Press Releases

Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson issued the following statement in response the release of the Department of Labor's final conflict of interest rule requiring retirement advisers to act in the best interests of their clients.

"As a representative of a majority-minority district located in what has been named one of America's top ten cities with the worst income inequality, I understand that many workers have little margin for error when it comes to their retirement savings.

Two years ago, President Obama unveiled "My Brother's Keeper," a bold initiative to address the challenges faced by boys and young men of color and close opportunity gaps. The announcement came nearly two years to the day after the tragic shooting death of Trayvon Martin shed a national spotlight on how in too many communities across the nation, boys of color are an endangered species simply because of the color of their skin.

[] - Today, Rep. Frederica S. Wilson joined millions of Americans in marking the annual celebration of March as Women's History Month - a commemoration that has occurred in America since 1987.

"During Women's History Month, we celebrate the successes of America's women throughout our history and the sacrifice of the bold women pioneers who broke down many barriers facing women," Rep. Wilson said.

Responding to the senseless gun violence that is disproportionately impacting Florida's Congressional District 24, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson has appealed to the Department of Justice for program and funding assistance.

Congratulations to Dr. John King, Jr., whom the Senate confirmed today to lead the U.S. Department of Education. Secretary King brings to the position experience at the local, state and federal levels and is deeply committed to ensuring that all children, no matter their zip code or the color of their skin, have equal access to the quality education they deserve. It was a pleasure to welcome Dr. King to my district last month when Miami-Dade County accepted President Obama's My Brother's Keeper Community Challenge.

"Today the Affordable Care Act turns six. Just like food, shelter and a living wage, affordable health care is a necessary lifeline. Thanks to the ACA, 20 million previously uninsured people now have access to affordable health insurance plans. In addition to enabling hardworking Americans to access much-needed preventative services, this historic legislation also lessens the likelihood that they will lose all that they've worked so hard for if they or a family member fall ill.

The U.S. Supreme Court handed unions an important victory today with its tied ruling in Friedrichs v. California Teachers Association. The 4-4 decision preserves the Ninth Circuit Court ruling in favor of public rulings.

"New York is the first state to dedicate funding to support President Obama's My Brother's Keeper initiative and has secured $20 million in its budget for this effort.

"As a former educator and founder of the 5000 Role Models of Excellence, an in-school mentoring and drop-out prevention program, I have dedicated over 25 years to changing the lives of thousands of at-risk boys and young men of color. Having dedicated a quarter century of my life to this cause, I applauded President Obama when he launched the My Brother's Keeper initiative in 2014.