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Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) issued the following statement after the House by a vote of 218 to 213 passed H.R. 5, the Student Success Act
To my great disappointment, the U.S. House of Representatives today narrowly passed H.R. 5, the Student Success Act, to reauthorize elementary and secondary education legislation formerly known as No Child Left Behind. Either name is an oxymoron, however, because this bill does not offer solutions to the educational crises taking place in the nation's low-income and low-achieving school districts.
Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) issued the following statement on the amendment
that would have allowed Confederate flags at federal cemeteries
Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson Applauds the Labor Department's Guidance on Worker Misclassification
Today Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) applauded the Department of Labor's newly posted administrator's interpretation on worker misclassification.
The event will coincide with President Buhari's July 21 visit to Capitol Hill
Who and What: Come look, see, hear as Rep. Frederica S. Wilson (D-Fla.), lawmakers, African advocacy groups and members of civil rights, religious freedom, labor and education movements welcome Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari to the U.S. Capitol, where he will meet with members of both the House and the Senate Tuesday evening.
Today at a Subcommittee on Workforce Protections hearing on overtime protections, Ranking Democrat Rep. Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) described the Department of Labor's proposed rule to update federal regulations that determine who is eligible for overtime pay as an issue of basic fairness.
Miami, FL - Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) issued the following statement on the tragic death of former Miami-Dade County Police Director Robert Parker:
"I am deeply saddened by the death of former Miami-Dade County Police Director Robert Parker. I extend my sincerest sympathies to his family at this difficult time. Director Parker was a friend and a true humanitarian.
Miami, FL - Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) will hold a press conference Sunday, July 26, 2015, at 10:30 a.m., to discuss the latest efforts to rescue the kidnapped Nigerian school girls who were abducted by the terrorist group Boko Haram more than a year ago.
Who: Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24), Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi (CA-12), Republican Conference Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-5), Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12), Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (FL-27), and other Congressional Lawmakers
What: Where Something Red Wednesday to #BringBackOurGirls
Tune in to C-Span or go online to view Rep. Wilson's remarks.
Last week, South Florida suffered an enormous loss with the death of former Miami-Dade Police Director Robert Parker. On Wednesday, July 29, at 10 a.m., Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) will pay tribute to Director Parker in remarks delivered from the House floor.
Miami, FL - Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) announces the post office dedication ceremony for Father Richard Livingston Marquess-Barry at 10:00 a.m., on Friday, July 31, 2015, at the Norland Post Office, located at 18640 NW 2nd Avenue, Miami Gardens, FL 33169. Father Barry is a celebrated religious leader and community activist who broke down barriers to education, employment equality, fair housing and jobs across the state of Florida.