Press Releases
To say that I am deeply disappointed by the Florida Supreme Court's decision to approve the redistricting map drawn by the Fair Districts Coalition is a gross understatement. From the start, I strongly opposed the map known as CP-1 because it strips from District 24 several economic drivers and cultural attractions and threatens to return our community to its former status as the nation's "most suffering" district. CP-1 removes from the district PortMiami, Bayside marketplace, AmericanAirlines Arena, Watson Island, Jungle Island/Parrot Island, and Bayfront Park, to name a few.
Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) released the following statement after President Obama signed into law the Every Student Succeeds Act:
Today the House-Senate conference committee successfully reached agreement on a policy framework to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). During the conference meeting, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) garnered bipartisan support for her amendment to allow school districts to use funds from the new Student Support and Academic Enrichment grants to establish and improve dropout prevention and reentry programs.
Today Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi named Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) to serve on the conference committee that will draft a bicameral bill to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). The Florida lawmaker is one of seven House Democrats appointed to the committee.
In recognition of National Apprenticeship Week, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) introduced H.R. 3993, the Leveraging and Energizing America's Apprenticeship Program (LEAP) Act, legislation that offers tax credits to employers to help increase the number of registered apprenticeships.
As a lifelong Episcopalian, I am filled with pride over the installation of Bishop Michael Curry, the first African-American leader of the U.S. Episcopal Church. His historic election comes at a challenging time in history for both the nation and the church. In response, Bishop Curry has valiantly pledged to take up "the serious work of racial reconciliation" in his new role and to strive for the "beloved community" envisioned by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
"The Obama administration's call for limits on standardized testing is to be commended. It is estimated that America's public school students can expect to take more than 100 such tests between kindergarten and high school graduation. In Florida, some students in grades K-5 have taken 14 assessments in one year, while students in grades 6-12 have been subjected to as many as 23.
Who: Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24), Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi (CA-12), Republican Conference Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-5), Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12), Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (FL-27), and other Congressional Lawmakers
What: Where Something Red Wednesday to #BringBackOurGirls
Miami, FL - Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) will hold a press conference Sunday, July 26, 2015, at 10:30 a.m., to discuss the latest efforts to rescue the kidnapped Nigerian school girls who were abducted by the terrorist group Boko Haram more than a year ago.
Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (D-FL) issued the following statement on the anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education, the landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision that outlawed racial segregation in public schools.
"In the 61 years since the Supreme Court struck down 'separate but equal' in Brown v. Board of Education, countless American children of color have benefited from increased access to opportunities in education," said Representative Wilson.