Press Releases

Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson and Congressman Mark Pocan Introduce Relief for Underwater Student Borrowers Act
November 28, 2022
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Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) and Congressman Mark Pocan (WI-02), both members of the House Education and Workforce Committee, introduced the Relief for Underwater Student Borrowers Act, today. This bill would allow student loan borrowers who have been granted debt relief as a result of consistent repayment towards their student loan debt an exemption from being taxed on the amount forgiven.

Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson Statement on Escalation of Violence in Israel
November 28, 2022
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Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) issued the following statement on the escalation of violence in Israel:

"Israel has the right to defend herself and her people against Hamas' attacks. Israel made every effort to reach a cease-fire but Hamas rejected these efforts and has continued launching rockets targeted at Israeli civilians while shielding themselves within the Palestinian population. I condemn Hamas' actions and I am deeply saddened by the loss of life on both sides of the conflict.

Issues: Foreign Affairs
Congresswoman Frederica Wilson and Congressman Robert Goodlatte Lead 80 Members of Congress in Effort to Save Airports Including Broward's North Perry
November 28, 2022
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Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (D-FL) and Congressman Robert Goodlatte (R-VA) submitted a letter to Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood calling on the Department of Transportation to use unobligated funds to prevent the closure of 149 contract air traf
Congresswoman Frederica Wilson Fights to Protect Workers' Overtime Pay
November 28, 2022
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Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) voted against H.R. 1406, a Republican bill that would force working families to make an unnecessary choice between the overtime pay they rely on and the time off they need to meet family obligations.
Issues: Housing Jobs Veterans
Congresswoman Frederica Wilson Applauds FAA Decision to Keep Broward's North Perry Airport Tower Open
November 28, 2022
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Today, Congresswoman Wilson (FL-D) applauded the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) decision to keep the contract control tower at Broward County's North Perry Airport and 148 other contract control towers open for business.
Issues: Jobs Science, Space, and Technology Veterans
Congresswoman Wilson Introduces Resolution Establishing may as Haitian Heritage Month
November 28, 2022
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In commemoration of Haitian Heritage Month, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) announced new legislation to establish the month of May as Haitian Heritage Month. H. Res. 224 declares May a time to recognize the history, culture, and achievements of th
Issues: Foreign Affairs Haiti
Congresswoman Frederica Wilson Fights for Students by Protecting Low Interest Rates on Federal Loans
November 28, 2022
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Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-D) voted against H.R. 1911, a Republican bill that would increase student loan borrowers' costs by $3.7 billion according to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office.
Congresswoman Frederica Wilson Introduces Legislation to Advance Research to Mitigate the Impact of Natural Disasters
November 28, 2022
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Today, Ranking Member of the Technology Subcommittee, Frederica Wilson (D-FL), introduced H.R. 2132, the Natural Hazards Reduction Act of 2013. H.R. 2132 reauthorizes the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP) and the National Windstorm Im
Issues: Climate and Environment Housing Voting Rights
Congresswoman Frederica Wilson Announces $1,015,974 Grant for Miami-Dade County Fire Rescue
November 28, 2022
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Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) announced more than $1 million in federal grants for Miami-Dade County Fire Rescue (MDFR). Miami-Dade Fire Rescue will receive a $1,015,974 grant through the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Assista
Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson Honors Late Pioneering Judge Wilkie D. Ferguson Jr. at Street Dedication Ceremony
November 28, 2022
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Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) will commemorate the 75th birthday of the late Federal Judge Wilkie D. Ferguson, Jr., during an official street dedication ceremony at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, May 30, 2013, at the Betty T. Ferguson Recreation Complex