Press Releases

Miami, Fla. - Today, Congresswoman Wilson voted to pass H.R. 2, the Moving Forward Act, House Democrats' sweeping legislation to invest more than $1.5 trillion in modern, sustainable infrastructure while creating millions of good-paying jobs, combatting the climate crisis and addressing disparities in communities across Florida and throughout the country.

Miami, Fla. - Congresswoman Wilson led a letter to Gov. Ron DeSantis urging him to make free or affordable face coverings universally available throughout the state. In the past few weeks, the rate of confirmed coronavirus infections has surged in Florida, making it one of the nation's top five hot spots. On July 4, for example, the state reported a record-breaking, single-day high of 11,458 new cases and the daily numbers continue to climb at alarming rates.

Miami, FL - Today, Congresswoman Wilson issued the following statement following the passage of the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act:

Congresswoman Wilson issued the following statement on the passage of the Protecting Workers' Right to Organize Act:

"Tonight, the U.S. House of Representatives once again passed the Protecting Workers' Right to Organize Act. I am proud to have been an original lead sponsor of this landmark legislation each time it has passed and hopeful that it will soon pass in the Senate.

Miami, FL -- Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (D-FL) released the below statement following the passing of her beloved staff member and community leader Shirlee Lafleur:

"I am deeply saddened by the premature passing of my cherished staff member Shirlee Lafleur. Shirlee was the quintessential congressional staffer, who for 20 years served our community with honor and distinction.

Congresswoman Frederica Wilson voted today to pass H.R. 1915, the Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act of 2021, bipartisan legislation that would authorize $50 billion in direct infrastructure investment over the next five years to address the nation's crumbling wastewater infrastructure and local water quality challenges. H.R. 1915 will soon advance to the House floor.

Miami, FL - Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson issued the following statement on Temporary Protected Status for Haitians:

"I am elated by President Biden's decision to continue Temporary Protected Status for Haitians living and working in the United States. In addition, undocumented Haitians who arrived in the United States by or before May 21, 2021, and meet certain conditions, will have the opportunity to apply for TPS.