Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) issued the following statement today after the passing of former Israeli Prime Minister and President Shimon Peres: “Israel and the world have lost a man who was the truest definition of a public servant and someone who embodied Israel’s story. Shimon Peres served Israel and the world […]
Washington, DC –U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) issued the following statement today after the passage of H.R. 5303, the Water Resources Development Act, or WRDA, of 2016: “Tonight I cast my vote for the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) tonight, which contains critical programs for my home state of Florida. WRDA contains the Central […]
Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) issued the following statement today after the passage of H. Res. 851 which expresses profound concern about the ongoing political, economic, social and humanitarian crisis in Venezuela, urges the release of political prisoners, and calls for respect of constitutional and democratic processes: “This resolution states in […]
Pembroke Pines, FL – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) issued the following statement today after Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez died: “Miami has lost a bright and true representative of the American Dream today with the tragic and untimely death of Jose Fernandez. Jose’s talent, spirit and love for baseball were remarkable, and South Florida lit up every […]
Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) issued the following statement in commemoration of the fifth anniversary of the repeal of the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy in the United States military: “Today we celebrate the fifth anniversary of the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” and its impact on our courageous women and men currently serving in the armed […]
Today marks the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month – a time to celebrate and honor the achievements of the Hispanic community. Hispanic heritage is a fundamental part of the American story. All of our histories are intertwined – from the beginnings of our nation to today, generations of Latinos have contributed to our country’s […]
Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) issued the following statement today after the United States signed a new, 10 year Memorandum of Understanding with Israel: “The signing of this new Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and Israel is a significant and historic achievement for our two nations. It will extend […]
Washington, DC — Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) and Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) issued the following statement today after their legislation to establish basic rights for survivors of sexual assault passed the House of Representatives. The House bill, introduced by Wasserman Schultz and Rep. Lamar Smith, known as the Sexual Assault Survivors’ Rights Act, passed […]
Pembroke Pines, FL – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) issued the following statement in observance of Labor Day: “On Labor Day, we celebrate all of our hardworking women and men and their countless contributions to our nation’s progress and history. We owe so much to our workers, who built our nation’s economy and created […]
Pembroke Pines, FL – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) issued the following statement today in celebration of Women’s Equality Day: “Today we celebrate Women’s Equality Day, the 96th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, and the landmark strides we have made for women’s equality in our nation. From securing the right to vote, to defending […]