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Rep. Wilson Applauds President Biden for Providing Clemency for Nearly 1,500 Americans and Urges the President to Issue More Pardons

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Congresswoman Frederica Wilson issued the following statement after President Biden Announced Clemency for nearly 1,500 Americans:  “Today’s announcement from President Biden is a powerful reminder that justice includes compassion and the opportunity for redemption. By granting clemency to nearly 1,500 individuals and pardoning 39 nonviolent offenders, he’s reaffirming…

Rep. Wilson’s Statement on the Water Resources Development Act Passing the House of Representatives

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Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson, senior member of the Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee in the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, released the following statement after the House of Representatives Passed the Water Resources Development Act. “South Florida is on the frontlines of the climate crisis, especially in areas like Miami Beach and other…

Congresswoman Wilson announces Florida to receive over $1.1 billion in funding for Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment from Department of Commerce

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Today, on the three-year anniversary of the Bipartisan Infrastructure law, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) is proud to announce that Florida will receive $1,164,947,415.71 from the Biden-Harris administration to expand high-speed internet access through the National Telecommunications Information Administration’s (NTIA) Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) program. The…

Congresswoman Wilson Applauds Brightline Florida Workers for Taking Steps towards Joining Transport Workers Union of America

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Today, Congresswoman Wilson, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials, applauds Brightline Florida Workers for securing an election to join the Transport Workers Union of America. Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Frederica Wilson, “I’m proud of the hardworking…

Biden-Harris Administration, alongside Congresswoman Wilson, Announce $389 million towards Miami-Dade County’s Northeast Corridor Rapid Transit Project

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The Federal Transit Administration, alongside Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24), announced that it is advancing the Miami-Dade County Northeast Corridor Rapid Transit Project into the Engineering phase of the Capital Investment Grants (CIG) program.  This means the Federal Transit Administration will invest $389,474,434 in Miami-Dade County. The total project plan is…

Congresswoman Frederica Wilson Presents $750,000 to Miami Gardens for Drainage Improvements

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On Saturday, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) presented $750,000 for a drainage improvement project to mitigate flooding, especially during natural disasters. Congresswoman Wilson successfully acquired this funding through the Congressional Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2023. “Miami Gardens is more than just a place I represent—it's my home. This is where my neighbors and friends…

Congresswoman Wilson Presents $500,000 Check to Support Arts-Based Youth Based Mental Health Initiative, “I Am Me, at Adrienne Arsht Center

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On Saturday, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) visited the Adrienne Arsht Center to present a check of $500,000 to support the “I am Me,” an Arts-Based Youth Mental Health Initiative in Miami-Dade County.  Launched in early 2022, “I am Me” is a theatrical production and interactive workshop, produced and presented by the Arsht, that travels within M-DCPS, aiming to engage up to…

Congresswoman Wilson Presents $850,000 Check to Carrie Meek Foundation to Fund New Aviation Workforce Innovation Center in North Dade

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On Friday, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) visited Flying Classroom at Miami-Opa-Locka Executive Airport to present a check of $850,000 to the Carrie Meek Foundation. The appropriation will fund the Carrie Meek Aviation Workforce Innovation Center, a state-of-the-art upskilling location that will serve residents in Opa-Locka, Liberty City, Miami Gardens, and Hialeah. The project is…

Congresswoman Wilson Presents $225,000 Check to Broward Community and Family Health Centers for a Mobile Dental Clinic Van

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On Wednesday, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson visited Broward Community and Family Health Centers, Inc. (BCOM), to Present a $225,000 Check for a Mobile Dental Clinic Van. This van will provide dental services for all residents—children and adults—within the local communities. Congresswoman Wilson successfully acquired this funding through the Congressional Appropriations for Fiscal Year…

Congresswoman Frederica Wilson joined City of Miami Commission Meeting to Present $1,000,000 Check for Little Haiti Youth Center at Athalie Range Park

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At the City of Miami Commission Meeting Tuesday, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) presented a $1,000,000 check to the City of Miami for the Little Haiti Youth Center at Athalie Range Park. It is designed to provide local youth and residents with a safe, state-of-the-art space to gather and thrive. Congresswoman Frederica Wilson said, “This isn’t just any building; it’ll be a…