Press Releases

Earlier today, the Department of Labor announced that the economy added 236,000 jobs in February and the unemployment rate fell to 7.7 percent, the lowest level in four years. U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) released the following statement: Read more »

In recognition of International Women's Day, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) made the following statement: Read more »

The beginning of March marks the beginning of federal sequestration cuts. U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) released the following statement: Read more »

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Senate version of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) by a vote of 286-138. U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) released the following statement: Read more »

Congresswoman to hold seminars about protecting against ID theft and tax fraud Read more »

Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano today joined U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) in Ft. Lauderdale and Miami, Fla. to see customs and security operations at Port Everglades and Miami International Airport, and discuss the Department Read more »

WESTON, Fla. – Earlier today, Florida Gov. Rick Scott announced he will support expanding Medicaid coverage in Florida. U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) released the following statement:“I’m pleased that the Governor has decided to support implementing the Medicaid expansion component of Obamacare. It has always been a critical facet of ensuring all Floridians… Read more »

Last month, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) held two roundtable discussions, one with local officials and law enforcement agencies, the other with gun owners, to discuss gun safety issues facing our great nation. Read more »

Representatives introduce bill that would protect tax payers Read more »

On Tuesday in Washington D.C., survivors of gun violence will come together as they join their local representatives to watch President Barack Obama deliver his State of the Union address. Rep. Wasserman Schultz invites 17-year-old Megan Hobson to join he Read more »