Press Releases

Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson issued the following statement on the Pentagon's upcoming report on the Niger ambush in which four American soldiers were killed:

Please join Rep. Frederica Wilson and a bipartisan group of lawmakers for a roundtable discussion with two young women who witnessed their parents' deaths at the hands of Boko Haram and then were abducted from their homes by the terrorist group. Despite being repeatedly raped, forced to wed, and becoming mothers when they were still children themselves, these resilient young women are laser focused on one goal: completing their educations so they can live successful lives.

Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) became an original co-sponsor of the Assault Weapons Ban introduced today by Congressman David N. Cicilline (RI-01). In contrast to those who say that it is politically incorrect to push for stronger gun control measures so soon after the horrific shootings that took place last week at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, the two lawmakers firmly believe that Congress cannot act swiftly enough.

The legislation will prohibit the sale, transfer, production, and importation of:

Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson issued the following statement in response to the shooting incident at Parkland, Florida's Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School:

MIAMI - In observance of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD) Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson will partner with the Miami-Dade County Florida Department of Health to offer HIV testing on Wednesday, February 7.

MIAMI, FL - South Florida will gather on Tuesday, January 30, to unite in prayer to support Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson's vision, which includes the call for unity in the community, safeguarding the Affordable Care Act, fighting for TPS recipients and DREAMers, and voter empowerment during the upcoming mid-term and other future elections.

Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson issued the following statement calling for a federal safety review of Brightline passenger trains following two fatalities and an accident during its first week in operation:

Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson issued the following statement on why she will not attend President Donald Trump's first State of the Union address:

"For the first time since I began serving in the U.S. House of Representatives, I will not be attending the president's State of the Union address. I have no doubt that instead of delivering a message of inclusivity and an agenda that benefits all Americans, President Trump's address will be full of innuendo, empty promises, and lies.