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WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) released the following statement in honor of the 11th anniversary of September 11, 2001: “On a day when time seemed to stand still, it’s hard to believe it’s been 11 years since the tragedy and horror of that day struck our nation. As we take time to […]

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) released the following statement after it was reported that U.S. District Judge Robert Hinkle has announced he will issue a permanent injunction to prohibit Florida from enforcing parts of the voting law that tightened deadlines for groups conducting voter registration drives to submit registration forms: “A thriving […]

PLANTATION, Fla. – World War II veteran William “Bill” Kling passed away today. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz issued the following statement: “South Florida lost a hero today with the passing of Bill Kling. He was a devoted leader in the veterans community, from serving as the chairman of the Broward County Veterans Council for 27 […]

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz released the following statement in response to the shooting at a Sikh temple outside of Milwaukee, Wisconsin: “This is a terrible tragedy. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of the victims and their families and friends. We are all grateful for the brave law enforcement officers […]

One of the most important things I’ve worked on in my legislative career has been expanding affordable, quality health care to all Americans. It’s been two years since President Obama signed the Affordable Care Act into law. Since then, the law has provided health insurance to millions more Americans, lowered health care costs, while also […]

WASHINGTON – Two of U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz’s bills moved significantly closer to becoming law when they were passed by the House late last night. The Stopping Tax Offenders and Prosecuting Identity Theft Act (H.R. 4362) was introduced in April by U.S. Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) and Judiciary Chairman Lamar Smith (TX-21). The […]

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Rep Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) made the following statement on the passage of the House-Senate Agreement on Iran Sanctions: “The U.S. Congress has once again made it clear to the world: we are resolute in using all tools at our disposal to halt Iran’s nefarious nuclear ambitions. “This legislation, which AIPAC […]

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) released the following statement about an important benefit for women’s health care in the Affordable Care Act law that starts today. “No Co-Pay Day marks a victory for women’s health care. Some 47 million women will now be able to get free preventative services which required a […]

By William E. Gibson, Washington Bureau WASHINGTON – Alarmed by Iran’s nuclear ambitions, the spread of child pornography and a rising tide of tax fraud, South Florida representatives are pushing legislation through the U.S. House this week to confront these challenges of special concern to their constituents. The House overwhelmingly passed a bill on Wednesday […]