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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 »

The Sun SentinelBy William E. Gibson, Washington BureauSeptember 9, 2014 Congress is moving to crack down on tax-return fraud, a form of identity theft that has exploded across Florida in recent years.The House passed a bill this week introduced by U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz that would toughen penalties and widen enforcement to try to spare taxpayers from losing thousands of… 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 »

Tahmooressi, who has family and roots in Weston, was arrested in March by Mexican authorities when he crossed the border from California with three loaded firearms in the car. Since then his mother, Jill Tahmooressi, and American officials including Secretary of State John Kerry and members of Congress such as Debbie Wasserman Schultz have tried without success to get him out. Read more »

For all of us in the Jewish community, these incidents are like a knife in the heart, bringing back memories of a time where hatred and bigotry ran rampant. But this issue is not just a concern for the Jewish community. All of us who care about the rights of minority populations in this country, who contribute to the rich diversity that makes up our great nation, should be concerned and speak out. We cannot afford to be silent as unbridled and blatant hatred and vitriol work their way into our communities wherever bigotry, prejudice, and injustice exist - wherever those communities may be. 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 »