Debbie Wasserman Schultz
U.S. Representative · FL-25 · Democrat
Statements and posts
145 press releases, floor remarks and posts since Jan 3, 2025.
Activity, last 12 weeks
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Wasserman Schultz Statement on Suspicious Envelope Received by Her Office
Responded to suspicious envelope received at her district office.
“Today, like many other Members of Congress, my district office received a suspicious letter that was clearly designed to intimidate me and my staff. It will not work. Thankfully, Sunrise Police, local first responders, the FBI, and the U.S.”
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Honoring the 50th Anniversary of the Broward County Morehouse College Alumni Club
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor the Broward County Morehouse College Alumni Club on its 50th anniversary and to celebrate the generations of Morehouse men who have strengthened our community through leadership, service, fellowship, and a commitment to excellence. The story of this…
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Honoring the Zeta Alpha Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, INC.
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Zeta Alpha Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. for its extraordinary record of leadership, service, mentorship, and civic engagement throughout Broward County. For decades, the Brothers of Zeta Alpha Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha…
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Introduced bipartisan bill to provide USDA block grants for agricultural disaster recovery.
“Congress needs to have the back of America’s farmers, and I’m proud to work across the aisle to make sure the crops and agricultural resources that fuel American families are protected from increasingly extreme weather threats, something our own citrus industry faces in Florida”
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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.
“There is overwhelming data that America's existing bases need immense repair and foundational investments, and this mega-boondoggle would do nothing to improve readiness or address the myriad needs our servicemembers and their families face on their current posts.”
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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”
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Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate Sunshine Cathedral on its 55th anniversary and honor Bishop Durrell Watkins and Bishop Robert Griffin for 20 years of faithful service to our community. Sunshine Cathedral has served as a beacon of hope, inclusion, unconditional love, and spiritual grounding in…
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Honoring the Legacy of Prince Hall Freemasonry
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the legacy of Prince Hall Freemasonry and join the residents of the City of Deerfield Beach, Florida, in celebrating Prince Hall Day. In particular, I commend the distinguished officers and members of Districts 32, 33, and 34 of the Most Worshipful Union Grand…
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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.”
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Recognizing the American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists (AAEES) for its leadership in advancing environmental engineering and science across our country. The AAEES is the premier professional organization dedicated to recognizing excellence in…
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Wasserman Schultz, Cleaver Convene Housing Officials, Advocates to Tackle High Housing Cost Crisis
Convened housing officials and advocates to discuss solutions to high housing costs.
“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
Met with constituent released from ICE detention after TPS revocation.
“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”
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Conducted ICE facility oversight visit and introduced bills to prohibit racial profiling and redirect ICE funds to housing.
“Stories like Claudia’s and so many others must lead to action. Because the end of TPS means more and more of our neighbors will be targeted by ICE”
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Demanded withdrawal of Endangered Species Act rule change favoring oil, gas and mining industries.
“In yet another handout to polluters, Trump is making it easier for his corporate friends to cash in on our natural resources and simply ignore protections for rare plants and animals”
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Wasserman Schultz Joins Mourning, Overtown Youth Center to Announce Broward Expansion
Announced Overtown Youth Center expansion into Broward County schools.
“I'm ecstatic that the Overtown Youth Center will bring its proven, holistic model for family and child success to Broward County”
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Wasserman Schultz Leads 50+ Democrats in Bill to Protect TPS Holders, Restore Checks and Balances
Introduced bill to restore judicial and congressional review of TPS decisions by the Trump administration.
“This fight is not over. My TPS Review Act will restore checks and balances on the President’s handling of TPS, because nobody is above the law.”
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Sponsored resolution commemorating AMIA Jewish Center bombing anniversary and demanding accountability.
“More than three decades after the tragic AMIA Jewish Center bombing, and there’s still no justice for the 85 victims, the hundreds of injured, and countless people who were traumatized by this Iran-backed Hezbollah attack”
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Wasserman Schultz Calls on FIU to Rescind Punishment of Student ICE Protest
Called on Florida International University to rescind disciplinary actions against student ICE protesters.
“This push to muzzle silent protest is a gross violation of our Constitution, FIU's own rules and sets a dangerous precedent”
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Led entire Democratic Caucus in letter urging CMS to reverse Medicaid work requirement rule.
“Forcing vulnerable patients to exhaustively document their symptoms simply to maintain access to basic healthcare is both imprudent and inconsistent with Federal law.”
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Wasserman Schultz’s EARLY Act Passed by House
House passed the EARLY Act to reauthorize breast cancer education and detection programs.
“I know firsthand that early detection is our most powerful tool to beat cancer. It can be the difference between life and death, especially in combatting breast cancer, especially for those with inherited mutations”
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Wasserman Schultz, Swim Safety Advocates Highlight Drowning Prevention Efforts
Highlighted drowning prevention efforts and secured over $30 million for swim safety programs.
“Drowning is a public health crisis – and it needs to be treated like one. With 119 tragically losing their lives in 2025, we just had the deadliest year on record for child drownings here in Florida. Sadly, we’re on pace to surpass it”
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Wasserman Schultz Makes Unannounced Miramar ICE Facility Oversight Visit
Conducted unannounced oversight inspection of ICE detention facility in Miramar, Florida.
“I’ve been to this facility many times alongside my late colleague Alcee Hastings because of reports of a lack of sun cover, water, and toilets for people waiting to check in.”
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Reintroduced bipartisan bill to expand condo repair loans and affordability assistance.
“Five years ago, an unimaginable but entirely preventable tragedy rocked our South Florida community with the collapse of Surfside's Champlain Towers, claiming 98 innocent lives. While the cause was finally identified after years of investigations, action is still needed to stop this from happening again”
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Wasserman Schultz, Fitzpatrick, Dingell, Kelly Recognize Community Is Stronger Than Cancer Day
Introduced resolution recognizing Community Is Stronger Than Cancer Day.
“No one should ever have to fight cancer alone. As a breast cancer survivor, I know firsthand the importance of having a strong community and support system during this battle”
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Wasserman Schultz Announces New Bill to Save TPS After SCOTUS Decision
Introduced bill to restore judicial review of Temporary Protected Status termination decisions.
“Hundreds of thousands of families who followed the law, passed multiple criminal background checks, earned work permits, and paid taxes will be torn apart, thrown in ICE jails, or sent back to a nation overrun by criminal gangs who murder and kidnap at will”
Sources: members’ press releases from their official websites (since the 119th Congress began (Jan 3, 2025)), the Congressional Record (since Aug 2026), and Bluesky posts. Quotes are shown only when they match the archived source text word for word; topics are AI-read and mentions are matched from the text.