Wasserman Schultz Statement on President Obama’s Veto of Republican Reconciliation Bill that Guts the Affordable Care Act and Defunds Planned Parenthood Washington, DC– U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) issued the following statement today after President Obama vetoed House Republicans’ reconciliation bill defunding the Affordable Care Act and Planned Parenthood: “I commend President Obama for […]
Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) issued the following statement today to mark the fifth anniversary of the Tucson shooting that left six people dead and injured more than a dozen more people: “Five years ago today, a deranged gunman murdered six innocent people and injured more than a dozen more, including […]
Reps. Lowey, Wasserman Schultz, Engel, Sires, Connolly, Davis, and Nadler Urge Administration to SanctionIran for Missile Testing WASHINGTON, DC– U.S. Representatives Nita Lowey (NY-17), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23), Eliot Engel (NY-16), Albio Sires (NJ-8), Gerry Connolly (VA-11), Susan Davis (CA-53), and Jerrold Nadler (NY-10) today sent a letter to President Barack Obama calling for immediate […]
Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) issued the following statement after she was sworn in for her seventh term in the U.S. House of Representatives: “South Florida is a diverse and vibrant community and it is an incredible responsibility and honor to represent the people of Florida’s 23rd Congressional District in the […]
Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) issued the following statement today after the House voted on H.R. 2029, the “Omnibus” legislation to fund the Federal government through September 2016: “In 23 years as a legislator I’ve never seen a perfect bill, but progress sometimes requires compromise. In an era of divided government, […]
Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) issued the following statement after voting in support of H.R. 2297, the Hezbollah International Financing Prevention Act: “Yesterday, I joined my Democratic and Republican colleagues in overwhelmingly supporting a bill that will further curtail financing channels for the terrorist organization Hezbollah. These murderous actors are responsible […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representatives Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL), and Susan Davis (D-CA) issued the following joint statement on the International Atomic Energy Agency report investigating Iran’s nuclear program: “Yesterday, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) released its report on the past possible military dimensions (PMD) of Iran’s nuclear program. This report […]
Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) issued the following statement in response to the shooting deaths and injuries at Planned Parenthood in Colorado Springs: “Jennifer Markovsky. Ke’Arre Marcell Stewart. Garrett Swasey. “On Friday in Colorado Springs, they were murdered by a fanatic with a gun. As I spent this past holiday weekend […]
Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) issued the following statement in honor of Thanksgiving: “Today my family and I join millions of Americans in celebrating Thanksgiving and taking time to reflect on how grateful we are. In a time when much of the world is undergoing hardship and suffering, it is all […]
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 4038, the American Security Against Foreign Enemies Act: “Today I voted against the American Security Against Foreign Enemies Act for a number of reasons. “The brutal attacks in Paris are the latest impact of ISIS’s horrific […]