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Miami, Fla. - Yesterday, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) presented a check for $1.7 million dollars to the Hollywood City Commission for body-worn cameras intended for the Hollywood Police Department. The funding for body-worn cameras is an effort to increase the transparency and accountability of local law enforcement that will help build trust and understanding within the City of Hollywood community.
Ketanji Brown Jackson's legal journey started at her family's dinner table in Miami. It has culminated with a historic appointment to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Wells Fargo recently announced a $20 million grant to The Miami Foundation, the nonprofit's largest grant received to date, to help historically disadvantaged small business owners own more of their businesses' assets and improve technology to better serve customers.
Florida U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson celebrated on Thursday the impending end of a public health measure that has restricted border crossings of Haitians and other migrants, while also calling on federal officials to be ready for a possible surge in border arrivals after the policy is lifted. "Our message today is: Prepare, prepare, prepare," the Miami congresswoman said at the Little Haiti Cultural Center.
Miami, Fla. - Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) issued the following statement celebrating Haitian Flag Day:
"Celebrated annually on May 18th, Haitian Flag Day is an opportunity for people of all backgrounds to join in dance, food, and festival as they commemorate this unifying symbol of Haitian people's independent spirit.
Miami, Fla. - Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) voted for legislation to crack down on price gouging by Big Oil companies and bring down costs for Florida families who are facing record-setting price increases at the gas pump.
Miami, Fla. - Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) has been named a 2021 Defender of Children by the bipartisan advocacy organization First Focus Campaign for Children. Just 40 members of the U.S. House of Representatives receive this distinction each year.
Miami, Fla. - Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) voted in favor of the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2022. The legislation championed by Congresswoman Wilson as a senior member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee is reauthorized every two years and includes crucial investments in America's ports, inland waterways, flood management systems, ecosystems, and other water resources infrastructure.
Miami, Fla. - Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) voted to protect Florida communities and save lives with a strong legislative package to address gun violence. The Protecting Our Kids Act includes common-sense gun safety measures that will crack down on illegal gun trafficking, keep weapons of war out of the hands of teenagers, strengthen safe gun storage, restrict access to untraceable "ghost guns" and more.
Miami, Fla. - Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) voted to pass H.R. 7309, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2022, which would invest in our nation's workforce development programs and help fill job openings in District 24 with qualified workers.