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November 28, 2022
Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) issued the following statement on the second anniversary of the killing of Trayvon Martin:

November 28, 2022
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

November 28, 2022
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.

November 28, 2022
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:

November 28, 2022

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

November 28, 2022

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.


November 28, 2022

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.


November 28, 2022

MIAMI, FL - Today, 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.

Issues: Haiti

November 28, 2022

Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) says new guidelines released by the U.S. Department of Education will make college more affordable for more students. Today, the U.S. Department of Education published new rules that relax eligibility requirements for students and parents of students with debt who apply for the Federal Direct PLUS Loan Program.