If I told you that a woman could be sued by her rapist for custody of a child that resulted from that attack, would you believe me? Well, in nearly half of all U.S. states, that’s the reality. About 32,000 pregnancies a year result from rape. It’s estimated that a third of those women choose […]
Washington, DC – DNC Chair Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz released the following statement on the 50th Anniversary of the March in Selma, Alabama: “Fifty years ago, a group of determined Americans gathered in Selma, AL and our nation would forever change as a result of their courageous actions. They were young people and students from across […]
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman (FL-23) released the following statement this morning as legal same-sex marriages began across Florida: “This is a momentous and moving day in Florida history. Today, we proudly turn the page on marriage discrimination and look toward a future that is more loving and closer to our ideals as a […]
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz was sworn in today to begin her sixth term representing the people of South Florida in Congress. Wasserman Schultz represents Florida’s 23rd Congressional District, which stretches from Weston to Port Everglades to Miami Beach. “Representing this culturally and geographically diverse community is an incredible honor and responsibility, and […]
I am truly grateful for the support that I received today and I am honored to continue to represent my constituents in the 23rd Congressional District. I am looking forward to continuing to represent our community in our nation’s capital and will work everyday to stand up for the families of South Florida. There is […]
Washington, DC – DNC Chair Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz released the following statement on the commemoration of Hispanic Heritage Month: “Today begins our celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month and the long history of invaluable contributions that Hispanic Americans have made to our nation. From the earliest settlement at St. Augustine through generations of immigrants, Hispanics […]
WASHINGTON – The House of Representatives passed legislation today authored by U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) that would stiffen penalties for criminals who engage in identity theft through stolen tax returns. H.R. 744, the Stopping Tax Offenders and Prosecuting Identity Theft Act of 2014, known as the STOP Identity Theft Act, passed the House […]
WASHINGTON– U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) issued the following statement on the Obama Administrations recent sanctions against Venezuela. “I strongly commend the Obama Administration for taking action against the Venezuelan officials who have perpetrated egregious human rights violations against the citizens of Venezuela. “In February of this year, thousands of Venezuelans bravely took to […]
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to admonish the alarming increase of anti-Semitism we have witnessed over the last few weeks. While the Anti-Defamation League released a terrifying report just last month about anti-Semitism growing throughout the world. Tragically, my own constituents have personally experienced terrifying and heinous crimes against them just this past week. On […]
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) issued the following statement today on the escalation of violence in Israel: “I am deeply saddened and concerned by the increase in violence in Israel over the past few days. I condemn in the strongest terms rocket fire targeted at civilians coming from terrorist groups like Hamas […]