Passage of Health Care Reform: An Important Step...

On Sunday, March 21, 2010, prior to casting her vote in favor of health insurance reform, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz gave the following statement on the floor of the House of Representatives:"Madame Speaker, I rise today to cast my vote to end insurance company abusive practices and to put doctors and patients in control of their health care."And when I do, I’ll cast it for the small business owner in my District whose health insurance premiums shot up more than 100 percent last year simply...

Reps. Ros-Lehtinen, Wasserman Schultz Proudly Ac...

Equality Florida IRL-DWS Taped Remarks: Good evening, I’m Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen.: And I’m Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz.: We deeply regret that we are unable to be with you tonight.: Over the years, we have made important steps in securing equal rights for all Americans. : And throughout our time in public service, Debbie and I have been proud to lend our support to this important cause.: Tonight, we are both humbled and honored to receive this “Voice for Equality Award.”:...

Rep. Wasserman Schultz Introduces Breast Cancer ...

On December 15, 2009, Rep. Wasserman Schultz introduced a Breast Cancer Resolution to prohibit insurance companies from denying mammography services based on United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendations.

Rep Wasserman Schultz says why she's voting for ...

On the eve of the historic vote on the Affordable Health Care For America Act H.R. 3962, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz took to the floor of the House of Representatives to talk about why she's voting for health insurance reform.

Older Americans ages 50 64 are the fastest growi...

On Wednesday, October 28, 2009, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) made the following floor statement regarding the need for health insurance reform:Madame Speaker, it has been 133 days since the Republicans promised to present their health insurance reform legislation and we still have no alternative plan from them.Saying no to health insurance reform hurts millions of Americans who lack health insurance.The fastest growing group of uninsured is older Americans, age 50-64.It used to be tha...

Rep Wasserman Schultz speaks on behalf of the Ir...

Madame Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 1327, the Iran Sanctions Enabling Act of 2009, which aims to put a stop to Irans pursuit of nuclear weapons. It cannot be overstated

Dr. Marisa Weiss of breastcancer.org testifies a...

Dr. Marisa Weiss, the founder, president and guiding force behind Breastcancer.org, testified about breast cancer in the U.S. House of Representatives before the Energy and Commerce Committee's Health Subcommittee on Wednesday, October 7, 2009.A breast cancer oncologist with twenty years of active practice in the Philadelphia region, Dr. Weiss is regarded as a visionary advocate for her innovative and steadfast approach to informing, empowering, and treating patients with breast cancer.

Rep Wasserman Schultz testifies about her breast...

On Wednesday, October 7, 2009, The Energy and Commerce Committees Health Subcommittee held a hearing on The EARLY Act (H.R. 1740 and S. 994).Rep. Wasserman Schultz wore pink that day in solidarity with those fighting breast cancer.

Everglades restoration funding increases $57 mil...

Rep. Wasserman Schultz recognizes the 15th Anniv...

The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) was groundbreaking legislation that strengthened the nation’s response to the crimes of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. This law has not only strengthened criminal laws and provided funding to improve the criminal justice system’s response to these serious crimes, it has also laid the groundwork for local coordinated community responses to end violence against women by bringing together victim advocates, law enforcement officers, prosecuto...