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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Introduced bill to impose sanctions on foreign nationals implicated in Epstein files.
“After House Democrats successfully forced the Trump Administration to release the Epstein Files, there remains a glaring absence of real transparency and a total lack of accountability”
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Introduced bipartisan Fair Housing for Survivors Act to protect abuse survivors.
“We cannot continue to force survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking into an impossible choice between forced confinement with their abusers, or living on the streets”
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Wasserman Schultz Statement on Iran War Powers Resolution
Criticized Iran regime but stated she was not given opportunity to vote on war.
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Announced $1.03 million federal funding for FAU's Focused Ultrasound Technology for chronic disease treatment.
“I’m beyond thrilled to announce that I was able to secure more than $1 million in federal funding for FAU to purchase Focused Ultrasound Technology for their new NeuroInnovate Center.”
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Wasserman Schultz on Iran Strikes
Expressed concern for service members while criticizing Iran's regime and supporting accountability.
“It goes without saying that the status quo was unacceptable. The Iranian regime is destructive, repressive, and committed to terror. The threat they pose to peace has left the region and the world on the precipice of war for generations. That cannot be allowed to continue.”
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Wasserman Schultz Announces State of the Union Guest to Focus on Cutting Family Costs
Announced State of the Union guest to highlight family healthcare and housing cost concerns.
“We need to hear the president talk about how he’s going to work with Democrats to bring grocery, utility and housing costs down”
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Wasserman Schultz, Blumenthal Reintroduce Jaime’s Law to Combat Gun Violence
Reintroduced bill requiring background checks for ammunition purchases to prevent illegal sales.
“No family should endure the heartbreaking agony of losing a loved one to gun violence. Yet every day, families across America still endure this torment, and the lifetime of anguish it brings.”
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Wasserman Schultz Unveils Affordability Agenda to Address the Cost of Living Crisis
Unveiled affordability agenda addressing health care, housing, energy, family care, and grocery costs.
“Life is simply too unaffordable, and the American dream is slipping further out of reach for far too many of our families”
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Wasserman Schultz Statement on Appeals Court Ruling On TPS for Haitians and Venezuelans
Praised appeals court ruling affirming TPS protection for Venezuelans and Haitians.
“I proudly led more than 120 Congressional Democrats in an amicus brief supporting the National TPS Alliance in this case, and I look forward to taking this fight back to the Supreme Court to protect law-abiding immigrants from being brutalized by Trump's ICE thugs.”
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Wasserman Schultz, Feeding South Florida Unveil Mobile Emergency Response Kitchen
Announced $2 million in federal funding for Mobile Emergency Response Kitchen in South Florida.
“Federal nutritional aid and school lunches are being cut. So it’s more important than ever because our community needs this fresh, nutritious food resource that can come directly to underserved areas and be rapidly deployed to disaster-stricken areas”
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Secured over $1 billion in FY26 appropriations for defense, health, transportation and housing in South Florida.
“The reason I fight so hard in Washington is so I can deliver cancer screenings, mammograms, drowning prevention programs and vital road, port and university research back home, and help keep our community safer, stronger and economically thriving.”
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Rep. Wasserman Schultz Debate on H.Con.Res.68
Spoke in support of resolution on Venezuela, praised Maduro's capture and accountability.
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Wasserman Schultz Requests Answers on Trump Administration’s Elimination of 35,000 VA Jobs
Requested VA Secretary explain impact of 35,000 job eliminations on veterans' healthcare services.
“Indiscriminately eliminating these positions from your HR system without analysis is unacceptable, and in contradiction of your repeated assurances that veterans would not be impacted by staff cuts”
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Led 70 House Democrats demanding Trump administration restore TPS for Venezuelans.
“Conditions in the country are deeply unstable and dangerous, and the still-intact Venezuelan regime, emboldened by support from the President of the United States, has doubled down on repression and brutality since taking power.”
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Secured $1.3 billion in federal funding including $461 million for Everglades restoration.
“I’m so proud to secure $461 million in Everglades funding to continue this critical project to restore and protect our River of Grass.”
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Wasserman Schultz voted to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits for three years.
“Republicans have made life too expensive. From burger and coffee prices, to rent, home insurance and utilities, costs keep soaring”
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Wasserman Schultz introduced bipartisan resolution honoring Tucson shooting victims and Gabby Giffords.
“Fifteen years on, I still remember that moment I first heard of the unspeakable act that happened to my dear friend Gabby, and the senseless deaths and injuries of so many others around her. Sadly, political violence has only increased.”
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Wasserman Schultz on Maduro’s Capture
Welcomed Maduro's capture but warned against regime change without democratic transition plan.
“The capture of the brutal, illegitimate ruler of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, who oppressed Venezuela's people is welcome news for my friends and neighbors who fled his violent, lawless, and disastrous rule. However, cutting off the head of a snake is fruitless if it just regrows.”
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Florida Democrats Release Statement Following Vote to Invoke the War Powers Act
Voted for War Powers Act resolutions on Venezuela military actions.
“We will not give the President a blank check to exploit their pain and hardship to usurp Congress's power to authorize the use of force.”
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Wasserman Schultz, Van Drew’s PROTECT Our Children Act Passes the House, Part of NDAA
Passed the PROTECT Our Children Act to reauthorize the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Program.
“Our lives are increasingly intertwined with the internet, and those who would commit crimes against our children know that all too well. With the PROTECT Our Children Act, the ICAC Task Force Program will get predators offline and help make the internet a safe space for all children”
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Wasserman Schultz Meets with ACA Recipients, Floridians Impacted by GOP Healthcare Crisis
Held roundtable with ACA recipients to highlight healthcare costs from GOP policies.
“If Republicans continue to cater to the billionaires and ignore our families, family budgets are going to be demolished. It’s going to force families to drop healthcare coverage altogether. Our neighbors won’t see their doctors. Chronic diseases will go undiagnosed”
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Led 125 members filing amicus brief to uphold Venezuelan Temporary Protected Status.
“the Secretary’s actions not only violate the TPS statute but also contradict the bipartisan opposition to terminating Venezuela TPS.”
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Wasserman Schultz: Democrats Will Not Give Up Our Fight
Criticized Senate funding bill for failing to extend ACA tax credits.
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Wasserman Schultz Sounds Alarm on Hunger Crisis as Trump Delays Food Help to Millions of Floridians
Criticized Trump administration for withholding emergency SNAP funds during government shutdown.
“America faces a dire Republican healthcare crisis, and now – despite having the power to avoid it – President Trump has plunged America into a potential hunger crisis”
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Wasserman Schultz Discusses Trump Caribbean Crisis with Venezuelan Community Leaders
Held roundtable with Venezuelan community leaders to discuss Trump immigration and Venezuela policy.
“Trump’s presidency has been an unending nightmare for Venezuelan Americans here and around the country. He has ripped away temporary protected status from law-abiding Venezuelans and thrown countless families into terror through raids conducted by agents in masks.”
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