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Veterans’ care and benefits are sacred promises we pay to our veterans as part of the cost of war and in acknowledgment of their sacrifice. We owe it to our nation’s veterans to honorably recognize their service — not subject them to political hijinks with potentially disastrous consequences. Read more »

Digital predators constantly devise new ways to evade law enforcement that dictates relentless innovations in how we protect our kids,” said Rep. Wasserman Schultz. “We must do everything possible to identify, rescue, and support children who are harmed, without sacrificing our responsibility to stop abusers in their tracks and hold them fully accountable under the law. I am proud to sponsor this legislation that will empower and mobilize law enforcement to get sex offenders off our streets and away from our children’s screens. Read more »

I will not stay idle or silent while fanatical forces try to legislate or litigate women into second-class citizens Read more »

“Logic would tell you that treating cancer is probably slightly more expensive and impactful on Medicare’s bottom line then the cost of genetic testing. ... It’s vital that we address cancer through early detection using all the tools available,” said Wasserman Schultz. Read more »

“I discovered I had cancer at a young age, but I didn’t know how heavily genetics impacted my risk,” said Rep. Wasserman Schultz, who was diagnosed with breast cancer and the BRCA2 gene mutation at age 41 and after seven surgeries, is now more than fifteen years cancer-free. “It’s nonsensical that Medicare doesn’t allow individuals to access this inexpensive testing until they have received a potentially terminal cancer diagnosis. By expanding access to genetic testing, we empower an entire generation to learn their risk and take action before it’s too late.” Read more »

"This Women’s History Month, perhaps more than others, we risk sliding back on our victories, be it over the basic control of our own bodies due to lost abortion rights, or even the ability to tell women’s stories on college campuses overrun by reactionaries. But we will never unleash the full potential of women – or America – until gender no longer determines full access to equality, freedom and justice." Read more »

The call for a “National Day of Hate” from white supremacists promoting antisemitism produced a counter-reaction in Broward, as a range of political, law enforcement, civic and religious leaders joined to denounce antisemitism and other forms of hate. “We are united against the extremists and the white supremacists,” said U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz. Read more »

“Drowning prevention and pool safety issues have been top priorities throughout my career, and I’ll continue to fight these preventable tragedies through laws like the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act,” said Wasserman Schultz. Read more »

Wasserman Schultz grilled a Fox News legal analyst for sharing “pure conjecture” during a hearing for the House’s new Weaponization of the Federal Government committee. Read more »

Washington, DC – Today, the Congressional Equality Caucus formally announced that U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25)  will serve as a Vice Chair of the Congressional Equality Caucus during the 118th Congress. As a member since 2008, Wasserman Schultz proudly continues to champion the Caucus’ mission to promote equality for all people regardless of sexual orientation,… Read more »