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Congresswoman Frederica Wilson

Representing the 24th District of Florida

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Feb 27, 2018 Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) became an original co-sponsor of the Assault Weapons Ban introduced today by Congressman David N. Cicilline (RI-01).

Feb 15, 2018 Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson issued the following statement in response to the shooting incident at Parkland, Florida’s Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School:

Feb 6, 2018 Press Release

MIAMI – In observance of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD) Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson will partner with the Miami-Dade County Florida Department of Health to offer HIV testing on Wednesday, February 7.

Feb 1, 2018 Press Release

Washington, D.C. -- Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson issued the following statement in honor of Black History Month:

“Each February, we celebrate the history and culture of African-Americans and the many contributions that they have made to this great nation. Black History Month is a reminder to all of how far we have come--and how far we still have to go.

Jan 29, 2018 Press Release

MIAMI, FL – South Florida will gather on Tuesday, January 30, to unite in prayer to support Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson’s vision, which includes the call for unity in the community, safeguarding the Affordable Care Act, fighting for TPS recipients and DREAMers, and voter empowerment during the upcoming mid-term and other future elections.

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Jan 23, 2018 Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson issued the following statement calling for a federal safety review of Brightline passenger trains following two fatalities and an accident during its first week in operation:

Jan 20, 2018 Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson issued the following statement in response to the government shutdown:

Jan 19, 2018 Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson issued the following statement in response to four high-speed rail-related deaths:

Jan 18, 2018 Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson issued the following statement in response to the Trump administration’s decision designating Haitians ineligible for H-2A and H-2B visas:

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Jan 14, 2018 Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson issued the following statement on why she will not attend President Donald Trump’s first State of the Union address:

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Jun 29, 2016 In The News
Congresswoman Wilson shines light on HIV

Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson and other community leaders traveled to several health care locations across Miami-Dade and Broward counties on Monday to encourage the public to know their status and get tested for HIV.

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Jun 27, 2016 In The News
Know Your HIV Status – Today is National HIV Testing Day

June 27 is National HIV Testing Day. It’s being billed as a day to get the facts, get tested, and get involved. Around 1.2 million people in the U.S. live with HIV, and one in eight people don't know they have it. Nearly 45,000 people find out they have HIV every year.

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Jun 26, 2016 In The News
Panama Canal Inaugurates Expansion Sunday

The COSCO Shipping Panama — a 984-foot , 158-foot wide Chinese container ship — will move into position on the Atlantic side of the Panama Canal just after after sunrise Sunday to prepare for the first official transit through the newly expanded canal.

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Jun 16, 2016 In The News
Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson to host free HIV Testing event to observe National HIV Testing Day

In observance of National HIV Testing Day (NHTD), Monday, June 27, 2016, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) and other elected officials will take confidential HIV tests and encourage the public to join them in taking the test.  Free HIV testing will be available on Monday, June 27, 2016, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at six locations in Miami-Dade and Broward counties.

Jun 16, 2016 In The News
Representatives Scott, Wilson, Maloney and Schakowsky Introduce Legislation to Update the Family and Medical Leave Act

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–June 16, 2016.  Today, Representatives Bobby Scott (VA-03), Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24), Carolyn Maloney (NY-12) and Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), introduced a legislative package to update the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to help workers balance work and family life.

Jun 2, 2016 In The News
Rep. Frederica Wilson’s ‘5000 Role Models’ project focuses on young Black males

Rep. Frederica Wilson (D-Fla.) hosted a summit on Capitol Hill focused on mentoring for African American males. Wilson was joined by Reps. Danny Davis (D-Ill.), Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.), Joaquin Castro (D-Texas), and Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.).

May 25, 2016 In The News
Lawmakers Respond to Chibok Schoolgirl Return

Last week one of the 219 Nigerian Chibok schoolgirls was rescued from captivity after being kidnapped by terrorist group Boko Haram more than two years ago.

Lawmakers, advocates and support groups rejoiced for the victory during a news conference on Wednesday, May 18 on Capitol Hill Northwest.

May 24, 2016 In The News
U.S. Lawmakers, Mentors Reach Out to Young, Black Males at Recent Forum

Rep. Frederica Wilson (D-Fla.) hosted a recent summit on Capitol Hill focused on mentoring for African American males. Wilson was joined by Reps. Danny Davis (D-Ill.), Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.), Joaquin Castro (D-Texas), and Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.).

May 19, 2016 In The News
Chibok Girls — Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson and House Lawmakers Hold Press Conference in Response to Rescue of One Missing Chibok Girl

Yesterday, May 18, 2016, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (D-Fla.) and several House lawmakers hosted a press conference in response to the breaking news that one of the 219 Chibok schoolgirls had been rescued more than two years after they were abducted from their dormitory rooms by the world’s deadliest terrorist group, Boko Haram.

May 19, 2016 In The News
Haiti - 213th of Flag : Statement by Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson

Wednesday, as part of the 213th anniversary of the creation of the Haitian flag, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) declared :

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