Nov 2, 2023
The VOICE Act expresses the consensus view that Venezuelans deserve support in their efforts to advance democracy.
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
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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.
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Nov 2, 2023
Venezuela has suffered a lost decade under the dictatorial rule of Nicolas Maduro.
Nov 2, 2023
So, I ask you to join me in support of the VOICE Act, Mr. Chairman and the AFFECT Human Rights in Venezuela Act so we can put an end to Venezuela's current State of criminality and corruption and initiate a new era of prosperity…
Nov 2, 2023
Because of our complete and warranted distrust of the Maduro regime, I foresaw this outcome when I introduced the VOICE Act with Congresswoman Salazar.
Oct 25, 2023
Mr. Chair, I stand here as a proud member of the Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies for many years. I unfortunately rise in opposition to this harmful bill. Let's start with the two most obvious problems. It…
Oct 25, 2023
Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of this resolution and the State of Israel and to speak out against the horrific murder of 1,400 Israeli civilians and the kidnapping of hundreds more. The unspeakable, genocidal violence inflicted on…
Sep 29, 2023
Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to this so- called CR, which is a MAGA gift basket to far-right extremists. Let's first address the reality. The gutting cuts in this bill do not continue current funding like we have historically done in…
Sep 28, 2023
Mr. Chairman, I rise in opposition to the State-Foreign Operations bill while having tremendous respect for my colleague from Florida, with whom I share many points of view, but certainly not on the State-Foreign Operations appropriations…
Sep 27, 2023
Mr. Chair, my amendment gives my Republican colleagues a chance to reconsider some of the cruel and reckless partisan riders tacked onto this atrocity of a Homeland Security bill. Republicans are really done, obviously, pretending that…
Sep 27, 2023
Mr. Chair, I will give a couple of examples of the type of torture that the language in this bill supports and endorses. One provision, section 404, prohibits funds for asylum officers to adjudicate fear claims, which is the point of our…
Sep 27, 2023
Mr. Chair, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Strike section 213. Strike section 214. Strike section 220. Strike section 221. Strike section…
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