Debbie Wasserman Schultz

Debbie Wasserman Schultz

Legislative Focus

Key areas of legislative activity based on sponsored legislation.
International Affairs18%
Health14%
Crime and Law Enforcement10%
Commerce6%

Sponsored Legislation

Bills that Debbie Wasserman Schultz has sponsored from the most recent three Congresses (119th, 118th, and 117th).
BillTitleIntroducedStatusActions
HR 7564
To prevent the purchase of ammunition by prohibited purchasers.

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HCONRES 69
Recognizing the 15th Anniversary of the January 8, 2011, Tucson, Arizona, shooting and honoring the survivors, victims, and former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, a gun violence survivor, and one of the Nation's most influential voices of courage in the fight to end gun violence.

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

In Committee
HRES 904
Recognizing November 30, 2025, as "Yom Haplitim" or "Jewish Refugee Day".

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

In Committee
HR 5506
Courtney Wild Reinforcing Crime Victims’ Rights Act

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HR 4752
Reducing Hereditary Cancer Act

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

In Committee
HR 4751
To amend the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act to reauthorize certain programs, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

In Committee
HR 4541
EARLY Act Reauthorization of 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

In Committee
HR 4542
No Cages in the Everglades Act

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

In Committee
HRES 597
Condemning the attack on the Argentine Jewish Mutual Association Jewish Community Center in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in July 1994, and encouraging accountability for the attack.

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In Committee
HRES 352
Calling on elected officials and civil society leaders to counter antisemitism and educate the public on the contributions of the Jewish American community.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Active
HR 2701
Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act

Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 292.

Active
HR 2657
Sammy’s Law

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

In Committee
HR 2280
BIRD Energy and U.S.-Israel Energy Center Reauthorization Act of 2025

Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

In Committee
HR 1274
PROTECT Our Children Reauthorization Act of 2025

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HR 328
REVOCAR Act of 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In Committee
HRES 1596
Recognizing November 30, 2024, as Yom Haplitim or Jewish Refugee Day.

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Education and the Workforce, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

In Committee
HR 9995
REVOCAR Act

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In Committee
HR 9858
Reinforcing Crime Victims’ Rights Act

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HR 9713
BIRD Energy and U.S.-Israel Energy Center Reauthorization Act of 2024

Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

In Committee
HR 9641
PROTECT Our Children Reauthorization Act of 2024

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HR 9532
Renewed Hope Act of 2024

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HRES 1409
Standing in solidarity with the Venezuelan people and condemning Nicolás Maduro's attempt to steal the Venezuelan Presidential election.

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In Committee
HRES 1266
Condemning the attack on the Argentine Jewish Mutual Association Jewish Community Center in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in July 1994 and encouraging accountability for the attack.

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In Committee
HRES 1215
Calling on elected officials and civil society leaders to join in efforts to educate the public on the contributions of the Jewish American community.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Active
HRES 1147
Demanding that the international community hold accountable those who perpetrated acts of sexual violence and sexual torture during and after the attack on the State of Israel on October 7, 2023.

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In Committee
HR 7764
Commission to Study the Potential Transfer of the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History to the Smithsonian Institution Act

Became Public Law No: 118-144.

Passed
HRES 1076
Recognizing Girl Scouts of the United States of America on its 112th birthday and celebrating its legacy of providing girls with a secure, inclusive space where they can explore their world, build meaningful relationships, and have access to experiences that prepare them for a life of leadership.

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

In Committee
HR 7555
RETRO GSP Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

In Committee
HR 6540
Tigertail Historical Tree Island Repatriation Act of 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

In Committee
HR 6038
PROTECT Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

In Committee
HR 5778
Sammy’s Law of 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.

In Committee
Amendment 394
House Amendment 394

On agreeing to the Wasserman Schultz amendment (A007) Failed by recorded vote: 209 - 220 (Roll no. 443).

Not Agreed to (209-220)
HR 5670
VOICE Act

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

In Committee
HR 5202
Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Reauthorization Act

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 372.

Active
HRES 623
Censuring Paul Gosar, Representative of the 9th Congressional District of Arizona.

Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.

In Committee
HRES 600
Condemning the attack on the Argentine Jewish Mutual Association Jewish Community Center in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in July 1994, and expressing the concern of the United States regarding the continuing, 29-year-long delay in the resolution of this case and encouraging accountability for the attack.

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In Committee
HR 4637
Jaime’s Law

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HR 4465
Making Condos Safer and Affordable Act of 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

In Committee
HR 4464
RAISE Act of 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit.

In Committee
HR 4363
Comprehensive Cancer Survivorship Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

In Committee
HR 4313
Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Reauthorization Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.

In Committee
HR 4086
AFFECT Human Rights in Venezuela Act

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In Committee
HRES 438
Condemning the rise of antisemitism and calling on elected officials to identify and educate others on the contributions of the Jewish American community.

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HR 3547
Doxing Threat Assessment Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence.

In Committee
HRES 382
Recognizing the significance of Jewish American Heritage Month as a time to celebrate the contributions of Jewish Americans to the society and culture of the United States.

