Press Releases
Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) released the following statement regarding former President Trump's indictment in his effort to overturn the 2020 election.
"The cornerstone of our democracy is the sacred right of every American citizen to cast their vote and have it count. We witnessed an unprecedented assault on this fundamental principle by former President Trump— the now thrice indicted, twice impeached, sued, insurrection inciter.
"No one is above the law.
Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) issued the following statement on the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024, which she voted against:
"Once again, extreme MAGA Republicans have hijacked the historically bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act. They have jeopardized the security of our nation to advance their agenda and trumpet radical and down-right crazy proposals.
Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24), issued the following statement regarding recent anti-Israel comments by a Democratic Congressional member:
"While I commend and appreciate the subsequent retraction made by my Democratic colleague, I am deeply concerned. The rise in anti-Israel rhetoric continues to fuel divisiveness throughout our nation, resulting in a record number of attacks against our Jewish community—including in District 24, my district of South Florida.
Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24), cosponsored a bill to protect our democracy, defend it against continued and relentless attacks, and ensure that the voices and votes of regular Americans are heard in our elections. She issued the following statement regarding the reintroduction of the Freedom to Vote Act:
Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) supported an amendment to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act of 2023 which requires the FAA to seek feedback from communities affected by aircraft noise as part of the Part 150 Noise Standard Update, a regulation of the FAA which ensures the voice and concerns of communities are heard.
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: