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Congresswoman Wilson Announces $1.05 Million in Federal Funding to Clear Building Collapse Debris for Town of Surfside

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Miami, Fla. – Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) is announcing the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a $1,053,279 grant to the Miami-Dade County for debris removal operations as a result of the Surfside Champlain Towers South building collapse. “From day one, President Biden and I have stood with the people of…

Congresswoman Wilson Highlights $16 Million Infrastructure Grant to PortMiami

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Miami, Fla. – Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) highlighted the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) announcement that PortMiami will receive a $16 million Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant for its NetZero: Cargo Mobility Optimization and Resiliency Project. The NetZero…

Congresswoman Wilson Votes for Historic Inflation Reduction Act to Lower Costs for Floridians

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Miami, Fla. – Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) voted to send historic, inflation-fighting legislation to the President’s desk.  The Inflation Reduction Act will deliver landmark investments to lower Florida families’ kitchen table costs, create nine million good-paying union jobs, combat the climate crisis, and dramatically…

Congresswoman Wilson Visits Borinquen Health Care Center to Highlight National Health Center Week

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Miami, Fla. – Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) along with State Representative Marie Woodson (D-Hollywood) visited Borinquen Health Care Center, a local community health clinic, to raise awareness and highlight National Health Center Week. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, community health centers, front-line providers, and their staff have…

Congresswoman Wilsons Statement on the FBIs Investigation into Documents Held at Mar-a-Lago

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Miami, Fla. – Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) issued the following statement on developing news of the FBI’s investigation into former President Trump’s residence in Palm Beach, Florida:  “Hardworking members of law enforcement continue to have my full faith and trust. If crimes were committed by the previous administration, I…

Congresswoman Wilson Announces Additional $155 Million To Florida School Meal Programs

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Miami, Fla. – Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) announced that school meal programs, as well as child and adult day care providers, in Florida will receive an estimated $155 million in additional funding this school year through the Keep Kids Fed Act. In June, Congresswoman Wilson voted to pass the Keep Kids Fed Act to ensure that schools can…

Congresswoman Wilson Votes to Protect Big Cats and End the Abusive Cat Petting Industry

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Miami, Fla. – Yesterday, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) voted in favor of H.R. 263, Big Cat Safety Act, a bipartisan bill that would prohibit the private ownership of big cats like tigers, lions, leopards, and pumas and end the abusive cub petting industry. “For too long, big cats have been mistreated and abused at the hands of private owners…

Congresswoman Wilson Votes for CHIPS and Science Act to Lower Costs, Promote American Independence

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Miami, Fla. – Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) voted for historic, bipartisan legislation to strengthen Florida families’ financial future, boost America’s research advantage, and safeguard our economic and national security for generations to come. The CHIPS and Science Act will deliver a powerful investment in America’s…

Congresswoman Wilson & Mayor Levine Cava Applaud $11.6 Million Emergency Rental Assistance Reallocation for Miami-Dade

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Miami, Fla. – Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) and Mayor Daniella Levine Cava are applauding an announcement by the U.S. Department of Treasury to reallocate $11,678,972 in Emergency Rental Assistance funding to Miami-Dade County. “In these difficult times, it’s so rewarding to be able to see much-needed help from the…

Congresswoman Wilson Votes to Address and Prevent Child Hunger

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Miami, Fla. – Today, the Education and Labor Committee held a markup hearing to discuss the newly-filed Healthy Meals, Healthy Kids Act, legislation which works to address and prevent child hunger by reauthorizing federal child nutrition programs. Voting to advance the proposal, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) applauded the inclusion of a…