- 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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07/31/2008 | H.R.6656 | Architect of the Capitol Appointment Act of 2008 | 07/31/2008 Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management. (All Actions) |
07/09/2008 | H.R.6444 | Healthy Americans Act | 07/09/2008 Referred to House Oversight and Government Reform (All Actions) |
10/15/2007 | H.R.1721 | Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act | 10/15/2007 Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 417. (All Actions) |
06/28/2007 | H.R.2771 | Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2008 | 06/28/2007 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 258. (All Actions) |
01/16/2007 | H.Res.39 | Commending the University of Florida Gators for their victory in the 2006 Bowl Championship Series (BCS) and for winning the national college football championship. | 01/16/2007 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. (All Actions) |
08/01/2006 | H.R.5850 | Pool and Spa Safety Act | 08/01/2006 Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection. (All Actions) |
07/26/2006 | H.R.5891 | Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance Commission Act of 2006 | 07/26/2006 Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. (All Actions) |
11/15/2007 | H.R.3845 | Providing Resources, Officers, and Technology to Eradicate Cyber Threats to Our Children Act of 2007 | 11/15/2007 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) |
10/30/2007 | H.R.3120 | Stranahan House, Trading Post and Campsite Historic Preservation Act | 10/30/2007 Subcommittee Hearings Held. (All Actions) |
03/21/2006 | H.R.4842 | Port Security Act of 2006 | 03/21/2006 Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology. (All Actions) |
02/14/2006 | H.Con.Res.315 | Urging the President to issue a proclamation for the observance of an American Jewish History Month. | 02/14/2006 Message on Senate action sent to the House. (All Actions) |
09/22/2005 | H.R.3723 | To require the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to provide certain individuals or households affected by Hurricane Katrina in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties, Florida, with financial assistance and direct services under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster and Emergency Assistance Act. | 09/22/2005 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (All Actions) |
08/24/2005 | H.R.3639 | Life Insurance Fairness for Travelers Act of 2005 | 08/24/2005 Referred to the Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance and Government Sponsored Enterprises. (All Actions) |
Total: 2203
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