Miami, Fla. – Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) joined the City of Miami Commission to speak in support of the city’s resolution designating a portion of west Coconut Grove as the “Little Bahamas of Coconut Grove” neighborhood. Last month, she sent a letter to the City of Miami Commission signaling her support and… Read more »
Miami, Fla. – Yesterday, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) joined a bipartisan and bicameral group of legislators in cosponsoring the Respect for Marriage Act, which would repeal the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), enshrine marriage equality for the purposes of federal law, and provide additional legal protections for marriage equality. The legislation… Read more »
Miami, Fla. – In June, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $6.5 billion in new funding for water infrastructure Projects. Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) is encouraging cities across South Florida to apply for this new funding through the agency’s Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) program and the State… Read more »
Miami, Fla. – Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) voted to defend reproductive health freedoms and in support of the Women’s Health Protection Act of 2022 and the Ensuring Women’s Right to Reproductive Freedom Act which seek to reproductive health protections after the Republican-controlled Supreme Court overturned the constitutional right to… Read more »
Miami, Fla. – Yesterday, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) voted for the bipartisan H.R. 7900, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023. which supports key improvements in pay for service members and their families, who form the foundation for America’s defense, while also investing in future capabilities that will allow the United… Read more »
Miami, Fla. – Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) joined Speaker Nancy Pelosi to deliver remarks at Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune’s statue dedication ceremony. An iconic Floridian, Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune was the child of enslaved people who rose from humble beginnings to become a renowned educator, civil rights and human rights leader,… Read more »
Miami. Fla. – Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) issued the following statement on Bahamian Independence Day:
"As a Bahamian American, I’m proud to celebrate Bahamian Independence Day, which marks the end of over 300 years of colonial rule. Almost 50 years later, the Bahamas remains an integral partner in addressing shared priorities like climate… Read more »
Miami, Fla. – Last week, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) sent a letter to the White House urging President Biden to take further action to address the student loan crisis, cancel all outstanding student loans, and make higher education accessible and affordable for young Americans.
As the Chair of the Higher Education and Workforce Investment… Read more »
Miami. Fla. – Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) applauded the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) announcement of an almost $3 billion allocation from the Bipartisan Infrastructure law directly geared toward improving coastal climate resiliency projects.
“Florida residents are no strangers to storms, flooding, and extreme… Read more »
Miami, Fla. – Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) released the following statement on the historic swearing-in of the first African-American, female Supreme Court Justice, Ketanji Brown Jackson. Since the announcement of Justice Stephen Breyer’s retirement, Congresswoman Wilson was the first member of Congress to openly call for Justice Brown… Read more »
