Today's Fifth Circuit decision to maintain an injunction on the President's executive immigration actions aimed at keeping families together, is a step backwards that will continue to hurt families all across the nation and Florida. The President's actions fall well within previous executive actions on immigration by presidents of both parties. President Obama's actions would provide compassion and much-needed clarity to millions of our neighbors, family and friends. Instead, the decision of two judges in one circuit continues to pull families apart and allow a broken system to remain that way. I will continue to fight for common sense immigration reforms that keep families together and make us safer as a nation. Read more »
Today, CMS wrote a letter confirming what many of us have been saying for more than a year: Florida needs a long-term approach that ensures our citizens have affordable and accessible health coverage, instead of stopgap, patchwork measures. Read more »
As an appropriator, I am deeply committed to funding programs that will improve the lives of my constituents and this nation's citizens. Today I am proud to announce that both of my amendments passed the House Appropriations Committee. Read more »
Today marks a monumental step forward for human trafficking and sexual assault survivors all across the United States. This bipartisan legislation sends the message that we are wholeheartedly dedicated to eradicating these evil crimes by punishing those who commit or facilitate them and, most importantly, caring for survivors. Survivors of trafficking, child exploitation, and rape deserve the legal protection and resources necessary to rebuild their lives, and this Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act goes a long way in providing that. Today we help survivors take a step forward into the light and out of the darkness of human trafficking and sexual assault. Read more »
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 »
