Press Releases
Miami, Fla. - Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) voted in favor of the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2022. The legislation championed by Congresswoman Wilson as a senior member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee is reauthorized every two years and includes crucial investments in America's ports, inland waterways, flood management systems, ecosystems, and other water resources infrastructure.
Miami. Fla. - Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) announced $5.2 Billion from the Infrastructure Law has been allocated to Florida in the six months since President Biden signed the Infrastructure Law.
Miami, Fla. - Yesterday, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) presented a check for $1.7 million dollars to the Hollywood City Commission for body-worn cameras intended for the Hollywood Police Department. The funding for body-worn cameras is an effort to increase the transparency and accountability of local law enforcement that will help build trust and understanding within the City of Hollywood community.
Miami, Fla. - Yesterday, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) voted to empower communities to prevent incidents of gun violence before they occur.
Miami, Fla. - Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) issued the following statement celebrating Haitian Flag Day:
"Celebrated annually on May 18th, Haitian Flag Day is an opportunity for people of all backgrounds to join in dance, food, and festival as they commemorate this unifying symbol of Haitian people's independent spirit.
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) announced that the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) is accepting applications for the 2022 United Health Foundation, Louis Stokes Health Scholarship Program, Ally Financial Law Scholars Program and Public Policy Scholars Program Scholarships, Stephen Feinberg Scholars Program and Multi-Year Program Scholarships, CBC Spouses Education Scholarships, CBC Spouses Essay Contest Scholarship, CBC Performing and Visual Arts Scholarships, and CBCF HBCU Scholarship.
Wilson to Lead Press Conference on Assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moise
Miami, FL - On Thursday, July 8, at 1:00 p.m., Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson will lead a press conference to respond to the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moise and to call for U.S. support and unity among Haiti's citizens during this turbulent period. She will be joined by several local elected officials and members of the Haitian Community.
Wilson Statement on Appointment of Special Envoy for Haiti
Washington, DC - Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson issued the following statement in response to President Biden's appointment of a special envoy to Haiti:
"I am extremely pleased that President Biden has appointed a special envoy to Haiti, a step that I urged him to take to help bring political, economic, and security stability to the island nation.
On Friday, September 10, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson voted to advance the portion of the Build Back Better Act that falls under the jurisdiction of the Education and Labor Committee. The historic package invests $761 billion to lower the cost of childcare, expand access to quality education, and help Americans secure good-paying jobs.