Frederica Wilson

Please. Whatever you can, protect Job Corps. Think about where they would be, especially the black boys, if there was no Job Corps.

I am very pleased that the House today will vote to pass a bipartisan reauthorization of H.R. 1809, the Juvenile Justice Reform Act. I strongly believe that this measure will not only help our Nation's at-risk youth, but it will also…

Tomorrow 50 Miami-Dade County ninth grade boys from various chapters of the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project will visit Washington, D.C. They are all college- bound and have earned the promise of a 4-year scholarship from the…

I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall No. 265. Stated against:

On May 6, Nigerian Government officials announced the release of 82 Chibok schoolgirls who have been held captive by Boko Haram since April 20, 2014. I couldn't believe it. It is truly, truly a reason for celebration, and I thank each and…

Instead of rigging the economy in favor of the rich and powerful, it's time to rewrite the rules to make the economy work for everyday Americans.

the Betrayal of Working Families Act is simply another attempt by Congressional Republicans to give every advantage to corporations and special interests, and take, take, take from families who have the least to spare.

Since January, President Trump and congressional Republicans have broken promise after promise to working people.

The legislation would simply restore the intent of Congress that tribal governments should not be treated as private sector employers under the NLRA.

Where tribal sovereignty is undermined or threatened in any way, we have no choice but to take a strong stand.

I strongly support the sovereignty of the Native American Nations. I believe we need to promote their rights to self-governance, as well as their independence.

I cannot support this bill in its present form before us today, since it would severely harm workers' rights by stripping hundreds of thousands of workers employed at Indian owned tribal enterprises of their voice in the workplace.

Sovereignty means that these decisions must be left to the tribes, not federal bureaucrats.

You guys need to speak up for your people, their education, and the appalling state of the education ran by the Department of Interior is not something that I can say I am proud of, to be an American.

I remain extremely concerned about the brownfield sites in my district and across the Nation that have yet to be remediated.

The Brownfields Program is a proven catalyst for redevelopment and revitalization that is truly, truly needed.

I am looking forward to working with my colleagues on this committee to reauthorize and strengthen this critical program.

I would like to begin by asking my Republican colleagues one simple question: Don't you have constituents who get sick and need insurance? Everyone gets sick, rich and poor, Black and White, men, women, and children. Having insurance gives…

I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall No. 140.

I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``nay'' on rollcall No. 83. ____________________

I know how difficult it can be to afford to go to college. That is why I support Pell grants and Parent PLUS loans.

Less student debt benefits not only the student loan borrowers, but our Nation as a whole, since it allows them to have additional purchasing power which in turn boosts our economy, creates jobs, and increases the tax base.

As the richest country on earth, we have the resources to ensure that all students have access to multiple, high-quality higher education opportunities.

Why should we support a policy that would make it harder to close racial gaps in educational attainment?

Any action we take this Congress on higher education should increase the number of students who attend college, lower the cost for those who do, and help students complete a meaningful degree on time that will have value in the job market.