicans’ Anti-LGBT Tactics Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) issued the following statement today after House Republican Leadership held open a vote on an amendment to the Military Construction and Veterans’ Affairs Appropriations Act in order to defeat a pro-LGBT amendment that would prohibit discrimination in hiring: […]
Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) issued the following statement today after House Republicans released their plan for the Zika virus: “I am extraordinarily disappointed and frustrated in House Republicans’ approach to combatting the Zika virus. More than 100 Floridians and more than 900 Puerto Ricans have already contracted this disease, and […]
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) released the following statement marking Israel’s Independence Day, Yom Ha’atzmaut: “Mazel tov to the State of Israel on her 68th anniversary. Our shared values of democracy, justice and religious freedom forged a bond between our two nations even before Israel’s independence. I am proud that the […]