Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson and members of the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force on May 23, 2018, hosted a hearing on gun violence that featured a panel of students from Florida, Maryland and Illinois.
Malachi Dunn (Hallandale Magnet High School), Ricky Pope (Miami Northwestern Senior High School), and Devery Russell (Miami Lakes Educational Center), who are members of the 5000… Read more »
On Wednesday, May 23, the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, including Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, Chairman Mike Thompson (CA-05), Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24), and Congressman Ted Deutch (FL-22) will hold a Gun Violence Prevention Forum in 2167 Rayburn House Office Building from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm. Students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, Miami Northwestern… Read more »
Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson issued the following statement on the anniversary of Dr, Martin Luther King, Jr.'s assassination:"Today we mark the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Although African Americans and other people of color have made great gains, it is imperative that we honor his legacy by standing up, speaking out and continuing… Read more »
Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson issued the following statement in response to the shooting incident at Parkland, Florida's Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School:"Although mass shootings are taking place in our country with alarming regularity, the sadness and disbelief that we feel on days like this is as cutting as it was the very first time. As a parent, my heart breaks for the 17… Read more »
Congresswoman Frederica S.Wilson issued the following statement after the House passed the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act:"Today the U.S. House of Representatives took a step toward making our country a more dangerous place. House Republicans, in a largely party line vote, passed the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act, which will force every state in the nation to recognize concealed carry… Read more »
Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson issued the following statement in response to the mass shooting at a concert in Las Vegas, Nevada:"Today millions of Americans awakened to the stunning news of what is now known as the largest mass shooting in recent U.S. history. This tragic event, which took place in Las Vegas, Nevada, and left more than 50 people dead and injured more than 500 others,… Read more »
Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson applauds the announcement by the U.S. Department of Justice that the agency has awarded Metropolitan Dade County and the City of Miami a $3,125,000 and $1,875,000 grant, respectively, through its Office of Community Oriented Policing Services COPS Hiring Program. They are among 184 cities to receive such grants, which will be used to create, and in some… Read more »
House Democrats Gather At U.S. Capitol For One Month Anniversary Of Orlando ShootingCongressional Democrats taking to the Steps of the Capitol Building to mark the one month anniversary of the Orlando nightclub massacre.The Memorial featuring members of the LGBT Equality Caucus, including South Florida Representatives Debbie Wasserman-Schultz and Frederica Wilson.House Minority Leader… Read more »
Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson was joined in Washington today by Miami-Dade resident Antwan Reeves, whom she invited to speak at a press conference on gun violence. He was chosen to participate after surviving 11 gunshot wounds less than a year ago and was one of a select group of speakers that included parents of slain children and other survivors of gun violence.Flanked by Minority… Read more »
‘It’s a miracle I’m here today,’ gunfire target tells DC rallyGun violence victims from Miami and other cities rallied outside the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday and demanded that Congress act on pending legislation to limit firearms sales in the wake of the Orlando massacre last month.Wearing orange T-shirts to commemorate the 49 people murdered in Orlando and others… Read more »
