Press Releases
Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson applauded House passage of the "Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation in America (INVEST in America) Act," which includes funding for 11 projects in Florida's 24th congressional district. Rep. Wilson fought to ensure the projects were included in the INVEST in America Act, which makes transformational investments in America's highways, roads, bridges, transit, rail, and water infrastructure to create jobs, modernize our infrastructure and reduce carbon pollution.
Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson issued the following statement in response to the sentencing of former police officer, Derek Chauvin:
Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson, chair of the Education and Labor Committee's Higher Education and Workforce Investment Subcommittee, held the third in a series of hearings on reauthorizing the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) to examine successful models of employment for justice-involved individuals.
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:
Wilson Statement on the Twelfth Anniversary of the Haiti Earthquake
Miami, Florida - Congresswoman Frederica Wilson issued the following statement on the anniversary of the earthquake that devastated Haiti on January 12, 2020.
Congresswoman Wilson Sends Letter to U.S. Department of Education Calling for Review of Florida House Proposal to Withhold Funding from School Districts that implemented Mask Mandates
Congresswoman Wilson Names COVID Frontline Doctor, Dr. Dwight C. Reynolds, as Virtual Guest to State of the Union Address
MIAMI, FL - Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) announced Dwight C. Reynolds, MD, FACEP as her virtual guest for President Biden's State of the Union Address who has been instrumental in providing COVID-19 vaccinations, testing, and care to Florida's 24th Congressional District.
Congresswoman Wilson Receives Briefing from the Justice Department, Homeland Security, and FBI on Bomb Threats Against HBCUs
MIAMI, FL - Today, following months of calling for increased support from the Administration for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) amidst alarming threats, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24), Chair of Higher Education and Workforce Investment, commends President Biden, Vice President Harris, and the Department of Education for expanding eligibility to immediate grant funding for HBCUs that recently experienced a bomb threat under the Project School Emergency Response to Violence (Project SERV) program.
Miami. Fla. - Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) issued the following statement in recognition of Haitian Heritage Month, celebrated during the month of May:
"Haitian Heritage Month is a time to celebrate the rich culture, history, achievements, and contributions of the global Haitian community. From contributions to art, music, and history, Haitian heritage is an indispensable part of South Florida's unique identity. I proudly honor the Haitian American community in South Florida and throughout the nation.