Press Releases

WESTON, Fla. - Tonight, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) released the following statement on the passing of U.S. Rep. Bill Young:"I am saddened by the news of the passing of my friend, colleague, and fellow Floridian, Rep. Bill Young. Read more »

WASHINGTON – Tonight the Senate and House passed bipartisan legislation to end the federal government shutdown and avoid default by raising the debt ceiling. U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) released the following statement:"I'm relieved that the U.S. Senate worked together in a bipartisan manner to make it possible for us to reopen the government to serve all the American people and prevent a default on our debt. Read more »

WASHINGTON - U.S. Rep. C.W. Bill Young (FL-13) announced he will retire and will not seek re-election in 2014. U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) released the following statement:"I'm grateful to my friend and colleague Rep. Bill Young for his leadership and service to the state of Florida. When I was first elected to the House of Representatives, he went out of his way to meet with me and share his years of insight on how to work effectively in Congress. Read more »

WASHINGTON – In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) released the following statement:"Starting today, all Americans now have access to quality, affordable health care and health insurance coverage with the opening of the insurance marketplaces, thanks to the Affordable Care Act. Read more »

WASHINGTON – New health insurance rates in Florida will be lower than expected in the Health Insurance Marketplace that will open Oct. 1, according to a new report published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Read more »

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) released the following statement today after the House voted 230 to 189 to pass the House Republicans' partisan continuing resolution. Read more »

$13.75 Million TIGER Grant to Make Travel in South Florida Seamless, Create Jobs Read more »

On Monday, the Florida Department of Health announced that health care outreach workers known as Navigators will not be allowed on county health center properties to help educate uninsured people about their health care insurance options available in the Read more »

U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) released the following statement in honor of the 12th anniversary of September 11, 2001 Read more »

Following visit in February, DHS announces Miami-Dade County as one of five pilot programs Read more »