Press Releases
MIAMI, FL - Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson on Wednesday, October 12, 2016, spoke by telephone with officials from USAID's Hurricane Matthew Response Management Team; representatives from the Centers for Disease Control; the office of Miami-Dade County Commission Chairman Jean Monestime; and other stakeholders about Haiti relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew.
Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson issued the following statement today in response to the release of 21 Chibok girls after being held in captivity for 912 days by the terrorist group Boko Haram.
"I was elated to learn today that Boko Haram has released 21 of the Chibok girls who have been living in captivity for more than 900 days. According to news reports, the International Red Cross and the government of Switzerland helped to negotiate their release. In addition, it is believed that no Boko Haram terrorists were exchanged as part of the deal, which also is good news.
MIAMI - Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson held a press conference today to address the new Zika zone identified in Miami's Liberty City neighborhood. She was joined by Dr. Aileen Marty, professor of infectious diseases at Florida International University; State Senator Dwight Bullard (D-39); State Representative-Elect Roy Hardemon; local clergy; community leaders; union representatives; and other stakeholders.
Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson Partners with Walgreens to
Provide Free Health Screenings and HIV Testing on World AIDS Day
MIAMI - Hundreds of people across Miami-Dade and Broward counties lined up to get free, confidential HIV/AIDS tests on World AIDS Day, a global health day observed annually on December 1. The multi-site testing event was hosted by Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson, in partnership with Walgreens and several local health clinics.
Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson's Statement in Response to
the U.N.'s Apology for Haiti's 2010 Cholera Epidemic
Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson issued the following statement on Haiti's presidential and legislative elections:
"Under less than ideal circumstances, the citizens of Haiti on November 20 helped their nation take an important step toward governance. I applaud Haiti for achieving its goal to hold the election in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew and congratulate Jovenel Moise, the apparent winner of the presidential contest. District 24 includes one of the nation's largest Haitian communities and I look forward to working with Haiti as it continues moving forward."
Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson to Partner with Walgreens to Provide Free Health Screenings and HIV Testing on World AIDS Day
MIAMI - In observance of World AIDS Day, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) will partner with Walgreens and several health clinics throughout Miami-Dade and Broward counties to offer free health screenings and HIV/AIDS testing on Thursday, December 1, 2016, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Giveaways for individuals who are tested will be provided by Walgreens.
Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson issued the following statement in response to the injunction placed on the Obama Administration's Overtime Regulation:
Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson issued the following statement on Haiti's upcoming presidential and legislative elections:
"I applaud Haiti's citizens for finding the strength to set their struggles aside and wish them the best as they pursue the Herculean task of conducting an election in the aftermath of the hurricane. The sooner a new government is in place, the quicker Haiti will be able to recover from the various natural disasters it has faced and begin to grow and thrive."
Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson, joined by Representatives Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-Florida), John Conyers (D-Michigan), Maxine Waters (D-California), Barbara Lee (D-California), and Yvette Clark (D-New York), on Wednesday, November 16, served as honorary co-hosts of a briefing on USAID-led efforts to help Haiti recover from the extensive damage wrought by Hurricane Matthew.