Press Releases
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) released the following statement on the White House's nomination of Detra Shaw-Wilder to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida:
Washington D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson voted to finalize $16,005,279 in Community Project Funding that she previously secured for Florida's 24th District in the 2024 spending bills. This funding, included in the first of the appropriations government funding packages, responds directly to some of the most pressing needs in South Florida.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24), ranking member of the Higher Education and Workforce Development Subcommittee, proudly announced her distinguished guests for the upcoming State of the Union address, demonstrating her commitment to supporting higher education and historically minority-serving institutions (MSI).
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) took to the House floor to call all members of Congress to join her for a press conference to demand the release of Israeli Hostages and humanitarian aid. She hopes members join her in solidarity for the Israeli hostages by wearing blue every Wednesday until all the hostages are released safely.
When: Wednesday, March 6
Time: After First Votes (Exact timing of First Votes is TBD)
Where: U.S. Capitol House Steps
Washington, D.C. – Today, AmeriCorps, on behalf of President Biden, officially announced Congresswoman Frederica Wilson was awarded the prestigious President's Lifetime Achievement award in recognition of her unwavering commitment to serving her community. Founded by the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation, the President's Volunteer Service Award honors those who have made a long-lasting impact on their communities.
Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) is thrilled to announce that applications are now being accepted for the 2024 United Health Foundation, Louis Stokes Health Scholarship Program, Ally Financial Law Scholars Program, and Public Policy Scholars Program Scholarships, along with the Stephen Feinberg Scholars Program and Multi-Year Program Scholarships, CBC Spouses Education Scholarships, CBC Spouses Essay Contest Scholarship, CBC Performing and Visual Arts Scholarships, and CBCF HBCU Scholarship through the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF).
Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) released the following statement in regard to the House Israel Aid bill, to which Congresswoman Wilson voted in favor of:
Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL 24), ranking member of the Higher Education and Workforce Investment Subcommittee, released the following statement on the rollout of the Democrats' Roadmap to College Success proposal, which includes Congresswoman Wilson's LOAN Act, along with her reaction to Republicans' extreme higher education bill:
Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL 24), the only Democratic member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee in Congress from Florida, announces over $220 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation dedicated to Florida as part of the Federal Highway Administration Emergency Relief Program. This funding comes in light of Hurricane Ian and Hurricane Nicole.
In light of the 51st anniversary of Roe v. Wade that passed Wednesday, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) shares her near-death experience prior to Roe v. Wade in a new Op-ed in the Hill. Click here to read the full op-ed.