Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) and Congressman Carlos Gimenez (FL-28) jointly filed the Justifiable Use of Money for Peace (JUMP) Act, a bill that waives the current U.S. State Department’s repayment requirement for Americans evacuated from Israel. This legislation allows Americans who were victims of the Hamas attack and… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) released the following statement regarding the agreement between Israel and Hamas to release multiple hostages held in Gaza in exchange for a humanitarian pause and the release of Palestinian prisoners.
“After hearing the cries and anguish of American and Israeli families for over a month, I'm grateful for the release of many of… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) released the following statement in response to the Continued Resolution, to which she voted yes:
“Once again, at the eleventh hour, Democrats are bailing Republicans out because, after all the political games and stunts Republicans pulled, they realized you need both parties to govern. I voted yes on this continued… Read more »
Today, House of Representative members Frederica Wilson (FL-24) and Nick LaLota (NY-01) introduced the FEMA Caseworker Accountability Act. This bill would hold the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) accountable for the case management staff turnover rate and require FEMA to provide information on what they are doing to improve retention rates.
"As a proud… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24), a member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus and Congressional Black Caucus, released the following statement on the election of Mike Johnson as Speaker of the House of Representatives.
“I want to congratulate our new Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson. As we emerge from the turbulence that has gripped the House for the past… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) announced that Florida was awarded $106 million in funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Administered through the Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, this funding will help individuals and families with low… Read more »
Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24), member of the Congressional Israel Allies Caucus and Congressional Democratic Israel Working Group Caucus, released the following statement reacting to the Resolution to stand with Israel.
“Today, Congress set aside partisanship and stood in solidarity with Israel during a time of significant hardship for the… Read more »
Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24), a member of the Congressional Israel Allies Caucus and Congressional Democratic Israel Working Group Caucus, released the following statement in response to the bipartisan Meeks-McCaul Resolution standing with Israel and condemning Hamas’ brutal war against Israel.
“In the face of extreme Hamas terrorism, Democrats and Republicans… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24), member of the Congressional Israel Allies Caucus and Congressional Democratic Israel Working Group Caucus, released the following on the unprovoked attacks against Israel by Hamas Terrorists.
"The Democratic State of Israel is under attack, facing unprovoked and despicable assaults by Hamas terrorists. These brazen acts of… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) released the following statement regarding her vote on the Continuing Resolution passed out of the House of Representatives:
“Today, I cast my vote in favor of the continuing resolution, for a very simple reason: we must keep our government open. This resolution offers us an additional 45 days, a brief… Read more »
