Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) released the following statement on the retirement of Lonnie G. Bunch III.
“Lonnie Bunch III did not simply preserve history. He made it, defended it, and refused to let anyone erase it.
“As the first Black Secretary of the Smithsonian and founding director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture, he transformed a dream carried across generations into a national treasure.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) released the following statement after voting for the bipartisan continuing resolution to fund the government through December 11.
“Today, I voted ‘YES’ to keep our government open and protect the vital services families across South Florida depend on. With the cost of living already stretching household budgets, hardworking Americans should not suffer because of dysfunction.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) is proud to announce that the final $1,031,000 to be awarded to Florida International University through one of her Fiscal Year 2026 Community Project Funding requests will be released this month. This funding milestone marks the culmination of three projects and over $11.5 million in Congressionally directed funding delivered by Congresswoman Wilson to support critical research, restoration, and educational initiatives that protect South Florida’s Everglades and advance innovative technologies.
MIAMI GARDENS, FL — Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24), in partnership with Miami-Dade County Commissioner Oliver G. Gilbert, III, Miami Dade College, CareerSource South Florida, and the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project, welcomed more than 2,000 job seekers and 60 vendors to a Federal Job Fair at Miami Dade College.
MIAMI GARDENS, FL — Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) will host a free Federal Job Fair with Commissioner Oliver Gilbert III on Thursday, August 13, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Miami Dade College, 11380 Northwest 27th Avenue, Building 3.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) released the following statement after the Supreme Court reaffirmed birthright citizenship and rejected President Trump's effort to limit the constitutional guarantee.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following today's U.S. Supreme Court decision allowing the Trump administration to move forward with ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) protections for Haitians, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) today introduced the Haitian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act of 2026, legislation that would provide eligible Haitian nationals and their families with a pathway to lawful permanent resident status after years of living and working in the United States under temporary protections.
MIAMI GARDENS, FL — Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) released the following statement following the tragic death of Miami street artist Eric “Eson” Hirt.
“South Florida is mourning the loss of Eric ‘Eson’ Hirt, a Miami street artist whose work and legacy became part of our community’s cultural fabric. His creativity left a mark on Miami, and my prayers are with his family, loved ones, and all those grieving this heartbreaking loss.
MIAMI GARDENS, FL — Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) released the following statement on her scheduled absence.
“Following left eye surgery, my priority has been ensuring a full and responsible recovery.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) issued the following statement after the Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision in Louisiana v. Callais striking down Louisiana’s congressional map that created a second majority-Black district.
“This decision is a setback for voting rights and fair representation. Full stop.