Congresswoman Frederica Wilson

Representing the 24th District of Florida

Press Releases

Congresswoman Wilson's Statement on Florida A&M University's 125th Anniversary

Oct 4, 2012 Press Release
Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (D-Fla) issued the following statement in recognition of the 125th anniversary of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU), which was founded in Tallahassee, Florida on October 3, 1887:
Issues:
Science, Space, and Technology, 114th Congress

Congresswoman Wilson's Statement on National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Oct 1, 2012 Press Release
Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (D-Fla.) issued the following statement in recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which runs October 1st through October 31, 2012.
Issues:
Veterans, Medicare, 114th Congress

Congresswoman Wilson's Statement on the Extension of Temporary Protected Status for Haitians

Sep 26, 2012 Press Release
Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (D-Fla) issued the following statement concerning the announcement by the Department of Homeland Security to grant an 18 month extension for Temporary Protected Status (TPS), for Haitians living in the United States,
Issues:
Foreign Affairs, Immigration

CONGRESSWOMAN WILSON MEETS WITH NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENTS OF GREEK ORGANIZATIONS ON CAPITOL HILL TO DISCUSS WAYS TO COMBAT HAZING AND TO DISCUSS HER ANTI-HAZING LEGISLATION

Sep 18, 2012 Press Release
Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (D-Fla.) will hold a news conference on Capitol Hill to talk about new initiatives to end Hazing in the wake of the death of FAMU Drum Major and hazing victim, Robert Champion.
Issues:
Listing Page

Congresswoman Wilson Announces $1.25 Million Department of Education Grant for Florida Memorial University

Sep 13, 2012 Press Release
Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (D-Fla.) announced a 5-year $1.25 million Preparation of Leadership grant from the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) to Florida Memorial University (FMU). The grant will bolster FMU's efforts to prepare its Maste

Congresswoman Wilson's Statement on Anniversary of Violence Against Women Act

Sep 13, 2012 Press Release
Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (D-Fla.) issued the following statement on the anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act, which was drafted by then-Senator Joe Biden (D-Del.) and signed into law by President Clinton on September 13, 1994:

Congresswoman Wilson Announces $2,443,500 Department of Transportation Grant for Opa-locka Executive Airport

Sep 12, 2012 Press Release
Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (D-Fla.) announced a $2,443,500 Department of Transportation (DOT) grant to build a service road for the Opa-locka Executive Airport.

Congresswoman Wilson's Statement on 20th Anniversary Dr. Mae Jemison Becoming First African-American Woman in Space

Sep 12, 2012 Press Release
Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (D-Fla.), a member of the U.S. House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, issued the following statement on 20th anniversary of Dr. Mae Jemison becoming the first African-American woman in space:
Issues:
Science, Space, and Technology

Congresswoman Wilson's Statement on Deadly Rocket Attack on U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya

Sep 12, 2012 Press Release
Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (D-Fla.), a member of the U.S. House Committee on Foreign Affairs, issued the following statement on the deadly rocket attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya that claimed the lives of Ambassador Chris Stevens
Issues:
Foreign Affairs

Congresswoman Wilson's Statement on 11th Anniversary of 9/11 Terrorist Attacks

Sep 11, 2012 Press Release
Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (D-Fla.), issued the following statement on the 11th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks:

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