Miami, Fla. – Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) applauded President Biden’s decision to cancel federal student loan debt and extend the repayment moratorium. As chair of the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Investment, Congresswoman Wilson has been at the forefront of the fight to cancel student debt. From the beginning of… Read more »
Miami, Fla. – Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) issued the following statement on the Miami-Dade County Public Schools decision to provide free breakfast and lunch for all students.
“This is exactly what our students need,” said Congresswoman Wilson. “As a former school principal and educator at Miami-Dade Public County… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
