Press Releases

Congresswoman Wilson Statement on Black History Month
November 28, 2022
Press Release
Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) issued the following statement today in recognition of Black History Month:
Issues: Housing Jobs Science, Space, and Technology Social Security Veterans
Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson Joined by Miami-Dade Schools Superintendent Alberto Carvalho and 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project Administrator at the White House to Help Young Men of Color
November 28, 2022
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Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) has invited Miami-Dade County Public Schools Superintendent Alberto Carvalho and 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project Administrator Dr. Theron Clark to join her at the White House for President Obama's roll-out of his "My Brother's Keeper" initiative to help young men of color
Issues: Jobs Science, Space, and Technology
Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson Statement on the Second Anniversary of Trayvon Martin Shooting
November 28, 2022
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Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) issued the following statement on the second anniversary of the killing of Trayvon Martin:
Congresswoman Frederica Wilson Announces Extension of Temporary Protected Status for Haitian Nationals
November 28, 2022
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Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) announced that Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson will extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for eligible nationals of Haiti for an additional 18 months, effective July 23, 2014 through January 22, 2016.
Issues: Haiti
Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson Travels to Miami with President Obama on Air Force One
November 28, 2022
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Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) is flying with President Obama to Miami today, on-board Air Force One, to attend an event at 1:00 p.m. at Coral Reef Senior High School, located at 10101 SW 152nd Street, Miami, FL.
Issues: Jobs Science, Space, and Technology
Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson Travels to Haiti for Discussions with President Martelly's Administration about Reconstruction Efforts and Haiti Elections
November 28, 2022
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Thursday March 27, 2014

Issues: Foreign Affairs Haiti
Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson Issues Joint Statement with Other Leading Congressional Voices for Haiti on Fourth Anniversary of Earthquake
November 28, 2022
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Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) and four other Members of Congress who also serve as leading advocates for development assistance, disaster recovery, and human rights in Haiti–United States Representatives Yvette Clarke, John Conyers, Barbara Lee and Maxine Waters –released the following statement on the fourth anniversary of the 2010 earthquake:
Issues: Climate and Environment Immigration Foreign Affairs Haiti Jobs Science, Space, and Technology
Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson Statement on Extension of Negotiations with Iran
November 28, 2022
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Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) issued the following statement on the extension of negotiations with Iran:

"I am concerned about the extension of the P5+1 nuclear negotiations. While an extension of discussions is preferable to a bad deal, it is unacceptable that Iran will continue to enjoy sanctions relief without making any new concessions," said Congresswoman Wilson.

Issues: Foreign Affairs
Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson Announces Haitian Family Reunification Parole Program
November 28, 2022
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Today the U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced the implementation of the Haitian Family Reunification Parole Program. This program will expedite family reunification for certain eligible Haitian family members of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent U.S. residents and will promote safe, legal, and orderly migration from Haiti to the U.S.

This action will provide a lifeline to Haiti's economy, and reunite tens of thousands of Haitian families.

Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson and Haitian Families to Host Press Conference on the New Haitian Family Reunification Parole Program
November 28, 2022
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MIAMI, FL - On Tuesday, October 21, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson will host a press conference to discuss the recent announcement of a Haitian Family Reunification Parole Program by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.