Miami, FL — Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24), Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23), and Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) will participate in a local swearing-in ceremony at 9:00 a.m., Friday, January 23, 2015. The swearing-in ceremony will take place at the Federal Courthouse located at 299 East Broward Boulevard, 4th Floor, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301. Family,… Read more »
Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) issued the following statement in response to President Obama's 2015 State of the Union address: "Tonight, President Obama delivered an inspiring plan that puts the foundation of this country first – working families. At this critical time, with an improving economy and increased job growth, the stage is set for real change for our nation.… Read more »
Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) was sworn into the 114th United States Congress today to begin her third term as the United States Representative for Florida's 24th Congressional District. The Congresswoman issued the following statement:"I am honored to have been elected by the people of the 24th Congressional District for a third term to be their voice in the United States… Read more »
Miami, FL – Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) released this statement on the 5th anniversary of the devastating earthquake that shook Haiti on January 12, 2010: "On this 5th anniversary of the catastrophic earthquake that crippled Haiti, we remember the fallen and pray for those still without homes. I am encouraged by the tremendous progress that has been made to rebuild… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) released the following statement on the child migrant humanitarian situation:"Comprehensive immigration reform is needed now more than ever in our country. Year after year, while serving in the Florida state legislature, I sponsored the Florida DREAM Act legislation. I know the positive impact President Obama's Deferred Action for Childhood… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) and four other Members of Congress who also serve as leading advocates for development assistance, disaster recovery, and human rights in Haiti–United States Representatives Yvette Clarke, John Conyers, Barbara Lee and Maxine Waters –released the following statement on the fourth anniversary of the 2010 earthquake: Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) and four other Members of Congress who also serve as leading advocates for development assistance, disaster recovery, and human rights in Haiti–United States Representatives Yvette Clarke, John Conyers, Barbara Lee and Maxine Waters –released the following statement on the fourth anniversary of the 2010 earthquake: Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) and Congressman Joseph P. Kennedy III (MA-4) submitted a letter to President Danilo Medina of the Dominican Republic in response to a recent Dominican court ruling that makes many Dominican citizens of Haitian descent into outsiders in their own country. Read more »
Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) released the following statement after President Obama signed legislation to end the government shutdown, ensure the nation can pay its bills on time, and begin a bipartisan budget conference: Read more »
Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) issued the following statement on Congress's debate over the 2014 Continuing Resolution and the possibility of a Government Shutdown: Read more »
