Apr 30, 2025
Mr. Speaker, I was unable to be physically present for votes today. Had I been present, I would have voted NAY on Roll Call No. 111 and NAY on Roll Call No. 112. ____________________
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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Apr 10, 2025
Mr. Speaker, I rise to celebrate my Florida Gators, the University of Florida men's basketball team, for winning the 2025 National Championship. It is their third title and the first since back-to-back Gator wins in 2007. In a…
Apr 9, 2025
Mr. Speaker, the State of Florida is teeming with champions. I rise today to proudly congratulate Nova Southeastern University on winning the 2025 NCAA Division II Men's Basketball National Championship. The NSU Sharks, based in Davie, in…
Mar 31, 2025
Mr. Speaker, it is with a heavy heart that I rise to honor the life, the work and the legacy of Congressman Raul Grijalva. While others rush to punch down on people who chase a better life, he was always a brave, bold voice for Tribes…
Mar 11, 2025
Mr. Speaker, I rise to oppose this cruel betrayal of America's veterans, seniors, and working families. This 1-year CR doesn't make rent or healthcare bills more affordable, which is what keeps my constituents up at night. Instead, it…
Mar 3, 2025
Mr. Speaker, it is with a heavy heart that I announce to the House the passing of the respected and revered former colleague from the State of Florida, Congressman Lincoln Diaz-Balart. Lincoln and his brothers are family to me, and Lincoln…
Feb 25, 2025
Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise to oppose the Republican budget resolution that utterly betrays middle-class Americans and threatens to explode the deficit. This deceitful budget would gut Medicaid…
Feb 17, 2025
eliminate wasteful spending on unnecessary and outdated research, make DOD more efficient and effective, and protect pets from abuse.
Feb 13, 2025
Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman for yielding and I thank my fellow appropriator and friend, Marcy Kaptur, for initiating and hosting this Special Order hour. I thank my friend, the gentleman from California (Mr. Garamendi), for standing…
Jan 23, 2025
Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong opposition to the Republicans' reproductive healthcare surveillance act. This bill is the very definition of a wolf in sheep's clothing. It uses an intentionally scary title that simply doesn't happen. Babies…
Jan 23, 2025
Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Mary Barley of Florida to celebrate her much-deserved induction into the Everglades Coalition Hall of Fame. Mary and her late husband, George, brought unmatched passion and commitment for decades to serving…
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