From the diverse fields of medicine, science, and entertainment, to the fight for civil rights and equality, this community helped America to become that more perfect union our nation always strives to be. This celebration is also one of the most effective ways to combat rising antisemitism, as Jews and non-Jews alike come to learn about all the amazing Jewish Americans who served in pivotal government and military posts, won Nobel prizes, led universities and corporations, made lifesaving medical discoveries, authored great American novels, and worked to advance America’s noble experiment in democracy. I am so proud to join my bipartisan House colleagues in this crucial effort. Read more »
President Petro’s vitriolic rants comparing Israel to the Nazis, embrace of Hamas’ terrorist ideology, and justification of violence targeting Israeli civilians, create tangible risks for Colombia’s Jewish community which is facing a surge in antisemitism. Read more »
Today, I was glad to see the USPSTF is finally recommending that women start receiving mammograms at age 40, as this has been the general consensus in the medical community for over a decade, but I am very concerned that their full recommendations miss the mark. Read more »
New homes for veterans are coming to Broward County. Two new apartment buildings will be dedicated to housing those who have served our country in part thanks to a big donation.
On Monday, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz was joined by United Way of Broward County leaders, staff, and veterans to announce more than $1 million in funding that she was instrumental in securing in the House appropriations process to support the purchase of critical veteran housing. Read more »
After a dangerous, needless delay, I'm proud that a large, bipartisan majority of House Members passed a strong supplemental security package for our allies in Ukraine, Israel, and the Indo-Pacific. It was long overdue, as the Senate passed a similar package months ago. Yet I welcome Speaker Johnson's decision to end this horribly harmful holdup. Read more »
Venezuelans deserve real democracy, and I’m proud that President Biden took strong action today to help deliver it. I commend President Biden's decision to fully enforce the terms of the Barbados Agreement by snapping back sanctions on the Maduro dictatorship's illicit oil profits. I know the people I represent appreciate the Administration's commitment to amplify the voices of Venezuelan Americans who demand democracy. Read more »
oday’s stories were profound and moving, and we all had a chance to understand and learn firsthand how people in this state and across the nation are suffering under anti-abortion policies. Read more »
“As Maykel and Luis Manuel’s sponsor and principal advocate in Congress, I encourage you to join me…to ensure that their sacrifice on behalf of Patria y Vida – fatherland and life – was not made in vain.” Read more »
We are grateful that members of the Foreign Affairs Committee share our outrage regarding the Maduro regime’s renewed assault on democracy in Venezuela and stand in solidarity with the Venezuelan people, who continue to suffer under the boot of the dictatorship. Read more »
