Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) issued the following statement on the Supreme Court’s ruling in the Allen v. Milligan case, concluding that Alabama’s Congressional maps unconstitutionally dilute the strength of Black voters:
“Yesterday’s Supreme Court landmark decision in Allen v. Milligan stands as a resounding nationwide victory for voting rights… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) announced AmeriCorps is awarding $4.9 million in funding to the Sundari Foundation Inc., Urban Paradise Guild, Breakthrough Miami Inc., City Year Miami, and Neighborhood Housing Services of South Florida. Collectively the groups will receive $4,982,660 million in State and National funding, including grants and education… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) issued the following statement for the 57th Anniversary of Griswold v. Connecticut.
“Today, we commemorate the anniversary of the groundbreaking Supreme Court ruling in Griswold v. Connecticut, a pivotal moment that secured access to contraception and safeguarded our constitutional right to privacy. This historic… Read more »
This week, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) along with Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Derek Kilmer (WA-06), and Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) introduced the bipartisan Promoting Advancement Through Transit Help (PATH) to College Act. The legislation is endorsed by the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT).
“Providing accessible transit to all students is… Read more »
Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24), a senior member of the Congressional Equality Caucus which promotes equality for all people regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or sex characteristics, released the following statement celebrating the start of Pride Month:
"I extend my heartfelt wishes for a joyous Pride Month to the LGBTQI+ community in South Florida and… Read more »
Yesterday, the Biden-Harris Administration announced the first-ever national strategy to combat antisemitism. The plan focuses on increasing awareness and understanding of antisemitism as well as broaden appreciation of Jewish American heritage; improve safety and security for Jewish communities; reverse the normalization of antisemitism and counter antisemitic discrimination; and… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) issued the following statement regarding the end of the COVID-19-era policy, Title 42:
"Since Title 42's establishment under the Trump administration, this policy has forcibly turned away countless asylum seekers in search of a better and safe life for their families. With Title 42’s expiration, I am relieved to see the immediate… Read more »
Miami, Fla. – Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) issued the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling to protect access to the abortion pill Mifepristone.
“Yesterday, the U.S. Supreme Court made the right decision in preserving women’s access to the abortion medication Mifepristone.
“For the last 20 years, Mifepristone has proved safe and… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) denounced House Passage of H.R. 734, the “Politics Over Participation Act” known as the “Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act.” As a Member of the Equality Caucus, Congresswoman Wilson supports the Caucus’ mission to promote equality for all people regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity,… Read more »
Miami, Fla. – Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) presented a $6.4 million check to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade Inc. at the grand opening of the Dr. Frederica S. Wilson Club at Skyway Elementary School. The check includes funds for enhancements to the new club facility, the expasion of existing club programming for the NFL Club located in… Read more »
