Washington, January 16, 2020 This delegation trip marks approximately one year since the ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy was implemented on January 25, 2019. Under the ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy, thousands of families are being forced to wait in dangerous border towns and makeshift refugee camps in Mexico as they go through the asylum process, which […]
Washington, January 5, 2020 The United States continues to stand behind Guaidó, Venezuela’s true interim president, and all those who valiantly fight to keep Venezuela’s democracy alive amid this horrific suffering and violent oppression.U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) released the following statement in response to Venezuelan opposition figure Juan Guaidó being denied entry to the […]
Washington, December 29, 2019 We condemn in the strongest possible terms the anti-Semitic attack in Rabbi Chaim Rottenberg’s home in Monsey, New York, during the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah. Washington, D.C. – The Leadership of the Congressional Caucus on Black-Jewish Relations, made up of co-chairs Brenda Lawrence (D-MI), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL), Will Hurd (R-TX), John Lewis (D-GA) and Lee Zeldin (R-NY), issued this group statement […]
Washington, December 20, 2019 Wasserman Schultz helped lead fellow House Democrats in passing robust and essential appropriations bills that achieve significant victories for families across the nation, especially in South Florida. Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) helped lead fellow House Democrats in passing robust and essential appropriations bills this week. The […]
Washington, December 11, 2019 This latest ruling obviously benefits our servicemembers and their families most of all, but it is also a victory for any American who values our national security and the Constitution over the President’s nativist boondoggle.Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) issued this statement after a permanent nationwide injunction […]
Washington, December 11, 2019 Our veterans have earned all the care and compassion we can provide. They do not deserve to be victims of kickback and bribery schemes. I join all taxpayers in thanking federal authorities who uncovered this corruption for their diligent efforts, especially Inspector General Michael Missal. Washington DC – U.S. Rep. Debbie […]
Washington, December 11, 2019 Yet another court, the second one in the last two days, rejected this President’s attempt to steal funds from our military to pay for his border wall boondoggle. This President needs to put our nation’s security and servicemembers over his nativist political pandering.Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) […]
Sunrise, Florida, November 28, 2019 As we come together today, we must not forget the duty we all have to share our opportunities and blessings. We must also not fail to show others that division, hatred, and bigotry will never outshine the power of unity, love, tolerance, and support for those around us. I wish […]
Washington, November 25, 2019 Wasserman Schultz has filed bipartisan legislation to restore the rights of Holocaust-era insurance beneficiaries to help recover billions in unclaimed payments left behind amid the chaos and destruction after World War II. Wasserman Schultz: Restore Rights of Holocaust-era Insurance Policy Beneficiaries Washington DC – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) has filed bipartisan legislation […]
Washington, November 13, 2019 It is critical we keep a bright spotlight on the criminal and human tragedy taking place in Venezuela. When Americans stand together, we stand stronger. The best way to turn Venezuela’s situation around is by uniting our efforts, and working together, in a bipartisan fashion. Wasserman Schultz, Diaz-Balart Launch Bipartisan Congressional […]