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Miami, Fla. – Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) voted to approve the final passage of S. 2938, the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act in the House. “For too long, our country’s gun violence epidemic has ravaged communities everywhere, and I am tired of burying young black boys,” said Congresswoman Wilson. “Finally, Congress has… Read more »

Miami, Fla. – Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden traveled to South Florida from Washington. Along with senior Biden administration officials, they met with local stakeholders to highlight innovative, private sector partnerships to end cancer. During the visit, the group toured the FoundCare Palm Springs Health Center and discussed… Read more »

Miami Herald Op-EdThe Southern District of Florida has been called “one of the most dynamic federal prosecutor’s offices in the nation.” We don’t have to look too far into the past to see the broad consequences of the office’s decisions for our country. It has been at the center of some of the most highly contested and influential cases in history,… Read more »

Miami, Fla. – Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) voted for new bipartisan legislation to lower the cost of food and fuel: another step forward in House Democrats’ fight against inflation.  The Lower Food and Fuel Costs Act will help bring down prices for Floridians in the grocery aisle and at the gas pump by giving American farmers and… Read more »

Miami, Fla. – Yesterday, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) voted to empower communities to prevent incidents of gun violence before they occur. The Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act and Extreme Risk Protection Order Act empowers family members and law enforcement to seek court orders to temporarily remove access to guns from those who pose… Read more »

New Times ArticleMiami has no shortage of cultural enclaves with "Little" in the name: Little Havana for the Cuban community, Little Haiti for the Haitians. After this week, a new Little neighborhood might join the Little family. As soon as today's (June 9) Miami City Commission meeting, city officials may hear a resolution sponsored by Commissioner Ken Russell to… Read more »

Miami, Fla. – Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) voted in favor of the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2022. The legislation championed by Congresswoman Wilson as a senior member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee is reauthorized every two years and includes crucial investments in America’s ports, inland… Read more »

Miami, Fla. – Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) voted to protect Florida communities and save lives with a strong legislative package to address gun violence.  The Protecting Our Kids Act includes common-sense gun safety measures that will crack down on illegal gun trafficking, keep weapons of war out of the hands of teenagers, strengthen safe gun storage,… Read more »

Miami Herald ArticleOver 100 young men of color from South Florida pledged Sunday afternoon at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts that they will transcend disadvantaged circumstances growing up by going to college — using higher education as a vehicle to greater social mobility and attaining economic prosperity. The teens donned black suits, white shirts and bright… Read more »

Miami, Fla. – Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) issued the following statement regarding Pride Month: “Throughout the month of June, we celebrate our identities and ourselves. No matter who you are or who you love, Floridians everywhere have a loving home in District 24. This Pride Month gives us the opportunity to celebrate diversity and loudly… Read more »