Press Releases
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 the Supreme Court's decision to overturn the nearly fifty-year precedent of the Roe v. Wade decision:
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. - 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. - 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 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. - 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 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) 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.
Miami, Fla. - Yesterday, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) voted to empower communities to prevent incidents of gun violence before they occur.