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Miami, Fla. - Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) voted for historic, bipartisan legislation to strengthen Florida families' financial future, boost America's research advantage, and safeguard our economic and national security for generations to come. The CHIPS and Science Act will deliver a powerful investment in America's global competitiveness - creating jobs, costs, ending dependence on foreign manufacturers and fueling American innovation.
A swath of Miami's oldest neighborhood has been formally designated "Little Bahamas of Coconut Grove," a recognition of the historically Black enclave settled by Bahamians in the 19th century even before Miami was incorporated as a city. Miami commissioners voted on Tuesday to mark the area's cultural and historical importance with the designation, the second time the commission has formally named a neighborhood with boundaries by resolution.
Miami, Fla. - Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden traveled to South Florida from Washington. Along with senior Biden administration officials, they met with local stakeholders to highlight innovative, private sector partnerships to end cancer. During the visit, the group toured the FoundCare Palm Springs Health Center and discussed the importance of cancer screening, patient navigation, and other issues facing the community.
Miami, Fla. - Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) issued the following statement on the Supreme Court's decision to overturn the nearly fifty-year precedent of the Roe v. Wade decision:
South Florida's housing crisis has caught the attention of U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Marcia Fudge.
Miami, Fla. - Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) and Mayor Daniella Levine Cava are applauding an announcement by the U.S. Department of Treasury to reallocate $11,678,972 in Emergency Rental Assistance funding to Miami-Dade County.
United Way Miami recently celebrated 98 of years serving and impacting Miami-Dade County during its 2022 Annual Meeting and Volunteer Awards.
Miami, Fla. - Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) voted to approve H.R. 8294, a six-bill appropriations minibus package for fiscal year 2023. The legislation seeks to support American families, the U.S. economy, and communities across South Florida by creating good-paying jobs and protecting the health and well-being of those residents. The appropriations package also includes close to $35 million in various community projects championed by Congresswoman Wilson, which provide essential funding for District 24.
Mary McLeod Bethune on Wednesday became the first Black American to be represented with a state statue in National Statuary Hall, a central room of the United States Capitol, honored for her work championing education and civil rights.
Miami, Fla. - Last week, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) sent a letter to the White House urging President Biden to take further action to address the student loan crisis, cancel all outstanding student loans, and make higher education accessible and affordable for young Americans.