Education

In these unprecedented times, we must vigilantly guard the vote and honor those women on whose shoulders we stand in this quest to build a more perfect union. Read more »

Hastings and Wasserman Schultz filed legislation to bridge the gap between police and the communities they serve by helping establish and fund local entities that create organized lines of communication, accountability and understanding between those who deserve equal protection under the law, and those who are pledged to provide it. Read more »

As our nation once again finds itself confronting the deadly consequences of racism and police brutality in our society, it is important that we take a moment to remember the roots of the LGBTQ movement. Remember Stonewall, Marsha P. Johnson, Sylvia Rivera and Stormé DeLarverie. And thank Miss Major. Read more »

A bipartisan group of more than 40 members of Congress called on Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos to issue guidance to educators on how to spot, handle and report child abuse concerns amid the new COVID-19 era Read more »

Without robust testing, the infected will unknowingly infect others, and subject Florida to continuous economic and health calamities that will ultimately strangle our economy. Read more »

I am proud to have voted today to protect our workers, health professionals, small businesses and veterans from this grave health and financial crisis we face. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security, or CARES, Act, will swiftly bring Americans much-needed relief. Read more »

Today, Oversight and Reform Chairwoman Carolyn B. Maloney, Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz, House Democratic Caucus Chairman Hakeem Jeffries, Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus Chairwoman Judy Chu, Congressional Black Caucus Chairwoman Karen Bass, and Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chairman Joaquin Castro announced the Census Bureau’s community partners for the 2020 Census. Read more »

“I was thrilled to help secure funding for so many of the priorities shared with me by my constituents, and make crucial investment in our nation’s future and the wellbeing of all Americans." Read more »

JAHM this year will celebrate Jewish illustrators, which provides a wonderful opportunity to recognize American Jews who have helped create the images that represent important parts of our everyday life. Read more »

"I know that early detection saves lives and if you cut out a decade between when women are 40 and 50 years and they don’t begin screening starting at 40 then you know that we’re going to lose thousands and thousands more women than we would if they had access to that screening beginning at 40," the congresswoman said. Read more »