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E512)

Active
HRES 345
Recognizing that infertility is a widespread problem that affects populations of diverse ages, races, ethnicities, and genders.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

In Committee
HR 2918
Fair Housing for Survivors Act of 2023

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HR 2869
School Shooting Safety and Preparedness Act

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

In Committee
HR 2661
Project Safe Childhood Act

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HR 1526
Reducing Hereditary Cancer Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

In Committee
HR 987
Prime Minister Golda Meir Commemorative Coin Act

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

In Committee
Amendment 51
House Amendment 51

On agreeing to the Wasserman Schultz amendment (A050) Failed by recorded vote: 212 - 215 (Roll no. 63). (consideration: CR H450)

Not Agreed to (212-215)
HR 9565
Comprehensive Cancer Survivorship Act

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

In Committee
HRES 1491
Recognizing the 75th anniversary of Everglades National Park.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

In Committee
HR 8906
To provide for retroactive application of Generalized System of Preferences for the period after December 31, 2020, and before September 1, 2022.

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

In Committee
HR 8816
PROTECT Our Children Act of 2022

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

In Committee
HRES 1231
Condemning the attack on the Argentine Jewish Mutual Association Jewish Community Center in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in July 1994 and expressing the concern of the United States regarding the continuing, 28-year-long delay in the resolution of this case and encouraging accountability for the attack.

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In Committee
HR 8238
Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 299.

Active
HRES 1207
Expressing the profound sorrow of the House of Representatives for the victims of the collapse of the Champlain Towers South condominium building in Surfside, Florida.

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

In Committee
HR 7906
To establish a civil action for disqualification under section 3 of the 14th Amendment to the Constitution, and for other purposes.

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

In Committee
HCONRES 93
Finding that the January 6, 2021, attack on the United States Capitol Complex and the corresponding attempt to bypass constitutional order and obstruct through corrupt means the counting of certified electoral votes of the several States under section 15 of title 3, United States Code, on January 6, 2021, with intent to displace the lawfully elected President of the United States or thwart the will of the majority of electors, constitute an insurrection against the United States, and that any person who participated in the attack, or conspired or attempted to bypass constitutional order and obstruct through corrupt means the counting of certified electoral votes of the several States under section 15 of title 3, United States Code, on January 6, 2021, with intent to displace the lawfully elected President of the United States or thwart the will of the majority of electors, is deemed to have engaged in an insurrection in violation of section 3 of the 14th Amendment to the Constitution.

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

In Committee
HR 7877
Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Reauthorization Act of 2022

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

In Committee
HRES 1125
Condemning rising antisemitism.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Active
HR 6907
Cuban Family Reunification Parole Act of 2022

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

In Committee
HRES 760
Expressing solidarity with Cuban citizens demonstrating peacefully for fundamental freedoms, condemning the Cuban regime's acts of repression, and calling for the immediate release of arbitrarily detained Cuban citizens.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Active
HR 5546
PROTECT Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

In Committee
HR 5428
School Shooting Safety and Preparedness Act

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 227.

Active
HR 4612
PALS Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

In Committee
HRES 534
Expressing solidarity with Cuban citizens demonstrating peacefully for fundamental freedoms, condemning the Cuban regime's acts of repression, and calling for the immediate release of arbitrarily detained Cuban citizens.

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In Committee
HR 4355
Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 56.

Active
HR 4110
Reducing Hereditary Cancer Act of 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

In Committee
HR 3455
No Stolen Trademarks Honored in America Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.

In Committee
HR 2715
Jaime’s Law

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

In Committee
HRES 338
Recognizing that infertility is a widespread problem that affects populations of diverse ages, races, ethnicities, and genders.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

In Committee
HR 2542
Fair Housing for Domestic Violence and Sexual Violence Survivors Act of 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

In Committee
HR 2493
Holocaust Insurance Accountability Act of 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.

In Committee
HRES 231
Recognizing Girl Scouts of the United States of America on its 109th birthday and celebrating its legacy of fostering civic action and community service among girls and creating leaders in Gold Award Girl Scouts, including the 2020 National Gold Award Girl Scouts.

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

In Committee
HRES 82
Raising a question of the privileges of the House.

Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.

In Committee
HRES 72
Removing a certain Member from certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Active
HRES 19
Condemning and censuring Representative Louie Gohmert of Texas.

Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.

In Committee
HRES 7
Authorizing the Speaker to administer the oath of office.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Active
HR 7732
How Awareness and Prevention Protect You Act

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

In Committee
HR 7609
Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 357.

Active
HR 7284
Police Accountability and Community Engagement Act of 2020

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HR 6185
Save Our Springs Act of 2020

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

In Committee
HR 5658
Crime Victims’ Rights Act of 2020

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

In Committee
HR 5531
Fair Housing for Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Survivors Act of 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

In Committee
HR 5265
Holocaust Insurance Accountability Act of 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

In Committee
HR 4078
EARLY Act Reauthorization of 2020

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

In Committee
HR 4077
TIME for Holocaust Survivors Act

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

In Committee
HR 3868
HOMESTEAD Act of 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

In Committee
Amendment 456
House Amendment 456

On agreeing to the Wasserman Schultz amendments (A070) Agreed to by voice vote.

Agreed to by Voice Vote
Amendment 432
House Amendment 432

On agreeing to the Wasserman Schultz amendment (A046) Agreed to by recorded vote: 252 - 178 (Roll no. 378).

Agreed to (252-178)
HR 2777
PALS Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

In Committee
HR 2745
Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 40.

Active
HR 2352
Marine Oil Spill Prevention Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.

In Committee
HR 2217
Families, Not Facilities Act of 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

In Committee
HR 2111
PROTECT Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

In Committee
HR 1705
Jaime’s Law

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

In Committee
HR 1683
No Stolen Trademarks Honored in America Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.

In Committee

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