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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) issued the following statement regarding the State of Florida Rejecting Federal Funds to Provide Grocery-Store Money for Low-Income Families under the Summer EBT Program:
“Have Florida State Republicans bothered to step into grocery stores lately and seen the price of eggs, vegetables, meat, or any other product… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) issued the following statement regarding the continuing resolution of the 2024 appropriations bills funding the federal government:
“If kicking the can down the road is a sport, then conservatives are running out of room for trophies. Today's continuing resolution vote feels like another Deja vu of Democrats bailing out… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) released the following statement on the conditions at Glorieta Gardens in Opa-Locka:
“The conditions residents of Glorieta Gardens live with every day are simply unacceptable. Mold and feces are coming from kitchen sinks and bathtubs, rat and snake infestations plague the complex, and raw sewage is overflowing children's play areas.… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) has been named a 2023 Defender of Children by the bipartisan advocacy organization First Focus Campaign for Children. Just 40 U.S. House of Representatives members receive this distinction each year.
“As a lifelong educator and advocate for children, I am deeply honored to be once again named Defender of Children by First Focus, an… Read more »
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (D-FL), U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Alex Padilla (D-CA), and Representatives Ayanna Pressley (D-MA.), Ilhan Omar (D-MN.) sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona, urging him to leverage his existing and… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) and Congressman Carlos Gimenez (FL-28) jointly filed the Justifiable Use of Money for Peace (JUMP) Act, a bill that waives the current U.S. State Department’s repayment requirement for Americans evacuated from Israel. This legislation allows Americans who were victims of the Hamas attack and… Read more »
