Press Releases
Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24), Ranking Member of the Higher Education and Workforce Development Subcommittee, issued the following statement on the Supreme Court's ruling to block President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness plan:
Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24), Ranking Member of the Higher Education and Workforce Development Subcommittee, issued the following statement on the Supreme Court's ruling to abolish affirmative action policies.
"For some reason, every time people of color take a step forward, this nation finds a way to make them take three steps back. The Supreme Court's decision on affirmative action is unconscionable, out of touch, and a significant setback. America is the land of opportunity. It's antithetical to our values.
Miami, Fla. – Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24), representing the Town of Surfside, issued a statement on the tragedy in Surfside two years ago.
Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) announced AmeriCorps is awarding $4.9 million in funding to the Sundari Foundation Inc., Urban Paradise Guild, Breakthrough Miami Inc., City Year Miami, and Neighborhood Housing Services of South Florida.
Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) issued the following statement on the Supreme Court's ruling in the Allen v. Milligan case, concluding that Alabama's Congressional maps unconstitutionally dilute the strength of Black voters:
Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) issued the following statement for the 57th Anniversary of Griswold v. Connecticut.
"Today, we commemorate the anniversary of the groundbreaking Supreme Court ruling in Griswold v. Connecticut, a pivotal moment that secured access to contraception and safeguarded our constitutional right to privacy. This historic case, decided six decades ago, laid the foundation for reproductive rights, and recognized the importance of accessible contraception for individuals and families nationwide.
This week, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) along with Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Derek Kilmer (WA-06), and Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) introduced the bipartisan Promoting Advancement Through Transit Help (PATH) to College Act.
Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24), a senior member of the Congressional Equality Caucus which promotes equality for all people regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or sex characteristics, released the following statement celebrating the start of Pride Month:
Yesterday, the Biden-Harris Administration announced the first-ever national strategy to combat antisemitism. The plan focuses on increasing awareness and understanding of antisemitism as well as broaden appreciation of Jewish American heritage; improve safety and security for Jewish communities; reverse the normalization of antisemitism and counter antisemitic discrimination; and build cross-community solidarity and collective action to counter hate. Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) issued the following statement in response to this comprehensive strategy:
Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) issued the following statement regarding the end of the COVID-19-era policy, Title 42:
"Since Title 42's establishment under the Trump administration, this policy has forcibly turned away countless asylum seekers in search of a better and safe life for their families. With Title 42's expiration, I am relieved to see the immediate end of its cruel policies on deportation and its unjust restrictions on vulnerable migrants like Haitian nationals seeking asylum.