“Courtney Wild and other Epstein victims were wrongly denied legal standing to invoke their rights, because a secret plea deal was reached that basically slapped Epstein on the wrist. This bill would fulfill the original intent of the Crime Victims’ Rights Act and prevent gross miscarriages of injustice like that from being repeated,” said Rep. Wasserman Schultz. “Crime victims deserve dignity and adequate support, not further victimization at the discretion of federal prosecutors. And serial sex offenders never deserve sweetheart deals where victims are kept in the dark and accomplices are shielded.”
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“This bill is an important step to allow for the research necessary to correct these errors and ensure there are resources for that work,” said Wasserman Schultz. “This will make it possible for these brave Jewish servicemembers’ descendants to know that their loved one’s military service, life and religious heritage are properly honored.”
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Every minute of warning could mean hundreds of fewer funerals. Accurate cones of impact allow more families to put smarter preparation and evacuation plans in place, and that’s exactly what NOAA provides for all of us. I’m so proud that my bipartisan amendment to protect NOAA’s current facilities in the face of devastating cuts passed in the committee. And I’ll fight to make it law. Read more »
“Democrats are going to fight to lower the high costs of living our families face, and we will work to stop President Trump from continuing to freeze and steal funds our local communities were already promised. Life is just not affordable for Florida families. Costs for housing, rent, healthcare, utility, and food prices are all climbing. That’s what Democrats will focus on in any spending plan and I hope Republicans come to the table to negotiate in good faith.” Read more »
“Protecting our children, vulnerable seniors and our economy is so important, that it is essential to speak with one voice to shut down any extremist push to undermine life-saving vaccines. Too many lives and jobs are on the line,” said Wasserman Schultz. “The majority of Floridians have confidence in and rely upon universal vaccination programs. So, I’m deeply disappointed that a powerful, bipartisan message could not be sent to our governor and his top health official that makes it clear: this assault on vaccines must be reversed. Democrats are making it clear today where we stand - with the health of our people and our economy.” Read more »
“American efforts to support democracy and punish repression in Venezuela have been far too slow. But now President Trump is openly paying off Maduro’s criminal regime for their compliance in his mass deportation of law-abiding Venezuelan immigrants,” said Wasserman Schultz. “Instead of cutting off Maduro’s cashflow and supporting the democratic opposition, the Trump Administration is cutting democracy assistance and propping up this Putin-backed narco-regime. I hope Republicans and Democrats join me in correcting this grave mistake.” Read more »
“Few laws will inflict as much harm on our community as the Big Ugly Bill that Republicans just passed. The massive tax breaks for the wealthiest, most fortunate Americans by stealing resources from working families and pushing it right into the pockets of the very wealthy – is simply cruel and grotesque,” said Wasserman Schultz. “If you’re a middle-class family, all those promises Trump made about tax breaks and additional benefits are a lie.” Read more »
The Everglades immigrant internment camp is a testament to cruelty, waste, and corruption. It needs to be closed. Thanks to pressure by fellow Democrats in our Congressional delegation and legal plaintiffs — like the Miccosukee Tribe, Friends of the Everglades, and the Center for Biological Diversity — a judge has agreed that this grotesque political stunt should be shut down. Read more »
Brushing aside concerns from human rights watchdogs, environmentalist groups, and Tribal nations, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has greenlit the construction of this expansive detention facility that may violate detained individuals’ human rights, jeopardize public and environmental health, and violate federal law. Read more »
