Miami, FL — Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) and Congresswoman Cherfilus-McCormick met the U.S. Ambassador to Haiti, Dennis Hankins, in Little Haiti to discuss U.S.-Haitian Relations.
Joining Congresswoman Frederica Wilson and Congresswoman Cherfilus-McCormickincluded Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, Miami-Dade… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24), senior member of the U.S. Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, announced $100,547,040 in federal money to replace 11 of the Venetian Causeway Bridges. This funding was awarded by the Federal Highway Administration after Congresswoman Frederica Wilson’s relentless advocacy to improve and replace these… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24), presented a $3 million check to the City of North Miami Beach for Washington Park. Congresswoman Wilson advocated for the inclusion of this funding in the Fiscal Year 2023 government funding bill.
Congresswoman Frederica Wilson said, “This funding is more than an investment; it’s a game-changer for our… Read more »
On Friday, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24), Chair of the U.S. Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys, and Reverend Al Sharpton hosted a field hearing with top mental health leaders on Suicide and Mental Health of Black Men and Boys. This field hearing took place in New York City in Harlem at the National Action Network on behalf of the U.S.… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) released the following statement reacting to the extension and redesignation of Haiti for Temporary Protected Status:
“Today’s historic announcement from the Biden Administration is long overdue and much-needed relief for Haitian families in the United States. Sending folks back to Haiti right now is a kiss of death. We cannot simply… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson released the following statement on the Supreme Court decisions in the consolidated EMTALA cases Moyle v. United States and Idaho v. United States:
“We can’t go back to the days before Roe v. Wade and today, we saw a win for all people across the nation. The Supreme Court made the right decision in ensuring people can access lifesaving… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson released the following statement on the anniversary of the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization Decision that overturned Roe v. Wade.
“Today, I am reminded of the horrendous pain I experienced before Roe v. Wade was the law of the land. I almost died from a stillbirth because, before Roe v. Wade, the doctor could not induce labor… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson released the following statement on the anniversary of the Surfside Condominium Collapse in 2021.
“While many across our nation continue their lives as usual, our community is reminded of the pain of losing loved ones to an unprecedented and tragic incident that Surfside will never forget. In 2021, the condominium collapse claimed 98 lives,… Read more »
Ahead of Father’s Day, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24), Chair of the Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys, alongside multiple Congressional Black Caucus Fathers, is uplifting Black fathers through a series of initiatives to dispel the myth of the absent Black Father.
Unfortunately, Black fathers are often stereotyped as absent and as deadbeat… Read more »
Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) released the following statement regarding Trump’s Criminal Trial verdict.
“Today, we saw our justice system at work! No one is above the law, including the four-time indicted, twice impeached, insurrection inciter and now convicted felon, former President Donald Trump. This unanimous, independent jury has charged President Donald Trump guilty on… Read more »
