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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.
I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, to honor the half million Americans who perished in this pandemic and rescue the millions still struggling in its fiscal chokehold, we must end this national viral nightmare. The American…
In Florida, we have strong redistricting standards that were passed by a large majority of Florida voters and placed in our State constitution. I also recognize that strong standards and criteria are provided for in H.R. 1. Would the…
I have been pleased to see as I--that President Biden has clearly indicated his plans to declare TPS for Venezuelans.
Congress has on numerous occasions, in a bipartisan way, endorsed TPS for Venezuelans.
As a founding vice chair of the LGBTQ-plus Equality Caucus, I am proud, once again, to cast my vote for the Equality Act. It is my sincere hope that this is finally the year that it will be signed into law. In dozens of States, including…
climate change is a defining issue of our time because it affects virtually every policy area.
I think it is so important that USDA make this a priority. It is so critical.
Food pantries soon began complaining that deliveries weren't arriving, that produce was arriving in poor condition.
Great, and just as my time is winding down, I want to just mention the USDA expanded the child nutrition program flexibilities through this summer.
I am very much looking forward to serving on this subcommittee and to working with you and our colleagues.
COVID has continued to exacerbate an already serious food insecurity problem nationwide but especially among the Hispanic and immigrant families who live in Florida.
the public charge rule, you know, obviously eliminated so many Hispanic and immigrant families.
The agency needs to be able to carry out its role of ensuring animal welfare standards are met.
I am proud that American public land-grant universities like the University of Florida--go Gators--has been leading the world in the arena of agricultural research and education.
it is really vital for AQI to have the funds necessary to continue this critical work.
Mr. Secretary, I wanted to revisit Florida citrus and ask you about the Citrus Health Response Program, or CHRP, and the HLB MAC program, which are two critical programs in the fight to protect the U.S. citrus crop from disease.
We need the whole-of-the-government approach and a whole-of-the-government strategy on advanced technology products.
communities of color and marginalized communities in the United States and all around the world are being hit hardest by climate change and pollution.
Federal investment in these academic research partnerships is so important because every dollar invested in agricultural research and development returns $20 in benefits from increased agricultural productivity.
animal fighting is not only cruel and unethical, but it can also spread disease.
the University of Florida's HiPerGator and AI supercomputer is a State and national asset that is helping to develop AI abilities across disciplines.
So we need to not only create manufacturing jobs here in America, but we also need to make sure that they are clean manufacturing jobs that we create here in America.
I have joined the entire Florida delegation in the House, as well as Senator Rubio, in asking President Biden to request $725 million for Everglades restoration in fiscal year 2022.
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