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 Supreme Court TPS Decision
Criticized Supreme Court decision ending Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and Syrians.
“And this fight is not over. The mission to protect our law-abiding neighbors from ICE brutality and provide a lawful pathway to permanent status has never been more urgent, and I will continue working tirelessly to achieve those goals.”
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Announced launch of child safety initiative distributing 400,000 identification kits across four Florida counties.
“If a child goes missing, information obtained by this kit can make all the difference in bringing them home. No one should experience that harrowing dread to see a police officer at your door or feel the real pain behind the missing child poster on a wall”
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Democratic Caucus Votes to Place Wasserman Schultz on Influential House Foreign Affairs Committee
Democratic Caucus unanimously appointed Wasserman Schultz to House Foreign Affairs Committee.
“South Florida is the gateway to Latin America and the Caribbean, and for our people, foreign policy is domestic policy for so many”
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Introduced PKD Cures Act to expand polycystic kidney disease research at NIH.
“PKD impacts more than half a million Americans, but doesn’t get nearly enough attention. We must pass this legislation to invest in research, improve treatment, and work towards a cure”
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Discussed legislative solutions to reduce utility bills for Broward County residents.
“Congress can lower utility bills by passing legislation that caps excessive corporate profits and overcharges, and speeds up the deployment of low-cost clean energy”
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Introduced bipartisan bill providing financial assistance for infant formula and donor breast milk.
“For so many moms, the decision to breastfeed is one that is deeply personal, but too often, diseases like cancer take this choice away from them. It’s more important than ever that parents who need these nutritious products for their newborns out of medical necessity can get them”
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Congressional Caucus on Black-Jewish Relations Celebrates Jewish American Heritage Month
Celebrated Jewish American Heritage Month and Black-Jewish relations.
“As we mark Jewish American Heritage Month this May, we honor generations of Jewish Americans whose faith, resilience, and leadership in all facets of American life have contributed to our nation's strength.”
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Wasserman Schultz, Fitzpatrick, DeSaulnier, Wilson Introduce Cancer Survivorship Bill
Introduced bill to improve cancer survivorship care and support for survivors and families.
“As a cancer survivor, confronting it head-on, with an all-hands-on-deck approach, is my personal and professional mission.”
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Wasserman Schultz Statement on the Everglades Internment Camp’s Reported Closure
Praised closure of Everglades internment camp and criticized its environmental and fiscal impact.
“The Everglades internment camp’s closure is long overdue. This monument to cruelty, waste and environmental and tribal lands abuse should have never been built.”
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Wasserman Schultz Convenes Floridians, Small Business Owners to Sound the Alarm on Affordability
Held event highlighting high gas, grocery and housing costs in South Florida.
“Americans struggle to afford food, gas, and healthcare, but Republicans ask taxpayers to pay $1 billion for a Trump ballroom”
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Wasserman Schultz Convenes Housing Affordability Roundtable
Convened roundtable with local leaders and residents to discuss housing affordability solutions in Florida.
“Too many families are one hospital visit from bankruptcy and view the American dream as unattainable. Affordable housing is critical to achieving that dream”
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Wasserman Schultz Stands With TPS Recipients, Advocates to Call on Supreme Court to Defend TPS
Advocated for Supreme Court to defend Temporary Protected Status for 1.3 million holders.
“TPS holders earn work permits, pay taxes, and get zero government welfare. They pay into Medicare and Social Security and get nothing in return”
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Wasserman Schultz Introduces Bipartisan Jewish American Heritage Month Resolution
Introduced bipartisan resolution to recognize Jewish American Heritage Month and condemn antisemitism.
“As we celebrate the 21st year of Jewish American Heritage Month, I’m proud to lead this effort to detail all the remarkable contributions that generations of Jewish Americans made to shape our nation’s history, culture and society”
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Wasserman Schultz, Van Duyne Introduce the Breast Cancer Research Stamp Reauthorization Act
Introduced bill to extend Breast Cancer Research semipostal stamp authorization for 10 years.
“I know what it's like to hear the dreaded words: 'you have breast cancer.' As a survivor, this fight is personal”
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Wasserman Schultz, Frost Demand House Pass Measure to Extend Haiti TPS
Called for House passage of measure to extend Temporary Protected Status for Haitians.
“Haiti is overrun by criminal gangs, who kidnap women and girls, extort residents for protection money, and kill with impunity. We must preserve their TPS and protect their lives and safety”
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Led amicus brief defending Temporary Protected Status for Haiti and Syria.
“Haiti is overrun by criminal gangs, who kidnap women and girls, extort residents for protection money, and kill with impunity. We must preserve their TPS and protect their lives and safety”
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Wasserman Schultz Gathers Small Business Owners to Discuss Impact of Trump Tariffs
Convened small business owners to discuss tariff impacts on their companies and customers.
“We need to make life easier for the folks brave enough to be their own boss and keep our economy running”
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Wasserman Schultz Discusses Unannounced Everglades Detention Center Oversight Visit
Conducted unannounced oversight visit to Everglades Detention Center, criticized conditions.
“On many of the questions that I had about how decisions are made about, they said that I had to talk to someone from ICE – who was on the premises – but refused to talk to me following the tour.”
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Wasserman Schultz Delivers Federal Brain Cancer Treatment Funds to NSU
Announced $1.03 million in federal funding for brain cancer treatment research.
“I’m beyond thrilled to announce that I was able to secure more than $1 million in federal funding for NSU to purchase equipment to learn how to better treat brain cancer”
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Wasserman Schultz Sounds Alarm on High Gas Prices, Highlights Local Impacts
Criticized high gas prices and their impact on South Florida families and businesses.
“Life is too expensive. Food prices are up. Rent and home insurance costs keep climbing. Healthcare costs – if you can even afford coverage at all – are doubling and tripling for some of us”
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Secured $1 million federal funding for Fort Lauderdale Public Safety Training Complex.
“My top priority is to keep our families safe. One of the best ways to do that is to ensure our first responders get consistent, high-level training”
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Wasserman Schultz, Nunn Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Make IVF Affordable
Introduced bipartisan bill to expand insurance coverage for infertility treatment.
“Infertility impacts millions and doesn’t discriminate. It can affect anyone who wants to start or grow a family. I know firsthand. Thanks to IVF, my husband and I conceived our twins, now both healthy young adults.”
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Convened law enforcement and Jewish leaders to discuss security at houses of worship.
“Hurt, frustrated and confused people become radicalized. And all too often, it’s religious minorities who bear the cost”
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Wasserman Schultz Delivers $1 Million Federal Investment to Support Dania Beach’s Wastewater System.
Announced $1 million federal investment to modernize Dania Beach's wastewater system.
“I’m proud to deliver these federal dollars to improve Broward’s marine industry and bring more jobs and business opportunities to South Florida”
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Wasserman Schultz Delivers Half Million Federal Investment to Help BSO Stop Online Child Predators
Announced $535,000 in federal funding for law enforcement to combat online child exploitation.
“The South Florida ICAC Task Force has seen a 157% increase in CyberTips received from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. And the-already grueling demands on the Task Forces are, tragically, only growing with AI simulations”
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