Washington DC – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25), co-chair of the Congressional Venezuela Democracy Caucus joined House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (TX-10), Rep. Jared Moskowitz (FL-23), and HFAC Western Hemisphere Subcommittee Chairwoman María Elvira Salazar (FL-27) in issuing the following joint statement ahead of the upcoming presidential election in Venezuela: “... Read More »
Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) released the following statement today regarding Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to a joint session of Congress: “Prime Minister Netanyahu rightly recognized the overwhelming support the Biden-Harris Administration and bipartisan Members of Congress provided Israel in the wake of the Oct. 7th attack. He underscored the... Read More »
Washington D.C. – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) released the following statement in response to today’s nonbinding opinion issued by the 15-judge panel of the International Court of Justice: “Today’s ruling by the so-called ‘International Court of Justice’ reaffirms that the UN discriminates against Israel. They have consistently denied Israel’s legitimate security needs and the right... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Yesterday, Co-Chairs of the Latino-Jewish Caucus U.S. Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL-25), Mario Díaz-Balart (R-FL-26), , Tony Gonzales (R-TX-23), and Adriano Espaillat (D-NY-13) issued the following statement to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the 1994 bombing of the AMIA Jewish Community Center in Buenos Aires and demanding justice and accountability for those responsi... Read More »
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) honored the brave protestors who three years ago today launched the historic Cuban pro-democracy protests on July 11, 2021. She was joined by Reps. María Elvira Salazar (FL-27), Carlos Gimenez (FL-28), Rob Menendez (NJ-08), and Cuban activist Carolina Barrero. Click here for Wasserman Schultz’s complete remarks. “The mission to ass... Read More »
Washington D.C. – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) and Canadian MP Anthony Housefather (Mount Royal), co-chairs of the Interparliamentary Task Force to Combat Online Antisemitism, released the following statement commending Meta’s decision to classify antisemitic content employing the word “Zionist” as a proxy for “Jew” as hate speech: “As co-chairs of the Interparliamentary Task Force ... Read More »
“For far too long, the United States did not live up to the commitments we made to all servicemembers in exchange for their sacrifice and service to our nation. That so many were forced out, were dishonorably discharged or even faced court martial, was a harsh injustice that must be righted. I am thankful for President Biden’s announcement to correct these injustices and properly honor members of ... Read More »
By Cassie Semyon Digging into the batter’s box and staring down the pitch, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., has a huge smile on her face. It’s a Wednesday morning, just before 8 o’clock, more than a mile from the Capitol building, and the Congresswoman has been at practice already for nearly an hour with her team. Softball has held a special place in the Florida representative’s heart since ... Read More »
Washington D.C. – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) issued the following statement on President Biden’s executive actions to make it easier for Dreamers to obtain temporary work permits and to expand legal pathways to citizenship for noncitizen spouses of U.S. citizens, moves that will make it easier to keep families together: "President Biden's historic immigration announcement will impr... Read More »
Washington D.C. – When mail routinely arrives late or postal employees face workplace and equipment challenges, Congress must be able to transparently inspect and address what causes these problems. Last week, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) led a unanimous vote by the full House Appropriations Committee to ensure Congress Members have unrestrained access to U.S. Postal Service faciliti... Read More »
House Democrats are considering an effort to force a vote on legislation that would codify the right to fertility services, Axios has learned. Why it matters: It's part of an effort by Democrats in both chambers of Congress to put Republicans on the spot on reproductive rights as the 2024 election heats up. Democrats have repeatedly looked to IVF as an ideal issue on which to hammer vulnerable Rep... Read More »
Washington, D.C. – This week, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25), Co-Chair of the Latino-Jewish Caucus, was joined by fellow Co-Chairs, Reps. Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26), Tony Gonzales (TX-23), and Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) in sponsoring a resolution to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the 1994 bombing of the AMIA Jewish Community Center in Buenos Aires and demanding justice and accounta... Read More »
Washington D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) and María Elvira Salazar (FL-27) requested that U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Attorney General Merrick Garland extend and reissue licenses to protect CITGO, the American subsidiary of the Venezuelan energy company PDVSA, which is currently governed by Venezuela's democratic opposition National Assembly. This critical as... Read More »
Weston, Fla. – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) released the following statement in response to a jury finding former President Donald Trump guilty of on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in a hush money case: “A jury of Trump’s peers heard the facts and were clear: no one is above our laws. No matter what Trump says, a jury determined the facts in this case were clear beyo... Read More »
Washington D.C. – In honor of Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM), the Congressional Caucus on Black-Jewish Relations, led by Representatives Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL), Nikema Williams (D-GA), and Wesley Hunt (R-TX), proudly celebrates the rich history, culture, and contributions of Jewish Americans, and released the following statement: “This month provides a vital opportunity to honor th... Read More »
