Press Releases
Miami. Fla. - Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) issued the following statement on Bahamian Independence Day:
"As a Bahamian American, I'm proud to celebrate Bahamian Independence Day, which marks the end of over 300 years of colonial rule. Almost 50 years later, the Bahamas remains an integral partner in addressing shared priorities like climate adaptation and economic development.
Miami. Fla. - Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) applauded the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) announcement of an almost $3 billion allocation from the Bipartisan Infrastructure law directly geared toward improving coastal climate resiliency projects.
Miami, Fla. - Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) announced that school meal programs, as well as child and adult day care providers, in Florida will receive an estimated $155 million in additional funding this school year through the Keep Kids Fed Act.
Miami, Fla. - Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) joined Speaker Nancy Pelosi to deliver remarks at Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune's statue dedication ceremony. An iconic Floridian, Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune was the child of enslaved people who rose from humble beginnings to become a renowned educator, civil rights and human rights leader, champion for women and young people, and advisor to five presidents.
Miami, Fla. - Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) and Mayor Daniella Levine Cava are applauding an announcement by the U.S. Department of Treasury to reallocate $11,678,972 in Emergency Rental Assistance funding to Miami-Dade County.
Miami, Fla. - Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) issued the following statement on developing news of the FBI's investigation into former President Trump's residence in Palm Beach, Florida:
Miami. Fla. - Yesterday, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) voted in favor of two bills that will improve families' access to infant formula, ensure every baby has the nutrition they need to live and develop and prevent this crisis from potentially happening again.
Miami, Fla. - Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) updated Floridians on the actions she and the Biden Administration have taken to ensure that there is enough safe infant formula and that it is quickly reaching families that need it.
Miami, Fla. - Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) voted for new bipartisan legislation to lower the cost of food and fuel: another step forward in House Democrats' fight against inflation. The Lower Food and Fuel Costs Act will help bring down prices for Floridians in the grocery aisle and at the gas pump by giving American farmers and ranchers the support they need to thrive.
Miami, Fla. - Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) voted for legislation to crack down on price gouging by Big Oil companies and bring down costs for Florida families who are facing record-setting price increases at the gas pump.