117th Congress
Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson issued the following statement to acknowledge Haitian Flag Day:
"On this day in 1803, Haitian Revolution leader Jean-Jacques Dessalines and his goddaughter Catherine Flon created Haiti's first flag. The small island nation made history for staging the only successful slave revolt on the Western Hemisphere. Each year on May 18, we celebrate Haitian Flag Day by honoring Haitian culture and applauding the countless contributions Haitians make to the United States.
Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson issued the following statement in recognition of LGBTQ Pride Month:
"I am proud to join the LGBT community and its allies in District 24 in celebrating LGBTQ Pride Month. It is an opportunity to commemorate the bold activists who've moved the needle in the direction of equality for all, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. The strides made in recent years toward this goal should not be taken lightly and exemplify what is possible when we unite to combat inequity and discrimination.
Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson issued the following statement on the 14th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act to highlight Rep. Ron DeSantis' opposition to this landmark legislation:
"Seventeen years ago, we as a nation collectively experienced shock, grief, and fear as we witnessed the worst terrorist attacks in American history. At the time an incident of such scale on our shores was unthinkable, but in the years since we have been forced to face a new reality.
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 to fight for what is right and fair.
Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson issued the following statement in response to the collapse of the pedestrian bridge on FIU's campus:
Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson issued the following statement on the Pentagon's investigative report on the Niger ambush:
"In the past two weeks I have attended two briefings on the Niger ambush that left dead four American soldiers, one of whom was my constituent, Sgt. La David Johnson.
Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson issued the following statement on the Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2018:
"Although I am extremely disappointed that a DACA fix was not included, I am pleased that Congress has finally passed the Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2018 that President Trump signed today. After numerous temporary funding measures and unnecessarily stringent budget caps, this bill, although imperfect, funds several items that are critical to Florida and to the nation.
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.
Prior to the passage of the National Defense Authorization Act this week, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson spoke in support of an amendment she sponsored to require reporting on Department of Defense missions, operations, and activities in Niger and the broader region to relevant committees. It also requires DOD to specify its objectives in Niger and justify their relevance to U.S. national security.