117th Congress
Miami. Fla. - Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) issued the following statement on Bahamian Independence Day:
"As a Bahamian American, I'm proud to celebrate Bahamian Independence Day, which marks the end of over 300 years of colonial rule. Almost 50 years later, the Bahamas remains an integral partner in addressing shared priorities like climate adaptation and economic development.
Miami, Fla. - Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) released the following statement on the historic swearing-in of the first African-American, female Supreme Court Justice, Ketanji Brown Jackson. Since the announcement of Justice Stephen Breyer's retirement, Congresswoman Wilson was the first member of Congress to openly call for Justice Brown Jackson's nomination.
Miami, Fla. - Yesterday, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) joined a bipartisan and bicameral group of legislators in cosponsoring the Respect for Marriage Act, which would repeal the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), enshrine marriage equality for the purposes of federal law, and provide additional legal protections for marriage equality. The legislation will go before the floor of the House of Representatives today for a vote.
Miami, Fla. - Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) joined Speaker Nancy Pelosi to deliver remarks at Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune's statue dedication ceremony. An iconic Floridian, Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune was the child of enslaved people who rose from humble beginnings to become a renowned educator, civil rights and human rights leader, champion for women and young people, and advisor to five presidents.
Miami, Fla. - In June, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $6.5 billion in new funding for water infrastructure Projects. Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) is encouraging cities across South Florida to apply for this new funding through the agency's Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) program and the State Infrastructure Financing Authority WIFIA (SWIFIA) program.
Miami, Fla. - Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) highlighted a new report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO), which found persistent and growing racial and socioeconomic segregation in K-12 public schools.
Miami, Fla. - Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) voted to approve H.R. 8294, a six-bill appropriations minibus package for fiscal year 2023. The legislation seeks to support American families, the U.S. economy, and communities across South Florida by creating good-paying jobs and protecting the health and well-being of those residents. The appropriations package also includes close to $35 million in various community projects championed by Congresswoman Wilson, which provide essential funding for District 24.
Miami, Fla. - Last week, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) sent a letter to the White House urging President Biden to take further action to address the student loan crisis, cancel all outstanding student loans, and make higher education accessible and affordable for young Americans.
Miami, Fla. - Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden traveled to South Florida from Washington. Along with senior Biden administration officials, they met with local stakeholders to highlight innovative, private sector partnerships to end cancer. During the visit, the group toured the FoundCare Palm Springs Health Center and discussed the importance of cancer screening, patient navigation, and other issues facing the community.
Miami, Fla. - Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) along with State Representative Marie Woodson (D-Hollywood) visited Borinquen Health Care Center, a local community health clinic, to raise awareness and highlight National Health Center Week.