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Miami, Fla. - Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) issued the following statement celebrating Haitian Flag Day:

"Celebrated annually on May 18^th, 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) announced $5.2 Billion from the Infrastructure Law has been allocated to Florida in the six months since President Biden signed the Infrastructure Law.

Miami. Fla. - Yesterday, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) voted in favor of two bills that will improve families' access to infant formula, ensure every baby has the nutrition they need to live and develop and prevent this crisis from potentially happening again.

Miami, Fla. - Yesterday, in the wake of a hate-fueled mass shooting in Buffalo and other incidents across the country, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) voted for legislation to combat domestic terrorism and better protect our South Florida communities. The Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act will expand federal resources to combat violent extremism - particularly white supremacy - and better equip local law enforcement to address these deadly threats.

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) updated Floridians on the actions she and the Biden Administration have taken to ensure that there is enough safe infant formula and that it is quickly reaching families that need it.

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.

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.