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Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson issued the following statement to mark the 10-year anniversary of the Haiti earthquake.

"On January 12, 2010, a magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Haiti at its very core, crippling the capital's infrastructure, killing hundreds of thousands of people, and leaving more than one million homeless. As we mark the ten-year anniversary of that devastating event, we also must not forget the myriad other man-made and natural disasters that Haiti has endured since then, including a cholera outbreak, hurricanes, and political unrest.

Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson attended today a Transportation and Infrastructure Committee hearing on "Oversight of Working Conditions for Airline Ground Workers." Led by the Subcommittee on Aviation, the forum featured Miami-Dade County Commissioner Ellen Higgins, Miami International Airport ramp worker Esteban Barrios, union and other industry-related representatives.

Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson issued the following statement in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day:

"Every January, Americans celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who transformed our nation through his activism and commitment to racial and economic equality. Dr. King gave his life in service of a dream we continue to fight for, more than 50 years after his death--a stark reminder that despite the progress our country has made in the last five decades, much work remains to be done.

Miami, FL - On Thursday, January 23, 2020, Congresswoman Wilson and Miami-Dade County Commissioner Barbara Jordan will host a job and resource fair for the 2020 Census. They will be joined by representatives from the United States Census Bureau and Career Source South Florida.

Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson issued the following statement in response to the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act:

As chair of the bipartisan Florida Ports Caucus and a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson applauded the U.S. Department of Transportation's decision to award a $43.9 million to PortMiami. The grant will support the construction of a fumigation and cold chain processing facility, as well as other infrastructure projects including pavement repairs, stormwater and drainage upgrades, and enhancements to support refrigerated containers.

The House passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act to support American families and the millions of people who may be directly or indirectly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The comprehensive, bipartisan package includes Congresswoman Frederica Wilson's No Cost for COVID-19 Testing Act, which codifies the promises made by insurers to cover COVID-19 at no cost to patients and fills potential gaps in coverage for people in self-insured plans.

Miami, FL - Today, Congresswoman Wilson joined 13 members of Florida's congressional delegation on a letter to Governor Ron DeSantis urging immediate action to alleviate the coronavirus pandemic's adverse financial impact on workers and small businesses as economic activity slows and individuals lose pay.