Fort Lauderdale, FL – Today, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) joined Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis, Police Chief Bill Schultz, Fire Chief Stephen Gollan, and Fort Lauderdale Commissioners Ben Sorensen and Pam Beasley-Pittman to announce a $1 million federal investment she secured to help build the Fort Lauderdale Public Safety Training and Professional Development Complex. The fun... Read More »
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) and Zach Nunn (IA-03) introduced the bipartisan Helping to Optimize Patients' Experience (HOPE) with Fertility Services Act to expand access to infertility diagnosis, treatment, and fertility services for Americans seeking to start or grow their families. Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06), Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), Donald... Read More »
Davie, FL – Today, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) convened local law enforcement and Jewish faith and community leaders at the David Posnack JCC to discuss how to keep houses of worship and communal spaces safer for congregants, children, and families. To watch the press conference, click here. Last Thursday, the Jewish community came under attack once again, this time in West Bloomfie... Read More »
DAVIE, FLA. (WSVN) - A South Florida congresswoman held discussions on how to step up security as Jewish communities across the country worry about their safety, days after an act of terror at a Michigan synagogue. On Monday, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz met in Davie with several members of the law enforcement community and representatives of Jewish community institutions. They aimed to figu... Read More »
Dania Beach, FL – This week, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) joined Dania Beach Commissioners to announce a $1 million federal investment to improve the city’s wastewater system and strengthen the community’s marine and boat industries. This investment will replace and modernize Lift Station No.12 to improve wastewater flow and reduce risk of backups and systems failures. “I’m proud to ... Read More »
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) joined Broward County Sheriff Gregory Tony and South Florida Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force leader Sergeant Thomas McInerney to announce delivery of $535,000 in critical federal funds that she fought to secure to help local law enforcement identify online child predators and victims. To watch the full press co... Read More »
On "Forbes Newsroom," Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) discussed viewing the unredacted Epstein files at the Department of Justice. Watch the full interview here. Read More »
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) announced her new bill to impose sanctions on foreign nationals incriminated in the Epstein files, the No Escaping Justice Act. Video of the announcement can be found here (6:30). While Congress cannot punish individual Americans who the President and Attorney General refuse to prosecute, the No Escaping Justice Act would take im... Read More »
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) and Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) introduced the bipartisan Fair Housing for Survivors Act, a vital legislative framework to help protect far more survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence and sex trafficking from eviction and housing discrimination. They were joined by 43 original cosponsors in the House, and U.S. Sen. Jeann... Read More »
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) released the following statement regarding her vote on H. Con. Res. 38: “This Iranian regime is the most prolific sponsor of terrorism worldwide and its unrelenting nuclear ambitions and internal repression are incompatible with our security and values. As I said at the outset of this war, the Iranian regime is a sadistic, malevo... Read More »
Davie, FL – Today, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) joined Florida Atlantic University (FAU) President Adam Hasner, Vice President of Research Gregg Fields, FAU researchers, and Parkinson’s Foundation of Florida Executive Director Karen Lopez to announce a $1.03 million federal investment to improve drug delivery to patients suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, brain cancers, addiction, a... Read More »
Today, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) released the following statement: “Early this morning, President Trump launched major strikes against Iran. My first concern is for the safety of our service members, diplomats, and civilians in the region, as well as the security of our allies who Iran has targeted with missile strikes in retaliation. “The Iranian regime is a sadistic, malevolent ... Read More »
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) put a spotlight on the high healthcare and housing costs her constituents confront, as she introduced Steve Reyes, her State of the Union guest. Yet Republicans refuse to address these rising costs, as mom-and-pop entrepreneurs like Reyes and his wife face skyrocketing healthcare, home insurance, and business costs. Their story i... Read More »
Washington DC – Today, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) and Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) announced the reintroduction of Jaime’s Law, a commonsense bicameral piece of legislation that would require instant background checks to prevent criminals from illegally purchasing ammunition. Watch Wasserman Schultz's full press conference with Fred Guttenberg, gun violence advocate and father of... Read More »
Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) joined with the New Democrat Coalition to release her Affordability Agenda, a policy roadmap to make life more affordable for South Florida by focusing on lowering the five core costs that are too high for hardworking people: health care, housing, energy, family care, and household essentials like groceries. Despite promising to ... Read More »
