U.S. Representative for Florida’s 25th District
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Position · −0.41
- In office
- House 2005–now
21 years in CongressMore senior than 88% of the House - Breaks on
- Finance and Financial Sector 23%
- Education 17%
- Committees
- Appropriations
- Foreign Affairs
- Bills on
- Health
- International Affairs
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Age
- 60
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
- DElijah Manley$1.1M
- DDale V.c. Holness$395K
- DSheila Cherfilus-Mccormick$389K
- DLuther Campbell$164K
- RRodenay Joseph$99K
Bottom line
- Breaks with Democrats most on Finance and Financial Sector: voted against them on 23% of party-line votes (3 of 13), against 8% for most Democrats.
- Ranking member of the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies subcommittee (Appropriations).
- Sponsored 21 bills this Congress; none has passed the House yet.
Where Wasserman Schultz has influence
Roles
- Ranking Member · Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies (Appropriations)
- Appropriations · 7th in seniority on the minority side
- Foreign Affairs · 23rd in seniority on the minority side
Bills on the move
- H.R. 2701 Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act · Out of committee
Talks most about
Stories in Wasserman Schultz’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Wasserman Schultz breaks with Democrats
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Wasserman Schultz voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for House Democrats.
- Finance and Financial Sector 23% · 3 of 13 party 8%
- Education 17% · 2 of 12 party 0%
- Commerce 13% · 1 of 8 party 0%
Every issue Pro See all 9 issues where Wasserman Schultz has broken with Democrats, and filter the voting record to those votes.
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Full record (Pro)Where Wasserman Schultz broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026On Passage · This bill prohibits institutions of higher education (IHEs) that participate in federal student aid programs from engaging in boycotts…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Jul 21, 2026 | Main Street Capital Access ActOn Passage · Main Street Capital Access Act or the Main Street ActBroke w/ party | Yea |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.On Agreeing to the Amendment · National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Sunshine Protection Act of 2025On Passage · This bill makes daylight saving time the new, permanent standard time.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| May 13, 2026 | To amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure under that Act, and for other purposes.On Motion to Recommit · Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025Broke w/ party | Yea |
| May 12, 2026 | Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · This bill expands federal enforcement of criminal offenses related to organized retail and supply chain crime.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration ActOn Passage · Foreign Intelligence Accountability Act and the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State ActBroke w/ party | Yea |
| Mar 27, 2026 | Defending American Property Abroad Act of 2026On Passage · This bill authorizes the President to prohibit the entry of a vessel into the United States if the vessel has transited any U.S.Broke w/ party | Yea |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Wasserman Schultz is saying
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Wasserman Schultz Slams Mega-Base Proposal by Trump Administration
Criticized Trump administration proposal for new military mega-base as wasteful and unnecessary.
Military ReadinessAI-read
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Wasserman Schultz Conducts Surprise Miramar ICE Facility Inspection Following Whistleblower Report
Conducted unannounced inspection of ICE facility in Miramar, Florida to oversee detention conditions.
“The conditions we documented during my last surprise inspection got ICE’s attention, so they did their best over the last week to clean things up. Oversight and public pressure work, and we need more of it in our state and across the country.”
Immigration EnforcementAI-read
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Led Florida Democrats demanding transparency on detainee conditions at ICE facility.
“did not comply with standards related to: Environmental Health and Safety; Special Management Units; Medical Care; Food Service; Personal Hygiene; and Recreation.”
Immigration EnforcementAI-read
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Wasserman Schultz, Cleaver Convene Housing Officials, Advocates to Tackle High Housing Cost Crisis
Today, U.S. Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) and Emanuel Cleaver (MO-05) joined local housing advocates and public housing officials who help Floridians facing skyrocketing housing costs to discuss possible solutions and reforms the…
“Home insurance, rent, and mortgage costs keep climbing, flooding fears only grow, and we have a Republican Legislature that ignores our problems in Tallahassee, while handcuffing any local solutions at home.”
