Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) issued the following statement regarding the continuing resolution of the 2024 appropriations bills funding the federal government:
“If kicking the can down the road is a sport, then conservatives are running out of room for trophies. Today's continuing resolution vote feels like another Deja vu of Democrats bailing out… Read more »
Hospital reliefFlorida Politics / April 28, 2020Rep. Michael Waltz led a bipartisan effort by Florida's House members to urge the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to waive interest it can charge on emergency loans to Florida hospitals that extend the loans past deadlines. Waltz and 16 other Florida House members sent a letter over the weekend to HHS Secretary Alex Azar and… Read more »
"With the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which rewards the rich and penalizes the poor, President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans have pulled off one of the biggest heists in recent history. They are doing so despite the adverse impact it will have on low- and middle-income families and the overwhelming disapproval of a majority of Americans. It is very telling that most… Read more »
Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) issued the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to uphold Affordable Care Act Subsidies:As a supporter of the Affordable Care Act and the representative of thousands of people who've depended on this landmark legislation to access quality, affordable health care, I am thrilled that the Supreme Court made the right decision in… Read more »
Miami, FL – Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) will travel to Lehman College in the Bronx, New York for the launch of the "My Brother's Keeper Alliance" ("MBK Alliance"), an independent private sector effort, whose mission is to eliminate gaps in opportunity and achievement for boys and young men of color through strategic, evidence-based interventions from community,… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) released the following statement in recognition of the fifth anniversary of President Obama signing into law the Affordable Care Act. Congresswoman Wilson issued the following statement:"The fifth anniversary of the Affordable Care Act is a moment of pride for Floridians. This year, we led the nation in new enrollments – that means… Read more »
Miami, FL - Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24), issued the following statement on the passing of community leader and civil rights activist, Mrs. Georgia Jones-Ayers:"My heart is heavy today. A strong, passionate voice in our community has been silenced. The disenfranchised found a voice through Georgia Jones-Ayers. She dared to make a difference and didn't care who objected to or… Read more »
Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) will file legislation that mandates, with minimal exemptions, certain vaccinations for all students who attend public schools. The Congresswoman issued the following statement:"As a former elementary school principal, I know the importance of childhood vaccinations. Research has shown that vaccinations are effective; they keep children healthy,… Read more »
MIAMI – Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) issued the following statement today in recognition of Black History Month:"As we recognize and honor the accomplishments of the African-American community and celebrate its rich history during Black History Month, let us also reflect on the long road and hard fought battles to obtain racial equality."This year marks the 50th… Read more »
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 »
