Congresswoman Wilson Questions HHS About Treatment for Those Living with HIV Amid PandemicSouthFloridaCaribbeanNews / April 21, 2020MIAMI – Congresswoman Wilson plans to send a letter to the Department of Health and Human Services seeking information related to continued access to HIV treatment and care during the COVID-19 pandemic and the risk that the novel coronavirus poses to… Read more »
Soto seeks worker rewardsFlorida Politics / April 21, 2020Although most of the country has been shut down by stay-at-home orders, there are still essential workers risking their safety working on the front lines to ensure Americans are still receiving health care, essential supplies and services. Rep. Darren Soto of Kissimmee and a few delegation colleagues believe these workers deserve… Read more »
Florida Delegation Urges Equitable Distribution of CARES Act Hospital Funding Florida Daily / April 20, 2020Last week, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla. and U.S. Rep. Donna Shalala, D-Fla., rounded up the Florida delegation and U.S. Rep. Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon, R-PR, sent a letter to U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Sec. Alex Azar and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)… Read more »
Stimulus Funds Continue to Go to Airports Across Florida Florida Daily / Kevin Derby / April 19, 2020Members of the Florida congressional delegation continue to announce funds for airports in the Sunshine State. This week, U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson, D-Fla., who sits on the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, announced that airports in South Florida will get more than… Read more »
Remembering a beloved priest and a dear childhood friend who died from COVID-19Miami Herald / Bea L. Hines / April 17, 2020The coronavirus has taken away our loved ones and acquaintances. It has also taken away a way of life from us. No longer can we stand around the bedside of a loved one who is about to make his or her transition from this earthly life to life eternal. And no longer can… Read more »
South Florida Airports Receive More Than $340 Million in Emergency COVID-19 FundingSouth Florida Caribbean News / April 16, 2020MIAMI – On Wednesday, April 15, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson announced that airports in South Florida will receive $342,272,000 million in emergency funding as a result of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act that Congress passed… Read more »
Frederica Wilson: $85 Million in Coronavirus Stimulus Funds Headed to Colleges, Universities in South Florida DistrictFlorida Daily / Kevin Derby / April 16, 2020On Wednesday, U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson, D-Fla., announced colleges and universities in her South Florida district would receive almost $85 million as part of the $2.2 trillion stimulus package that the White House and Congress… Read more »
South Florida Airports Receive More Than $340 Million in Emergency COVID-19 FundingSouth Florida Caribbean News / April 16, 2020MIAMI – On Wednesday, April 15, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson announced that airports in South Florida will receive $342,272,000 million in emergency funding as a result of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act that Congress passed… Read more »
South Florida families receive $100 gift cards during COVID-19 Miami Times / Staff Report / April 15, 2020On Friday, April 10, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson provided Publix gift cards and Easter baskets to 50 families from one of the hardest hit areas of Miami Dade-County.The provisions helped those sheltered and in need due to COVID-19. The 5000 Role Models of Excellence were on hand… Read more »
District 24 awarded over $92 million for COVID-19 relief Miami Times / Penny Dickerson / April 15, 2020Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson scored two pandemic power moves in one week that complement a continual stream of bill sponsorship. Most have been in support of the COVID-19 pandemic and the upcoming 2020 presidential election. On Monday, April 13, Wilson announced colleges and… Read more »
