Today, Rep. Frederica S. Wilson led a letter to President Donald Trump and U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem alongside Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton, Rep. Joe Courtney, Rep. James P. McGovern, Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, Rep. Gwen S. Moore, Rep. William R. Keating, Rep. Terri A. Sewell, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez, Rep.… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson released the following statement on the Department of Homeland Security Rescinding Haitian Temporary Protected Status:
“Sending Haitians back to Haiti right now is a kiss of death. It’s not just wrong—it’s inhumane. This decision is completely outrageous and part of this administration’s reign of terror. The turmoil in Haiti is real, and instead of… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson, Senior Member of the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Education and Workforce, released the following statement following reports to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education:
“The idea of dismantling the U.S. Department of Education is a blow to the heart of educators and children across this nation. It’s more than a slap in the… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson, Senior Member of the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Education and Workforce and a member of the Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Subcommittee, released the following statement on the Executive Order to Divert Public Funds to Charter and Private Schools:
“Public schools were founded to educate everyone:… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson, Senior Member of the U.S. House of Representatives Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and a member of the Aviation Subcommittee, released the following statement on President Trump’s Comments Regarding the Aircraft Crash over the Potomac River:
“While human bodies are still being pulled from the Potomac, Donald Trump is blaming… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson, released the following statement on the Republican funding freeze on grants and loans:
“Republicans are orchestrating a reckless and unlawful scheme to choke off virtually all federal funding from basic services. Whether that funding is going to our farmers, our transit system, our students, our community health centers, or our non-profits, it’s all… Read more »
Congresswoman Frederica Wilson reintroduced ‘The Jobs Now Act’ for the 119th Congress. This legislation is focused on assisting Americans who are having difficulty finding employment by providing two-year grants to cities, counties, and qualified nonprofits for training, hiring, and retaining individuals in public service jobs.
“Jobs, jobs, jobs—that has always been my mantra,… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson was elected as the Ranking Member and top Democrat to the Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee in the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
“The environment and water are the backbone of South Florida and essential to the future of our nation,” said Ranking Member Frederica Wilson. “From the Everglades… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson released the following statement on the four-year anniversary of the January 6th Insurrection:
“I still tremble at the mere mention of the date January 6th—a day that is forever tainted with fear, violence and terror. To have lived it is to never ever forget it. Most Americans will never fathom what we experienced on that horrific day. They… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson was sworn into the 119th Congress to begin her eighth term, now serving the people of Florida’s 24th Congressional District. She was joined by her family at the ceremony.
“I am honored that the people of South Florida have entrusted me with the responsibility of representing them in Congress,” Congresswoman Wilson said. “I am… Read more »
