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Frederica Smith Wilson is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Florida's 24th congressional district since 2010. A member of the Democratic Party, she has been an advocate for education, healthcare, and social justice issues throughout her tenure in Congress. Wilson is known for her distinctive style, often wearing colorful hats, and her outspoken nature on various political matters.
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express my full support for the passage of H.R. 2726, the Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act. I want to thank my longtime friend and Florida colleague, Representative Posey, for his outstanding…
Mr. Speaker, I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall No. 592. ____________________
Mr. Speaker, as Members of Congress, we are required to serve the will of the people, and millions of working class people want and need this rule now. Polls show that 76 percent of voters say they support the rule. We must do what is best…
Mr. Speaker, I thank Ranking Member Scott. As ranking member of the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections on the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, I rise to voice my strong opposition to H.R. 6094, which would delay the…
If Congress does not act on the Coal Healthcare and Pensions Protection Act, over 20,000 retirees stand to lose their health benefits by the end of the year.
We must make sure that these alternative plan designs mitigate risk to employers, but we also must make sure that these new alternatives do not shift an excessive amount of risk onto workers.
This proposal does not go far enough to ensure the retirement security of American workers and other participants in multiemployer pension plans.
I applaud the bipartisan efforts of my colleagues in working together on the issue of multiemployer pensions.
Mr. Chair, I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``nay'' on rollcall No. 508. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment in the nature of a substitute, as amended. The amendment was agreed to. The…
Mr. Speaker, I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``nay'' on rollcall 502 and ``yea'' on rollcall 503. ____________________
Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to welcome the very gracious and accomplished Pastor Wayne Lomax to the House floor as our guest chaplain. Pastor Lomax is the founder and senior pastor of the mega church, The Fountain of New Life, located in…
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