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Muslims in the United States and around the world began this week a month-long period of spirituality and self-reflection. It is a time during which they show compassion for others less fortunate by engaging in acts of charity and fasting from dawn to sunset so that they can experience the hunger and adversity that others face every day. After a day spent cleansing their bodies and purifying their souls, families, neighbors and friends gather for Iftar, to break fast and express their gratitude for the blessings that God has bestowed upon them.
MIAMI - In observance of National HIV Testing Day (NHTD), Monday, June 27, 2016, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) and other elected officials will take confidential HIV tests and encourage the public to join them in taking the test. Free HIV testing will be available on Monday, June 27, 2016, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at six locations in Miami-Dade and Broward counties.
MIAMI - Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) issued the following statement in response the mass shooting at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando:
I extend my deepest condolences to the families of the victims of the mass shooting at Pulse nightclub in Orlando this weekend. I am shocked and saddened by the loss of 49 innocent lives and the injuries sustained by dozens of others. My thoughts and prayers are with the families of the deceased, the surviving victims for their quick recovery, and everyone touched by this senseless tragedy.
Today, Representatives Bobby Scott (VA-03), Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24), Carolyn Maloney (NY-12) and Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) introduced a legislative package of bills to update the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to ensure that more workers have access to job-protected leave to care for themselves and their loved ones.
Today, Representatives Bobby Scott (VA-03), Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24), Carolyn Maloney (NY-12), and Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) introduced H.R. 5496, a legislative package of bills to update the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to ensure that more workers have access to job-protected leave to care for themselves and their loved ones.
Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson released the following statement to mark the one-year anniversary of the mass shooting in one of the nation's oldest black churches:
Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson released this statement after the Justice Department closed its investigation into the death of Kendrick Johnson:
Ten days have passed since the most horrific mass shooting in modern American history, when 49 innocent people were gunned down in in Orlando's Pulse nightclub and even more were injured, yet there has been no movement in the House to vote on measures to help curb this terrible epidemic. A majority of Americans say they support stronger gun control measures.
Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson released this statement on the Supreme Court's 4-3 decision to uphold affirmative action at the nation's public colleges and universities:
"The Supreme Court today upheld the affirmative action program at the University of Texas at Austin, affirming the importance of diversity in higher education and ultimately the nation's workforce. The contributions of people from different ethnic and economic backgrounds are a very big part of what makes America so great.
Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson released this statement on the Supreme Court's split decision on President Obama's executive orders on immigration:
"I am very disappointed in the Supreme Court's deadlock decision today, which will allow states to continue to ignore President Obama's executive orders on immigration. This decision fails to add clarity to immigration laws and leaves millions of families in limbo.