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 »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
Miami. Fla. – Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) issued the following statement in recognition of Haitian Heritage Month, celebrated during the month of May:
“Haitian Heritage Month is a time to celebrate the rich culture, history, achievements, and contributions of the global Haitian community. From contributions to art, music, and… Read more »
Miami, Fla. – Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) announced that the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) is accepting applications for the 2022 United Health Foundation, Louis Stokes Health Scholarship Program, Ally Financial Law Scholars Program and Public Policy Scholars Program Scholarships, Stephen Feinberg Scholars Program and Multi-Year Program Scholarships,… Read more »
MIAMI, FL – Today, following months of calling for increased support from the Administration for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) amidst alarming threats, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24), Chair of Higher Education and Workforce Investment, commends President Biden, Vice President Harris, and the Department of Education for expanding eligibility to… Read more »
Congresswoman Wilson Receives Briefing from the Justice Department, Homeland Security, and FBI on Bomb Threats Against HBCUs
MIAMI, FL – Today, after months of calling for a congressional briefing on alarming threats made against Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) was among members of Congress to receive a briefing… Read more »
Congresswoman Wilson Names COVID Frontline Doctor, Dr. Dwight C. Reynolds, as Virtual Guest to State of the Union Address
MIAMI, FL – Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) announced Dwight C. Reynolds, MD, FACEP as her virtual guest for President Biden’s State of the Union Address who has been instrumental in providing COVID-19 vaccinations, testing, and care to… Read more »
Congresswoman Wilson Sends Letter to U.S. Department of Education Calling for Review of Florida House Proposal to Withhold Funding from School Districts that implemented Mask Mandates
MIAMI, FL – In response to the Florida House of Representatives’ budget proposal, which would withhold $200 million in funding from Local Education Agencies that have implemented… Read more »
