Press Releases

As a woman and as a mother, I speak up for VAWA because domestic violence, rape, and assault of women are not private issues to be kept in the shadows – they are unacceptable violations of the basic human rights of women. This week we recognize that more than ever as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act. Read more »

Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz said, "As a mother, I cannot imagine the heartache and anguish that the Foley and Sotloff families have endured, from James and Steven's abductions to their horrific killings. We all bear the responsibility of doing everything we can to prevent this kind of barbarism from happening to anyone's children, anywhere, ever again." Read more »

After hearing the President's speech, receiving a briefing by the White House, and participating in a classified briefing that further detailed the ISIS threat and the Administration's efforts to confront it, I support the President's strategy. I am firmly convinced we must take decisive and quick action to thwart ISIS' brutality and barbarism. Read more »

Currently tax return identity theft is a low-risk, high-reward crime, but it wreaks emotional and financial havoc on hardworking taxpayers, particularly South Florida seniors and veterans, and costs the federal government billions of dollars, Rep. Wasserman Schultz said. "My legislation brings together several measures to strengthen criminal penalties and increase the prosecution rate of tax return identity thieves." Read more »

I am absolutely devastated at the reported murder of Steven Sotloff by the Islamic State. Steven was a dedicated journalist who committed his professional life to keeping the rest of the world informed about conflict and human suffering in the Middle East. I send my deepest condolences to Steven's family and friends during this horrific time. South Florida is a tight-knit community, and we all stand together to mourn with his family. Read more »

WASHINGTON - U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) issued the following statement today after Broward Judge Dale Cohen overturned Florida's ban on same-sex marriage, making him the third judge to do so in three weeks: "Judge Cohen landed on the right side of history today when he ruled Florida's same sex marriage ban unconstitutional," said U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz. "In a state so rich in diversity, it's important that we continue to take these steps to ensure Florida is welcoming to everyone regardless of who you love. Read more »

U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) issued the following statement on the Obama Administrations recent sanctions against Venezuela."I strongly commend the Obama Administration for taking action against the Venezuelan officials who have perpetrated egregious human rights violations against the citizens of Venezuela. Read more »

U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) issued the following statement on the Obama Administrations recent sanctions against Venezuela."I strongly commend the Obama Administration for taking action against the Venezuelan officials who have perpetrated egregious human rights violations against the citizens of Venezuela. Read more »

Washington, D.C.– The Longshore Harbor Workers' Compensation Clarification Act, introduced by Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23), and passed by the House of Representatives today, reinstated congressional intent to ensure that workers in the recreational marine repair industry have adequate workers' compensation coverage. This legislation provides a more clear definition of a recreational vessel which allows small businesses in the marine repair industry to forgo duplicative insurance policies while ensuring these small businesses, 95% of which have fewer than 10 employees, can adequately protect their employees without incurring exorbitant costs. Read more »

The Breast Health Education and Awareness Requires Learning Young Act, or the EARLY Act, was introduced for reauthorization in the House and Senate today by Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) and Renee Ellmers (R-N.C.), and Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and David Vitter (R-LA). The bill, authored by Rep. Wasserman Schultz, became law in 2010 to help highlight the breast cancer risks facing young women and women of higher-risk ethnic and racial backgrounds, while empowering them with the tools they need to fight the disease. Read more »