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MIAMI - Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) issued this statement following the news that the bodies of the three Israeli teenagers - who were abducted on June 12, 2014 while returning home from school - were found today near Hebron.
"Just last night, I spoke at the Jewish Federation of Broward County Solidarity Rally in support of the 'Bring Back Our Boys' campaign, started to bring awareness to the kidnapping of the three boys.
MIAMI, FL - Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24)announced today that the 24th District will benefit from $1.35 million in affordable housing funding from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (FHLBank Atlanta), one of the 12 district banks in the Federal Home Loan Bank System.
Miami, FL - Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) is urging the U.S. and the international community to create a twitter storm, of millions of followers, in support of the kidnapped Nigerian school girls, their rescue and the arrest of terrorist group Boko Haram.
Miami, FL - Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson's (FL-24) House Resolution 617, condemning the abduction of hundreds of Nigerian girls by the terrorist group Boko Haram, was passed by the United States House of Representatives. Bipartisan support for the Congresswoman's resolution comes in the wake of reports of more kidnappings of young women last week in Nigeria. H.Res. 617 is Congresswoman Wilson's second resolution passed by the House condemning Boko Haram's actions. Congresswoman Wilson issued the following statement:
MIAMI - Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) issued this statement today following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision that allows for-profit corporations with religious objections to opt out of covering contraception under the Affordable Care Act:
"This decision is yet another attack on Americans' ability to make their own health decisions and strips an element of women's comprehensive healthcare.
"Health care decisions are deeply personal. Employers should not have the right to limit the health choices of their employees, male or female."
MIAMI - Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) issued this statement today as the nation marks the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964:
"Today, we commemorate the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This landmark piece of legislation, outlawing racial discrimination and segregation, broke down barriers and opened doors of opportunity for all Americans.
Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) issued the following statement on the escalation of violence in Israel:
"Israel has the right to defend herself and her people against Hamas' attacks. Israel made every effort to reach a cease-fire but Hamas rejected these efforts and has continued launching rockets targeted at Israeli civilians while shielding themselves within the Palestinian population. I condemn Hamas' actions and I am deeply saddened by the loss of life on both sides of the conflict.
Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) and Congressman Mark Pocan (WI-02), both members of the House Education and Workforce Committee, introduced the Relief for Underwater Student Borrowers Act, today. This bill would allow student loan borrowers who have been granted debt relief as a result of consistent repayment towards their student loan debt an exemption from being taxed on the amount forgiven.
Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) released the following statement on the child migrant humanitarian situation:
"Comprehensive immigration reform is needed now more than ever in our country. Year after year, while serving in the Florida state legislature, I sponsored the Florida DREAM Act legislation. I know the positive impact President Obama's Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Executive Order has had on the lives of DREAMers across the country and in my immigrant-rich district.
Miami, FL - Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) released the following statement in wake of the death of 18-year-old Michael Brown and the violent clashes with peaceful protestors and law enforcement in Ferguson, Missouri:
"I am tired of burying young black boys. I am tired of watching them suffer at the hands of those who fear them and despise them.
"I am tired of comforting mothers, fathers, grandparents, sisters and brothers after such unnecessary, heinous crimes of violence.