WASSERMAN SCHULTZ BEGINS SIXTH TERM IN CONGRESS

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz was sworn in today to begin her sixth term representing the people of South Florida in Congress. Wasserman Schultz represents Florida’s 23rd Congressional District, which stretches from Weston to Port Everglades to Miami Beach.

“Representing this culturally and geographically diverse community is an incredible honor and responsibility, and I reiterate to my constituents what I hope they already know, that I am here to serve them and to ensure that their voice is heard in Washington,” said Rep. Wasserman Schultz. “The 114th Congress is now in complete Republican control, but as in years past that will not preclude me from working with my colleagues in a bipartisan fashion to pass legislation that will benefit the people of Florida’s 23rd Congressional District.”

Rep. Wasserman Schultz will soon reintroduce two of her legislative priorities, efforts to stiffen penalties for criminals who steal identities through tax returns and ensure that employees in the recreational marine repair industry have adequate workers’ compensation coverage. Both measures passed the House in 2014 but failed to pass the Senate. Following the successful reauthorization of her EARLY Act legislation in the 113th Congress, Wasserman Schultz will also introduce legislation to assist young breast cancer survivors with the unique challenges they face, building off her strong commitment to supporting survivors after her own breast cancer diagnosis seven years ago.

Wasserman Schultz will also remain a member of the Appropriations Committee. She serves in the Committee’s leadership as a Subcommittee Ranking Member and advocates for environmental and transportation infrastructure funding vital to the South Florida economy.