Press Releases
Miami, Fla. - Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) highlighted the U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) announcement that PortMiami will receive a $16 million Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant for its NetZero: Cargo Mobility Optimization and Resiliency Project. The NetZero Program is a visionary plan to convert the entire cargo movement chain to a carbon neutral operation, from PortMiami's channel to its final distribution site.
Miami, Fla. - This week, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) and Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (FL-20) sent a letter to President Biden and Secretary Mayorkas requesting an extension and redesignation of Temporary Protective Status (TPS) for Haitian migrants, and a moratorium on deportations to Haiti. The request is among several efforts Congresswoman Wilson is undertaking to support the Haitian community and stabilize Haiti.
Miami, Fla. - Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) applauded President Biden's decision to cancel federal student loan debt and extend the repayment moratorium. As chair of the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Investment, Congresswoman Wilson has been at the forefront of the fight to cancel student debt.
Miami, Fla. - Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) issued the following statement on the Miami-Dade County Public Schools decision to provide free breakfast and lunch for all students.
Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) issued the following statement regarding Markenzy Lapointe's nomination to serve as the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida:
Miami, Fla. - Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) voted to defend reproductive health freedoms and in support of the Women's Health Protection Act of 2022 and the Ensuring Women's Right to Reproductive Freedom Act which seek to reproductive health protections after the Republican-controlled Supreme Court overturned the constitutional right to abortion and signaled a willingness to overturn other precedents.
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. - In June, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $6.5 billion in new funding for water infrastructure Projects. Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) is encouraging cities across South Florida to apply for this new funding through the agency's Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) program and the State Infrastructure Financing Authority WIFIA (SWIFIA) program.
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. - Last week, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) sent a letter to the White House urging President Biden to take further action to address the student loan crisis, cancel all outstanding student loans, and make higher education accessible and affordable for young Americans.