117th Congress
Today, the Department of Labor issued a final rule strengthening outdated rules for determining workers' overtime eligibility. Under the new rule, most salaried, white-collar workers who earn less than $47,476 a year, or $913 a week, will be entitled to time-and-a-half pay for hours worked in excess of 40 hours in a week.
[] - Today, Rep. Frederica S. Wilson joined millions of Americans in marking the annual celebration of March as Women's History Month - a commemoration that has occurred in America since 1987.
"During Women's History Month, we celebrate the successes of America's women throughout our history and the sacrifice of the bold women pioneers who broke down many barriers facing women," Rep. Wilson said.
Responding to the senseless gun violence that is disproportionately impacting Florida's Congressional District 24, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson has appealed to the Department of Justice for program and funding assistance.
Sixty-two years ago today, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that school segregation was unconstitutional. Its Brown v. Board of Education ruling underscored what people of color in communities already knew-that racially segregated, or separate, schools were definitely not equal. The ruling opened doors of opportunity for low-income, minority students that resonate to this day.
Two years ago, President Obama unveiled "My Brother's Keeper," a bold initiative to address the challenges faced by boys and young men of color and close opportunity gaps. The announcement came nearly two years to the day after the tragic shooting death of Trayvon Martin shed a national spotlight on how in too many communities across the nation, boys of color are an endangered species simply because of the color of their skin.
The U.S. Department of Labor recently announced a funding opportunity that would enable incarcerated individuals to access the services and supports they need to secure jobs upon their release. Under the department's Linking to Employment Activities Pre-Release (LEAP) initiative, local workforce development boards may apply for one of ten $500,000 grants to place these vital services in correctional facilities.
"I am pleased to be participating in the White House Summit on Worker Voice today. President Obama should be commended for initiating a much-needed conversation with workers, employers, unions, advocates and others who are speaking up in their communities to ensure that hard-working Americans receive the benefits they deserve and that their labor rights are protected.
One year and 72 days have passed since members of the Nigerian terrorist group Boko Haram kidnapped nearly 300 girls from their dormitory rooms. Since then, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) has waged a relentless campaign for their return, which includes Wear Something Red Wednesday to #BringBackOurGirls that she leads weekly with Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi (CA-12), Republican Conference Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-5), Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12), and Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (FL-27).
Miami, FL - Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24), Florida State Senator Dwight Bullard (D-39) and other members of the Florida Legislature are calling for changes in Florida testing standards. Congresswoman Wilson and state Senator Bullard will hold a news conference on Thursday, April 9, 2015 at 10:30 a.m., in Tallahassee, Florida in front of Senate Chambers on the fourth floor in the Capitol Rotunda Building.
Tomorrow, Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at 10:45 a.m., Representatives Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24), Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12), Sheila Jackson Lee (TX-18), Barbara Lee (CA-13), Karen Bass (CA-13), and Lois Frankel (FL-22) will recognize the one year anniversary of the horrific abduction of nearly 300 Chibok schoolgirls by the terrorist group Boko Haram. A girl who managed to escape will testify to her experience and the horrors hundreds of girls still face. The press conference will take place at the House Triangle, located on the Eastern front of the U.S.