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 »
Last week, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) and the Florida Democratic Delegation sent a letter to Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm urging the Department to establish a direct federally managed program or locally managed programs to allow Floridians access to the nearly $346 million in federal energy rebates made available through the… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24), Chair of the U.S. Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys, released the following statement following the racially motivated shooting in Jacksonville, Florida that claimed the lives of three Floridians:
“I’m filled with grief and outrage over the heartbreaking tragedy in Jacksonville, Florida. It is… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) released the following statement regarding former President Trump’s indictment in his effort to overturn the 2020 election.
“The cornerstone of our democracy is the sacred right of every American citizen to cast their vote and have it count. We witnessed an unprecedented assault on this fundamental principle by former… Read more »
Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) supported an amendment to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act of 2023 which requires the FAA to seek feedback from communities affected by aircraft noise as part of the Part 150 Noise Standard Update, a regulation of the FAA which ensures the voice and concerns of communities are heard. The amendment passed yesterday as… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24), cosponsored a bill to protect our democracy, defend it against continued and relentless attacks, and ensure that the voices and votes of regular Americans are heard in our elections. She issued the following statement regarding the reintroduction of the Freedom to Vote Act:
"The Freedom to Vote Act restores power to the people,… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24), issued the following statement regarding recent anti-Israel comments by a Democratic Congressional member:
"While I commend and appreciate the subsequent retraction made by my Democratic colleague, I am deeply concerned. The rise in anti-Israel rhetoric continues to fuel divisiveness throughout our nation, resulting in a record… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) issued the following statement on the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024, which she voted against:
"Once again, extreme MAGA Republicans have hijacked the historically bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act. They have jeopardized the security of our nation to advance their agenda and trumpet radical… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24), Ranking Member of the Higher Education and Workforce Development Subcommittee, issued the following statement on the Supreme Court’s ruling to block President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan:
“Today’s decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to block President Biden's much-needed student loan forgiveness… Read more »
