117th Congress

Congress Plans Hearings on Racial Violence and Use of Force by the Police

Congress plotting action against police brutality, racial injustices in response to Floyd death

Congressional Black Caucus colleagues Val Demings, James Clyburn back Al Lawson reelection

FLAPOL / A.G. Gancarski / Aug. 12, 2020

U.S. Rep. Al Lawson, a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, received endorsements from several of his CBC colleagues Wednesday, ahead of the Aug. 18 primary.

Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson fights for HIV treatment amid COVID-19

Congresswoman Frederica Wilson asks Gov. DeSantis for vote-by-mail

Congresswoman Wilson Questions HHS About Treatment for Those Living with HIV Amid Pandemic

SouthFloridaCaribbeanNews / April 21, 2020

Covid worries overshadow first day of new Congress

Politico / Sarah Ferris, Heather Caygle, and Olivia Beavers / January 3, 2021

The ongoing coronavirus pandemic loomed large over every aspect of Sunday's opening day of the 117th Congress, with fears of spreading the virus front and center and lawmakers fighting over masks on the floor of the House.

Darren Soto Takes to House Floor to Champion Rubio's, Wilson's Social Status of Black Men and Boys Act

Florida Daily / August 2, 2020

Last week, U.S. Rep. Darren Soto, D-Fla., spoke on the House floor in support of the Commission on the "Social Status of Black Men and Boys Act."