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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.

Aug 12, 2022

Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I proudly rise to support legislation that delivers relief to every kitchen table across the country, cuts healthcare and drug costs, and creates millions of good-paying jobs to…

Congressional Record · 2022-08-12
Jul 29, 2022

Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of this assault weapons ban to reclaim our streets, churches, schools, and synagogues. Assault weapons are killing machines and the weapon of choice for mass murderers. In my own county, in Parkland, a…

Congressional Record · 2022-07-29
Jul 26, 2022

Getting young people interested in firearm ownership is positive for the industry's long-term profits and viability.

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Jul 26, 2022

The social media and marketing that you do to children is not remotely focused on safety nor is it trying to do anything other than having guns be more appealing to children.

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Jul 26, 2022

This strategy basically turns killing machines into social media thirst traps for young people who will see these weapons as sexy, hip, and alluring.

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Jul 26, 2022

I would like to talk about how gun manufacturers market weapons of war to young people today.

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Jul 20, 2022

Mr. Chair, I thank the gentleman for yielding and for his leadership and compassion about this extremely important issue. Mr. Chair, I must rise in opposition to the gentlewoman's amendment. While I know she has the best of intentions, I…

Congressional Record · 2022-07-20
Jul 20, 2022

Mr. Chair, I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. With great respect for my friend from Massachusetts, I rise in strong opposition to these amendments. I spend every day in my work as chair of the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs…

Congressional Record · 2022-07-20
Jul 19, 2022

Mr. Chair, I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. Mr. Chair, I rise in strong support of H.R. 8294, the appropriations minibus for fiscal year 2023. I really want to start out my remarks, Mr. Chair, by saying what a joy it is to work with…

Congressional Record · 2022-07-19
Jul 13, 2022

Madam Speaker, I thank Chairman Smith for yielding and for his steadfast leadership in equipping our Nation to face unprecedented challenges at home and abroad. I also thank Ranking Member Rogers for his role in bringing a bipartisan NDAA…

Congressional Record · 2022-07-13
Jul 12, 2022

I am an original cosponsor of your bill, the Stop Anti-Abortion Disinformation Act, that crackdown on false advertising related to abortion services.

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