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WASHINGTON – At any moment, there are more than one million images of children being sexually exploited on the Internet, with an additional 200 images being posted every day, according to Department of Justice estimates. And more than one-third of the world’s pedophiles involved in organized distribution of child pornography worldwide live in the U.S. […]

WASHINGTON – Today the United States Senate blocked consideration of the Paycheck Fairness Act. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) released the following statement: “It’s disappointing that Senate Republicans voted today to put up a roadblock on the path to equality. Under the leadership of Sen. Barbara Mikulski (D-MD), who’s been fighting for equality and is […]

Dual actions by federal judge and Department of Justice highlight illegal effort by Scott Administration and Florida Legislature to restrict voting in Florida WASHINGTON – On the heels of the voting rights announcements yesterday, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) released the following statement: “A thriving democracy depends on the ability of voters to cast […]

 Federal, State and Local Officials Discuss Region’s Preparedness PLANTATION, FLA. – Hurricane season starts June 1, which means it’s that time of year again to stock up on essential supplies and develop a plan of action in the event a storm looks like it’s headed to South Florida.  On Friday May 25, U.S. Reps. Debbie […]

As summer kicks off, Rep. Wasserman Schultz encourages pool safety WESTON, Fla. – As the official start of summer begins this weekend, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) is encouraging parents to review pool safety tips before taking the family swimming. “As we head into Memorial Day weekend and families get ready to take their […]

WESTON, Fla. – Early Tuesday morning the first private spacecraft headed to dock at the International Space Station launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida. U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) released the following statement: “This morning we ushered in a new chapter of American Space exploration with the launch of the Falcon 9 rocket carrying the […]

Reps. Wasserman Schultz, Hoyer, Hastings and Deutch highlight the importance of making and selling products in the U.S. Sunrise, Fla – America’s manufacturing sector has played a major role in supporting our economy and helping to create a strong middle class. For years, the manufacturing industry has been synonymous with secure, well-paying, middle-class jobs. But […]

By Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel SUNRISE — Scores of industrial-size rolls of bubble wrap, miles of packing tape and more than 5 million cardboard boxes fill A&M Tape & Packaging, and on Monday they became the symbol of a potent political issue: American manufacturing jobs. Started in 1977 with four employees, A&M is a success […]

Rep. Wasserman Schultz praises the passage of H.Res 568 and Secretary Panetta’s announcement of additional funding for the Iron Dome WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) praised two great achievements for Israel’s security and American foreign policy priorities: “I applaud two significant developments today that strengthen Israel’s security: the passage of H.Res […]