117th Congress
In the current political climate, Democrats and Republicans don't often agree on much, but in a rare act of bipartisanship, Congress has passed an omnibus package that rejected many of the White House's harsh budget cuts. The legislation, signed by President Donald Trump before lawmakers left Washington for a two-week recess, included $10 million to help Haiti combat cholera.
The U.S. Department of Transportation this week awarded Miami-Dade County a $7,000,000 Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) grant that will be used to modernize two cargo terminal gates at PortMiami. Last fall, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson, a founder and chair of the Florida Ports Caucus, led a letter signed by members of the Miami-Dade congressional delegation urging Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao to approve the grant request.
MIAMI, FL - Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson issued the following statement in response to the passage of legislation mandating generators at all Florida nursing homes:
Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson issued the following statement on the failure of House Republicans' "compromise" immigration bill:
MIAMI, FL - In observance of National HIV Testing Day, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson is teaming up with Walgreens, Greater Than AIDS, and several health clinics throughout Miami-Dade County to promote free HIV testing on Wednesday, June 27, 2018.
Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson issued the following statement in recognition of Memorial Day:
Memorial Day is a time to honor those who serve our nation in uniform and to commemorate the sacrifices of those who gave their lives in the line of duty.
As we celebrate Memorial Day this year, let us reflect on the courage and patriotism of our fallen heroes and also recommit ourselves to supporting our veterans and active duty servicemen and women.
Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson issued the following statement in response to an audio tape of President Donald J. Trump making jokes during a discussion about the deadly ambush in Niger:
Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson issued the following statement in response to news reports that the U.S. Department of Education is considering allowing states to use federal tax dollars to purchase guns for teachers:
Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson issued the following statement in honor of Black History Month:
"Each February, we celebrate the history and culture of African-Americans and the many contributions that they have made to this great nation. Black History Month is a reminder to all of how far we have come--and how far we still have to go.
Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson issued the following statement on calls for an FBI investigation of Judge Kavanaugh:
"Like millions of Americans, I was both riveted and dismayed by Christine Blasey Ford's televised testimony as she bravely shared with strangers who would judge her details of the sexual assault she experienced 36 years ago. Senate Judiciary Committee Republicans, all men, hired a woman attorney to question Dr. Ford to avoid the appearance of persecuting a victim, but that pretense fooled no one.