Florida congresswoman: Coronavirus pandemic is a 'gendered crisis'Washington Times / Jessica Chasmar / April 1, 2020Rep. Frederica Wilson said the coronavirus pandemic is a "gendered" crisis because women are disproportionately serving on the frontlines. The Democrat, who represents some of the hardest-hit areas of South Florida, tweeted to her 75,000 followers Tuesday afternoon: "In so… Read more »
Democrats bill will cover coronavirus test costs Miami Times / April 1, 2020House Democrats introduced legislation requiring all health insurance plans to cover the full cost of COVID-19 testing for U.S. consumers. The No Cost for COVID-19 Testing Act codifies the promises made by insurers to cover COVID-19 at no cost to patients and fills potential gaps in coverage for people in… Read more »
Florida Delegation Can Play a Major Role on $2 Trillion Infrastructure Stimulus to Help During Coronavirus CrisisFlorida Daily / Kevin Derby / April 1, 2020Having passed a $2.2 trillion stimulus package to help the economy weather the coronavirus crisis last week, the White House and Congress are now abuzz about a potential $2 trillion infrastructure stimulus proposal. President Donald… Read more »
Miami, FL – Congresswoman Wilson and several members of the Florida congressional delegation have sent a letter to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis urging him to issue a statewide shelter-in-place order to protect Floridians, particularly older residents and people with underlying health issues, and to provide some relief for the state's already-strained health-care system. As of… Read more »
Miami, FL] – Today, Congresswoman Wilson applauded passage of historic legislation to put families and workers first, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which has been signed by the president."I am proud to support this historic piece of legislation, which will bring urgently needed relief to families and small businesses all across this country,… Read more »
Miami, FL –Congresswoman Wilson has joined Democratic colleagues on two letters asking credit reporting agencies and mortgage companies to halt actions that would cause Americans financial harm while the nation battles the novel coronavirus pandemic.Nationwide efforts to contain the spread of the virus, including the cancelation of public events and school and business closures,… Read more »
Miami, FL – Today, Congresswoman Wilson joined 13 members of Florida's congressional delegation on a letter to Governor Ron DeSantis urging immediate action to alleviate the coronavirus pandemic's adverse financial impact on workers and small businesses as economic activity slows and individuals lose pay.The U.S. House of Representatives has taken action to help states improve and… Read more »
The House passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act to support American families and the millions of people who may be directly or indirectly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The comprehensive, bipartisan package includes Congresswoman Frederica Wilson's No Cost for COVID-19 Testing Act, which codifies the promises made by insurers to cover COVID-19 at no cost to patients and… Read more »
Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson issued the following statement in response to the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act:"I am extremely pleased that the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act has been signed into law. This desperately needed legislation provides $8.3 billion in funding for the research and development of… Read more »
Advocates say Maine's higher rural infant mortality rate tied to economic insecurityMaine Beacon / February 24, 2020While the overall rate of infant mortality in Maine is on the decline, infant deaths in the most rural parts of the state have recently increased, according to a recent report by a state panel that aims to prevent pregnancy-related deaths. From 2008 to 2012, the infant… Read more »
