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 »
Miami, Fla. – Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) voted to approve the final passage of S. 2938, the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act in the House.
“For too long, our country’s gun violence epidemic has ravaged communities everywhere, and I am tired of burying young black boys,” said Congresswoman Wilson. “Finally, Congress has… Read more »
Miami, Fla. – Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) issued the following statement on the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the nearly fifty-year precedent of the Roe v. Wade decision:
“Today marks a dark day in our history for women, girls, and families all over the nation with the overturning of Roe’s 50-year precedent. Let’s be… Read more »
Miami, Fla. – Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden traveled to South Florida from Washington. Along with senior Biden administration officials, they met with local stakeholders to highlight innovative, private sector partnerships to end cancer. During the visit, the group toured the FoundCare Palm Springs Health Center and discussed… Read more »
Miami, Fla. – Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) voted for new bipartisan legislation to lower the cost of food and fuel: another step forward in House Democrats’ fight against inflation. The Lower Food and Fuel Costs Act will help bring down prices for Floridians in the grocery aisle and at the gas pump by giving American farmers and… Read more »
Miami, Fla. – Yesterday, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) voted to empower communities to prevent incidents of gun violence before they occur. The Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act and Extreme Risk Protection Order Act empowers family members and law enforcement to seek court orders to temporarily remove access to guns from those who pose… Read more »
Miami, Fla. – Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) voted in favor of the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2022. The legislation championed by Congresswoman Wilson as a senior member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee is reauthorized every two years and includes crucial investments in America’s ports, inland… Read more »
Miami, Fla. – Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) voted to protect Florida communities and save lives with a strong legislative package to address gun violence. The Protecting Our Kids Act includes common-sense gun safety measures that will crack down on illegal gun trafficking, keep weapons of war out of the hands of teenagers, strengthen safe gun storage,… Read more »
Miami, Fla. – Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) issued the following statement regarding Pride Month:
“Throughout the month of June, we celebrate our identities and ourselves. No matter who you are or who you love, Floridians everywhere have a loving home in District 24. This Pride Month gives us the opportunity to celebrate diversity and loudly… Read more »
