Press Releases

There is the risk of infection following breast cancer surgery due to the placement of post-surgical drains. Medicare currently covers the cost of post-surgical water resistant coverings in some circumstances, but not breast cancer surgery. The Post-Mastectomy Infection Reduction Act authorizes Medicare to also extend this coverage for breast cancer patients when it is determined to be medically necessary to reduce the risk of infection. Read more »

U.S. Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) and Lois Frankel (FL-22) urged the U.S Department of Transportation, through a letter sent to Secretary Anthony Foxx, to support the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER VI) grant submitted by the Broward and Palm Beach Metropolitan Planning Organization. Read more »

I am thrilled to wish a hearty mazel tov to Israel as she celebrates her 66th year of independence. Since its birth, Israel and the United States have continued to build a relationship based on shared values, priorities and ideals. Read more »

This May marks the ninth anniversary of Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM), proclaimed by President George W. Bush in 2006 after the Congressional efforts of U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) and the late Senator Arlen Specter (R-PA). Rep. Wasserman Schultz issued the following statement: Read more »

As part of The Anne Frank Center USA's mission to plant saplings from her tree around the U.S. and teach future generations about tolerance and justice, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.) and U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) led a joint Congressional effort that resulted in a planting at the Capitol. Read more »

Almost 70 years ago, the worst genocide in modern human history was exposed to the global public, and the murder of six million Jews and other political, religious, and social minorities was forever seared into the collective memory of humankind. In the face of such an unimaginable tragedy, many individuals, including myself, have vowed to not only never allow something so heinous to occur again – we promised to never let the spirit of those victims fade from our hearts and from our minds Read more »

The Internet Association stopped in Hollywood, Florida for a small business crawl today with Rep. Wasserman Schultz to highlight local entrepreneurs who are using the Internet in innovative ways to grow their businesses, create jobs, and attract new customers. The walking tour included stops at four unique businesses: Hollywood Antique Center, Presence Community Acupuncture, Hispanic Unity of Florida, and Gino's Market. Read more »

These are deeply alarming and offensive reports. We certainly need additional firsthand accounts from Jews in the area, as well as better information from Russian and Ukrainian authorities, but the fact that some actors are reusing tactics from the worst chapter of modern history adds a new, disturbing layer to an already intense and rapidly deteriorating situation in the region. Read more »

I am absolutely heartbroken by the tragedy that occurred in Overland Park, and my prayers go out to families of the victims of this horrific crime. As the mother of three children who attended pre-school at a Jewish community center, today's events in Kansas have struck a personal chord in my heart. Read more »

Despite the leaps and bounds women have made in the American workforce over the last century, today they still work in a nation where on average women make 77 cents for every dollar earned by a man. This is unacceptable at a time when women make up half of the workforce and so many are the heads of their household. In my home state of Florida, eliminating the pay gap would earn a woman enough money to afford a year's worth of groceries. Read more »