Press Releases

Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson Takes Action To Stop Flood Insurance Rate Increases
November 28, 2022
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As the nation marks the one year anniversary of Hurricane Sandy and its devastating accompanying floods, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) today announced actions to protect Floridians from flood insurance rate increases.
Issues: Climate and Environment Science, Space, and Technology Voting Rights
Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson Appointed to House Higher Education Subcommittee
November 28, 2022
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Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) was appointed today to the House Higher Education Subcommittee.
Issues: Jobs Science, Space, and Technology
Congresswoman Wilson Announces Iconic Congressman John Lewis Will Visit Miami's Booker T. Washington Senior High School
November 28, 2022
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Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) announced today that iconic civil and human rights activist Congressman John Lewis (GA-5) will visit Booker T. Washington Senior High School to share with students his experiences during the Civil Rights Movement.
Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson Statement on the Passing of Iconic Leader Nelson Mandela
November 28, 2022
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Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24), released the following statement about the passing of South Africa's first black president, anti-apartheid leader Nelson Mandela.
Issues: Foreign Affairs Science, Space, and Technology
Congresswoman Wilson Statement on Passage of Legislation to Improve Transparency and Accountability in US Assistance to Haiti
November 28, 2022
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Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) issued the following statement after the US House of Representatives passed the Assessing Progress in Haiti Act, H.R. 3509 on which she served as an original co-sponsor:
Issues: Foreign Affairs Science, Space, and Technology
Congresswoman Wilson Statement on Passage of Bipartisan Budget Deal
November 28, 2022
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Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) issued the following statement after the US House of Representatives passed the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013:
Issues: Climate and Environment Housing Jobs Medicare Science, Space, and Technology Social Security Veterans
Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson Invited to Testify at U.S. Committee on Foreign Affairs Hearing, "Haiti: Is U.S. Aid Effective?" Rep. Wilson Urged Greater Scrutiny over Rebuilding Efforts and Human Rights Abuse in Haiti
November 28, 2022
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Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24), a long-time advocate for Haiti and Haitian Americans, was invited this week by the U.S. House Committee on Foreign Affairs to represent her constituents at a hearing titled, "Haiti: Is U.S. AID Effective?"
Issues: Foreign Affairs Haiti
Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson Statement on Economic Shutdown
November 28, 2022
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Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) released the following statement today on the government shutdown:
Issues: Climate and Environment Haiti Housing Jobs Medicare Science, Space, and Technology Social Security Veterans
Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson Statement on Republican Efforts to Cause Economic Shutdown
November 28, 2022
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Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) issued the following statement on Congress's debate over the 2014 Continuing Resolution and the possibility of a Government Shutdown:
Issues: Immigration Haiti Housing Jobs Medicare Science, Space, and Technology Social Security Veterans
Congresswoman Frederica Wilson: Supreme Court Decision a Major Setback for Voting Rights
November 28, 2022
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Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) released the following statement today after the United States Supreme Court struck down a key provision of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 that,for nearly a half century,had required states and municipalities with his
Issues: Voting Rights