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Below are detailed summaries of bills introduced by Congressman Wexler, as well as legislation that he has cosponsored with other Members of Congress. You may also consider accessing the legislative records provided by the Library of Congress.
June 1, 2009
Homeowners' Defense Act
Congressman Wexler has been an outspoken advocate on behalf of Floridians who are struggling to keep up with the ever-increasing cost of property insurance. In the 111th Congress, Wexler is a lead cosponsor of the Homeowners' Defense Act of ...view more April 10, 2009
The Social Security Forever Act
Congressman Wexler knows that Social Security benefits are an issue that South Florida's residents care deeply about. For this reason, he has reintroduced the Social Security Forever Act, the only legislation in Congress that saves Social Security. This legislation ...view more April 1, 2009
Drywall Safety Act
Thousands of families in Florida, Virginia, Lousiana, and an increasing number of other states have reported severe problems as a result of drywall imported from China in their houses. In South Florida, families have reported health problems, such as ...view more March 19, 2009
The Sunshine in Litigation Act
Congressman Robert Wexler (D-FL) and Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), two senior members of the House Judiciary Committee, have introduced the Sunshine in Litigation Act in the 111th Congress. The legislation is a response to dozens of cases in which ...view more January 20, 2009
The Medicare Affordability Act
Seniors in Floridare under enormous financial strain due to the soaring costs of prescription drugs. While increases to Social Security have been meager, Medicare Part D premiums have skyrocketed 24 percent within the last year. To solve this problem, ...view more January 19, 2009
Jane's Law
In 1983, when Robert Maharam left Jane, his wife of 31 years, he took everything from their Long Island home, emptied joint bank accounts, and sold the successful family business. Jane filed for divorce, and after a protracted legal ...view more April 1, 2008
The Public IRA Rollover Act
Congressman Wexler recently became a co-sponsor of H.R. 1419, the Public Good IRA Rollover Act of 2007, which extends and expands current tax law relating to the use of individual retirement accounts (IRAs) for charitable purposes. This important legislation ...view more March 13, 2008
Resolution Recognizing Five Year Anniversary of Iraq War
In 2008, when the war in Iraq reached its five year anniversary, Congressman Wexler introduced a resolution which called for an immediate and safe redeployment of US troops from Iraq. Wexler’s resolution recognized the enormous cost of the Iraq ...view more February 1, 2008
Fairness in Autism Treatment Act
Congressman Robert Wexler (D-FL) has introduced the Fairness in Autism Treatment Act, landmark legislation that could bring hope to the hundreds of thousands of families across the country who lack employer-sponsored health coverage for their children with autism. Congressman ...view more June 26, 2007
Affordable Homeowners Insurance Act
H. R. 2873 Problem: Due to recent natural disasters, it has become clear that Insurance in high-risk regions is far too expensive. Along with rising costs, much of the damage done by major natural disasters, such as category 4-5 ...view more February 16, 2007
Wartime Treatment Study Act
A bill establishing two commissions to review the treatment of European Americans, European Latin Americans and Jewish refugees during World War II. Problem:Many Americans are aware of the internment and mistreatment of more than 110,000 Japanese Americans during World ...view more
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