Miami, Fla. – Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) has been named a 2021 Defender of Children by the bipartisan advocacy organization First Focus Campaign for Children. Just 40 members of the U.S. House of Representatives receive this distinction each year.
“As a lifelong educator and advocate for children, I am honored to be named Defender of… Read more »
Miami, Fla. – Yesterday, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) presented a check for $1.7 million dollars to the Hollywood City Commission for body-worn cameras intended for the Hollywood Police Department. The funding for body-worn cameras is an effort to increase the transparency and accountability of local law enforcement that will help build trust and… Read more »
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… Read more »
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 –… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
