Press Releases

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 »

I continue to stand with the Administration and my colleagues to strengthen our national security by preventing their leaders from ever developing a nuclear weapon. The stakes are too high and we've come too far to move away from that goal. Read more »

Congress' inability to enact a permanent ïdoc-fix' has vexed us for almost 20 years. To date we've spent nearly $170 billion on short-term patches to prevent significant cuts to doctors who accept Medicare, a practice which has also impacted the ability of some seniors to see their doctors and get the care they need. Today, the House voted in a bipartisan fashion to end our flawed practice of temporary, year-to-year fixes and restore certainty to our seniors and to Medicare physicians. In doing so, we will help improve quality of care and the accuracy of payments. Read more »

Incorporated on March 26th, 1915, Miami Beach took its place on the map with only a handful of residents. Now home to nearly 100,000 people, the City of Miami Beach has not only grown in population but in reputation. This vacation paradise is an internationally recognized tourist destination visited by millions each year. However, for as much as Miami Beach is known for its fun and sun, it has evolved into a hub for business and is a trendsetter in the areas of arts and culture, fine dining and entertainment. Read more »