Press Releases

Judge Luis Garcia took a bold and historic step today by declaring Florida's ban on same-sex marriage unconstitutional. Even in the face of Attorney General Bondi's statement that she will appeal the decision, I believe in my heart of hearts that this is the beginning of the end of discrimination based on who you love in our state. There can be no denying the national march toward full marriage equality and Florida is overdue in finally falling in step with ensuring equal treatment under the law. Read more »

From the sawgrass of the Everglades to the seagrass of the Atlantic Ocean beaches, from the Art Deco buildings of Miami Beach to the critical infrastructure of Port Everglades and FLL, there is so much to photograph in our 23rd District and I look forward to reviewing the submissions, Rep. Wasserman Schultz said. Read more »

The Supreme Court's decision in these cases effectively said that the religious preferences of employers trump the personal health rights and decisions of employees, and Congressional Democrats believe this posture is not only legally weak, but a gross intrusion into the personal lives of women and families, Rep. Wasserman Schultz said. "This bill reaffirms what we know to be true, that employers don't belong in the bedrooms, doctor's offices, or pharmacies of their employees." Read more »

I am deeply saddened and concerned by the increase in violence in Israel over the past few days. I condemn in the strongest terms rocket fire targeted at civilians coming from terrorist groups like Hamas in the Gaza strip. Israel has every right to defend itself against these vicious attacks. No country can stand idly by as indiscriminate attacks threaten its citizens. Since June 12, nearly 300 rockets have been fired from Gaza into Israel. Read more »

The alleged revenge killing of a Palestinian teenager in the aftermath of the murder of three Israeli teenagers is a heartbreaking tragedy. I commend the Israeli government for swiftly condemning this act and for its commitment to bring the perpetrators to justice using the fullest extent of the law. The Israeli government's response, including Prime Minister Netanyahu personally calling Muhammad Abu Khdeir's family and the quick arrest of six suspects demonstrates Israel's commitment to holding the perpetrators of this heinous crime accountable. Read more »

I am heartbroken at the discovery of Eyal, Gilad, and Naftali's bodies in the West Bank today. They were innocent, unarmed teenagers murdered in cold blood. These boys had their whole lives ahead of them, and deserved so much better. As a mother, a Jew, and a public servant, my heart goes out to their families, friends, and the Israeli people. The terrorist cowards who perpetrated such heinous crimes must be brought to justice swiftly. Read more »

Yesterday I spoke to Andrew's mother Jill. As a mother, my heart goes out to her, her family and Andrew during this scary and uncertain time. As a fellow mother, her neighbor and her Representative, I committed to Jill that I will continue to do all that I can to bring Andrew home. Read more »

House Republicans will do anything to distract from their inability or unwillingness to legislate, and each time they do so they step further to the right and further away from the economic and security priorities of the American people. Today's announcement by Speaker Boehner fits squarely into their failed leadership agenda, but goes even further because it is so hypocritical and is so personally motivated by their political opposition to the President. Read more »

Rep. Wasserman Schultz was joined at the Summit by her constituent Robyn Perlman. Together, they founded the Early Learning Business Institute to help child care providers become better businesspeople. Rep. Wasserman Schultz and Mrs. Perlman discussed the business and child care situation in South Florida and some of their own experiences, the Institute, and their plans for the program during a Huffington Post live panel discussion at the Summit. Read more »

This funding will advance restoration efforts in the Everglades by funding components of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP), as well as mitigate the impacts of sand erosion on our beaches caused by severe storms and rising sea levels. Our beaches are not only important for Florida's vibrant tourism industry, but also serve as a buffer protecting our communities from the ocean, said Rep. Wasserman Schultz. Read more »