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Wasserman Schultz Joins Constituent Released from ICE Facility
Today, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) joined her constituent Claudia Carolina Rodriguez Caglianone after she was released from the ICE Broward Transitional Center in Pompano Beach last night.
“I’m so grateful and relieved that Claudia is with her family again. I was proud to help put a spotlight on her case, but there are 300,000 Florida families who had TPS ripped away just like Claudia, and they are just as vulnerable to the kind of cruel arrest and detention that she and her family just went through.”
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Wasserman Schultz voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredMeets expectations
Rank 323 of 433 in the House · expected = average of 192 minority-party members without a committee lead
How far Wasserman Schultz’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 21
- Action in committee 4
- Action beyond committee 1
- Passed chamber 0
- Became law 0
21 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 1 significant (got a roll call vote), 20 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 28 sponsored billsSponsored 28 (House median 25) · cosponsored 461 (median 289), 179 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Health, International Affairs, Crime and Law Enforcement.
- H.R. 10068 PROTECT ActHealth · Introduced Aug 6, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10011 No PREJUDICE ActModifies immigration enforcement procedures and standards. AI-readImmigration · Introduced Jul 30, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10010 Build Homes, Not Hate Act of 2026Housing and Community Development · Introduced Jul 30, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9944 TPS Review ActImmigration · Introduced Jul 23, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8839 Lainie Jones Comprehensive Cancer Survivorship Act of 2026Health · Introduced Jul 22, 2026 In committee
- H.Res. 1445 Condemning the attack on the Argentine Jewish Mutual Association Jewish Community Center in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in July 1994, and encouraging accountability for the attack.International Affairs · Introduced Jul 21, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9569 Making Condos Safer and Affordable Act of 2026Finance and Financial Sector · Introduced Jun 30, 2026 In committee
- H.Res. 1397 Expressing support for the designation of June 28, 2026, as "Community is Stronger than Cancer Day".Health · Introduced Jun 29, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Congress | 155 | 15% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 70 | 29% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 61 | 38% |
| Energy | 38 | 37% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 33 | 45% |
| Environmental Protection | 30 | 47% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 30 | 57% |
| International Affairs | 26 | 92% |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 26 | 54% |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 25 | 72% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Commerce | 24 | 79% |
| Immigration | 17 | 35% |
| Education | 16 | 38% |
| Agriculture and Food | 14 | 57% |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 73% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 11 | 91% |
| Health | 8 | 75% |
| Taxation | 8 | 75% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 8 | 100% |
| Emergency Management | 7 | 86% |
| Law | 7 | 43% |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% |
| Native Americans | 5 | 100% |
| Families | 4 | 50% |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 100% |
| Procedural | 4 | 75% |
| Animals | 3 | 67% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 100% |
| Social Welfare | 3 | 67% |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 100% |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 0% |
How often Wasserman Schultz voted with Democrats on each issue is part of Pro.
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- DEleanor Holmes NortonDC-AL99%agreement
- DPablo José HernándezPR-AL99%agreement
- DLois FrankelFL-2298%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members Wasserman Schultz most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
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MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Wasserman Schultz’s campaign raised $3.3M: $2.5M (76%) from individuals and $729K (22%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $1.9M.
Through Jul 29, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Wasserman Schultz
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 215.
- American College of Radiology Association Independent PAC
- American Bankers Association Trade association PAC
- American Crystal Sugar Compay Cooperative PAC
See how much each organization gave Wasserman Schultz this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
Start with a free account Log inWasserman Schultz’s own leadership PAC: Democrats Win Seats (DWS PAC). A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Historical record Pro Compare Wasserman Schultz’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. House, FL-25Democrat2023–present
- U.S. House, FL-23Democrat2013–2023
- U.S. House, FL-20Democrat2005–2013
Seat
- State
- Florida
- District
- 25
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 60
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-7931
270 Cannon House Office Building - District offices
- Sunrise, Hollywood
- Website
- wassermanschultz.house.gov
- RepDWS
- RepDWSTweets
- YouTube
- RepWassermanSchultz
Elsewhere
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