We condemn the rape, sexual mutilation, and gender-based violence employed by Hamas terrorists on October 7th against innocent people in Israel and the continued threat against the remaining hostages in Gaza. Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) and Kathy Manning (D-NC) were joined by fellow Jewish Members of Congress, including Reps. Jake Auchincloss (D-MA), Becca Balint (D-VT), Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), Steve Cohen (D-TN), Lois […]
Unfortunately, this action is driven by yet another extreme MAGA law that undermines and assaults underrepresented communities, attacks all our freedoms, and is clearly out of touch with the vast majority of Floridians. Washington DC – Today, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25), released the following statement in response to the elimination of diversity, equity, and inclusion programs […]
Washington, D.C. –Today, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25), founder and co-chair of the Interparliamentary Task Force to Combat Online Antisemitism, and Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), co-chair of the House Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Antisemitism, authored a letter to top House and Senate appropriators requesting funding to implement the first-ever U.S. National Strategy to […]
Washington, September 21, 2023 “With backing from America’s most dangerous adversaries, Maduro and his cronies continue to draw from the dictatorial playbook to the detriment of Venezuelans,” said Rep. Wasserman Schultz. “This legislation draws a red line when it comes to his desperate attempts to cling to power by disenfranchising his opponents. The U.S. and […]
Washington, August 23, 2023 Seeing up close the work they do, it’s heartbreaking to see the unfathomable and horrific crimes these teams help prevent and prosecute, but I also see the unmet needs that must be tackled as the perpetrators become even more tech savvy. After seeing the ICAC Task Force’s latest efforts, I remain […]
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23), Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD), Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1), and Rep. Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10) announced they have re-introduced the Comprehensive Cancer Survivorship Act (CCSA), a critical piece of comprehensive legislation which will address gaps in survivorship care and develop desperately needed standards to improve the overall patient-centered quality of care and navigation needs of […]
“I discovered I had cancer at a young age, but I didn’t know how heavily genetics impacted my risk,” said Rep. Wasserman Schultz, who was diagnosed with breast cancer and the BRCA2 gene mutation at age 41 and after seven surgeries, is now more than fifteen years cancer-free. “It’s nonsensical that Medicare doesn’t allow individuals […]
“This Women’s History Month, perhaps more than others, we risk sliding back on our victories, be it over the basic control of our own bodies due to lost abortion rights, or even the ability to tell women’s stories on college campuses overrun by reactionaries. But we will never unleash the full potential of women – […]
“Drowning prevention and pool safety issues have been top priorities throughout my career, and I’ll continue to fight these preventable tragedies through laws like the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act,” said Wasserman Schultz. share: f t Washington, DC – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced this week that it is seeking applications for its Pool […]
Today President Biden ensured that hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans who fled the brutal Maduro regime can continue to receive a critical shield of political protection and personal peace of mind. Washington D.C. – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) released the following statement in response to a statement by Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro […]