Press Releases

I am pleased to join my colleagues in voting for the Iran Nuclear Review Act of 2015. This bill, which President Obama has said he will sign, creates a sensible and carefully crafted strategy to ensure that Congress has time to review any final agreement on Iran's nuclear program. As a cosponsor and supporter of strong sanctions legislation that brought Iran to the negotiating table in the first place, I believe in Congress' oversight role in these negotiations. Read more »

As a young survivor of breast cancer who was diagnosed at age 41, I am a living testament to the importance of breast cancer awareness in young women. It is imperative that no one limits the insurance coverage of preventative options for young women, especially if they have an elevated risk. Rep. Wasserman Schultz said. Read more »

I strongly urge Governor Scott to show leadership once and for all and work with the state legislature to expand Medicaid. It is time for him to face the facts: Failure to expand Medicaid will be nothing less than catastrophic for the state of Florida. More than 800,000 Floridians need access to quality, affordable health care. Read more »

From the first battles for America's independence, to advocating for public policies that will ensure that everyone reaching our shores has the opportunity to lead a better life, American Jews have and will continue to be an integral part of our nation's history. American Jews have been on the front lines in the fight for civil rights, justice, and equality. We have been responsible for significant medical and scientific advancements, and in all facets of American life, we have enriched the proud culture of the American experience. Read more »

There was a story last week highlighting the plight of a Senate cafeteria worker, Charles Gladden, who is homeless. This amendment will help the cafeteria workers we love interacting with every day, so they can avoid the difficult burden Mr. Gladden carries. Read more »

As Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month comes to a close, today U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL), Rep. Ann Wagner (R-MO), Rep. Gwen Moore (D-WI), and Rep. Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) proudly introduced the Sexual Assault Survivors' Bill of Rights Resolution. Read more »

I wish the State of Israel a sincere mazel tov on her 67th anniversary. The United States and Israel have shared a special bond since before Israel's independence. Our shared histories of fighting for independence based on democratic values are just part of what makes this relationship strong and unshakable. Read more »

Throughout my career I've sought to be an advocate in government for the most vulnerable, and this bill includes a comprehensive package of items to both support survivors of human trafficking and victims of other horrific crimes while also punishing traffickers and buyers with jail time. Only comprehensive solutions, which include increased prevention efforts, will be effective in combatting the pernicious crimes of human trafficking and sexual violence. Read more »

Yesterday, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) released draft recommendations for public comment that throw into doubt whether insurance companies must cover routine mammograms for women between the ages of 40 and 50. This is a dangerous step in the wrong direction. Read more »

Congress must have an ongoing oversight role as the United States and its P5+1 partners continue to negotiate to try to reach a final agreement with Iran to restrict its nuclear program. We must focus on the end-goal of these negotiations, which is doing everything we can to prevent Iran from ever developing a nuclear weapon. Read more »