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Congresswoman Wilson's Statement on the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024

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Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) issued the following statement on the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024, which she voted against: "Once again, extreme MAGA Republicans have hijacked the historically bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act. They have jeopardized the security of our nation to advance their agenda and trumpet radical…

Congresswoman Wilson’s Statement on Supreme Court Decision Allowing Businesses to Reject Services to Same-Sex Couples

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Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24), Member of the Congressional Equality Caucus, issued the following statement on the Supreme Court’s ruling to allow businesses to reject services to same-sex couples: “Today is truly a sad day in America and is a new low for even for this Supreme Court. With this decision, the Supreme Court shamefully aligns itself on the wrong…

Congresswoman Wilson’s Statement on Supreme Court Decision to Block President Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Plan

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Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24), Ranking Member of the Higher Education and Workforce Development Subcommittee, issued the following statement on the Supreme Court’s ruling to block President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan: “Today’s decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to block President Biden's much-needed student loan forgiveness…

‘Unconscionable.’ Miami reaction to Supreme Court striking down race in college admissions

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Miami Herald By: Jimena Tavel and Isaiah Smalls II The decision by the Supreme Court on Thursday to strike down race-related admissions programs at the University of North Carolina and Harvard generated heated reactions from some in South Florida’s Black community while the state universities shrugged it off, citing “color-blind admissions.” Although Florida ended affirmative…

Congresswoman Wilson Announces $4.9 million in AmeriCorps Funding for Miami Non-Profits

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Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) announced AmeriCorps is awarding $4.9 million in funding to the Sundari Foundation Inc., Urban Paradise Guild, Breakthrough Miami Inc., City Year Miami, and Neighborhood Housing Services of South Florida. Collectively the groups will receive $4,982,660 million in State and National funding, including grants and education…

Congresswoman Wilson Co-Leads the PATH to College Act

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This week, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) along with Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Derek Kilmer (WA-06), and Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) introduced the bipartisan Promoting Advancement Through Transit Help (PATH) to College Act. The legislation is endorsed by the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT). “Providing accessible transit to all students is…

Congresswoman Wilson Denounces House Passage of H.R. 734, the “Politics Over Participation Act”

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) denounced House Passage of H.R. 734, the “Politics Over Participation Act” known as the “Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act.” As a Member of the Equality Caucus, Congresswoman Wilson supports the Caucus’ mission to promote equality for all people regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity,…

Congresswoman Wilson Presents $6.4 Million Check to the Boys and Girls Club of Miami-Dade and Celebrates Grand Opening of New Club in Miami Gardens

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Miami, Fla. – Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) presented a $6.4 million check to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade Inc. at the grand opening of the Dr. Frederica S. Wilson Club at Skyway Elementary School. The check includes funds for enhancements to the new club facility, the expasion of existing club programming for the NFL Club located in…

New Miami Gardens Boys and Girls Club gets funding for activities at elementary school Read more at: https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/miami-gardens/article274177385.html#storylink=cpy

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A new Boys and Girls Club will give children at a Miami Gardens elementary school access to after-school activities that include STEM, arts and crafts, and nutrition programs. U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson, D-Miami Gardens, on Wednesday announced $6.4 million for the new club, named after her, and two others, Northwest Club and the NFL Club at Gwen Cherry Park. The money comes from…

Congresswoman Wilson Presents $3 Million Check to City of West Park for Construction of Cultural Facility at McTyre Park

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Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) was joined by the City of West Park Mayor, Felicia Brunson, city officials, staff, and community members to present a $3 million check to the City of West Park for the construction of a cultural facility at McTyre Park. The funding awarded for the project are a part of the Community Project…