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Congresswoman Wilson’s Statement on President Biden’s nomination of Detra Shaw-Wilder to the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida

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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) released the following statement on the White House’s nomination of Detra Shaw-Wilder to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida: “Today, I stand with immense pride – not solely as a member of Congress witnessing a constituent's remarkable journey, but also as a Black woman,…

Rep. Wilson Finalizes $16,005,279 For Local Projects in Government Funding Package

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Washington D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson voted to finalize $16,005,279 in Community Project Funding that she previously secured for Florida’s 24th District in the 2024 spending bills. This funding, included in the first of the appropriations government funding packages, responds directly to some of the most pressing needs in South Florida. “I am incredibly pleased to vote…

Congresswoman Frederica Wilson Announces Higher Education Leaders as State of the Union Guests

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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24), ranking member of the Higher Education and Workforce Development Subcommittee, proudly announced her distinguished guests for the upcoming State of the Union address, demonstrating her commitment to supporting higher education and historically minority-serving institutions (MSI). Joining…

Congresswoman Wilson Launches "Bring Back the Hostages" Campaign for Israeli Hostages Held by Hamas and will hold Press Conference Next Wednesday

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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) took to the House floor to call all members of Congress to join her for a press conference to demand the release of Israeli Hostages and humanitarian aid. She hopes members join her in solidarity for the Israeli hostages by wearing blue every Wednesday until all the hostages are released…

President Biden and AmeriCorps CEO Michael Smith Present Congresswoman Wilson with the President’s Volunteer Service Award for Dedication to Community Service

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Washington, D.C. – Today, AmeriCorps, on behalf of President Biden, officially announced Congresswoman Frederica Wilson was awarded the prestigious President’s Lifetime Achievement award in recognition of her unwavering commitment to serving her community. Founded by the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation, the President’s Volunteer…

Congresswoman Wilson Encourages Students to Apply for Congressional Black Caucus Foundation

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Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) is thrilled to announce that applications are now being accepted for the 2024 United Health Foundation, Louis Stokes Health Scholarship Program, Ally Financial Law Scholars Program, and Public Policy Scholars Program Scholarships, along with the Stephen Feinberg Scholars Program and Multi-Year Program Scholarships, CBC Spouses…

Congresswoman Wilson’s Statement on ‘Yes’ Vote to House Israel Aid Bill

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Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) released the following statement in regard to the House Israel Aid bill, to which Congresswoman Wilson voted in favor of: “Setting aside our partisan differences, Congress has come together once again to vote in a bipartisan fashion to aid Israel during this tumultuous time for the Israeli people. The conflict with Hamas has not…

Congresswoman Wilson’s Statement on the Rollout of the Democrats’ “Roadmap to College Success” proposal and reaction to Republicans’ Extreme Higher Education bill

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Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL 24), ranking member of the Higher Education and Workforce Investment Subcommittee, released the following statement on the rollout of the Democrats’ Roadmap to College Success proposal, which includes Congresswoman Wilson’s LOAN Act, along with her reaction to Republicans’ extreme higher education…

Congresswoman Wilson Shares Her Near-Death Experience Prior to Roe v. Wade in new Op-ed and Launches Resource Page to Help Floridians Navigate their Reproductive Rights

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In light of the 51st anniversary of Roe v. Wade that passed Wednesday, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) shares her near-death experience prior to Roe v. Wade in a new Op-ed in the Hill. Click here to read the full op-ed.  Also, in light of Republicans' attempt to restrict abortion rights across the nation and in Florida, Congresswoman Wilson released…

Congresswoman Wilson Announces over $220 Million for Florida from the U.S. Department of Transportation in response to Hurricane Ian and Nicole

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Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL 24), the only Democratic member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee in Congress from Florida, announces over $220 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation dedicated to Florida as part of the Federal Highway Administration Emergency Relief Program. This funding comes in light of Hurricane Ian and Hurricane…