Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson, released the following statement on the Republican funding freeze on grants and loans:
“Republicans are orchestrating a reckless and unlawful scheme to choke off virtually all federal funding from basic services. Whether that funding is going to our farmers, our transit system, our students, our community health centers, or our non-profits, it’s all… Read more »
Congresswoman Frederica Wilson reintroduced ‘The Jobs Now Act’ for the 119th Congress. This legislation is focused on assisting Americans who are having difficulty finding employment by providing two-year grants to cities, counties, and qualified nonprofits for training, hiring, and retaining individuals in public service jobs.
“Jobs, jobs, jobs—that has always been my mantra,… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson was elected as the Ranking Member and top Democrat to the Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee in the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
“The environment and water are the backbone of South Florida and essential to the future of our nation,” said Ranking Member Frederica Wilson. “From the Everglades… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson released the following statement on the four-year anniversary of the January 6th Insurrection:
“I still tremble at the mere mention of the date January 6th—a day that is forever tainted with fear, violence and terror. To have lived it is to never ever forget it. Most Americans will never fathom what we experienced on that horrific day. They… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson was sworn into the 119th Congress to begin her eighth term, now serving the people of Florida’s 24th Congressional District. She was joined by her family at the ceremony.
“I am honored that the people of South Florida have entrusted me with the responsibility of representing them in Congress,” Congresswoman Wilson said. “I am… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson released the following statement on the passage of the Continuing Resolution to keep Government open, to which she voted ‘yes’:
“Our most basic duty as Congress is to keep the government running because a shutdown is never worth the cost. Denying pay to our troops, TSA workers, and millions of Americans who depend on government… Read more »
Congresswoman Frederica Wilson and Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar’s bipartisan effort to extend the Haitian Economic Lift Program, which would allow duty-free access for Haitian apparel and textile imports, was included in the final continued resolution expected to pass. Congresswoman Frederica Wilson was the Democratic lead for the Haiti Economic Lift Program Extension… Read more »
Congresswoman Frederica Wilson issued the following statement after President Biden Announced Clemency for nearly 1,500 Americans:
“Today’s announcement from President Biden is a powerful reminder that justice includes compassion and the opportunity for redemption. By granting clemency to nearly 1,500 individuals and pardoning 39 nonviolent offenders, he’s reaffirming… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson, senior member of the Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee in the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, released the following statement after the House of Representatives Passed the Water Resources Development Act.
“South Florida is on the frontlines of the climate crisis, especially in areas like Miami Beach and other… Read more »
Today, on the three-year anniversary of the Bipartisan Infrastructure law, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) is proud to announce that Florida will receive $1,164,947,415.71 from the Biden-Harris administration to expand high-speed internet access through the National Telecommunications Information Administration’s (NTIA) Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) program. The… Read more »
