Issues

Perhaps the most dangerous issue facing Black men and boys in our country is racism itself. Throughout the history of America, Black men and boys have been subjected to systemic racism and discrimination that has profoundly shaped their experiences and opportunities. It is a tragic reality that Black males in America are treated as their own class of citizens. This treatment is reflected in social outcomes in such areas as education, criminal justice, health care, and employment. 

There’s only one planet, and it's up to everyone to protect it. Global warming poses an enormous threat to future Floridians, where issues like climate change and rising water levels are at the forefront of everyone’s minds. 

Jobs 

Unemployment is our real deficit. Unemployment is not only the moral crisis of our time — leaving families homeless and dreams destroyed — but also an underlying cause of our federal government's increased levels of borrowing. Massive job losses following the 2008 financial crisis left us with fewer tax receipts and more people requiring benefits.

Congresswoman Wilson remains committed to fighting for the underserved and the persecuted globally.

Her foreign policy priorities include the following:

Fighting Against Tyranny Abroad in Cuba, Venezuela, and Nicaragua

Quality housing is an essential part of the American Dream. However, with high unemployment, a continuing foreclosure crisis, and the declining availability of public housing options, it's increasingly difficult to find a suitable and affordable place to live.

America has always been a nation of immigrants. Immigrants have enriched our society and made tremendous contributions to our economy. This is true now more than ever. As we seek to overcome the lasting effects of the Great Recession, immigrants are engines of job-creation and a vital source of economic strength.

Across the nation, a disturbing surge of anti-equality legislation has taken place. LGBTQIA+ Americans deserve equal protections under the law without fear of violence. From attempts to restrict access to gender-affirming healthcare for transgender youth to efforts banning transgender athletes from participating in sports corresponding to their gender identity, these laws seek to deny fundamental human rights and perpetuate harmful stereotypes. 

Before the monumental decision of Roe v. Wade in 1973 and the protections that came with it, Congresswoman Wilson went through what every woman’s greatest fear is. At seven months, Congresswoman Wilson was told that her baby did not have a heartbeat and would be stillborn. At the time, without the protections of Roe v. Wade, people were unable to induce early birth, even if their child was no longer alive. Congresswoman Wilson nearly died from this stillbirth.

Gun Violence 

South Florida relies heavily on infrastructure to weather the hurricanes that often come through and the constant traffic that South Florida is so infamous for. The Congresswoman found it important to be on the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure to stay connected to the issues that directly affect South Florida and ensure her constituent’s concerns were heard. As a senior member of the committee, she has pushed for almost $500 million in funds towards Miami infrastructure.