Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson, Senior Member of the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Education and Workforce, released the following statement following the executive order to abolish the U.S. Department of Education: “I am a lifelong educator. It is who I am, and I am proud of it. I served as an elementary school teacher, a Head Start Coordinator, a school principal, and a membe... Read More »
This week, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson introduced the ‘Transportation Equity Act.’ The bill aims to re-establish an advisory committee that would independently advise the Secretary of Transportation to help advance equity in transportation planning and policy through collaboration with diverse stakeholders. Congresswoman Frederica Wilson said, “While the Administration is busy eliminating progr... Read More »
This week, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson reintroduced the ‘American Teacher Act’ with 80 cosponsors. This bill seeks to raise teacher salaries across the country to a minimum of $60,000 to address the nationwide teacher shortage crises and ongoing attacks on public education. “It’s about damn time we give our public-school teachers a raise. With the ongoing teacher shortage worsening each year, w... Read More »
Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson released the following statement on the Partisan Republican Funding Bill, to which she voted “No”: “The Republicans worked so hard to gain control of the House, the Senate, and the White House. Now, with all this power, in today’s partisan funding bill, Congressional Republicans handed it over to an unelected billionaire who cares only about himself, not the A... Read More »
Today, Rep. Frederica S. Wilson led a letter to President Donald Trump and U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem alongside Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton, Rep. Joe Courtney, Rep. James P. McGovern, Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, Rep. Gwen S. Moore, Rep. William R. Keating, Rep. Terri A. Sewell, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez, Rep. Henry C. “... Read More »
Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson released the following statement on the Department of Homeland Security Rescinding Haitian Temporary Protected Status: “Sending Haitians back to Haiti right now is a kiss of death. It’s not just wrong—it’s inhumane. This decision is completely outrageous and part of this administration’s reign of terror. The turmoil in Haiti is real, and instead of turning our... Read More »
Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson, Senior Member of the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Education and Workforce, released the following statement following reports to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education: “The idea of dismantling the U.S. Department of Education is a blow to the heart of educators and children across this nation. It’s more than a slap in the face — it’s a decl... Read More »
Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson, Senior Member of the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Education and Workforce and a member of the Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Subcommittee, released the following statement on the Executive Order to Divert Public Funds to Charter and Private Schools: “Public schools were founded to educate everyone: the gifted, the disabled,... Read More »
Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson, Senior Member of the U.S. House of Representatives Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and a member of the Aviation Subcommittee, released the following statement on President Trump’s Comments Regarding the Aircraft Crash over the Potomac River: “While human bodies are still being pulled from the Potomac, Donald Trump is blaming white women and minori... Read More »
Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson, released the following statement on the Republican funding freeze on grants and loans: “Republicans are orchestrating a reckless and unlawful scheme to choke off virtually all federal funding from basic services. Whether that funding is going to our farmers, our transit system, our students, our community health centers, or our non-profits, it’s all on hold. ... Read More »
Congresswoman Frederica Wilson reintroduced ‘The Jobs Now Act’ for the 119th Congress. This legislation is focused on assisting Americans who are having difficulty finding employment by providing two-year grants to cities, counties, and qualified nonprofits for training, hiring, and retaining individuals in public service jobs. “Jobs, jobs, jobs—that has always been my mantra, and while Republican... Read More »
Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson was elected as the Ranking Member and top Democrat to the Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee in the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. “The environment and water are the backbone of South Florida and essential to the future of our nation,” said Ranking Member Frederica Wilson. “From the Everglades to Key Bis... Read More »
Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson released the following statement on the four-year anniversary of the January 6th Insurrection: “I still tremble at the mere mention of the date January 6th—a day that is forever tainted with fear, violence and terror. To have lived it is to never ever forget it. Most Americans will never fathom what we experienced on that horrific day. They wanted to hang the ... Read More »
Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson was sworn into the 119th Congress to begin her eighth term, now serving the people of Florida’s 24th Congressional District. She was joined by her family at the ceremony. “I am honored that the people of South Florida have entrusted me with the responsibility of representing them in Congress,” Congresswoman Wilson said. “I am committed to fighting for the peop... Read More »
Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson released the following statement on the passage of the Continuing Resolution to keep Government open, to which she voted ‘yes’: “Our most basic duty as Congress is to keep the government running because a shutdown is never worth the cost. Denying pay to our troops, TSA workers, and millions of Americans who depend on government services is inexcusable. Democra... Read More »
