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Rep. Wilson Updates Floridians on Action to Address Infant Formula Shortage

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Miami, Fla. – Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) updated Floridians on the actions she and the Biden Administration have taken to ensure that there is enough safe infant formula and that it is quickly reaching families that need it. “Two weeks ago, concerns from Florida families about the difficulty of finding formula they needed to keep their kids…

Rep. Wilson Votes to Approve New Resources to Combat Domestic Terror

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Miami, Fla. – Yesterday, in the wake of a hate-fueled mass shooting in Buffalo and other incidents across the country, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) voted for legislation to combat domestic terrorism and better protect our South Florida communities.  The Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act will expand federal resources to combat violent extremism –…

Rep. Wilson Votes to Improve Families Access to Baby Formula

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Tags: Health

Miami. Fla. – Yesterday, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) voted in favor of two bills that will improve families’ access to infant formula, ensure every baby has the nutrition they need to live and develop and prevent this crisis from potentially happening again.  The supplemental funding bill (H.R. 7790) provides the U.S. Food and Drug…

Rep. Wilson Votes to Crack Down Price Gouging at the Pump

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Miami, Fla. – Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) voted for legislation to crack down on price gouging by Big Oil companies and bring down costs for Florida families who are facing record-setting price increases at the gas pump.  The Consumer Fuel Price Gouging Prevention Act (H.R. 7688) takes critical steps to combat excessive price…

Rep. Wilsons Statement on Haitian Flag Day

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Miami, Fla. – Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) issued the following statement celebrating Haitian Flag Day: “Celebrated annually on May 18th, Haitian Flag Day is an opportunity for people of all backgrounds to join in dance, food, and festival as they commemorate this unifying symbol of Haitian people’s independent spirit. “On this day…

Rep. Wilson Votes to Invest in Chronically Underfunded Workforce Development Programs

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Tags: Labor, Jobs

Miami, Fla. – Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) voted to pass H.R. 7309, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2022, which would invest in our nation’s workforce development programs and help fill job openings in District 24 with qualified workers. The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is the backbone of our…

Rep. Wilson Commemorates Six-Month Anniversary of Infrastructure Law

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Miami. Fla. – Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) announced $5.2 Billion from the Infrastructure Law has been allocated to Florida in the six months since President Biden signed the Infrastructure Law. The funding announced over the past six months is just the beginning of transformative investments that will help Florida rebuild…

Rep. Wilson Votes to Lift Families Out of Poverty in District 24

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Tags: District

Miami, Fla. – Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) voted to pass H.R. 5129 the Community Services Block Grant Modernization Act and deliver resources to help local organizations reduce poverty in communities across the country, including in Miami and Broward. “Across the country and especially in South Florida, local community organizations have been…

Rep. Wilson Votes to Support Federal Firefighters

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Miami, Fla. – This week, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) voted to pass the Federal Firefighters Fairness Act, which seeks to strengthen access to workers’ compensation benefits for federal firefighters, including those in District 24 who have become injured or ill on the job. “Federal firefighters risk their lives, exposing themselves to…

Rep. Wilson Votes to Approve Strong Assistance to Support Ukraine

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Miami, Fla. – This week, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) voted for legislation appropriating more than $40 billion in additional assistance for Ukraine’s fight for democracy.  Introduced with bipartisan and bicameral support, this emergency funding will be pivotal in Ukraine’s fight, helping to deliver critically needed resources, including…