Miami, FL – On Monday, July 2, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson met with U.S. Attorney Benjamin Greenberg, local law enforcement officials and other stakeholders to discuss gun violence and keeping children safe in District 24 and throughout Miami-Dade County. It was very timely in light of the alarming number of shootings that have occurred. In Miami Gardens alone, 10 people have… Read more »
Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson issued the following statement on the failure of House Republicans' "compromise" immigration bill:"While I am relieved that Speaker Paul Ryan's so-called "compromise" immigration bill failed miserably on the House floor today, I am disappointed that it was not because 112 Republicans recognized that the legislation is punitive and anathema to our… Read more »
MIAMI, FL – In observance of National HIV Testing Day, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson is teaming up with Walgreens, Greater Than AIDS, and several health clinics throughout Miami-Dade County to promote free HIV testing on Wednesday, June 27, 2018."I have long said that the best way to end the spread of HIV is to get tested, and if you are HIV positive, receive treatment," said… Read more »
On Saturday, June 23, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson will tour the Homestead Temporary Shelter for Unaccompanied Children. In an effort to uplift the children's spirits help brighten up the environment, she is bringing 50 red, white and blue balloons to the shelter."Earlier this week I traveled to Brownsville, Texas, to tour two facilities that are housing migrant children who have… Read more »
On Sunday, June 24, and Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24), Congressman Ted Deutch (FL-22), and Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) will join local community and immigration leaders at a community event to oppose President Trump's inhumane immigration rhetoric and policies. Migrant children have been taken into government custody and are being housed at shelters all around… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Transportation this week awarded Miami-Dade County a $7,000,000 Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) grant that will be used to modernize two cargo terminal gates at PortMiami. Last fall, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson, a founder and chair of the Florida Ports Caucus, led a letter signed by members of the Miami-Dade congressional delegation urging… Read more »
Congresswoman Frederica Wilson issued the following statement on the passage of the Water Resources Development Act of 2018: "I was thrilled that the House passed the Water Resources Development Act today. This is a win for Florida and for communities across the country. As chair of the Florida Ports Caucus, I fought to bring relevant stakeholders together and to ensure that Florida's… Read more »
Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson issued the following statement in recognition of LGBTQ Pride Month:"I am proud to join the LGBT community and its allies in District 24 in celebrating LGBTQ Pride Month. It is an opportunity to commemorate the bold activists who've moved the needle in the direction of equality for all, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. The strides made… Read more »
MIAMI, FL – Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) and State Senator Eleanor Sobel will partner for a hurricane preparedness workshop on Thursday, May 31. Representatives from the Broward County School Board, Miami-Dade County Schools, Broward County government, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, the American Red Cross, and other organizations will provide updates on emergency shelter… Read more »
Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson issued the following statement in recognition of Memorial Day:
Memorial Day is a time to honor those who serve our nation in uniform and to commemorate the sacrifices of those who gave their lives in the line of duty.
As we celebrate Memorial Day this year, let us reflect on the courage and patriotism of our fallen heroes and also recommit ourselves to… Read more »
