Press Releases
Wilson Introduces House Resolution on Haiti
Washington, DC - On July 21, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson introduced a resolution expressing support for the people of Haiti, condemning the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moise, and urging support of Haitian-led solutions.
Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson announced that Florida will receive $2,510,041,078 in new federal funding under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to create good-paying jobs for Floridians and improve roads and bridges across the state. Congresswoman Wilson was one of only five members chosen to cosponsor this landmark legislation, given her leadership and seniority on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
Wilson Responds to Assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moise
Miami, FL - Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson issued the following statement in response to assassination of Haiti's president:
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.
Congresswoman Frederica Wilson released a new report from the Joint Economic Committee today
Wilson Statement on Anniversary of January 6 Insurrection
Miami, FL - Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson issued the following statement in response to the January 6, 2020, attack on the U.S. Capitol:
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.
Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson announced that in 2022 Florida Memorial University and Florida International University will receive $2,400,000 and $31.8 million, respectively, from the Department of Defense, in S.1605, the bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022.
Miami, Fla. - This week, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) voted for legislation appropriating more than $40 billion in additional assistance for Ukraine's fight for democracy. Introduced with bipartisan and bicameral support, this emergency funding will be pivotal in Ukraine's fight, helping to deliver critically needed resources, including military aid, support for the Ukrainian economy and humanitarian assistance to address the worldwide hunger crisis stemming from Russia's invasion.