Amendments Pass as Part of CJS FY16 Bill and JVTA Omnibus Bill Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) released a statement on her two amendments’ passage as part of the Commerce, Justice, and Science Appropriations bill: “As an appropriator, I am deeply committed to funding programs that will improve the lives of […]
Washington, D.C. – Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) released the following statement on the House of Representatives’ passage of the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act (S. 178). Rep. Wasserman Schultz had three pieces of legislation pass in the omnibus legislation: The Rape Survivor Child Custody Act (H.R. 1257), The HERO Act (H.R. 1998), and […]
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) released the following statement after voting for the Iran Nuclear Review Act of 2015: “I am pleased to join my colleagues in voting for the Iran Nuclear Review Act of 2015. This bill, which President Obama has said he will sign, creates a sensible and carefully crafted […]
· Mr. Chairman I have an amendment at the desk. · I ask Unanimous Consent to dispense with the reading. · In my opening statement I highlighted this bill’s ability to change lives. This amendment is our chance to do exactly that, by standing up for the workers in the House and Senate cafeterias – […]
May Marks the 10th Anniversary of Jewish American Heritage Month WASHINGTON – This May marks the tenth anniversary of Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM), proclaimed by President George W. Bush in 2006 after the congressional efforts of U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) and the late Sen. Arlen Specter (PA). Rep. Wasserman Schultz issued the […]