Press Releases

Tuesday, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24), Former Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, and Miami-Dade State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle were inducted into the Miami-Dade Women’s Hall of Fame. The Women’s Hall of Fame was established by the Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners in 2021 to honor and… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) released the following statement on the Florida Supreme Court’s Decision to put Abortion on the ballot: “Today, the Florida Supreme Court has made a pivotal ruling, granting the citizens of Florida the opportunity to vote on the legality of abortion, putting the power of choice back into our hands. Since the reversal of… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) released the following statement on the White House’s nomination of Detra Shaw-Wilder to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida: “Today, I stand with immense pride – not solely as a member of Congress witnessing a constituent's remarkable journey, but also as a Black woman,… Read more »

Washington D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson voted to finalize $16,005,279 in Community Project Funding that she previously secured for Florida’s 24th District in the 2024 spending bills. This funding, included in the first of the appropriations government funding packages, responds directly to some of the most pressing needs in South Florida. “I am incredibly pleased to vote… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24), ranking member of the Higher Education and Workforce Development Subcommittee, proudly announced her distinguished guests for the upcoming State of the Union address, demonstrating her commitment to supporting higher education and historically minority-serving institutions (MSI). Joining… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) took to the House floor to call all members of Congress to join her for a press conference to demand the release of Israeli Hostages and humanitarian aid. She hopes members join her in solidarity for the Israeli hostages by wearing blue every Wednesday until all the hostages are released… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Today, AmeriCorps, on behalf of President Biden, officially announced Congresswoman Frederica Wilson was awarded the prestigious President’s Lifetime Achievement award in recognition of her unwavering commitment to serving her community. Founded by the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation, the President’s Volunteer… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) is thrilled to announce that applications are now being accepted for the 2024 United Health Foundation, Louis Stokes Health Scholarship Program, Ally Financial Law Scholars Program, and Public Policy Scholars Program Scholarships, along with the Stephen Feinberg Scholars Program and Multi-Year Program Scholarships, CBC Spouses… Read more »

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 »