Tag: frederica wilson
Florida Delegation Asks Biden for $725 Million for Everglades Restoration
This week, members of the Florida delegation wrote President Joe Biden, requesting an allocation of $725 million for Everglades Restoration in his FY24 budget request.
U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio R-Fla., and U.S. Reps. Gus Bilirakis,...
Frederica Wilson Will Lead Democrats on Higher Education and Workforce Development Subcommittee
U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson, D-Fla., announced this week that she will lead Democrats on the U.S. House Higher Education and Workforce Development Subcommittee.
“As a lifelong educator and a champion for workers, I’m honored to...
Frederica Wilson Introduces Proposal to Pay K-12 Teachers a Minimum Salary of $60,000
Despite the GOP about to take control of the U.S. House, this week, U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson, D-Fla., who leads the U.S. House Higher Education and Workforce Investment Subcommittee, offered a proposal “to incentivize...
Majority of Florida Delegation Helps Get the NDAA Through the House
Last week, the U.S. House passed a record high $858 billion version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
The House’s version was $45 billion higher than what President Joe Biden requested and includes a...
Florida Congressional Reps Back Resolution to Honor the 75th Anniversary of Everglades National Park
Last week, U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., introduced a resolution honoring the 75th anniversary of Everglades National Park and affirms the U.S. House’s “commitment to the success of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan.”
“The Everglades,...
Florida’s Senators Vote Against Respect for Marriage Act
This week, the U.S. Senate passed the “Respect for Marriage Act” from U.S. Sen. Diane Feinstein, D-Calif., and U.S. Rep. Jerry Nadler, D-NY, which “would repeal the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), enshrine marriage...
All Incumbents in the Florida Congressional Delegation–Except Al Lawson–Win on Election Night
With more than 85 percent of the vote in across the Sunshine State, most members of the Florida congressional delegation won big on Tuesday night.
Republicans did well in North Florida as U.S. Reps. Kat...
Frederica Wilson Well Positioned to Win in Secure Congressional District for Democrats in South...
First elected to Congress in 2010 after a dozen years in the Florida Legislature, U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson, D-Fla., is in great shape to continue her career on Capitol Hill.
While she is best known...
Democrats in Florida Delegation Want to Extend Temporary Protect Status for Haitians in the...
Last week, two Democrats in the Florida delegation on Capitol Hill--U.S. Reps. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick and Frederica Wilson--urged President Joe Biden to pursue an “extension and redesignation of Temporary Protective Status (TPS) for Haitian migrants,...
Nancy Pelosi Turns to Frederica Wilson to Lead Push to Expand Pell Grants, Reform...
Last week, U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson, D-Fla., introduced the “Lowering Obstacles to Achievement Now (LOAN) Act.”
Wilson’s bill would “lower the cost of college for current and future student borrowers and their families" and builds...
Florida Delegation Calls on U.S. Trade Rep to Investigate Fruit, Vegetable Importers From Mexico
At the end of last week, the Florida congressional delegation, led by U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., and U.S. Rep. Al Lawson, D-Fla., called on U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai “to initiate a Section...
Frederica Wilson: FEMA Sending Funds to Miami-Dade for Debris Removal for Surfside Towers Collapse
This week, U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson, D-Fla., announced the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a $1,053,279 grant to the Miami-Dade County for debris removal operations as a result of the Surfside Champlain...
