Press Releases

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, 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. - 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.

Miami, Fla. - Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) released the following statement on the historic swearing-in of the first African-American, female Supreme Court Justice, Ketanji Brown Jackson. Since the announcement of Justice Stephen Breyer's retirement, Congresswoman Wilson was the first member of Congress to openly call for Justice Brown Jackson's nomination.

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 S. Wilson and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden traveled to South Florida from Washington. Along with senior Biden administration officials, they met with local stakeholders to highlight innovative, private sector partnerships to end cancer. During the visit, the group toured the FoundCare Palm Springs Health Center and discussed the importance of cancer screening, patient navigation, and other issues facing the community.

Miami, Fla. - Yesterday, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) voted for the bipartisan H.R. 7900, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023. which supports key improvements in pay for service members and their families, who form the foundation for America's defense, while also investing in future capabilities that will allow the United States to confront the unprecedented challenges facing our nation at home and abroad.

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.