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Wilson Joins House Democrats in Passing Historic Voting Rights,
Anti-Corruption and Ethics Reforms

H.R. 1, the For the People Act, Will Clean Up Corruption in Washington,
Protect and Expand the Right to Vote and Restore Ethics and Integrity to Government

Miami, FL -- Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson issued the following statement on the American Jobs Plan:

"Since my first day in Congress, my mantra has been 'Jobs! Jobs! Jobs!' and the infrastructure plan that President Biden outlined this week aims to achieve that goal. President Biden's American Jobs Plan is a robust and transformative investment in our nation and American workers that will create millions of good-paying union jobs, rebuild the country's crumbling infrastructure, and significantly increase U.S. economic competitiveness.

Miami, FL -- Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson issued the following statement on the passing of Congressman Hastings:

Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson issued the following statement in response the jurors' verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial:

"I am both elated and relieved that the jurors in the Derek Chauvin trial delivered a swift verdict of on all counts. They believed their eyes and justice prevailed. I am also relieved for the Floyd family, who throughout this ordeal has acted with extraordinary bravery and grace.

Today Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson proudly voted for the passage of the Paycheck Fairness Act, which strengthens and closes loopholes in the 1963 Equal Pay Act, including providing effective remedies for workers who are not being paid equal pay for equal work.

"House Democrats have passed this landmark legislation three times, but due to Republican opposition, it failed in the Senate. I am hopeful that with a new majority and administration that it will soon become law," said Congresswoman Wilson.

Miami, FL -- Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (D-FL) released the below statement following the passing of her beloved staff member and community leader Shirlee Lafleur:

"I am deeply saddened by the premature passing of my cherished staff member Shirlee Lafleur. Shirlee was the quintessential congressional staffer, who for 20 years served our community with honor and distinction.

Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson voted to pass H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act, and H.R. 1603, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, two landmark pieces of legislation to modernize and reform our immigration system and secure permanent protections and a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants who have been, and will continue to be, key to the economic recovery of our nation. The American Dream and Promise Act provides relief to our nation's Dreamers, as well as to many Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) holders.

Miami, FL - Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson issued the following statement to mark the anniversary of George Floyd's murder: