117th Congress

Congresswoman Frederica Wilson Announces Extension of Temporary Protected Status for Haitian Nationals
November 28, 2022
Press Release
Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) announced that Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson will extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for eligible nationals of Haiti for an additional 18 months, effective July 23, 2014 through January 22, 2016.
Issues: Haiti
Congresswoman Wilson and Congressman Conyers Announce Establishment of the "Congressional Full Employment Caucus"
November 28, 2022
Press Release
In response to the ongoing jobs crisis in America, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (D-Fla.) and Congressman John Conyers, Jr. (D-Mich.) will announce today the creation of the Congressional Full Employment Caucus at 10:00 a.m.
Issues: Jobs Veterans
Congresswoman Wilson Applauds the U.S Department of Education's Decision to Provide Relief to Students and Their Families and Keep College Attainable
November 28, 2022
Press Release

Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) says new guidelines released by the U.S. Department of Education will make college more affordable for more students. Today, the U.S. Department of Education published new rules that relax eligibility requirements for students and parents of students with debt who apply for the Federal Direct PLUS Loan Program.

Congresswoman Wilson Calls for Calm in Ferguson, Missouri Ahead of Darren Wilson Verdict
November 28, 2022
Press Release

In anticipation of the Darren Wilson grand jury decision, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) released the following statement today asking the citizens in Ferguson, Missouri to remain calm and peaceful, regardless of the outcome:

Congresswoman Wilson Introduces Bipartisan Resolution Recognizing January as National Mentoring Month
November 28, 2022
Press Release
Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) introduced a bipartisan resolution recognizing January as National Mentoring Month.
Issues: Veterans
Congresswoman Wilson Statement on Black History Month
November 28, 2022
Press Release
Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) issued the following statement today in recognition of Black History Month:
Issues: Housing Jobs Science, Space, and Technology Social Security Veterans
Congresswoman Wilson Statement on Passage of Bipartisan Spending Bill
November 28, 2022
Press Release
Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) issued the following statement after the US House of Representatives passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2014:
Issues: Climate and Environment Housing Jobs Medicare Social Security
Congresswoman Wilson to Lead Community-Wide MLK Non-Violence Forum with Miami-Dade Juvenile Services, Victims of Gun Violence, Celebrities and 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project
November 28, 2022
Press Release
Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24), in conjunction with the Miami-Dade County Juvenile Services Department, local activists, and the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project, will hold a community-wide discussion about South Florida's growing crisis of violent crime.
Congresswoman Wilson's Statement on the 2014 Hurricane Season
November 28, 2022
Press Release

MIAMI- Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) reminds South Floridians June 1st is the start of the 2014 Hurricane Season and urges residents to be prepared.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts a near-normal or below-normal Atlantic Hurricane Season, with a 70 percent likelihood of 8 to 13 named storms, of which 3 to 6 could become hurricanes, including 1 to 2 major hurricanes.

Members of Congress Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Condemning the Abduction of School Girls in Nigeria
November 28, 2022
Press Release

Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24), Congressman Ed Royce (CA-39), Congressman Eliot L. Engel (NY-16), Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (FL-26), Congressman Chris Smith (NJ-4), and Congressman Karen Bass (CA-37) introduced House Resolution 573, a resolution condemning the abduction of Nigerian school girls by the terrorist group Boko Haram. The Members issued the following statement:

Issues: Foreign Affairs