117th Congress

Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson issued the following statement in response to former FBI director James Comey's testimony before the Senate Intelligence Committee:

Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson issued the following statement to acknowledge Haitian Flag Day:

"On this day in history in 1803, Haitian Revolution leader Jean-Jacques Dessalines and his goddaughter Catherine Flon created Haiti's first flag. The small island nation was fighting for its independence and on the verge of making history for staging the only successful slave revolt on the Western Hemisphere. Each year on May 18, we celebrate Haitian Flag Day, honor Haitian culture, and applaud the many contributions Haitians make to the United States.

Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson today released the following statement on National Teacher Appreciation Week:

"As a lifelong educator and former principal, I know firsthand that teaching is one of the most challenging jobs in America, National Teacher Appreciation Week gives us the opportunity to thank the more than three million dedicated public school teachers for meeting the challenge to build our nation's future by shaping the minds of America's children.

Congresswoman Frederica Wilson issued the following statement in response to reports that President Trump shared intelligence information with Russian officials:

"It's a new week and we have yet another controversy involving President Trump and the Russians.

"I was very disappointed to hear the news reports that the president shared sensitive intelligence information during his meeting with Russia's foreign minister and ambassador, but not entirely surprised.

Congresswoman Frederica Wilson issued the following statement in response to reports that U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is seeking evidence of crimes committed by Haitians seeking TPS designation:

Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson released the following statement on why she is not attending President-elect Donald J. Trump's inauguration ceremony:

Much has been made about Democratic lawmakers sitting out President-elect Donald J. Trump's inauguration ceremony. I struggled for months to make the choice between the ceremony and a family wedding also scheduled to take place this weekend. I truly felt torn and it was a difficult decision, but I ultimately decided to stay in Miami to attend my god-daughter's nuptials.

Congresswoman Frederica Wilson issued the following statement in response to the appointment of Robert Mueller to investigate Trump-Russia ties:

"The appointment of Robert Mueller to investigate possible ties between President Trump's campaign and the Russian government is a long-awaited step in the right direction. After a week of constant controversy, Americans' faith in government may begin to be restored.

Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson issued the following statement in response to the six-month extension of Haiti's Temporary Protected Status designation: