Press Releases

Miami, Fla. - Yesterday, in the wake of a hate-fueled mass shooting in Buffalo and other incidents across the country, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) voted for legislation to combat domestic terrorism and better protect our South Florida communities. The Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act will expand federal resources to combat violent extremism - particularly white supremacy - and better equip local law enforcement to address these deadly threats.

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. - Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) has been named a 2021 Defender of Children by the bipartisan advocacy organization First Focus Campaign for Children. Just 40 members of the U.S. House of Representatives receive this distinction each year.

Miami. Fla. - Yesterday, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) voted in favor of two bills that will improve families' access to infant formula, ensure every baby has the nutrition they need to live and develop and prevent this crisis from potentially happening again.

Miami, Fla. - Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) voted to protect Florida communities and save lives with a strong legislative package to address gun violence. The Protecting Our Kids Act includes common-sense gun safety measures that will crack down on illegal gun trafficking, keep weapons of war out of the hands of teenagers, strengthen safe gun storage, restrict access to untraceable "ghost guns" and more.

Miami, Fla. - Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) issued the following statement celebrating Haitian Flag Day:

"Celebrated annually on May 18^th, 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 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. - Yesterday, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) voted to empower communities to prevent incidents of gun violence before they occur.