WESTON, FLORIDA – DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz issued the following statement on the overnight mass shooting in Orlando: “This morning, as the American people awaken to news of another horrifying mass shooting, the worst in our country’s history, our thoughts are with the victims and their families, the city of Orlando, and the entire […]
Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) issued the following statement today after House Financial Services Committee Chairman Rep. Jeb Hensarling (TX-05) released the Financial Choice Act: “House Financial Services Chairman Jeb Hensarling and Speaker Paul Ryan’s so-called “new” proposal is a dangerous policy that would decimate the Dodd-Frank Act and send us […]
Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) issued the following statement today after the passage of H. Con. Res. 129, which expressed support for the goal of ensuring that all Holocaust victims live with dignity, comfort, and security in their remaining years, and urging the Federal Republic of Germany to reaffirm its commitment […]
Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) issued the following statement today in honor of National Cancer Survivors Day: “As a breast cancer survivor, there are few days on the calendar that fill me with more hope and resolve than National Cancer Survivors Day. This is a day to share inspiration, love and […]
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 […]