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Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24), issued the following statement regarding recent anti-Israel comments by a Democratic Congressional member:
"While I commend and appreciate the subsequent retraction made by my Democratic colleague, I am deeply concerned. The rise in anti-Israel rhetoric continues to fuel divisiveness throughout our nation, resulting in a record number of attacks against our Jewish community—including in District 24, my district of South Florida.
Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24), cosponsored a bill to protect our democracy, defend it against continued and relentless attacks, and ensure that the voices and votes of regular Americans are heard in our elections. She issued the following statement regarding the reintroduction of the Freedom to Vote Act:
Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) supported an amendment to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act of 2023 which requires the FAA to seek feedback from communities affected by aircraft noise as part of the Part 150 Noise Standard Update, a regulation of the FAA which ensures the voice and concerns of communities are heard.
Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24), Ranking Member of the Higher Education and Workforce Development Subcommittee, issued the following statement on the Supreme Court's ruling to block President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness plan:
Miami Herald
By: Jimena Tavel and Isaiah Smalls II
The decision by the Supreme Court on Thursday to strike down race-related admissions programs at the University of North Carolina and Harvard generated heated reactions from some in South Florida's Black community while the state universities shrugged it off, citing "color-blind admissions."
Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24), Ranking Member of the Higher Education and Workforce Development Subcommittee, issued the following statement on the Supreme Court's ruling to abolish affirmative action policies.
"For some reason, every time people of color take a step forward, this nation finds a way to make them take three steps back. The Supreme Court's decision on affirmative action is unconscionable, out of touch, and a significant setback. America is the land of opportunity. It's antithetical to our values.
Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24), the founder and chair of the Caucus on the Commission of the Social Status of Black Men and Boys, organized a Congressional policy briefing on June 22 at the U.S. Capitol Building to reshape the public perception of Black fathers.
The event acknowledged the contributions of fathers within the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) and inducted new CBC members into the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project.
Miami, Fla. – Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24), representing the Town of Surfside, issued a statement on the tragedy in Surfside two years ago.
Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) announced AmeriCorps is awarding $4.9 million in funding to the Sundari Foundation Inc., Urban Paradise Guild, Breakthrough Miami Inc., City Year Miami, and Neighborhood Housing Services of South Florida.