Washington, April 2, 2024 oday’s stories were profound and moving, and we all had a chance to understand and learn firsthand how people in this state and across the nation are suffering under anti-abortion policies. Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. – Yesterday, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25), House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Rep. Dan Kildee (MI-08) co-led the first field hearing of the House Democratic […]
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) wrote a letter to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken to express her appreciation for the Administration’s efforts to support Cubans fighting for democracy as the regime continues its brutal crackdown on dissent, and for requesting help to free hundreds of political prisoners wrongfully detained by the Cuban regime since […]
Sunrise, Fla. – This weekend, President Joe Biden signed a $1.2 trillion government spending package for fiscal year 2024 that U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) helped steer through Congress, a measure which keeps our government open and working for all Americans, ensures major community investments, and fortifies America’s economic and national security, all while blocking extremist Republican cuts and […]
Washington, March 21, 2024 We are grateful that members of the Foreign Affairs Committee share our outrage regarding the Maduro regime’s renewed assault on democracy in Venezuela and stand in solidarity with the Venezuelan people, who continue to suffer under the boot of the dictatorship. Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL), co-chair of the […]
Washington, March 20, 2024 Jewish communities have made astounding contributions to America’s noble experiment in building a more perfect union. Sharing those achievements with everyone is what the late Pennsylvania Sen. Arlen Specter and I had in mind when we created Jewish American Hertiage Month (JAHM) nearly two decades ago. Educating all Americans, from all […]
Washington, March 12, 2024 From promoting a healthy body and mind, to increasing girls’ involvement in STEM and financial literacy, the Girl Scouts create future leaders our nation needs. I am so honored to represent the Girl Scouts as a Troop Capitol Hill Co-Chair and wholeheartedly support their efforts to lift our next generation of […]
Washington, March 11, 2024 This opens these life-changing services to unmarried and eligible Veterans in same-sex marriages and allows them to use donated sperm or eggs for IVF, which is critical for those dealing with service-related injuries and conditions. Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25), Ranking Member on the House Appropriations Military Construction, Veterans […]
We condemn the rape, sexual mutilation, and gender-based violence employed by Hamas terrorists on October 7th against innocent people in Israel and the continued threat against the remaining hostages in Gaza. Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) and Kathy Manning (D-NC) were joined by fellow Jewish Members of Congress, including Reps. Jake Auchincloss (D-MA), Becca Balint (D-VT), Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), Steve Cohen (D-TN), Lois […]
Unfortunately, this action is driven by yet another extreme MAGA law that undermines and assaults underrepresented communities, attacks all our freedoms, and is clearly out of touch with the vast majority of Floridians. Washington DC – Today, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25), released the following statement in response to the elimination of diversity, equity, and inclusion programs […]
Washington, D.C. –Today, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25), founder and co-chair of the Interparliamentary Task Force to Combat Online Antisemitism, and Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), co-chair of the House Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Antisemitism, authored a letter to top House and Senate appropriators requesting funding to implement the first-ever U.S. National Strategy to […]