Washington, DC – DNC Chair Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz released the following statement on tomorrow marking the 20th Anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act: “Twenty years ago, due to the leader of then Senator Joe Biden and countless others, the Violence Against Women Act put in place critical protections that have held violent offenders […]
WASHINGTON – The House of Representatives passed legislation today authored by U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) that would stiffen penalties for criminals who engage in identity theft through stolen tax returns. H.R. 744, the Stopping Tax Offenders and Prosecuting Identity Theft Act of 2014, known as the STOP Identity Theft Act, passed the House […]
Washington, DC – DNC Chair Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz released the following statement on the Anniversary of September 11th: “Five years ago, Congress designated today as the September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance. Thus, one of the darkest days in our nation’s history is instead an embrace of what is best about America. […]
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) issued the following statement today after the release of a video reportedly showing the murder of South Florida journalist Steven Sotloff by the Islamic State: “I am absolutely devastated at the reported murder of Steven Sotloff by the Islamic State. Steven was a dedicated journalist who committed […]
“Today, many Americans will celebrate Labor Day with their friends and families. Countless others will go to work and do their job just like any other day. “Every American worker has contributed to building America into what it is today and what it can be in the future. But one Monday in September is not […]
Washington, DC – DNC Chair Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz released the following statement in celebration of Women’s Equality Day: “Today we celebrate Women’s Equality Day, the 94th anniversary of the certification of the 19th amendment guaranteeing women the right to vote. Since our nation’s founding, the struggle to form a more perfect union has moved […]
WASHINGTON– U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) issued the following statement on the Obama Administrations recent sanctions against Venezuela. “I strongly commend the Obama Administration for taking action against the Venezuelan officials who have perpetrated egregious human rights violations against the citizens of Venezuela. “In February of this year, thousands of Venezuelans bravely took to […]
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to admonish the alarming increase of anti-Semitism we have witnessed over the last few weeks. While the Anti-Defamation League released a terrifying report just last month about anti-Semitism growing throughout the world. Tragically, my own constituents have personally experienced terrifying and heinous crimes against them just this past week. On […]
WASHINGTON – The Breast Health Education and Awareness Requires Learning Young Act, or the EARLY Act, was introduced for reauthorization as H.R. 5185 in the House and Senate today by Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) and Renee Ellmers (R-N.C.), and Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and David Vitter (R-LA). Authored by Rep. Wasserman Schultz and signed […]
Washington, DC – DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz released the following statement in response to President Obama signing an Executive Order prohibiting federal contractors from discriminating on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity: “The Executive Order signed by President Obama today is an important victory for the LGBT community, and adds to their […]