Hollywood, Fla. – Earlier today U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) and Vice President Al Gore spoke at the grand opening of Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) $50 million Coral Reef Research Center.Rep. Wasserman Schultz helped NSU secure a $15 million...
Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Representing the 20th Congressional District of Florida
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WASHINGTON – Today the Obama Administration’s Council on Environmental Quality published a progress report about Everglades restoration projects. U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) released the following statement:“President Obama’s administration has been committed to Everglades restoration from day one, and...
MIAMI – Today Vice President Joe Biden was in South Florida to tour a portion of Everglades National Park and talk about the Administration’s plans for funding restoration projects. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz released the following statement:“I am pleased Vice...
WESTON, Fla. – In honor of Earth Day today, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz released the following statement:“On Earth Day, we take time to reflect on our daily habits and how they effect our environment and those around us. Through small...
Floor Statement Opposing HR 3408
February 16, 2012 Mr. Speaker,I rise in strong opposition to the so-called “PIONEER” Act that among other things, repeals the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act, or “GOMESA.”It’s hard to believe that the lessons of the Deepwater...
The Florida Conservation Alliance and the national League of Conservation Voters have released their 2011 National Environmental Scorecard for Congress. And it’s probably not surprising that the Central Florida delegation — which includes some of the most liberal and most...
By LIZETTE ALVAREZMIAMI — To live in South Florida is to make peace with flying cockroach behemoths, brigades of lizards that dart across walls (bedroom and otherwise) and frogs the size of cannonballs that loiter on driveways.But even in a...
FLORIDA - Gov. Rick Scott said yesterday that he would support drilling for oil in the Everglades. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) released the following statement:“We need to be looking for ways to invest in clean energy innovations for the...
Today, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz released the following statement on Earth Day: "Forty-one years ago, twenty million Americans participated in the first Earth Day on April 22, 1970. While much has been done to improve the environment since the first...
"A smart common sense approach" Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz made the following statement regarding today's announcement by President Obama that the Eastern Gulf will not be considered for drilling through 2017: “Today’s announcement that the Obama administration is removing the...
As we’ve seen over the last two months, oil is an important, dangerous, and troublesome part of this economy and our lives. The BP oil spill that began in April has shown us the danger of offshore drilling specifically, and...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - As the administration grapples with exactly how much oil is flowing into the sea from the downed Deepwater Horizon rig, two other major questions need to be answered quickly, says U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson, Rep. Debbie Wasserman...
Statement on Oil Spill and Drilling in the Gulf"Expanded drilling is a high-risk bet that Florida can't afford"Washington, DC - Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) released the following statement related to the on-going oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico:“This...
WASHINGTON -- Florida Democrats have sent letters to President Barack Obama, protesting his plans to expand oil and gas drilling as close as 125 miles off Florida's coast.U.S. Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Alcee Hastings and Corrine Brown wrote to Obama...
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) released the following statement today regarding proposals to expand drilling off of Florida’s coastline:“While I appreciate President Obama's commitment to developing a comprehensive energy policy, I have a long history of opposing expanded drilling for...
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The New Direction Congress is focused on fighting for the Middle Class—creating jobs, closing tax loopholes that send jobs overseas and helping small businesses—while Congressional Republicans continue to side with the special interests. Creating jobs while responsibly reducing the deficit,...
(Washington, DC) -- Rep. Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) today praised the Obama Administration announcement that $96 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds will go toward Everglades restoration projects. “The Everglades are a vital part of Florida’s heritage and a national...
Rep. Wasserman Schultz discusses how the House reduced its carbon footprint by 72% in 2 years. (Washington D.C.) – Once a year on April 22nd we come together for Earth Day, a time to celebrate gains we have made...
(Washington, DC) -- Last week, Chairman David Obey of the House Appropriations Committee introduced a $410 billion bill to wrap up work on the fiscal year 2009 appropriations bills. Rep. Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) is a member of the House Appropriations...
