MIAMI – Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) issued the following statement on the 50th anniversary of the historic Selma to Montgomery march that took place on March 7, 1965."The historic march from Selma to Montgomery was a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement that led to the passage of the landmark Voting Rights Act that same year. The peaceful walk that resulted in… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24), a member of the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Education and the Workforce, introduced the Student Loan Borrowers' Bill of Rights Act and released the following statement: "Today, President Obama announced the Student Aid Bill of Rights Presidential Memorandum, which will create a state-of-the-art complaint system, take steps… Read more »
MIAMI – Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) announced the opening, today, of the annual Congressional Art Competition for District 24.Each spring, the Congressional Institute sponsors a nationwide high school visual art competition to recognize and encourage artistic talent from Congressional districts across the country. More than 650,000 U.S. high school students have… Read more »
Miami, FL - Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) issued the following statement:"The Justice Department decision is disappointing. This decision should embolden us to work and change laws governing investigations of civil rights violations by the federal government. "We are aware of the "use-of-force matrix" that provides levels of protection for police officers who engage unarmed… Read more »
Miami, FL - Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) will join President Barack Obama on Air Force One to travel roundtrip to Miami on Wednesday, February 25, for the President's town hall meeting on immigration at Florida International University's (FIU) main campus at 3:00 p.m. "As the representative for one of the most diverse and immigrant rich Congressional districts in the country,… Read more »
Miami, FL - Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24), issued the following statement on the passing of community leader and civil rights activist, Mrs. Georgia Jones-Ayers:"My heart is heavy today. A strong, passionate voice in our community has been silenced. The disenfranchised found a voice through Georgia Jones-Ayers. She dared to make a difference and didn't care who objected to or… Read more »
Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) has been appointed by her colleagues as the Ranking Member on the Committee on Education and Workforce's Subcommittee on Workforce Protections for the 114th Congress.Congresswoman Wilson will also continue to serve on the Committee on Education and Workforce's Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions. … Read more »
Miami, FL - Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24), in conjunction with Gamma Zeta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, will lead more than one hundred volunteers in putting on a fresh coat of paint at the Belafonte TACOLCY Center, and beautifying its grounds. Urban Paradise Guild is spearheading a full scale planting of indigenous trees and plants, and the… Read more »
Miami, FL — Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) introduced a resolution honoring the life of Trayvon Martin, urging the repeal of Stand Your Ground laws, and calling on the United States government to address the racial profiling crisis. Congresswoman Wilson released the following statement:"Today, Trayvon Martin would have celebrated his 20th birthday."On February 26,… Read more »
Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) will file legislation that mandates, with minimal exemptions, certain vaccinations for all students who attend public schools. The Congresswoman issued the following statement:"As a former elementary school principal, I know the importance of childhood vaccinations. Research has shown that vaccinations are effective; they keep children healthy,… Read more »
