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Debbie Wasserman Schultz is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Florida's 23rd congressional district since 2005. A member of the Democratic Party, she has held various leadership roles, including serving as the chair of the Democratic National Committee from 2011 to 2016. Throughout her tenure, Wasserman Schultz has focused on issues such as healthcare, education, and women's rights, advocating for policies that aim to improve the lives of her constituents. She has been an outspoken advocate for gun control and has worked on legislation addressing the needs of veterans and military families.
Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentlewoman for her leadership and appreciate her participation tonight in continuing to shine a spotlight on the captivity of the hostages. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. Cohen), a dear…
Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman from Texas for his compassion and his leadership, and for helping us to keep the plight of these hostages in the public eye. As a mother of 24-year-old twins, I know exactly what he means in the way he…
Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. I rise to oppose yet another extreme Republican assault on families and reproductive freedoms. This thinly veiled attack on abortion rights would let States divert critical Federal funds…
I ask the committee to work with the Corps on finding a solution moving forward that works for everyone, because we cannot let these important projects stall and fail.
The Corps changed their policy and now requires non-Federal sponsors to acquire perpetual construction easements from 100 percent--100 percent--of the upland owners within a project footprint.
To meet the Biden administration's ambitious goals for reducing U.S. greenhouse gas emissions, it is imperative that we adopt a comprehensive approach.
The beach renourishment work the Corps performs along our Nation's coastlines is invaluable to our local communities, especially in south Florida.
The Army Corps of Engineers has major ongoing projects throughout south Florida, from restoring the Everglades and investing in our ports, to fighting rising seas by nourishing beaches and managing flood risk.
Using incremental funding demonstrably reduces project delivery timelines and costs, saving American taxpayer dollars while also preserving America's Everglades.
I ask the Committee to work with the Corps on finding a solution moving forward that works for everyone.
By incorporating real-time emissions' measurements, and recommending operational and technical efficiency improvements, we can achieve substantial cost savings for American taxpayers, while also contributing to environmental conservation.
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