Press Releases
"Today marks the 23rd anniversary of the Family and Medical Leave Act. In a survey conducted in 2000, nearly 24 million workers took leave to manage work and family or personal medical issues, but just 15 million were covered and eligible under FMLA and could afford to take leave. According to recent statistics, since its enactment, the law has been used more than 200 million times and ensured that those workers did not have to choose between remaining employed and caring for a family member or themselves. That's good news.
On Tuesday, February 9, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson will co-host with members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee an Africa Policy Breakfast to examine and raise awareness about Boko Haram's regional impact and growing threat to Nigeria and the border nations of Cameroon, Chad, Niger, and Benin.
President Obama's newly released Fiscal Year 2017 federal budget request for the Department of Labor rejects a proposal to cut benefits under the Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA) for federal civilian workers injured or killed on the job.
"I applaud President Obama for nominating Acting Secretary John King to serve as U.S. Secretary of Education. Throughout his career, Dr. King has demonstrated a commitment to high standards and advancing educational equity and opportunities for all students. As the Department of Education implements the Every Student Succeeds Act, his nomination comes at a critical time. I look forward to working with him to ensure that every American student graduates from high school college and career ready, and urge the Senate to swiftly confirm his nomination.
The appointment of Senator Jocelerme Privert to serve as Haiti's provisional president is good news. The fact that lawmakers moved so swiftly is a positive sign that could help ease the international community's lingering concerns. I hope the interim government will also move swiftly to hold the presidential and legislative elections so that Haiti's leaders can focus their attention on the country's urgent needs, such as the current food insecurity crisis, building schools and hospitals, and upgrading its infrastructure.
On Friday, February 19, 2016, Miami-Dade County will accept President Obama's "My Brother's Keeper Community Challenge." Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson and Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez will welcome Acting U.S. Education Secretary John King, Missouri Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, and other national and local leaders at this historic event.
Six years ago, Haiti was literally rocked to its core by an earthquake that claimed hundreds of thousands of lives, displaced more than one million people and destroyed much of the nation's capital. The courage the Haitian people have displayed in the face of this and other adversities is truly admirable, but many obstacles remain on the path to recovery. Milestones like today's underscore why the upcoming election is so important. Haiti needs to complete its looming political agenda, which includes the election of a new president. The entire international community is watching.
Your Honors:
I am writing to express my deep concerns about the redistricting map known as CP-1. It is my humble hope that during your deliberations you will take into consideration the economic and psychological damage its implementation could have on congressional District 24.
Your Honors:
I am writing to humbly beseech the wisdom of the Florida Supreme Court concerning the redistricting of Florida's congressional districts and express the grave implications of the lower court's ruling of October 9, 2015. I harbor deep concerns regarding the redistricting process and the legal proceedings that have resulted.