“No person should endure the agonizing pain of losing someone they love to gun violence. Families in towns and cities across the country who have been touched by this agonizing epidemic are joining Fred Guttenberg and other gun safety advocates to demand Congress address this public health crisis,” said Congresswoman Wasserman Schultz. “I'm proud to reintroduce Jaime’s Law on her birthday, which is a crucial piece of the multifaceted approach needed to end the gun violence epidemic. Closing the ammunition loophole and requiring background checks for ammunition purchases can save lives.” Read more »
“Jewish tradition teaches that it is incumbent upon us to speak out and act against injustice. African American and Jewish communities have a long, shared history of confronting discrimination and racism in the United States, and the recent rise of white supremacy, bigotry and antisemitism poses a direct threat to both of our communities,” said Caucus Co-Chair Wasserman Schultz. “This Caucus will build upon our historic fight for a better, more peaceful world, while also raising awareness in Congress about the common issues facing our communities. My hope is that generations to come will live in an America with unity and harmony and without antisemitism, racism, intolerance, and hatred.” Read more »
A congressional committee approved an increase in funding for the office of Deborah Lipstadt, the State Department’s antisemitism monitor, from $1.5 million to $2.5 million. Read more »
“The Cuban people have been failed time and again by dictatorial regimes that strip away their freedoms, from expression and assembly to basic human rights,” said Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz. “Right now, over one thousand political prisoners remain detained, most of whom were participants in peaceful demonstrations that occurred two years ago today. Even as they have lost the support of their people, Cuba’s oligarchs cling to power with help from adversaries like Russia, China, and Iran. These pro-democracy activists need our help – and that’s why it’s so critical to send today’s bipartisan message of solidarity to them, and to condemn the Diáz-Canel regime’s repression and human rights violations. Congress proudly stands with the Cuban people and its democratic aspirations.” Read more »
"It is a show of solidarity and of defiance and of American leadership," she said. "And having this briefing, this community in here, as close as we are to Cuba is so critical, because we know they're watching." Read more »
As June comes to an end, along with National Pride Month and Immigrant Heritage Month, we must ensure that our commitment to protect the rights of LGBTQI+ people extends to and beyond our borders,” said Rep. Wasserman Schultz. “I’m confident that President Biden will do everything possible to ensure that our border policy accommodates the needs of the most vulnerable migrants, including LGBTQI+ individuals and families who face violence and persecution throughout the Western Hemisphere. Read more »
Drowning is a vital, yet often ignored public health issue, and the U.S. desperately needs a National Water Safety Action Plan. This blueprint finally answers the long, overdue call of the World Health Organization, and is our collective call to action. We each have a role to play in implementing it in the next decade. I stand ready to work with the USNWSAP Steering Committee and the working groups to develop and implement the policies necessary to realize it, and more importantly, to save thousands of lives. Read more »
“Congress needs to have the back of America’s farmers, and I’m proud to work across the aisle to make sure the crops and agricultural resources that fuel this great nation and its families are protected from increasingly extreme weather threats, something our own citrus industry faces in Florida,” said Rep. Wasserman Schultz. “From timber to food on our table tops, the federal government needs every tool at hand to help farmers recover from natural disasters.” Read more »
Our global task force is laser-focused and will pursue the goal of ending the viral spread of antisemitism online. The social media companies need to make a decision on whether they are partners in this goal. Read more »
From the point of diagnosis, through active treatment and transitions to primary care, until the end of life, this legislation sets the standards of care that all survivors need and deserve. The CCSA confronts care planning, transition, navigation, workforce, education, and awareness, and empowers survivors with the best possible resources and care to overcome this terrible disease. NO survivor or family should be left in the wilderness to navigate this disease or its aftermath.”
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