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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.

Jul 8, 2024

Now, Trump's team has a detailed blueprint for what his next four years--God forbid--would look like called Project 2025.

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Jul 8, 2024

Trump's abortion bans have already caused irreversible damage to women's health across the country.

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Jun 26, 2024

Mr. Speaker, I thank my co-captain for yielding. Mr. Speaker, today, as my co-captain said, after last votes, the Congressional Women's Softball Game will play our 16th annual game at Watkins Elementary School. What makes the softball game…

Congressional Record · 2024-06-26
Jun 26, 2024

Madam Chair, I thank the ranking member for yielding and congratulate her on presenting her first appropriations bill on the House floor. We are all behind her. I rise in strong opposition to the Republicans' fiscal year 2025 Homeland…

Congressional Record · 2024-06-26
Jun 5, 2024

Mr. Chairman, I claim time in opposition to the amendment, even though I am not opposed to it. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without objection, the gentlewoman from Florida is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.

Congressional Record · 2024-06-05
Jun 5, 2024

Mr. Speaker, I have a motion to recommit at the desk. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will report the motion to recommit. The Clerk read as follows: Ms. Wasserman Schultz of Florida moves to recommit the bill H.R. 8580 to the Committee…

Congressional Record · 2024-06-05
Jun 5, 2024

Mr. Chair, perhaps the gentleman has selective hearing because there are no funds being spent by the VA to process these claims because ICE pays the VA from their budget to process the claims. There are no resources that are expended by…

Congressional Record · 2024-06-05
Jun 5, 2024

Mr. Speaker, on that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 9 of rule XX, this 5- minute vote on the motion to recommit will be followed by 5-minute vote on passage of the…

Congressional Record · 2024-06-05
Jun 5, 2024

Mr. Chair, I think if you take a look at the expenditures made by many Members of Congress in our offices, you would see that we responsibly use some of our funding to provide bonuses for the service of our own employees. That happens all…

Congressional Record · 2024-06-05
Jun 5, 2024

Mr. Chair, the VA provides a purely administrative function for Immigration and Customs Enforcement to process medical claims. Moreover, ICE pays for these services, not the VA. There are no funds in this bill to prohibit being spent. ICE…

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