Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) denounced House Passage of H.R. 734, the "Politics Over Participation Act" known as the "Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act." As a Member of the Equality Caucus, Congresswoman Wilson supports the Caucus' mission to promote equality for all people regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or sex characteristics.
Miami, Fla. – Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) issued the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling to protect access to the abortion pill Mifepristone.
"Yesterday, the U.S. Supreme Court made the right decision in preserving women's access to the abortion medication Mifepristone.
"For the last 20 years, Mifepristone has proved safe and effective, and no amount of politically motivated attacks from extremist judges can change 20 years of scientific data.
Miami, Fla. – Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) presented a $6.4 million check to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade Inc. at the grand opening of the Dr. Frederica S. Wilson Club at Skyway Elementary School. The check includes funds for enhancements to the new club facility, the expasion of existing club programming for the NFL Club located in Gwen Cherry Park, and facility improvements to the Northwest Club.
Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) issued the following statement on the indictment of Donald Trump:
"Donald Trump is a twice impeached former President who incited his followers to converge on the U.S. Capitol in an attempt to overturn an election and upend our Democracy.
"I am watching along with my constituents as the judicial process runs its course. After all he has put this country through, I trust that justice will prevail.
"No one is above the law, including a former United States President. He must be held accountable."
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Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) was joined by the City of West Park Mayor, Felicia Brunson, city officials, staff, and community members to present a $3 million check to the City of West Park for the construction of a cultural facility at McTyre Park. The funding awarded for the project are a part of the Community Project Funding earmarks in the FY 23 appropriations omnibus package passed during the 117th Congress.
WASHINGTON – Today, Education and the Workforce Committee Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03), Higher Education and Workforce Development (HEWD) Subcommittee Ranking Member Frederica Wilson (FL-24), and the other Democratic Members of the HEWD Subcommittee unveiled plans to reintroduce the Lowering Obstacles to Achievement Now (LOAN) Act.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, along with Representatives Jamaal Bowman (D-NY-16) and Frederica Wilson (D-FL-24), led 15 of their colleagues in a letter urging the Department of Education (ED) to better address racial and ethnic gaps in higher education access and attainment by expanding the collection of college admissions data.
WASHINGTON D.C. – Yesterday, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) joined a bipartisan group of House and Senate Members to introduce the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act of 2023(H.R.
Washington D.C. – Yesterday, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24), Ranking Member of the Higher Education and Workforce Investment Subcommittee, and Congressman Jamaal Bowman (NY-16) introduced the American Teacher Act in the House with more than 50 cosponsors. The bill seeks to address the teacher shortage crisis by providing teacher salary incentive grants that support state efforts to increase teacher salaries to a minimum of $60,000 per year.
WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) was elected Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development in the 118th Congress.