Today, House of Representative members Frederica Wilson (FL-24) and Nick LaLota (NY-01) introduced the FEMA Caseworker Accountability Act. This bill would hold the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) accountable for the case management staff turnover rate and require FEMA to provide information on what they are doing to improve retention rates.
"As a proud… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24), a member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus and Congressional Black Caucus, released the following statement on the election of Mike Johnson as Speaker of the House of Representatives.
“I want to congratulate our new Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson. As we emerge from the turbulence that has gripped the House for the past… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) announced that Florida was awarded $106 million in funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Administered through the Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, this funding will help individuals and families with low… Read more »
Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24), member of the Congressional Israel Allies Caucus and Congressional Democratic Israel Working Group Caucus, released the following statement reacting to the Resolution to stand with Israel.
“Today, Congress set aside partisanship and stood in solidarity with Israel during a time of significant hardship for the… Read more »
Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24), a member of the Congressional Israel Allies Caucus and Congressional Democratic Israel Working Group Caucus, released the following statement in response to the bipartisan Meeks-McCaul Resolution standing with Israel and condemning Hamas’ brutal war against Israel.
“In the face of extreme Hamas terrorism, Democrats and Republicans… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24), member of the Congressional Israel Allies Caucus and Congressional Democratic Israel Working Group Caucus, released the following on the unprovoked attacks against Israel by Hamas Terrorists.
"The Democratic State of Israel is under attack, facing unprovoked and despicable assaults by Hamas terrorists. These brazen acts of… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) released the following statement regarding her vote on the Continuing Resolution passed out of the House of Representatives:
“Today, I cast my vote in favor of the continuing resolution, for a very simple reason: we must keep our government open. This resolution offers us an additional 45 days, a brief… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24), a senior Transportation and Infrastructure Committee member, introduced the Transportation Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act (TAID Act). This bill directs the U.S. Secretary of Transportation to implement a program that provides funding for protection and advocacy programs to advocate for individuals with… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) and 68 lawmakers signed onto a letter to President Joe Biden, urging him to take further executive action to combat gun violence and limit the sale of assault weapons. These executive actions to prevent gun violence are endorsed by Everytown for Gun Safety, Giffords, and Brady: United Against Gun Violence.
“We commend the important steps your… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) issued the following statement regarding House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s approval of an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden:
“Once again, we see a disgraceful display of political theater by the extreme House Republicans, led by Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Their decision to open a formal impeachment inquiry into President… Read more »