Press Releases

Miami, Fla. - Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) along with State Representative Marie Woodson (D-Hollywood) visited Borinquen Health Care Center, a local community health clinic, to raise awareness and highlight National Health Center Week.

Miami, Fla. - Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) joined the City of Miami Commission to speak in support of the city's resolution designating a portion of west Coconut Grove as the "Little Bahamas of Coconut Grove" neighborhood.

Miami, Fla. - Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) voted for historic, bipartisan legislation to strengthen Florida families' financial future, boost America's research advantage, and safeguard our economic and national security for generations to come. The CHIPS and Science Act will deliver a powerful investment in America's global competitiveness - creating jobs, costs, ending dependence on foreign manufacturers and fueling American innovation.

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. - Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) voted to approve H.R. 8294, a six-bill appropriations minibus package for fiscal year 2023. The legislation seeks to support American families, the U.S. economy, and communities across South Florida by creating good-paying jobs and protecting the health and well-being of those residents. The appropriations package also includes close to $35 million in various community projects championed by Congresswoman Wilson, which provide essential funding for District 24.

Miami, Fla. - Today, the Education and Labor Committee held a markup hearing to discuss the newly-filed Healthy Meals, Healthy Kids Act, legislation which works to address and prevent child hunger by reauthorizing federal child nutrition programs. Voting to advance the proposal, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) applauded the inclusion of a key provision that expands access and plant-based options like salad bars in public schools which she championed last year.

Miami, Fla. - Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) voted to approve the final passage of S. 2938, the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act in the House.

Miami, Fla. - Yesterday, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) joined a bipartisan and bicameral group of legislators in cosponsoring the Respect for Marriage Act, which would repeal the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), enshrine marriage equality for the purposes of federal law, and provide additional legal protections for marriage equality. The legislation will go before the floor of the House of Representatives today for a vote.