Frederica Wilson: “As African-American people, we don't have much. Society has seen that our children don't have the many opportunities…”

Every child born in the United States deserves the full rights and protections of citizenship, regardless of their parents' immigration status.

When we connect people with meaningful employment, opportunities become careers, careers become stability, and stability strengthens entire families and communities.

This bipartisan bill protects critical housing, nutrition, healthcare, veterans, and infrastructure programs while temporarily blocking the Trump administration’s reckless attempt to politicize federal grants.

I will also stand with FIU as it delivers critical research and restoration efforts. As a proud steward of the environment, I am proud that this work will positively impact generations of South Floridians.