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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 […]

Petition Drive Demonstrates Overwhelming Support in District WESTON, Fla. – Citing an impressive outpouring of support from voters in Florida’s 23rd district, Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz, of Weston, today announced she has received the necessary validated signatures to qualify for reelection by petition. “I’m running for reelection so I can continue to fight for hard-working […]

Wasserman Schultz Statement on House Republicans’ Anti-LGBT Tactics Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) issued the following statement today after House Republican Leadership held open a vote on an amendment to the Military Construction and Veterans’ Affairs Appropriations Act in order to defeat a pro-LGBT amendment that would prohibit discrimination in hiring: […]

Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) issued the following statement today after House Republicans released their plan for the Zika virus: “I am extraordinarily disappointed and frustrated in House Republicans’ approach to combatting the Zika virus. More than 100 Floridians and more than 900 Puerto Ricans have already contracted this disease, and […]

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) released the following statement marking Israel’s Independence Day, Yom Ha’atzmaut: “Mazel tov to the State of Israel on her 68th anniversary. Our shared values of democracy, justice and religious freedom forged a bond between our two nations even before Israel’s independence. I am proud that the […]

Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) released the following statement today in celebration of Mother’s Day: “On Mother’s Day, we thank all the mothers who work every day and night to create better lives for their children and families. We thank them for the sacrifices they make, and for the countless hours […]

Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL -23) issued the following statement today after the FDA issued new rules on e-cigarettes and tobacco products: “As a mother and public health advocate, I applaud the FDA’s new rules that bring e-cigarettes under federal regulatory oversight. It is critical we protect our children from unregulated […]

Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) issued the following statement today in observance of Yom HaShoah: “Today we remember the lives of the six million Jews and millions of others who perished under the Nazi regime during the Holocaust. We also honor those who survived, and the brave heroes who stood up […]

Pembroke Pines, FL – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) issued the following statement today in observance of National Small Business Week, which is May 1 – 7: “This week, I am thrilled to celebrate National Small Business Week, which honors hardworking women and men and their small businesses all around our nation. “I’m proud […]