- WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, DEBBIE
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- Experience: House: District 23, 2005-Present
- Home State: Florida
- Running: President, United States, 2016
- Total Raised: $3,087,211Coverage End: Thursday, June 30, 2016
- Winning: Won with 0.00%
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Personal
- Full Name: Debbie Wasserman Schultz
- Gender: Female
- Family: Husband: Steve; 3 Children: Rebecca, Jake, Shelby
- Birth Date: 09/27/1966
- Birth Place: Long Island, NY
- Home City: Weston, FL
- Religion: Jewish
Education
- MA, Political Science, University of Florida, 1990
- BA, Political Science, University of Florida, 1988
Political Experience
- Representative, United States House of Representatives, District 23, 2005-present
- Chief Deputy Whip, United States House of Representatives, 2006-2008
- Senior Whip, United States House of Representatives, 2005-2006
- Senator, Florida State Senate, 2001-2004
- Democratic Leader Pro Tempore, Florida State House of Representatives, 2000
- Representative, Florida State House of Representatives, 1992-2000
- Democratic Floor Leader, Florida State House of Representatives, 1998-1999
Current Legislative Committees
- Appropriations, Member
- Subcommittee on Legislative Branch, Ranking Member
- Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs, Member
Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees
- Member, Animal Protection Caucus, present
- Member, Anti-Bullying Caucus, present
- Member, Cancer Caucus, present
- Member, Creative Rights Caucus, present
- Member, Cuba Democracy Caucus, present
- Vice Chair, Democratic Party, Congressional Caucus for Womens Issues, present
- Member, Democratic Women's Working Group, present
- Co-Chair, E-Tech Caucus, present
- Member, Everglades Caucus, present
- Member, Florida Ports Caucus, present
- Co-Chair, Global WIN, present
- Co-Chair, Kids Safety Caucus, present
- Co-Chair, Latino-Jewish Congressional Caucus, present
- Member, LGBT Equality Caucus, present
- Member, National Service Congressional Caucus, present
- Member, PORTS Caucus, present
- Member, Rare Disease Congressional Caucus, present
- Member, Florida Supreme Court Gender Bias Study Implementation Commission
- Member, Southern Regional Education Board Legislative Advisory Council
- Chair, South Florida Democratic Caucus
- Vice President, Women's Political Caucus, Gwen Cherry Chapter
- Co-Chair, Policy Committee, Senate Democratic Caucus, 2002-2004
- Member, Governor's Commission on Education, 1996-1998
- Member, Florida Education Facilities Study Committee, 1994
- Member, Classrooms First Task Force, 1993
Professional Experience
- Adjunct Instructor, Political Science, Broward Community College
- Specialist, Public Policy Curriculum, Nova Southeastern University
- Legislative Aide, Peter Deutsch, Florida State House of Representatives, 1989-1992
Religious, Civic, and other Memberships
- Chair, Democratic National Committee, United States House of Representatives, 2011-present
- Member, American Jewish Committee
- Board Member, American Jewish Congress Southeast Region
- Member, Broward National Organization for Women, South Palm Beach County
- Member, Hadassah
- Secretary, Hawkes Bluff Panel and Homeowner's Association
- Member, Miramar Chamber of Commerce
- Member, National Council of Jewish Women
- Board Member, National Jewish Democratic Council
- Board Member, National Safety Council, South Florida Chapter
- Member, Pembroke Pines Chamber of Congress
- Former Board Member, Planned Parenthood, Broward County
- Former Board Member, Planned Parenthood, South Palm Beach County
- Member, Weston Chamber of Commerce
- Board Member, Westside Regional Medical Center
- Board Member, Florida Distance Learning Network, 1995-1997
- Vice President, Broward County Young Democrats, 1990-1992
- Secretary, Broward County Young Democrats, 1990-1992
- Secretary, Young Leadership Council, Jewish Federation, Greater Fort Lauderdale, 1989-1990
General Survey
Total: 53
Introduced Date | Bill Number | Bill Title | Last Action |
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05/16/2017 | H.R.2261 | Marine Oil Spill Prevention Act | 05/16/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources. (All Actions) |
05/05/2017 | H.R.2307 | Protecting Access to Lifesaving Screenings Act (PALS Act) of 2017 | 05/05/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) |
05/01/2017 | H.R.1963 | Fair Housing for Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Survivors Act of 2017 | 05/01/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. (All Actions) |
04/24/2017 | H.R.1846 | PROTECT Our Children Act of 2017 | 04/24/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. (All Actions) |
04/07/2017 | H.R.1977 | Veterans PARC Act of 2017 | 04/07/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) |
10/18/2016 | H.R.6211 | Fair Housing for Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Survivors Act of 2016 | 10/18/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. (All Actions) |
09/27/2016 | H.Res.851 | Expressing profound concern about the ongoing political, economic, social and humanitarian crisis in Venezuela, urging the release of political prisoners, and calling for respect of constitutional and democratic processes. | 09/27/2016 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. (All Actions) |
03/31/2015 | H.R.1257 | Rape Survivor Child Custody Act | 03/31/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. (All Actions) |
06/30/2016 | H.R.5571 | Sexual Assault Survivors' Rights Act | 06/30/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. (All Actions) |
05/15/2015 | H.Res.230 | Encouraging State-by-State adoption of a sexual assault survivors' bill of rights. | 05/15/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. (All Actions) |
05/15/2015 | H.R.1998 | HERO Act of 2015 | 05/15/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. (All Actions) |
04/29/2015 | H.R.436 | Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Clarification Act of 2015 | 04/29/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections. (All Actions) |
03/31/2015 | H.R.1110 | STOP Identity Theft Act of 2015 | 03/31/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. (All Actions) |
12/18/2014 | H.R.5185 | EARLY Act Reauthorization of 2014 | 12/18/2014 Became Public Law No: 113-265. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) |
09/09/2014 | H.R.744 | STOP Identity Theft Act of 2014 | 09/09/2014 Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 555. (All Actions) |
07/30/2014 | H.R.3896 | Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Clarification Act of 2014 | 07/30/2014 Received in the Senate. (All Actions) |
03/11/2014 | H.R.4161 | 21st Century STEM for Underrepresented Students Act | 03/11/2014 Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology. (All Actions) |
09/13/2013 | H.R.2772 | Rape Survivor Child Custody Act | 09/13/2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. (All Actions) |
07/08/2013 | H.R.2064 | RUSH Act | 07/08/2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training. (All Actions) |
06/11/2013 | H.Res.254 | Recognizing the importance of United States leadership in addressing the challenge of global maternal and child malnutrition. | 06/11/2013 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (All Actions) |
Total: 2203
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