WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) issued the following statement today after the White House named Broward County a Climate Action Champion. The 16 local and tribal communities chosen for this distinction have, according to the White House, considered their climate vulnerabilities and taken decisive action to cut carbon pollution and build resilience: […]
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) issued the following statement on extension of negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program: “Reaching a satisfactory deal to ensure that Iran never has the capability to build a nuclear weapon is hard work but the effort is certainly worthwhile. “I commend this Administration and everyone working on the […]
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) issued the following statement in response to the administration’s announcement today on immigration: “I applaud the executive action taken today by President Obama on immigration, using his lawful authority to provide compassion and certainty to millions of our fellow neighbors, family, and friends. For too long, our […]
“I condemn, in the strongest terms, the ruthless attack and murder of innocent civilians in Jerusalem. “My heart goes out to the families of those who lost their loved ones. This cowardly act of brutal violence aimed at civilians, civilians in a holy place of worship no less, cannot and must not be tolerated. “I […]
I am truly grateful for the support that I received today and I am honored to continue to represent my constituents in the 23rd Congressional District. I am looking forward to continuing to represent our community in our nation’s capital and will work everyday to stand up for the families of South Florida. There is […]
Pembroke Pines, Fla. – The Department of Homeland Security recently announced the 2015 implementation of the Haitian Family Reunification Parole Program, which will expedite family reunification for Haitian family members of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents. Details on the announcement can be found by visiting the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services website. U.S. Rep. […]
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23), a member of the State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Subcommittee, released the following statement today after Venezuela won a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council, lasting from 2015-16: “I am deeply concerned that Venezuela was elected to a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council today. […]
WASHINGTON – Free the Data, a national coalition of organizations dedicated to freeing genetic information, today announced that U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) has been named its Honorary Chair. “The time for hoarding data as a commodity is over,” said Sharon Terry, President and CEO of Genetic Alliance, the nonprofit health advocacy organization that […]
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) issued the following statement today after the Supreme Court declined to hear appeals in cases where states had struck down bans on same-sex marriage, effectively allowing marriages to begin in Virginia, Utah, Oklahoma, Indiana and Wisconsin and clearing the way for marriages in as many as six […]
Weston, Fla. – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz issued the following statement in honor of Yom Kippur: “As the sun sets on Shabbat tonight, we gather with our families and friends for Kol Nidre – the holiest night in the Jewish year. On this solemn night and Day of Atonement, we contemplate our actions and […]