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The bill protects workers from being misclassified as independent contractors.
Today Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24), Ranking Member on the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections on the Committee on Education and the Workforce, introduced the Payroll Fraud Prevention Act of 2015, which amends the Fair Labor Standards Act to require that employers accurately classify their workers and provide employees with notice of that classification.
Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) released the following statement after Pope Francis' historic address before a joint meeting of Congress:
"In an eloquent and inspiring address before a joint meeting of Congress today, Pope Francis reminded us of our sacred duty to lead by example and show our constituents and the world that we can master the art of compromise and work together to achieve the common good.
At a December 9 Subcommittee on Workforce Protections hearing on how Department of Labor regulations impact workers and employers, Ranking Member Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) extolled DOL's efforts to ensure that more American workers have the protections they need to build better lives for themselves and their families.
The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday passed landmark legislation to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, also known as No Child Left Behind. The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) includes an amendment from Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson to allow states to use Title IV funds to establish and improve dropout prevention and re-entry programs. As a result, more schools will be able to provide students with the support and resources they need to stay invested and engaged in their educations.
To say that I am deeply disappointed by the Florida Supreme Court's decision to approve the redistricting map drawn by the Fair Districts Coalition is a gross understatement. From the start, I strongly opposed the map known as CP-1 because it strips from District 24 several economic drivers and cultural attractions and threatens to return our community to its former status as the nation's "most suffering" district. CP-1 removes from the district PortMiami, Bayside marketplace, AmericanAirlines Arena, Watson Island, Jungle Island/Parrot Island, and Bayfront Park, to name a few.
Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) released the following statement after President Obama signed into law the Every Student Succeeds Act:
Today the House-Senate conference committee successfully reached agreement on a policy framework to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). During the conference meeting, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) garnered bipartisan support for her amendment to allow school districts to use funds from the new Student Support and Academic Enrichment grants to establish and improve dropout prevention and reentry programs.
Today Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi named Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) to serve on the conference committee that will draft a bicameral bill to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). The Florida lawmaker is one of seven House Democrats appointed to the committee.
In recognition of National Apprenticeship Week, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) introduced H.R. 3993, the Leveraging and Energizing America's Apprenticeship Program (LEAP) Act, legislation that offers tax credits to employers to help increase the number of registered apprenticeships.
As a lifelong Episcopalian, I am filled with pride over the installation of Bishop Michael Curry, the first African-American leader of the U.S. Episcopal Church. His historic election comes at a challenging time in history for both the nation and the church. In response, Bishop Curry has valiantly pledged to take up "the serious work of racial reconciliation" in his new role and to strive for the "beloved community" envisioned by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.