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Congresswoman Frederica Wilson Awards Over $1 Million to the Divine Nine Organizations in Miami-Dade

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Wednesday, May 28th, 2025, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson, member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., awarded over $1 million to the Divine Nine Organizations in Miami-Dade County. The purpose of the Divine Nine Congressional Earmark is to upgrade, renovate, and build spaces where Divine Nine Organizations and the community can gather to teach and mentor our youth. It is our hope that…

Congresswoman Frederica Wilson’s Statement on the House Budget Proposal

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Congresswoman Frederica Wilson issued the following statement regarding the House Budget Proposal H.R. 1, to which she voted ‘no’: “This bill will kick millions off their healthcare, kick millions off their food assistance programs, raise the costs of student loans, all just to give tax breaks to billionaires. Nearly 14 million Americans will lose their healthcare, and more than 18…

Congresswoman Wilson and Congresswoman Cherfilus-McCormick Visit I.C.E. Broward Transitional Center Following Death of Haitian Woman Detainee

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Following the death of a Marie Ange Blaise, a 44-year old Haitian Woman Detainee at the Broward Transitional Center on April 25, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) and Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (FL-20) visited the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (I.C.E.) Broward Transitional Center on Friday, May 2, 2025. Congresswoman Frederica Wilson and Congresswoman Sheila…

ICYMI: Congresswoman Wilson Visits I.C.E. Krome Detention Center

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Today, April 24th, 2025, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) visited the U.S.Immigration and Customs Enforcement (I.C.E.) Krome Detention Center in Miami-Dade County. Her visit followed reports of inhumane conditions at the Krome Detention Center, which prompted Congresswoman Frederica Wilson to write to U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Krisi…

Congresswoman Frederica Wilson Urges North Miami Beach to Keep Fluoride in Drinking Water

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Today, the City of North Miami Beach will consider removing fluoride from its drinking water. On April 11, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson sent a letter to the City of North Miami Beach Mayor, Michael Joseph, urging the City of North Miami Beach to keep fluoride in its drinking water ahead of their Tuesday City Commission Meeting. Click here to see the…

ICYMI: Congresswoman Frederica Wilson Urges Mayor Levine Cava to Veto Fluoride Resolution

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Miami, FL – Today, April 8, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson announced on social media her statement on the Miami-Dade County Commission’s resolution to take fluoride out of tap water: “My grandparents had dentures and partial plates—and their story is just one of many.  “Back then, tiny drops of fluoride were not added to the water.  “Keeping fluoride…

Congresswoman Frederica Wilson Sends Letter to DHS Secretary Requesting Congressional Oversight and a Congressional Visit to the Krome Detention Facility

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Today, April 7, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson sent a Letter to U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, requesting Congressional oversight of the Krome Detention Facility and a Congressional visit to the facility. In 2019, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson led a Congressional Delegation visit to the Krome Detention Facility. For the full letter, click here. Letter Text: Dear…

ICYMI: Congresswoman Frederica Wilson’s Tele-town Hall Featuring Multiple National Experts Attracts 60,000 Listeners

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Miami, Fla.— On Wednesday, March 26, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) held a tele-town hall with national experts to discuss the White House’s executive orders, recent Republican actions, and the resulting concerns across the nation. Don Lemon, host of “The Don Lemon Show,” served as moderator. Panelists included  Arne Duncan, Former Secretary of…

Congresswoman Frederica Wilson’s Statement on the Proposed Abolition of the Department of Education

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Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson, Senior Member of the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Education and Workforce, released the following statement following the executive order to abolish the U.S. Department of Education: “I am a lifelong educator. It is who I am, and I am proud of it. I served as an elementary school teacher, a Head Start Coordinator, a school principal,…

Congresswoman Frederica Wilson Introduces Transportation Equity Act

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This week, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson introduced the ‘Transportation Equity Act.’ The bill aims to re-establish an advisory committee that would independently advise the Secretary of Transportation to help advance equity in transportation planning and policy through collaboration with diverse stakeholders. Congresswoman Frederica Wilson said, “While the Administration is busy…