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, DC) – Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz voted today to help earthquake victims in Haiti by offering an immediate benefit to Americans who provide charitable aid to the region. This bipartisan legislation will allow individuals to claim any donations to the relief effort as an itemized deduction on their 2009 tax return, instead of waiting […]
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) released the following statement this weekend in recognition of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday: “In any year, the anniversary of Dr. King’s birth is a fitting time to reflect on the progress this nation and the world have made toward his vision for social justice and harmony, a vision […]
Dear Friends and Neighbors, South Florida is no stranger to natural disasters. We have witnessed destroyed property, power outages, lost possessions, serious injury, homelessness, and yes… loss of life. During those trying times, all of us, as South Floridians and Americans, came together to assist those in need. We had workers from all over the […]
(Washington, DC) — I thank President Obama and Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano for today’s announcement granting Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian nationals in the United States prior to the catastrophic earthquake on January 12, 2010,” said Rep. Wasserman Schultz. “This important, temporary refuge is vital to ensuring the health and safety of people who […]
(Washington, DC) — “I am deeply saddened by the news that there has been an earthquake in Haiti,” said Rep. Wasserman Schultz. “Having just visited Haiti in June I know only too well how much this earthquake will add to the already immense obstacles facing the Haitian people. I will be working closely with my […]