WASHINGTON – Earlier today the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill to rename the Department of Veterans Affairs health clinic located at 9800 West Commercial Boulevard, in the city of Sunrise, Florida, as the “William ‘Bill’ Kling” VA Clinic.” The entire Florida House Delegation joined Wasserman Schultz on H.R. 6443 to honor a beloved […]
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) released the following statement today after a shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn.: “My heart breaks for the countless parents, families, friends, and everyone affected by today’s tragedy in the Newtown community. This is a parent’s worst nightmare that they would send their child […]
WASHINGTON – Earlier today the U.S. Department of Education announced that the School Board of Miami-Dade County will be awarded $30 million as part of the Race to the Top competition. Miami-Dade was the biggest district of the 16 applicants that were awarded over $400 million to go toward classroom innovation and improving student achievement. […]
Wasserman Schultz-Smith Bipartisan Bill Protects Children from Sexual Exploitation President Barack Obama signs H.R. 6063, the Child Protection Act of 2012, in the Oval Office, Dec. 7, 2012. Pictured, from left, are: Sen Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn; Rep. Lamar Smith, R-Texas; Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) WASHINGTON — President […]
Washington, D.C. – DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz released the following statement on Hanukkah, which begins tomorrow at sundown: “Tomorrow night, Jewish families across America and around the world will join in the celebration of Hanukkah, the festival of lights. Gathering with loved ones to recount the miracles of unexpected triumphs, we are grateful for […]
WASHINGTON – In honor of World AIDS Day, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) released the following statement: “On World AIDS Day, we come together to show our support in the international fight against HIV/AIDS. We stand united in raising awareness about the epidemic that plagues an estimated 33.4 million people across the globe. The […]
WASHINGTON – On Thursday, the United Nations General Assembly voted in favor of a Palestinian bid for “non-member observer state” status. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) released the following statement: “With U.N. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice’s vote against this measure, the Obama Administration once again demonstrated the United States’ unwavering commitment to […]
Bill Goes to President’s Desk for Signature WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate has approved legislation authored by House Judiciary Committee Chairman Lamar Smith (R-Texas) and Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.) to better protect children from sexual predators. The Child Protection Act (H.R. 6063) provides law enforcement officials with additional resources to combat the growing threat […]
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) made the following statement about the cease fire agreement between Israel and Gaza: “Throughout these difficult and troubling days, I am proud that the United States, at every level, has stood by our ally Israel’s side. We have stood up for Israel’s sovereign right to self-defense […]
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) made the following statement condemning the recent Hamas missile attacks on Israel and standing up for Israel’s right to self-defense: “With our deepest concern and strongest support, the United States stands firm with our ally Israel, currently under fire from an onslaught of Hamas rockets. I […]