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 »
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 »
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 »
U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25), co-chair of the Venezuela Democracy Caucus, issued the following statement after the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court ruling blocking the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelans and Haitians: “Last night's ruling in favor of TPS is a small measure of hope for my South Florida Venezuelan and Haitian constitu... Read More »
Pembroke Park, FL – Today, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) joined Feeding South Florida for the unveiling of a Mobile Emergency Response Kitchen. The Emergency Response Kitchen was funded in part by $2 million in federal funds secured by Wasserman Schultz in FY23 federal funding bills. Another estimated $1-1.5 million was spent to complete the project. “Federal nutritional aid and schoo... Read More »
Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) secured more than $1 billion in Fiscal Year 2026 federal funding in a critical appropriations package which passed the House yesterday, including millions in funds for cancer research, local road and public safety projects, drowning prevention programs, as well as delivering vital funding for medical and defense research efforts taking pl... Read More »
Rep. Wasserman Schultz Debate on H.Con.Res.68 Watch here. TRANSCRIPT [ENGLISH] I rise in support of this resolution because I simply do not trust this President to truly prioritize democracy and the will of the Venezuelan people. I represent one of the largest Venezuelan communities in the country. Many of my constituents fled brutal repression under Chavez and Maduro. Most of them were glad to se... Read More »
